Betty Louise Gill, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born on November 21, 1933 to the late Herbert and Clara Johnson. She was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. Betty enjoyed gardening, planting and growing flowers, fishing, and was a huge wrestling fan. She is proceeded in death by her husband Johnnie Franklin Gill,...
Jimmie OD Hughes, 83, of Birchwood, TN passed away on April 25, 2016. He was born on April 12, 1933 to the late Jake and Maggie Hughes. Jimmie, also known as “Snake,” loved fishing and riding around. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by three brothers: James David Hughes, Jacob Hughes, and George Hughes;...
Larry Blankenship, 66, a lifelong resident of Old Fort, TN passed away on Monday evening, April 25th, 2016 at a Chattanooga hospice. Larry was born in Ducktown, TN on March 3, 1950 a son of the late Ray & Odessa Blankenship. He was an honorable discharge veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country. He was awarded...
Rick Joe Geren, 60, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday April 24th, 2016 in a local hospital. He was an avid sports fan, he loved fishing. Rick was a craftsman and an electrician by trade. He had a deep love for animals and music. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Mandie Bigham and...
Charles Larue Spears of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2016. He was born November 29, 1943 in Clio, AL to M.W. Spears Jr. and Ida Adams Spears, who have predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Karla and children Kristen Dansby (Kevin) of Cleveland, TN, Chase Spears (Lori) of Eagle River, AK, Chad...
Crystal Jane Canino, 33, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 21, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1983. Crystal was a lifelong resident of this area and will always be remembered as a very generous person who would give to anyone in need. She loved helping people with what little she had. Crystal was also very artistic and...
Hester Cross Harned, 95, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully Tuesday April 19th, 2016. She was born October 10th, 1920 to the late Daniel Marion and Lou Woody Cross. She grew up in the Cookson Creek area of Polk County. She was a 1938 graduate of Polk County High School and Edmondson School of Business, Chattanooga, TN. She...
Zeb Tanner Morgan, born Monday April 18, 2016 passed gently into the arms of Jesus on April 18, 2016. Zeb is the son of Logan and Christina Morgan and the little brother of Kyle Morgan, 8, and Hunter Morgan, 6. His maternal grandparents are Calvin and Christy Prince; paternal grandparents Danny Morgan and the late Cara Guthrie; great grandparents Marry...
Rev. Ronald Paul Sorah, 80, went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 18, 2016. Born on December 11, 1935 in Big Stone Gap, VA, his family moved to Surgoinsville, TN when he was a young boy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Stewart and Hazel Burton Sorah, infant son Phillip Ronald...
John Edwin “Ed” Goins, 80, originally of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 18, 2016 at a healthcare facility in Marietta, GA as a result of Alzheimer’s. He was born on September 4, 1935 to the late Isaac and Nora Goins. Ed was a lifelong resident of this area and a forty year member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. Ed...