Charles Arthur Hughes Jr.

Jan 29, 2018

Charles Arthur Hughes Jr. 52, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. He was a loving and caring father to his three daughters and was one to brighten your day if you encountered him. He is preceded in death by his father,...

Johnnie Lou Earnest

Jan 29, 2018

Johnnie Lou Lee Earnest, 83, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 29, 2018. She was born on May 15, 1934 to the late John Henry and Marie Burns. Johnnie was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Faith Memorial Church. Johnnie loved to get her hair done, eat pecan waffles and drink coffe, and she could...

Ricky Alan Powell

Jan 28, 2018

Ricky Alan Powell, 62, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his home. He was born in Athens, TN on July 13, 1955 a son of the late Harold & Azilee Powell. Ricky lived about 12 years in Ohio but the rest of his life was spent in McMinn and Meigs counties. He attended...

Neal Peyton Mcconnell

Jan 27, 2018

Neal Peyton McConnell passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2018 at the age of 52. Neal is predeceased by wife, Karen McConnell and father, Bill McConnell. Neal is survived by his loving mother, Katherine Hamilton; his brother, Gary McConnell and wife Terra McConnell; his nephew, Bailey McConnell; his great nephew, Kaden McConnell and his niece, Sadie McConnell. Neal was born...

Francine Coffey Haney

Jan 27, 2018

FRANCINE COFFEY HANEY, 85, a resident of Cleveland, was born in Wetmore, TN and passed to her Heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on January 27, 2018. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and considered it a joy serving others: by teaching, cooking, event decorating, and giving of her time to family and friends. God blessed...

Lola Tanksley

Jan 27, 2018

Lola Tanksley, 82, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday January 27, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 27, 1936 to the late Lewie & Mamie Parker. Lola worked at American Uniform for many years before moving to Peyton’s, where she finished her career. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Church of God....

Nettie Garner

Jan 26, 2018

Nettie Garner, 95, a resident of McDonald, TN, passed away on Friday January 26, 2018. She was born in Polk County, TN, on September 15, 1922 to the late Marshall and Nannie Weaver Millsap. She was of the Pentecostal belief and a member of the McDonald Senior Club. Many knew her for her unwavering faith and never ending pursuit of...

Edna May Watson Brewer

Jan 25, 2018

Edna May Watson Brewer, of Cleveland and a former resident of Polk County, age 93, died January 25, 2018. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Edna was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a retired employee of Cleveland City Schools and a life member of the Polk County Historical and Genealogy Society. She was preceeded in...

David Andrew Burnette

Jan 25, 2018

David Andrew Burnette May 18 1946 – January 25 2018 David passed away suddenly in a Chattanooga health facility of complications from chronic health issues. He was a proud graduate of Brainerd High School and member of the Army Reserve. He played for the Chattanooga Cherokees semi-pro football team. David was in national sales. He was a passionate Tennessee Vols...

Robert Elmer Lahr

Jan 25, 2018

Robert Lahr Sr. JASPER, Tenn. - Robert E. Lahr Sr., 80, of Jasper, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Jan. 25. He was born April 19, 1937, a son of the late William D. and Alice E. (Marose) Lahr. He attended Trevorton School Pa. On July 6, 1957, he married the former Ruth Ann Chesney, who preceded...