Teddy Edwin Watson
Apr 3, 2018
Pastor Ted E. Watson, age 71 of Englewood, graduated to heaven on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 10:53 p.m. He was a saved born again Christian Baptist Preacher, and broadcaster. He started “The Gospel Radio Broadcast”, in 1975 and ran for 43 years and continues on the air today.
Brother Ted pastored four churches, North Englewood Baptist Church in...
Dorothy "Dottie" Owen
Apr 3, 2018
Dorothy “Dottie” Jones Owen, 92, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She and her late husband, Jack ran a small grocery store called Jack Owens Grocery on Gaut Street from the late 1940’s until they retired in 1988. After that they spent their time taking family trips to Walt Disney World, Branson, MO and to...
David John Freeman
Apr 2, 2018
David Freeman, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Monday April 2, 2018, at his home. He was a member of Community Hall Church. He had worked with several furniture businesses before opening his own. He enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking and rebuilding things. David was a loving caring father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe Freeman and...
Reverend Elmer "Jack" James
Apr 2, 2018
The Reverend Elmer “Jack” James, 87, of Cleveland, went to his Heavenly Home on April 2, 2018. He was born February 23, 1931 to the Rev, J.C. James and Lissie Garrett James in Bradley County, TN.
Rev. James was a well known Baptist minister. He pastored Ball Play Baptist church in Old Fort for 21 years and pastored South View...
John J. Borgia
Apr 1, 2018
John J. Borgia, 97, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Philip and Mary Borgia. John was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.
He was a veteran of World War II and participated in the European Campaign. John loved dancing and being with people. ...
John L. Boyd
Mar 30, 2018
John L. Boyd, 93, of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. He was a charter member and deacon of Waterville Baptist Church, where he was an active member of the Silver Seniors. He and his late wife, Ann served as camp host at Cumberland Mt. State Park for sixteen years until their health failed them. John was owner/operator of...
Jerry Eugene Stevenson
Mar 29, 2018
Jerry Eugene Stevenson was born on October 1, 1932 in Greensburg, Kansas. Jerry accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior after his first child was born in 1955 and met his Savior face to face on Thursday, March 29, 2018. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where his service and generosity has touched many...
Franklin Taylor
Mar 29, 2018
Charles Franklin Taylor, 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Lucille Miller Taylor and James L. Taylor. Franklin was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
He was the founder and owner of Springdale Air Conditioning Company for 30 years. After retirement his enjoyment was...
Mary Rose Buxton
Mar 28, 2018
Mary Rose Broadus Buxton, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in a local healthcare facility. She was a native of Mobile, Alabama. She became a Christian at an early age and all of her life was active in church work. A singer and pianist, for many years, she sang with a ladies quartet on a radio broadcast each Sunday...
Pledger T. Burns
Mar 28, 2018
Pledger T. Burns, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday March 28, 2018, at a local healthcare facility. He was a U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Burns was retired from Magic Chef, and enjoyed UT Sports and spending time with friends and family.
Mr. Burns was preceded in death by three...
Marvin Randall "Randy" Davis
Mar 28, 2018
Marvin Randall “Randy” Davis, 63, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rena Mae Collins Davis.
Survivors include his father, Samuel Clarence Davis; sons, Gregory K. Davis of Georgetown and Jason R. (Angel) Davis of Decatur; three grandchildren, Travis R. Davis, Bailey K. Davis and Chloe M. Davis; great...
Ruby Lee Hannah Cato
Mar 27, 2018
Ruby Lee Hannah Cato, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Cherokee National Forest Service. Ruby was devoted to her family and loved working outside.
She was preceded in death by her father, Millard Eugene Hannah; sister, Virginia Jo Maynor; brother, Bobby Hannah; nephew,...
Sierra Mackenzie Underwood
Mar 26, 2018
Sierra Mackenzie Underwood, 15, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at her home. She was very musical and played the flute and percussion. She attended Lake Forest Middle School where she was on the honor roll and a member of the Beta Club, but was already excited about going to Bradley Central High School to carry on her...
Robert Looper
Mar 25, 2018
Robert “Bob” Harold Looper, 89, was the firstborn son of The Rev. John H. Looper and Leona Cox-Looper, passed form this life on Friday, March 23, 2018, due to age related illnesses at the Standifer Place Health Care & Hospice Care of Chattanooga. He came into the world on February 9, 1929 in Piedmont, South Carolina. He joined the United...
Mary Louise Parrott
Mar 25, 2018
Mary Louise Coleman Parrott, age 83, of Englewood, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was a native of Akron, Ohio having spent the last 29 years in Englewood. Mary was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family especially with her grandbabies and great-grandbabies.
Mary is preceded in death...
Alexander "Sandy" Christison Jr.
Mar 25, 2018
Alexander “Sandy” Christison Jr, 77, of Cleveland, and originally from Schenectady, NY, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was retired from Rubbermaid as Plant Manager. Sandy was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and a former member of American Legion Post 81. He was preceded in death...
Everleigh Parker Rhyne
Mar 24, 2018
Everleigh Parker Rhyne, infant daughter of Brooklyn Michelle Rhyne and Brandon Kelby Rhyne of Etowah, passed away on March 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, John Martens.Everleigh is survived by her parents; two brother, Greyson Rhyne and Hudson Rhyne of Etowah; paternal grandparents, Stephanie and Greg Gable of Etowah and Ruel Martens of Sunbright; maternal great-grandparents,...
Glenn Elmer Saffles
Mar 23, 2018
Glenn Elmer “Bumstead” Saffles, age 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at a local healthcare facility. He was a native of Bradley County, and had spent the past 40 years in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, before returning to Cleveland four years ago. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from November 26, 1958, until October 31,...
Sherrylon Althia Carter
Mar 23, 2018
Sherrylon Althia Carter, 59, of Bradley County, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. She was a loving sister and friend, even though she had no children of her own, she loved helping take care of them.
Sherrylon was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Bookout; parents, Wanda Steve Evans and Birdie Mae Prock Evans; siblings, William Joseph Evans...
Elizabeth Moore
Mar 22, 2018
Elizabeth Moore, 96, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was retired from Cleveland National Bank. She was the oldest living member of Candies Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R. C. Moore; daughter, Ethelle Douglas; parents, Thomas J. and Myrtle Wooden; and siblings, Tommie Gibson, Lucy Graham, Thelma Bates, T. J. Wooden...
