OBITUARIES

Wanda Sutton

Wanda Sutton

Feb 17, 2024

Wanda Faye Sutton, age 74, of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She retired after 30 years of working for the State of Tennessee in human resources. She was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area and was of the Christian faith.

 Wanda is preceded in death by her Parents, John and Minnie Lee...

Virginia Mae "Carter" Smith

Virginia Mae "Carter" Smith

Feb 15, 2024

Virginia Mae “Carter” Smith, age 91 of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. She attended Georgetown Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, E.J. “Smitty” Smith, Jr.; parents, Earl and Annie Marie Carter; sisters, Katherine Roark...

Larry Conley

Larry Conley

Feb 14, 2024

Larry Jennings Conley, 73, of Louisville, KY, passed away on February 14, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1950. Larry, never knew a stranger, was jovial, and loved to sing and entertain. Larry is survived by his sons, Kidd Conley (Lisa), Shawn Conley (Carrie), Jonathan Conley; daughter, Jennifer Porter (Ian); sister, Jeannie Hart-Clark (Mark); brother, Phillip Conley (Janet). 10...

Jimmie Watson

Jimmie Watson

Feb 12, 2024

Jimmie Watson, 86, of Benton, TN, passed away on Feb. 12, 2024, at a Chattanooga Medical Facility after a short illness. He was born Sept. 6, 1937, in Old Fort, TN, to Earl and Maude Waters Watson. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, basketball, and baseball. The Tennessee Volunteers were his favorite team. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle. In his...

Charles M. Corn

Charles M. Corn

Feb 10, 2024

 

Charles McCutchen Corn passed peacefully on February 10, 2024. He is survived by his wife Susan Corn, daughter, Elizabeth McCoin, son-in-law Joseph McCoin, and grandsons, Mac and Charles McCoin.  The youngest child of Frances and Terrell Corn, Charlie entered this world on November 4, 1937, joining his siblings Frances (“Taddy”), Bill, and George.  After a happy childhood darting in and out of houses...

Patricia Ann Banther

Patricia Ann Banther

Feb 7, 2024

Patricia Ann January Banther, 78 of Birchwood, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. 

 

Ann was born, raised, and attended school in Rome, GA. She worked as a CNA for almost 20 years in several nursing homes in the Chattanooga area. Ann loved to take rides around the country, watch westerns and The Waltons, and...

Wayne A. Herbert

Wayne A. Herbert

Feb 6, 2024

Wayne A. Herbert

Chief Wayne Herbert, born in Dayton, Kentucky, 59, lost his valiant battle of stage 4 Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer on February 6, 2024. Wayne was married for 32 years to his loving wife, Robin. Chief Herbert was a devoted father to his two children, Ashley and Andrew. Wayne is survived by not only his wife...

Carolyn H. Brown

Carolyn H. Brown

Feb 3, 2024

Carolyn H. Brown, age 85 of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Tennova Hospital.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where she enjoyed working in the church library.  She loved her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren very much. She also loved being outdoors working in her flowers. Carolyn was loved by all that knew her...

Kathleen Hingle Whitty

Kathleen Hingle Whitty

Feb 1, 2024

Mrs. Kathleen Hingle Whitty, age 69 of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Tennova Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Whitty was born May 8, 1954, in New Orleans, LA to the late John Burton and Hilda M. Bohne Hingle. Mrs. Whitty graduated from the University of Memphis and later graduated from the University of Tennessee with...

Marian Yvonne Church

Marian Yvonne Church

Feb 1, 2024

Marian Church, age 96 of Cleveland, TN and formerly Oelwein, IA, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. 

 

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Donald F. Church; sons, Steven and Douglas Church; parents, Ernest and Lillie Kinsel; sisters, Mabel Hughson and Caroline Bruehan. 

 

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Ross...

Dennis Ray Davis

Dennis Ray Davis

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Dennis R. Davis, of Spencer, TN formerly of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 76 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 7th , 2024, at Poole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sam Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery...

Pebbles Stinnet

Pebbles Stinnet

Jan 31, 2024

Pebbles Denise Stinnett, age 59 of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church. Pebbles Loved quilting, sewing, her cats and UT Football. She had a servant’s heart and selflessly loved helping and caring for others that were in need. She had...

John Roy Hicks

John Roy Hicks

Jan 30, 2024

John Roy Hicks, born April 8, 1933, passed peacefully into eternity on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the age of 90. After serving in the Army, he met and married the love of his life and best friend, Mildred. He worked various jobs over the years including Cleveland Chair, Dillard Smith, Cleveland Electric System, and Cleveland Utilities. He retired from...

Keith Earle

Keith Earle

Jan 29, 2024

Keith Randall Earle, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Monday, January 29th , 2024. Keith was born on January 1st, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan and was the son of Karl and Lillian “Doris” Earle. He attended Dupont High School in Nashville, TN, played football at Tennessee Tech, and graduated from Lipscomb University. After graduating with a Bachelor of...

Ida Mae Botts

Ida Mae Botts

Jan 28, 2024

Ida Mae Botts, 86 of Cleveland, TN passed away Sunday, January 28th, 2024.

Ida was born and raised in Bradley County and graduated from Charleston High school. She started work at the age of 15, retired after 20 years of service with Hardwick Clothes then worked for First Baptist Church in the kitchen up until 3 years ago. Ida was a...

Steve Lynn Cross

Steve Lynn Cross

Jan 27, 2024

Steven “Steve” Lynn Cross, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024, and is now safe in our Shepherd’s arms.    He was a 1970 graduate of Polk County High School.  Steve proudly served our country in the Navy.  After the Navy, he graduated from Cleveland State in 1979.  He began his career...

Martha "Dee" Eubanks

Martha "Dee" Eubanks

Jan 23, 2024

Martha "Dee" Dalphine Eubanks, 82, of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama to Reverend T.G. Pearson and Masie V. Pearson. Martha, also known as Dee, was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Dee is survived by her son John (Melanie) Eubanks. She was known...

Therese Neaton

Therese Neaton

Jan 22, 2024

Therese Langdoc Neaton, 92, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Remember Me Senior Care facility.   She was of the Catholic faith.  Therese loved her family and spending time with her grand kids and great grandchildren.

 

Preceded in death by her husband Bernard William Neaton; parents, Elzear Langdoc and Alma Pelletier Langdoc; brother, Victor Langdoc and sister, Julie Favreau.

 

Survived by...

Robert Tyler White

Robert Tyler White

Jan 21, 2024

Robert Tyler White, 76 of Cleveland, TN took his ultimate “cruise” to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 21st, 2024 surrounded by his loving son and family.

Robert was born to R. T. White and Vesta White Crisp on May 2, 1947. He attended the Ocoee Church of God and was a 1965 graduate of Polk County High School. Robert retired...

Thomas Clay Grey

Thomas Clay Grey

Jan 19, 2024

Thomas Clay Grey, age 82 of Cleveland, passed away Friday morning, January 19, 2024. 

Thomas was born in Huntington, WV, he was a proud veteran and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Mills. He retired from Dupont as an Electrical Engineer after 36 years of service and from Computer Science Corporation after eight...

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