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Thursie Marie Wilkinson

Thursie Marie Wilkinson

Oct 8, 2016

Thursie Marie Wilkinson, 95, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and worked with dedication for many years in the ministry of her husband in spreading the Gospel of Christ.  Thursie was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents:...

Jacob Cordell Cook

Jacob Cordell Cook

Oct 7, 2016

Jacob Cordell Cook, 24, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016.

He was a 2010 graduate of Cleveland High School and of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed following the Tennessee Volunteers football team.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Dwight Cook; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Marchie Cook; and maternal grandfather, Irvin Warnken.

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John David Adams

John David Adams

Oct 7, 2016

John David Adams, age 67, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital.

 

He loved the outdoors, hiking, camping and College football, but most of all he loved his son, Sean. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Benton, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

 

He was preceded in death...

Jody Conn

Jody Conn

Oct 5, 2016

Jody Conn, 62, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016.  He was formerly of Ocala, Florida and had also resided in Denver, Colorado.  He was a school teacher at East Brainerd Elementary School.

 Mr. Conn was preceded in death by his father, Milton Ingram.

 He is survived by his wife, Lenora Gates Conn of Chattanooga; mother,...

Gwen Longwith

Gwen Longwith

Oct 5, 2016

Gwen Longwith, 79, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 in a local hospital.   She retired as an owner/operator of Maple Grove Restaurant in Charleston.  Gwen attended North Cleveland Baptist church.  She was a UT fan, loved her coffee and her favorite television show was NCIS.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Preacher” Longwith; parents, Kelly...

Charles William Hysinger

Charles William Hysinger

Oct 2, 2016

Charles William Hysinger, 85, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church.  He was retired from Magic Chef after 42 years of service.  He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Korean War.

 Mr....

Arthur Hugh McReynolds

Arthur Hugh McReynolds

Oct 1, 2016

             Arthur Hugh McReynolds, 89, of Cleveland died Saturday, October 1, after a brief illness in a Chattanooga hospital.

 

            He was a member of the graduating class of 1946 of Bradley Central High School and was a veteran of the Korean War.

 

            He worked as a millwright at DuPont Nylon in Chattanooga for over 40 years.  After his...

Betty Gates

Betty Gates

Sep 30, 2016

Betty Gates, 79, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at the family residence. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church for 30 years and was also a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church for the past 15 years. She was active in the church’s children department for decades, was an avid doll collector and enjoyed bowling. She really...

Evelyn D. Hawkins

Evelyn D. Hawkins

Sep 30, 2016

Evelyn D. Hawkins, 92, of Cleveland passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at her home. She was a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her main objective in life was Christ first and the love of her family. She will be missed immensely by her family and all who knew her.

She worked...

Winston H. Prince, Jr.

Winston H. Prince, Jr.

Sep 29, 2016

Winston H. Prince, Jr., 93, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the family residence.  Mr. Prince was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. 

Mr. Prince was a graduate of Polk County High School and moved to Bradley County after graduation and has lived in Bradley County ever since.  He attended Tennessee Tech University. ...

Leon Herbert Shealy, Sr.

Leon Herbert Shealy, Sr.

Sep 27, 2016

Leon Herbert Shealy, Sr., a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the family residence. He was born January 04, 1925 in Batesburg, SC and was the eldest son of W. Kline and Nanny Shealy.  He was a long time member of First Lutheran Church in Cleveland, TN and served as an elder of the church.

 

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Hildred Ellis Hardin

Hildred Ellis Hardin

Sep 27, 2016

Hildred Ellis Hardin of Cleveland, TN, formerly of 111 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN went to be with her Lord, on September 27, 2016. She was 102 years old. Hildred was born on February 13, 1914 in Carter County, TN.

 

She was employed until her retirement with North American Rayon Corporation, Elizabethton. She was a member of the First...

Veva Jewel Jordan Thompson

Veva Jewel Jordan Thompson

Sep 27, 2016

Veva Jewel Jordan Thompson, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Brevard, NC.   She was a receptionist for the late Dr Cecil Stanbery D.D.S. for many years.  Veva was a member of First United Methodist Church for 53 years and taught Sunday School for 45 years.  She was a devoted wife and mother...

Kristi D. James

Kristi D. James

Sep 26, 2016

Kristi D. James, 33, of Cleveland passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 in Chattanooga. She was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. Kristi enjoyed spending time with her children, embroidering, sewing baby quilts, and playing bingo.

She is survived by her children, Stacey Gates, Jr., Shelby James and Stormie James all of Cleveland; parents, James “Bo” and Angie Mull...

Francis Ray Bullard

Francis Ray Bullard

Sep 24, 2016

Francis Ray Bullard, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in a local hospital.

 

He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. He was a devoted caretaker for his wife of 56 years before she passed last year. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He loved being a truck driver...

Betty Edwards

Betty Edwards

Sep 24, 2016

Betty Edwards, age 85, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016.

 

She was the retired owner and operator of Birchwood Video. Her passion was taking care of her great granddaughter. She attended a local Church of God.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis E. H. Smith and Annie Belle Rose Smith and her husband Thomas...

Cecil Davis

Cecil Davis

Sep 24, 2016

Cecil Davis, 87, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in a Chattanooga Hospice Facility.  He was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ.  He loved the Lord, family and friends, pets, beekeeping and gardening.  He retired from the stove manufacturing business, working at Dixie Foundry, Magic Chef, and Maytag with over 40 years of service. 

 

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Franklin D. Ellis

Franklin D. Ellis

Sep 22, 2016

Franklin D. Ellis, 80, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at his home. He was member of Goblers Knob Church of God in Whitfield County, GA, where he also served as the pastor.  He was retired from Brown Stove Works with over 25 years of service.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jean...

Mary Elizabeth Calfee

Mary Elizabeth Calfee

Sep 22, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Calfee, 85, a resident of Benton Station, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at her home. She was a member of Michigan Ave. Baptist Church, where she served as pianist for 26 years and was a charter member of Tasso Baptist Church where she served as pianist for 10 years. A person who loved gospel music, she sang...

JAMES SJOBERG ("JIM") WEBB

JAMES SJOBERG ("JIM") WEBB

Sep 21, 2016

James Sjoberg (“Jim”) Webb, a widely-known attorney and former corporate executive, died in Cleveland, Tennessee, on September 21, 2016. He is survived by his widow, Nina Josephine Holt (“Jo”) Webb; his sister, Martha Kate (“Katy”) Webb Ogle of Farragut, Tennessee, and his paralegal of 38 years and close family friend, Deborah L. (“Debbie”) Arp of Cleveland.  He was preceded by...

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