“Bobby Lee Lambert (Sparks) passed peacefully at home on Sunset Ridge family farm in Athens, TN surrounded by her family, and Kimberly Kagley, and Kathy Ramsey on August 15, 2021 at age 70. Born in 1951 in Maryville at Blount Memorial Hospital, Bobby was a twin to Betty Boyce and youngest of 14 kids. Bobby was a larger-than-life character who...
Scotty Brian Bowman, age 46, a resident of Old Fort, Tennessee, passed away early Sunday morning at the family residence. Scotty was the son of the late Linda Faye Bowman. His brother Tracy Bowman also preceded him in death. He loved riding dirt bikes, riding side by sides with his friends and family, going out on the lake, water skiing,...
Gerald Louis Mizell, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 15, 2021. He was born on December 31, 1948 in Bogalusa, LA. Gerald was an electrician by trade, working for Bowater in Charleston, TN. He loved woodworking, growing tomatoes, and was a coffee connoisseur. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Jerry was preceded in death by...
Charles Edward Cross, 89, of Cleveland, passed away August 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1932, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Olin and Letha Woods. Charles was of Baptist faith and enjoyed helping others. Charles was great at gardening, fixing mowers, he was a craftsman who loved carpentry, and being a mechanic. Charles was a man...
Joseph G. “Pinky” Blackburn, 93, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 14, 2021. Pinky was born in a farmhouse in rural Bradley County, along with his six brothers and one sister. He lost his father at a very young age. He was the 7th of the 8 children born to Jesse C. Blackburn & Stella M. Blackburn. He and...
Hazel Ferettino Muncy, 88, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 14, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1933 to Pete and Laura Ferettino. Hazel enjoyed gardening and had a tremendous green thumb. She was proud of her Italian heritage and was a devoted Christian woman. She was a hard worker, devoted wife, and mother. She was dearly loved...
Charles “Charlie” Edgar Blackburn, born on April 17, 1948, left his journey on earth on August 13, 2021. He traveled this country for over 40 years. He loved his job as a professional trucker, and he earned several awards for his work. Along the way, he had many friends in the trucking industry, and he valued them deeply. He loved...
Carl Lee Hartman, 90, born December 21, 1930, in Pottstown, PA, died Aug. 13, 2021. Carl and Betty Hartman were married on December 27, 1951, and spent almost 66 years together. They served in pastoral ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church for more than 40 years in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, and Iowa. Upon retirement, they moved back...
Carolyn Ann Sledge, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away August 13, 2021, at her residence. She passed peacefully with her loved ones surrounding her. She was born on February 10, 1942, in Scottsboro, Alabama to William and Elizabeth Baugh. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and devoted wife. She loved quilting and all types of crafts. She was...
Joyce Virginia Caldwell Smith, 76, succumbed to the ravages of COVID 19. She was initially admitted to Erlanger Hospital on July 19, 2021 after suffering a stroke at her home. After being transferred to Hospice of Chattanooga, she passed peacefully on August 13, 2021. Joyce was born in Floyd county, Georgia in 1944. She graduated from Pepperell High School with...