Kenneth Floyd Griffin, 60, a resident of Estill Springs, TN passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his residence. Kenneth was born in Bolivar, TN on August 23, 1959 to Floyd and Christine Griffin. He was also a resident of Cleveland, TN for over 15 years. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Christine Griffin and...
Ida Jean Johnson Womac, 91, a lifelong resident of Athens, Tn passed away on Friday morning, January 17, 2020. She was born on July 21, 1928 a daughter of the late James & Dora Richardson. She will be forever remembered as being a loving and devoted mother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband...
John Yeuell Elliott Jr. of Cleveland passed away at home on January 17, 2020, surrounded by his family. A lifelong Clevelander, he attended Arnold Memorial Elementary School, Bradley Central High School (Class of 1958), the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and the University of Chattanooga, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and earned a Bachelor of...
Stephanie Annette Coppedge, the 37-year-old daughter of Mary and Archer Coppedge, died at her home in Athens, TN on January 16, 2020. She will be missed by her sister, Chenoa, and her brothers, Archer II, Chris and Josh and their families; her life partner David Lusk; and special friend Betty Carolyn Ward. Her Aunt Mary and Uncle Earl Powel and...
Dorothy “Evelyn” Gee, 92, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Wednesday night, January 15, 2020 at her home in Riceville. She was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church. Evelyn was born on December 26, 1927 in Riceville, TN as daughter of the late Luther and Lillie Godsey. She loved people especially children, reading and spending time with...
Wanda Kay Wheeler, 69, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at a local hospital in Cleveland, TN. Wanda loved to watch old western movies, listen to Elvis Presley and gospel music on Sundays. She is preceded in death by her husband Floyd Wheeler, son Adam Wheeler and her mother Ernestine Parton. Left behind...
Randy Rae Heafner, 56, of Athens, TN, left this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Randy was born on February 13, 1963 in Norfolk, VA to Harry Eller Heafner and Sallie Roberson Heafner. He was a Boy Scout and attained both the prestigious Order of the Arrow and the highest honor of Eagle Scout. He graduated...
Tommy Ray Torbett, 74, passed January 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents, Elard and Ruth Torbett. He left behind his wife of 33 years, Shirley Diane Torbett. Children Sherry Dilbeck (Buddy Sweat), Rena (Darrell) Watson, Danny Torbett, Christy (Chris) Callahan. Grandchildren: Brittany (Garrett) Moreno, Travis (Haley) Dawson, Kaitlin and Haley Watson, Montana Sweat, Heath and Connor Callahan....
Reno Farmer, age 49 of Decatur, TN, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 13, 2020, after a lengthy illness. Reno enjoyed martial arts, body building and weight lifting and was self-taught in these skills. He loved Bruce Lee movies and memorabilia and also the Stallone movies and was nicknamed “Rambo” by family and friends. He will be...
Lillie Eula Brown “Boots” Turner, age 85, passed away Monday morning at Bradley Healthcare after battling Alzheimer’s disease for 18 years. She was a Christian and was an active member of Cleveland Community Chapel until her health began to decline. She loved singing and often sang solos. Her favorite song was “On the Wings of a Dove.” She loved to...