OBITUARIES

Sep 8, 2025

Faye Imogene Liner, 74, of Calhoun, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 26, 1951, to the late H.F. and Mattie Barker, Faye lived a life full of warmth, creativity, and love. She was a devoted member of Meadowfork Baptist Church and found joy in the simple pleasures of...

Sep 4, 2025

William Kendall (Ken) Kennedy loving husband, father, brother and friend went to be with the Lord peacefully, at home with his wife on September 4, 2025. Ken’s walk with the Lord Jesus Christ grew deeper and more precious in his later years. He was a member of the Cross Point Church of God and was retired from Chattanooga Times-Free Press.

He...

Sep 3, 2025

Ruby Bowen Love, age 99, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1925, in Eastman, Georgia, to the late John A. Bowen and Flossie Mae Bowen, who instilled in her the values of hard work, faith, and kindness.

Ruby devoted her life to...

Aug 30, 2025

Lenord “Buck” Wagner, age 89, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 30, 2025 with his family by his side. Buck was a heavy equipment operator and worked construction for many years and was known for his honesty and integrity. He was a wonderful father and a great husband and he will be deeply missed by all his friends...

Aug 28, 2025

Sharon "Claudette" Gladden, 76, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and friends after complications from a previous stroke. She was born November 2, 1948, to the late Claude and Ina Mae Winters, of McDonald, Tennessee. She was a devoted wife, mother, doting grandmother, and a faithful friend. Her...

Aug 27, 2025

 

Audrey Aster (Hurst) Cooper, 85, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 11, 1940, in Knoxville to Theodore and Verlie (Jackson) Hurst, Audrey lived a full and beautiful life dedicated to her family, faith, and many passions. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Audrey had a...

Aug 23, 2025

Johnny Shipman, passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 75 years old.

Johnny loved the outdoors. Some of his most treasured memories are those spent with family and friends in nature. He was an avid fisherman and also loved camping and race car driving. Johnny had a truck driving career that spanned...

Aug 21, 2025

Debbie Kay Lewis, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with multiple health challenges. Born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, Debbie’s life was deeply rooted in family, faith, and love of the place she always called home.

Debbie was known for her kindness, compassion, and resilience....

Aug 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William J. Adams, who left us quietly at his home on August 14, 2025, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Born on February 27, 1956, in Libertyville, Illinois, however, he was raised in Grayslake, Il. This is where he met and married his wife, Deborah. Together for 51 years they bought a...

Aug 12, 2025

Inez Adelia Murphy, 77, and a long-time resident of Bradley County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025. She was a member of All Nations Church of God where she and her late husband, Joe Franklin Murphy, served the community for over 40 years, before she became homebound. She was also a kindergarten teacher at Valley View Elementary School...

Aug 9, 2025

Mrs. Lyra Pounds Skinner passed away peacefully at her home on August 9, 2025, at the age of 97. She ran her spiritual race with humility, grace and determination and has received her Heavenly reward. There is no doubt she was welcomed into Heaven by her Savior and greeted with the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

The family...

Aug 4, 2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Chanchalben Chaturbhai Patel, also known as “Ba,” who left us peacefully at the age of 103. She was born on March 17, 1922, in Jagudan, India, and most recently resided in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was the youngest of three siblings and later married...

Aug 2, 2025

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Rajiben will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her warmth and wisdom touched the lives of many and her memory will live on in our hearts.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Poole Funeral Home of...

Jul 26, 2025

Karen Johnson Perrin, age 64, of Charlotte, North Carolina, born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on July 26, 2025. She was a 1979 graduate of Bradley County High School. She was a caregiver who enjoyed spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Bobby & Joann Johnson and her brother Mike Johnson.

She...

Jul 25, 2025

James E. Armour Jr. age 79 a resident of Cleveland passed away July 25, 2025. He served in the US Army Medical Corps for 22 years and served 18 months as a combat medic. He retired as a Sergeant First Class. After retirement he entered into the Tennessee State Guard where he served 20 years and retired as a Regimental...

Jul 24, 2025

Judy Diane Banks, age 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 7, 1949, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, Diane lived a life full of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Dewey Higenbottom and Bernice Hicks, as...

Jul 19, 2025

Julie Clark, 77, of Cleveland, Tn. passed away Saturday, July 19th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She is survived by her husband, George Clark; her children, David (Constance) McGee, Dawn (Christopher) Niemasz, Aimee (Dwayne) Trawick, Thomas Clark, son - in - law, Paul McKeever; her cherished grandchildren, Timothy Niemasz, Jacqueline Niemasz, Daniel (Samantha) Niemasz,  Grace Obermiller and Emma...

Jul 17, 2025

Jul 15, 2025

Judy Tate, 77 of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2025. She was a longtime member of the Sunrise Baptist Church where she played the piano and sang for many years. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Reba Moser Goforth and was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Tate and her son in law, Eric...

Jul 7, 2025

Virginia Ruth (Jennie) Mullinax went to see her heavenly Father on Monday, July 7, 2025, after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

She made her home at Legacy Village for several years. She was the bookkeeper for Superior Oldsmobile & Cadillac and was a charter member of Westmore Church of God.

Jennie is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Jessie; her brothers...