Linda "Pug" Trudell Franks
Oct 17, 2025
Linda Trudell Millican “Pug” Franks was born in 1945 to Grayce and Carter Millican in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up in Gadsden AL. Attending first Jacksonville State College and later the University of Alabama majoring in dietetics. It was in Jacksonville where she met her lifelong companion, the love of her life, Jerry D. Franks. She married Jerry in 1966...
Jetty Mae Higgins
Oct 6, 2025
Jetty Mae (Byrd) Higgins, age 83, of Bradley County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at Bradley Medical Center on October 6, 2025.
She was born on June 29, 1942, to the late Jewell and Cecil Byrd. Jetty absolutely loved being in church and worshiping the Lord, whom she faithfully served all her life. She had a heart for people—always ready to counsel,...
Kenneth Tinsley Ingle
Sep 20, 2025
Kenneth Tinsley Ingle, affectionately known as Kenny, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, in Florida at the age of 75.
Kenny had a deep love for the outdoors and found his greatest joy in nature—fishing, being around animals, and enjoying the simple, quiet moments outside. His kind heart and gentle spirit were evident to all who knew him.
He is preceded...
Catherine E Cummings
Sep 19, 2025
Catherine Epler Cummings, 92, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Bradley Medical Center, surrounded by family. She was born July 30, 1933, in Johnson City, New York, the daughter of Jay J. and Catherine C. (Griffin) Epler.
She had a varied career through her lifetime, starting as a medical laboratory technician at the local hospital, then with the Atomic...
Jeanette Stevison
Sep 19, 2025
Jeanette Stevison, age 81, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Jeanette was of the Baptist faith and lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, and a deep love for her family and community. She found joy in the simple things - crafting, attending auctions, caring for...
Robert J. Wenaas
Sep 17, 2025
Robert J. Wenaas, age 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home.
A proud graduate of North Dakota State University, Robert went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy for six years, with distinguished service aboard both a submarine and an aircraft carrier. Following his military career, he worked as an engineer...
Leah Marie Sharpe
Sep 15, 2025
Leah was born in St. Boniface, Canada, and grew up on a farm in Mud Flats, Manitoba, surrounded by the wide prairie skies and the closeness of a large family. She was one of nine children—four brothers and four sisters—who together learned the values of hard work, resilience, and devotion to one another. Life was not always easy. When Leah...
Faye Imogene Liner
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...
William Kendall Kennedy
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...
Ruby B. Love
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...
Lenord "Buck" Wagner
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...
Claudette Gladden
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...
Audrey A Cooper
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...
Johnny Shipman
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...
Debbie Kay Lewis
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....
William "Billy" Joseph Adams
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...
Adelia Murphy
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...
Lyra Pounds Skinner
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...
Chanchalben Patel
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...
