Bruce Eugene Bester passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 96, in Knoxville, Tennessee. His sons were by his side during his peaceful transition. Bruce was a Methodist born on October 8, 1925, in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania. He lived in Columbus, Ohio with his loving wife of 33 years, Marlene A. Bester. Bruce was preceded in...
J. Nicholas McDowell passed away at his home Sunday, February 27, 2022. He attended Lutheran School, Baylor School, and East Ridge. He was survived by his parents Philip McDowell (Paula) and Teresa McDowell-Dixon (Frank); wife, Laura Symons McDowell; daughter, Hayley McDowell; stepson, Ethan Symons; brothers, Chip (Andrea) and Patrick (Sara); nephews, Jack, Charlie, Hank, and Warrick; and niece Lexi. There...
David Eldon Oates, age 62 of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home. Born on January 29, 1960 in Findlay, Ohio, he lived the past twelve years in Bradley County. David loved fishing, playing pool, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Eldon Oates; son, David...
James Edward Reel Jr., 50, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on February 27, 2022. James was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved basketball and was very athletic. Those who knew him will remember his humor and his free spirited outlook. He is preceded in death by his mother and father: James and Frances Reel; brother Jonathan Cole and...
Judy Rae Ely, 83, of Cleveland, TN, passed away February 26, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Judy was born in Lincoln, Illinois and raised by her parents, Earl and Virginia Hendrickson. She grew up with her brother, Tom, and her sister, Marcia. Growing up, Judy loved to spend time with her friends and her grandparents, Emil and...
Jamie R. Moore, 53 of Rossville Ga, passed away peacefully at her home, on February 26, 2022.. She was a graduate of East Ridge High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Moore Jr, grandparents Lloyd Sr & Hazel Watkins, Judge Sr & Grace Hamilton, father in law, Bobby Moore Sr,. She is survived by her son,...
Douglas Dale “Big Doug” Griffin Born April 17,1964 passed away Friday February 25th along the side of his companion of 15 years. He lived his time here on earth as a devoted Professional wrestler. He was a Graduate of Rossville High School class of 1983. He is proceeded in death by his Father Douglas Griffin. He is survived by his...
Mary Frances Hooker, 82, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away surrounded by her loving family at AdventHealth Gordan in Calhoun, Ga. On February 25, 2022. Born July 20, 1939, to the late George Harrington, Sr. and Clarabelle Smith Harrington in Urbana, Ohio and of the Christian faith. She was a loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great grandma, which were her favorite...
Evelyn Arlene Gipson, 85, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022. She retired from Schering-Plough in 1999, after 15 years of service. There, she was affectionally called “Hammer” for her dancing and entertaining abilities. She was also a pool shark, winning ten 1st place trophies in pool tournaments at the Senior Center. She...
Vickie L. Ledford, 64, of Cleveland, TN, passed away February 24, 2022, at a local hospital. Born June 7, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio to William Wilson, Sr. and Bobbie Gregory Wilson and of the Christian faith. She loved traveling, shopping, spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her father, William Wilson, Sr.; grandmother, Elizabeth Gregory; sister,...