OBITUARIES

Jack A. Williams

Jack A. Williams

Sep 8, 2022

Mr. Jack Arthur Williams, 76, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in The Vietnam War. He was a devout man, longtime Chiropractor, and proud father and grandfather. He was the son of the late Calvin Dell Williams and Oree Roddenberry Williams and was preceded in death by...

William "Bill" Harold Gray

William "Bill" Harold Gray

Aug 25, 2022

                                                                        

William “Bill” Gray, age 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Bill was a native of Cleveland and had been an area Allstate Insurance agent for many years.  Bill was a devoted Dad, Papaw and Poppy to his beloved family.  He was an avid motorcyclist, fisherman and a wonderful family man.  Bill was...

Sara Mae Kramer

Sara Mae Kramer

Aug 23, 2022

Sara Mae Kramer was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on Tuesday evening, August 23, 2022, at the age of 81.

She was born to Joseph M. and Mary Anne Overholt, on November 14, 1940, both precede her in death. Sara was from a large family, fifteen brothers and sisters.  Sara is...

Dorlene Patricia Wallace

Dorlene Patricia Wallace

Aug 23, 2022

Dorlene Patricia Wallace, age 63, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.  Dorlene was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.  She loved working in her vegetable and flower gardens and sharing the bounty with her family and friends.  She was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church.  

She...

Shirley Cagle

Shirley Cagle

Aug 18, 2022

Shirley Shaw Cagle, born August 25, 1937, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 18, 2022 with her loved ones at her side. Shirley was a member of the Clingan Ridge Baptist Church and an avid supporter of the St. Jude and Shriners organization. Shirley loved to support every organization she enjoyed gardening. She retired as a long time...

Nicholas Kyle McAlister

Nicholas Kyle McAlister

Aug 17, 2022

Nicholas Kyle McAlister, 33, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and worked in the manufacturing field. Nicholas loved his daughter, family, and friends dearly. He loved the outdoors and loved to laugh. He was a 2007 Bradley Central High School graduate and was of the Christian faith....

Nancy Jo Clark

Nancy Jo Clark

Aug 17, 2022

It is with a great mixture of sadness and hope that we announce the loss of Nancy Jo (Sanders) Clark. Born on May 19, 1944 at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado, to Billy Ward and Gloria (Spence) Sanders. Nancy has been a highly beloved saint, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother in the Cleveland, Tennessee community for many years. Entering...

Olivia Dean Hall

Olivia Dean Hall

Aug 15, 2022

Olivia Hall, age 80, a resident of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home on August 15, 2022.

Olivia was born, September 13, 1941, to J.L and Frances Curtis.  She is preceded in death by both parents and her only brother Gary Curtis.

Olivia was retired after many years in the financial field, she enjoyed travel to the mountain and was...

Edith Ernestine Poe

Edith Ernestine Poe

Aug 6, 2022

On Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the age of 93, our Moma, Edith Ernestine “Tootsie” Lyles Poe, finished her race here on earth.  She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN.  She was dedicated in her faith and settled her future when she was young by accepting Jesus as her personal Saviour.  She loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, great...

Gladys Fiser Blankenship

Gladys Fiser Blankenship

Jul 29, 2022

Gladys Fiser Blankenship, 93, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.  Gladys was born in Gibson, TN, to John Thomas Fiser III and Gracie Elizabeth Yochum Fiser.  She married Bobby Joe Blankenship in 1949 in Humboldt, TN, and they moved to Memphis, TN, in 1956.  She was employed as a secretary...

Edith Leslie

Edith Leslie

Jul 24, 2022

Edith Leslie, age 98, a resident of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Edith was a member of the Kinser Church of God and was known for her gentle spirit and her prayers. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles and playing her guitar. Most of all, she enjoyed her family. Edith...

Tanya Ann Holt

Tanya Ann Holt

Jul 22, 2022

Tanya Holt, 46, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith, and had lived in the area for over 18 years. She enjoyed reading, helping people, mountains, singing, and loved her pets.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Pattie Marie Sanders

She is survived by her husband, Farren Jerome Holt of Cleveland;...

John Haywood Norton

John Haywood Norton

Jul 21, 2022

John (Jack) Norton 72, of Cleveland TN formerly of Jacksonville FL, passed away on Thursday 21, 2022. He was a member of All Saints Anglican Catholic Church in Soddy Daisy TN where he and his wife were part of the church's original founders. John served on the vestry and was a lay reader during his active years. He was a...

Mary K. Ensley

Mary K. Ensley

Jul 17, 2022

Mary Katherine “Tootsie” Howell Ensley, 89, a life-long resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 17, 2022. 

Tootsie was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, devoted time to the church library and participated in the Senior Adult ministry. She was passionate about her faith in God, and...

Phyllis Tippitt

Phyllis Tippitt

Jul 16, 2022

Phyllis Tippitt, 81, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harry Hicks and Mildred Ross Hicks; sister Brenda Harpe; nephew Barry Bailey; niece Melissa Medley.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years Philip Tippitt; son Brian Tippitt and wife Doreen...

John L. Scott

John L. Scott

Jul 16, 2022

According to his birth certificate, John was born in the stick of Birchwood, Tennessee, on August 9, 1932. He was born the second son of Frank and Cora Scott. Otherwise, he was born the day before-at least if the declared testimony of his older brother, Howard, was to be believed. John was only too happy to celebrate both of his...

Kent E. Ensley

Kent E. Ensley

Jul 2, 2022

Kent E. Ensley, 70, of Georgetown, TN, passed away peacefully and joined many family and friends in Heaven on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in a local healthcare facility. 

An accident in 1982, left Kent a quadriplegic, but did not leave him handicapped.  Kent became a source of encouragement to others, and a wealth of knowledge, he used to help...

Kathy E. Penn Marks

Kathy E. Penn Marks

Jul 1, 2022

Kathy E. Penn Marks, 67, of Ellijay, GA, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Kathy was of the Christian faith and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Icy (Brannon) Helton; husband, John L. Penn;...

Alice Rose Kinne

Alice Rose Kinne

Jun 26, 2022

Alice Rose Edwards Kinne, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed peacefully at a local assisted living facility, Sunday, June 26, 2022.

She was born in White Sulphur Springs, New York on June15, 1931 to Byron and Margarette Jung Edwards.  In 1949, she married Robert Kinne.  They were married for 53 years.  She was retired from AT&T.  Alice and Bob moved...

Gene Lowell Howard

Gene Lowell Howard

Jun 24, 2022

Gene Lowell Howard, 86, a resident of McDonald, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a retiree of Suburban Propane.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Hazel Brown Howard; brothers, Ike Howard and Don Howard; sisters, Evelyn McSpaddin, Muriel Chadwick, Ann...

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