Leonard "Buddy" Sherman Geren
Jan 25, 2026
Leonard “Buddy” Sherman Geren, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Bradley Health & Rehab. He was 82.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Poole Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, with Guinn Green officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until service time on Wednesday...
Rev. Jim Caywood
Jan 22, 2026
Rev. Jim Caywood
October 28, 1935 — January 22, 2026
Cleveland
Jim Caywood, 90, of Cleveland, TN, entered his heavenly home on January 22, 2026. Born on October 28, 1935, in Cleveland, TN to J.B. and Crissie Caywood. Jim was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Arlene, for 70 years, and a loving father to Grant, Debbie, and Mikel.
Jim committed his...
Devoy William Terrell, JR
Jan 17, 2026
Devoy “Don” William Terrell, Jr., 84, a resident of Bradley County, Tennessee, for more than 60 years, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Cleveland. Don was born August 4, 1941, in Burlington, North Carolina, to the late Devoy W. and Pearl Phillips Terrell.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army at 18 years old and was honorably...
Bobbie Elizabeth May
Jan 12, 2026
Bobbie Elizabeth May, age 92, of Harrison, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Bobbie was affectionately known to many as “Mammow” or “Grammy.” She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose family was the heart of her life. Bobbie had a kind and beautiful spirit that touched all who knew her.
For many years, Bobbie...
Stella Nell Messer
Jan 6, 2026
Stella Nell Messer died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Life Care Center in Collegedale, TN. She was born February 20, 1936, in Haywood County, N.C, to the late Maude and John Hal Rose. She was a long-time resident of Iron Duff community near Waynesville, N.C. Her last years were spent in Cleveland, TN with family and friends.
Ms. Messer retired from...
Diana Sue Cross Russum
Jan 5, 2026
Diana Sue Cross Russum, age 72 of Cleveland, passed away suddenly, Monday, January 5, 2026 at Bradley Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Hazel Cross; sister-in-law, Nancy Cross and Tammie Cross; several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Russum; Son, Patrick (Sherry) Cross; step-son, Allen Russum; grandchildren, Logan (Makayla) Cross, Lyndsey...
Alvin M. Sandberg
Jan 3, 2026
Alvin “Al” M. Sandberg, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home.
Al earned his Doctorate of Pharmacology at a young age and owned three pharmacies in Rochester, New York. He later became a commercial real estate agent in Florida, where he helped open shopping centers. He also spent many years as a respected consultant pharmacist and was...
Freeda Ann Davis
Dec 31, 2025
Freeda Ann Davis, age 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior December 31, 2025. Freeda was a graduate of Charleston High School, Cleveland State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Freeda was awarded a Masters of Religious Education with a focus in elementary education at The Southern...
Geneva B. Brewer
Dec 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Geneva Brewer
Geneva Brewer, age 97, peacefully entered her heavenly home on December 31, 2025, after a long life filled with love, faith, and family. She was born on October 14, 1928, and devoted her life to the Lord, her family, and the values that shaped generations.Geneva was a God-fearing woman and a faithful member of the...
Donald Ray Gates
Dec 26, 2025
Donald R. Gates, 97 of Cleveland passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gates was a farmer who loved to read his bible and was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mae Gates; sons, Taylor Ray Gates and Richard Keith; daughter-in-law, Nancy Gates; and grandson Rodney Rymer.
Mr. Gates is...
Marie Hartert
Dec 26, 2025
Ida Marie W. Hartert, age 89, of Georgetown, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Marie was a devoted wife, mother, and companion who worked side by side with her husband of 57 years, Joseph N. Hartert, Sr. From construction work to co-owning and operating the B&B Marina, they built both a...
Wayne Lewis Simmons
Dec 19, 2025
Wayne Lewis Simmons, age 85, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. He was born on June 26, 1940, in Hampton, Tennessee, to the late James Simmons Sr. and Winnie Hartley Simmons.
Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and papaw whose life was defined by love for his family, quiet strength, and steadfast faith. He took great pride...
Michael H. Travis
Dec 17, 2025
Rev. Michael H. Travis, age 81, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family at home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Rev. Travis pastored several churches in the Tennessee and Southwest Virginia areas and faithfully served as District Superintendent of the Cleveland District, Holston Conference.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Teresa Travis;...
Joe Denton Pardue, Sr.
Dec 13, 2025
Mr. Joe Denton Pardue went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Joe was a faithful member, deacon, and Sunday School teacher at Bellfounte Baptist Church.
Joe graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College and Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. He was...
Richard Wayne Jones
Dec 12, 2025
Richard Wayne (“Dick”) Jones, a lifelong athlete, entrepreneur, and passionate sailor, died peacefully on December 12, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born to Glenn Herbert & Gladys (Howe) Jones on July 1, 1932, in Memphis, Missouri.
Dick grew up in rural northern Missouri, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Belton, Texas. A born athlete, he was the first to letter in...
Sharon Kay Holder
Dec 11, 2025
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Sharon K. Holder, 78, of Cleveland, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Sharon was born to Roy and Garnet Holder on December 25, 1946, In Aurora, IL. She was a wonderful Christmas gift for her parents and three siblings. Sharon was the youngest of the four children.
Sharon was a licensed cosmetologist and a...
Phillip Shelton
Dec 10, 2025
Phillip Ray Shelton, age 70, of Charleston, Tennessee, passed away on December 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 21, 1955, in Cleveland, Tennessee, Phillip was the son of the late Roy and Phyllis Moon Shelton.
For nearly five decades, Phillip was devoted to his wife, Cindy Shelton, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage....
Charles Taylor Farmer
Dec 4, 2025
Charles Taylor Farmer, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at the home he resided in over 70 years on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Charles was born on January 1, 1934 in Georgetown, TN to Almer E.“Pap” and Dovie (Stevison) Farmer. Charles had worked for 30 years at Hardwick Stove Company before retiring. Charles was also known for his countless years of volunteering...
