OBITUARIES

Robert Joseph White

Robert Joseph White

Aug 23, 2023

 

Robert Joseph White, 85, of Ocoee, Tennessee went to his Heavenly Home on the 23rd of August, 2023.

Bob was born on January 13th, 1938 to Eugene & Thelma White in Watauga, Tennessee.  When his family moved to Cleveland, their neighbor, Mrs. Hale, invited a 14 year old Bob to go with her to First Baptist Church.  It was...

Howell Barron Key

Howell Barron Key

Aug 20, 2023

 

Howell Barron “Barry” Key, 72, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at a local hospital. He was born in Copperhill, Tennessee, and had lived in this area for 50 years. As a believer in Christ, he was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. An electrician by trade, Mr. Key was extremely proud of the work he did across...

Linda F Smith

Linda F Smith

Aug 10, 2023

 

Linda Smith, 73, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at a local healthcare facility. She was a lifelong resident of Tennessee, and had played drums for the Branham Family Singers.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. Smith and Ruby Smith.

 

She is survived by a brother, Charles Smith. 

 

A graveside service...

Edna Ruth Geren

Edna Ruth Geren

Aug 9, 2023

Edna Ruth Geren, 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at her home on the evening of August 8, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Her loving husband Dennis, who had also been her devoted caregiver, was by her side. She was born in Speck Hospital in Cleveland, TN on July 14, 1951.

 

 In her early years Edna...

Imogene McCarter Weber

Imogene McCarter Weber

Aug 7, 2023

 

 

Imogene McCarter Weber, 80, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at 11:40pm in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her daughter, Rita, son-in-law, Craig, and granddaughter, Alexis, by her side.

 

Imogene was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to Lando and Mattie McCarter in February of 1943. She grew up in a Christian family, attending church most of her life. She married...

Steven "Steve" Lloyd Ridge

Steven "Steve" Lloyd Ridge

Aug 5, 2023

Steven “Steve” Lloyd Ridge, 64, passed away in a West Chester, Ohio hospital surrounded by his family, after a brief illness on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was a member of Hopewell Church of God. Steve was a well known builder and contractor in Cleveland, TN.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Dorothy Ridge.

 

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Linda Sue Mayton

Linda Sue Mayton

Aug 1, 2023

 

Linda Sue Mayton, 76, of Cleveland, passed away after a lengthy illness, at her home, on August 1, 2023. With her passing, we have lost a precious wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and a true friend.

Linda was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on May 2, 1947 to her loving parents, the late Grady and Louie Boehmer. 

She worked in...

Floy L. McDaniel

Floy L. McDaniel

Jul 29, 2023

Floy L. McDaniel, 97, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023.

 

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Charles Michael "Mike" Boggess

Charles Michael "Mike" Boggess

Jul 27, 2023

 

Charles Michael “Mike” Boggess passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Tennova Cleveland, with his loving family by his side. He was born in McMinn County and lived in Cleveland his entire life. In his early teen years he helped his father launch their family business, Bradley County Security Service. He also started out as a Bradley County Rescue...

Cathy Jo Besing

Cathy Jo Besing

Jul 21, 2023

 

Cathy Jo Besing lived a fulfilled and rich life for 69 years, passing away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Erlanger Baroness with her loving family by her side.  

She was a woman of compassion.  She treated others how she would want to be treated and used her faith to overcome adversity in life. Moreover, she led with...

John Wesley Moats

John Wesley Moats

Jul 18, 2023

John Wesley Moats

 

John Wesley Moats, 62, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at a local healthcare facility, with family by his side. He was born here in Cleveland, and worked for Duracell. John was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor, and a loving father and grandfather. He was much loved by his family, and will...

Corda Wilkinson

Corda Wilkinson

Jul 13, 2023

Corda “Mardell” Wilkinson

 

Corda “Mardell” Wilkinson, 94, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, and was a member of the Church of Christ. She had worked in the insurance industry, and retired from American General.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Friendly and...

Max Finkle, Jr.

Max Finkle, Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

Max Finkle, Jr.

 

Max Finkle Jr., 77 of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 8. Max was born in Louisiana and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. Max earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a competitive water skier, liked to go snow skiing and played tennis. Most of all he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children. He...

Joyce Reba Price

Joyce Reba Price

Jul 6, 2023

Joyce Reba Price

 

Joyce Reba Price, 88, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was born in Cleveland, and lived here her entire life. She was a faithful member of Waterville Baptist Church, and had worked as a seamstress at Hardwick Clothes. 

 

She...

Eric Evans

Eric Evans

Jun 28, 2023

 

Eric Evans

 

Robert Eric Evans, 56, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Cleveland, TN. Eric was born on July 21, 1966, in Danville, VA to Robert F. Lord Jr. and Elizabeth Hill. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1984.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Lord, Jr.

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Wilma Faye Webb Chastain

Wilma Faye Webb Chastain

Jun 26, 2023

Wilma Faye Webb Chastain

(December 5, 1940 ~ June 26, 2023)

 

Wilma Faye Webb Chastain, 82, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Knoxville, TN. She was a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN, until retiring to Knoxville to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She was a long time member of First United Methodist Church of Cleveland....

Kenneth Everett Leonard

Kenneth Everett Leonard

Jun 26, 2023

Kenneth Everett Leonard

Kenneth Everett Leonard, 80, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at a local healthcare facility. He was a loving father and grandfather who had lived in the area most of his life. He was a self-employed furniture designer and upholsterer, and was of the Pentecostal Faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Bertha...

Patricia Lorene Thompson

Patricia Lorene Thompson

Jun 18, 2023

 

Patricia Lorene (Eibeck) Thompson, better known to her family as “Grammy,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 18, 2023, in Bishop, Georgia. She was born on September 30,1930, in Wyoming, Illinois, and her departure from this earthly life leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her.

Grammy was preceded in...

Charlotte Ann Akins

Charlotte Ann Akins

Jun 17, 2023

Charlotte Ann Akins

 

Charlotte Ann Akins, 79, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, in a local healthcare facility with her family by her side. Charlotte had lived in the area since 1972, and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She attended Covenant Baptist Church. She had retired from Coppinger Color Lab.

 

She was preceded in death...

Thomas Edward (Skeet) Phillips

Thomas Edward (Skeet) Phillips

Jun 15, 2023

Thomas Edward (Skeet) Phillips

 

Thomas Edward (Skeet) Phillips, 97, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father and grandfather, as well as a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was retired from Phillips Service Center,...

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