OBITUARIES

Terry Wayne Pippenger

Terry Wayne Pippenger

Sep 20, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Terry Pippenger, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, who passed away on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at the age of 72 with his family by his side. 

 

Terry was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1968, and went on to UTC where he excelled in...

Glenda Faye Henry

Glenda Faye Henry

Sep 13, 2023

Glenda Faye Henry, 84, a long-term resident of McDonald, passed away on September 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Glenda was born in Cleveland and was the daughter of the late James and Virginia Dooley.  She was employed by Cleveland Utilities for 30 years and co-managed the family farm for over 50 years. Following her retirement,...

Kim Walker

Kim Walker

Sep 7, 2023

Kimberly “Kim” Walker, 56 of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, September 7th, 2023.

Kim was born and raised in Maryland but had been a resident of the Cleveland area for over 30 years. She was of the Christian faith, worked as a Nursing Assistant for Memorial Hospital and as a cashier for Rocky Top Market. At Rocky Top Market, Kim...

Robin Deanne Blanchard

Robin Deanne Blanchard

Sep 2, 2023

Robin Deanne Blanchard, 58, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday September 2, 2023 at AHC Meadowbrook in Pulaski, TN.She was preceded in death by her son Justin Crumley and sister Beth Stepp.  Robin is survived by her daughter and son, Nikki Brock and Dustin Crumley; three grandchildren, Kaidon Crumley (Brooke), Bryce Brock, Peyton Brock; mother and stepfather, Brenda and...

William "Will" Clark Lathan, III

William "Will" Clark Lathan, III

Aug 29, 2023

William “Will” Clark Lathan III, 47 of Albany, GA passed away Tuesday, August 29th, 2023.

Will was born in Falls Church, VA and graduated from North Stafford High School in Stafford, VA. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. Will served his country honorably in the US Air force and worked for the...

James Lewis

James Lewis

Aug 23, 2023

James Edward “Edd” Lewis, 90, passed away, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born in Meigs County, Tennessee, on August 12, 1933, son of Spencer and Glenn Lewis. Edd worked for TVA in Combustion Engineering, and for the Bradley County Road Department, where he was a superintendent for 15 years.  

He was preceded in death by his parents;...

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...

Robert Hawk

Robert Hawk

Aug 13, 2023

Robert (Bob) Julian Hawk, 89, a life-long resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 13, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Bob’s first loves were God and his family. He thoroughly enjoyed special things in his life that he generously shared with family and friends some of which include Tennessee football, music, reading,...

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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Richard Rick Litwicki

Richard Rick Litwicki

Aug 3, 2023

Richard “Rick” Litwicki, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Survived by his wife of 49 years, Dana Litwicki; Son, Jason (Tonya) Litwicki; Daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Adkins; Grandchildren, Olivia Adkins and Sophia Adkins.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 12-2 PM, in the parlor at Fike Randolph & Son Funeral Home, with a...

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...

Emma Jean McDonald

Emma Jean McDonald

Jul 29, 2023

Jean Mcdonald, 88, passed away Saturday, July 29,2023.

She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church her whole life where she taught Sunday School.

She loved playing Softball for the church, and she also played on the Bowling League for many years at the Village Green.

She is preceded in death by her Parents; Jesse and Muncie Morrow, Husband;...

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...

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