Betty Darlene Hitte

Nov 15, 2019

Betty Hitte, 67, of Franklin, OH, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family prior to her departure. Betty achieved her nursing degree from Kettering College and she worked as a registered nurse for many years. She was a member of Dwelling Place Church International, Pastor Jamie & Judy Tuttle. Betty loved...

Samuel Lee Boyd

Nov 15, 2019

Samuel Lee Boyd, 80, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away, Friday, November 15, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith, retired from the city of Chattanooga and served in the United States Army. He was preceeded in death by his parents, John and China Boyd; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by his wife, Opal Boyd; son, Sammy Boyd, both of...

Betty Fine Arendale

Nov 14, 2019

Betty Arendale, 94, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away, Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church for 74 years and taught Sunday School for several years. Betty was full of life and laughter. She seemed to never age in body and spirit and was loved by all who knew her. Betty enjoyed spending time with...

Tony Schlaeger

Nov 14, 2019

Herman Tony Schlaeger, 76, of Charleston, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 after a 4-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born January 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Herman and Cordie Standridge Schlaeger and grew up in Cleveland, graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1961, and received a B.S. in Animal Science from Texas A&M University in 1965....

Betty Guthrie Sneed

Nov 14, 2019

Betty Guthrie Sneed, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her home. She was born in Cleveland, TN on February 18, 1939 a daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Zora Jenkins Guthrie. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland and was retired from Magic Chef/Maytag after 36 years...

Patricia "Patti" Brewster

Nov 14, 2019

Patricia (Patti) Brewster 83, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14th, 2019. She attended Tennessee Wesleyan and then graduated from Lee University. She was a charter member of Wesley Memorial Church and recently attended First Baptist Church. She taught 25 years at Cleveland City Schools. She began her teaching career at Mayfield Elementary and...

David "Chris" Locke

Nov 13, 2019

David “Chris” Locke, 58, passed away on November 13, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident Etowah and of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his mother Georgia Buckner Locke and one sister Rosa Locke Shell. He is survived by his father Eugene Locke of Etowah, siblings Charlie & Susan Locke of Riceville, Tommy...

Clara Elizabeth Coyle

Nov 12, 2019

Clara Elizabeth Coyle, 74, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home. She was born on July 27, 1945 in Sheffield, AL a daughter of the late Leo & Carrie Smith. She is also preceded in death by her husband Norbert Clay Coyle and four brothers Billy Smith, Joel “Buddy” Smith, Calvin Smith...

Lorene G. Hanson

Nov 12, 2019

Lorene G. Hanson, 92, a resident of Tellico Plains, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 25, 1927 a daughter of the late Joseph & Ora Golden. She was an Appalachian Native who loved the great outdoors and was a gifted artist that enjoyed painting rocks. In addition to her parents,...

Browning Thomas

Nov 12, 2019

Browning Thomas, 83, resident of Ocoee, Tn., passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Bradley Healthcare in Cleveland, Tn. Browning grew up in Benton Tn., (Polk County) and was the son of Allen Pearson Thomas and Lena Stepp Thomas. He was a 1956 graduate of Polk County High School. Browning joined the U.S. Army in 1958 and completed Basic Training...