Bennie W. Jones Sr.
Nov 9, 2021
Bennie W. Jones Sr. a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 9, 1940 in Sweetwater, TN. Many students from the McMinn County Vocational Center in Athens often talked with Bennie where he taught Metal Technology for 21 plus years and they still call him “Doc”....
Charles Samuel Gregory
Nov 8, 2021
Charles Samuel Gregory was called home by the Lord on November 8th, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a longtime member of Calhoun First Baptist Church. He retired from McKenzie Development Company after 26 years of service. In his younger years, he played basketball with his brothers at Charleston High School where he led in scoring for his...
Timothy Hartwell Ellington
Nov 8, 2021
Tim Ellington, age 58 of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday morning, November 8, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on September 21, 1963, he was a native and longtime resident of Fitzgerald, Georgia and spent the last five years in Bradley County. Tim was employed by Shaw Industries and was a member of the Cleveland First...
Lisa Blankenship
Nov 8, 2021
Lisa Michelle Blankenship passed away unexpectedly from a car accident on November 8, 2021 at the age of 54, in her hometown of Old Fort, Tennessee. The family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Lisa was born on January 20, 1967 in Cleveland, Tennessee. After graduating from Polk County High School in 1985, Lisa pursued a successful career in...
Shelia Diane Payne Beach
Nov 8, 2021
Shelia Diane (Payne) Beach, age 72, died on November 8th, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tennessee surrounded by her two daughters. Shelia was born on December 5, 1948, in Grimsley, Tennessee, to Ivan and Virginia Payne where she shared her formative years with her siblings: Steve, Jimmy, Michael, and her sister Sharon. She was married to Allen Beach. Shelia spread her endless...
Leland John Weber
Nov 8, 2021
Leland John Weber, 85, of Etowah passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Leland was born on December 5, 1935 in Wisconsin. After many years he retired from McClary’s Hardwar in Etowah, Tennessee. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children, Karen Weber of Riceville, TN, Ricky Weber, and Tom Weber, both of Pontiac Michigan, Jerry (Gail) Hayden of...
James Walter Droke
Nov 8, 2021
James Walter Droke, 88, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Monday morning, November 8, 2021 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was born in Charleston, TN on March 16, 1933 a son of the late Earl & Pauline Droke. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Naomi E. Droke, son Brent Droke,...
Cindy Lou Wilburn-Gredig
Nov 8, 2021
Cindy Lou Wilburn-Gredig passed away at home on November 8, 2021. Cindy was born November 14, 1965 to the late Charles (Jack) and Wanda Cable in Maryville, Tennessee. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by daughter, Kristian Hope Everett. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Bob Gredig; daughter, Kayla Ann Wilburn; brothers, Larry Cable...
James Ray Cox
Nov 7, 2021
James Ray Cox, 75, of Crandall, GA, passed in a Chattanooga Hospital November 7, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Boanerges Baptist Church. James loved camping, hunting, sports, and campfires. He loved his family, and friends, working, and helping his friends and family. James had a heart of generosity for everyone and a heart full...
Delores Trewhitt Howard
Nov 7, 2021
Delores Trewhitt Howard, 81, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 7, 2021, at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church and retired from Bradley County Trustee’s Office. Delores enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, was an avid reader, and going shopping. She was much loved and deeply cherished and will be greatly missed by...