James Franklin "Jim" Moore

May 7, 2020

James Franklin “Jim” Moore, 61, a longtime resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born on September 29, 1958 in Kingston, TN. Jim was of the Baptist faith and an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. He was an over the road truck driver who enjoyed spending his...

Mary Sue Pflug

May 6, 2020

Mary Sue Pflug, 69, of Ooltewah, TN passed away quietly after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of the late Mary Evelyn and Darius L. Jones. Her brother, Charles Jones, also preceded her in death. Sue was a graduate of Chattanooga High School and earned her undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Education from UTC....

Ronnie Carol Saffels

May 6, 2020

Ronnie C. Saffels, 73, of Ooltewah, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the local Masonic Lodge. He served in law enforcement as a policeman and a constable. He was also a draftsman and bus driver. He worked for the Bradley County Road...

William D. Rymer, Jr.

May 6, 2020

William Dallas Rymer, 73, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on May 6, 2020 at his residence and was a Vietnam Veteran-Army. Preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Marie Rymer. Survived by his wife, Maribeth Rymer; sons, Alex Rymer, Matt Rymer and Josh Evans, and Jeff “Bubba” Blair; sibling, Shelva Rymer Bostic; grandchildren, Grace Rymer, Lou Lou Rymer, Clay...

Ricky Wayne Blankenship

May 5, 2020

Ricky W. Blankenship “Little Rick”, 59, of Cleveland passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1960 to the late Virginia Jo and Wayne Gwinn Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Blankenship and a special nephew, Zach Bowman. Survivors include siblings – Marty Blankenship, Val (Wayne) Randolph, Karen...

Beverly Jean Broomfield Rush

May 4, 2020

Beverly Jean Broomfield Rush, 84 a resident of Old Fort, TN passed away peacefully at her home in the company of loved ones Monday, May 4, 2020. Beverly was a native of Cleveland, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Loyal Howard Broomfield and Ella Hazel Rose Broomfield. She is survived by her husband Herman Rush, son Clyde...

Carolyn M. Jack

May 4, 2020

Carolyn (Hall) Jack, 68, Resident of Cleveland, went to be with her Lord on May 4th, 2020. She passed at her home with her loving husband, sister, and friends by her side. She was a graduate of Bradley High School and an employee of Georgia Pacific for over 30 years before she retired. She enjoyed camping, gardening, and spending time...

Shirley Dean Prueitt

May 4, 2020

Shirley Dean Prueitt, 82, passed away on May 4, 2020 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of the Cleveland First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Tom & Minnie Cronan, brothers Harold Cronan and Jimmie Cronan and sisters Jean Lusk, Sue Roberts and Jackie Ferguson. She is survived by sister Ann York, son...

William "Bill" Womac

May 4, 2020

William “Bill” Womac age 73, of Calhoun, TN died peacefully at home Monday, May 4, 2020. In addition to truck driving, Bill was a painter by trade alongside his father and two sons. He was a “master” tradesman by nature and enjoyed fishing. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas D. and Theda M. Womac. Survivors include: beloved wife, Delores Womac;...

Toy Freeman Elliott

May 3, 2020

Toy Freeman Elliott, 78, a longtime resident of McMinn County passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home in Etowah. He was born in Elizabethton, TN on July 23, 1941 a son of the late Toy H. & June Elliott. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Marine Corps after faithfully serving his country. He...