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Jeliben Patel

Jeliben Patel

Feb 12, 2022

Jeliben Patel, 101 of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at home. She was born in India.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fakirbhai Ranchhodbhai Patel; father, Nagarbhai Parbhubhai Patel; and mother, Ambaben Nagarbhai Patel.

She is survived by her son, Natverbhai Fakirbhai Patel and daughter, Pannaben Ishwarbhai Patel; and several nieces and nephews.

A Hindu...

Thelma Keith

Thelma Keith

Feb 11, 2022

Thelma Hatcher Keith, age 84, of Chattanooga, passed away in her sleep on February 11, 2022.  Thelma was born to William Robert Hatcher and Bertha Everhart Hatcher and raised in Wears Valley, TN. She was the eighth of ten children. She graduated from Sevier County High School in 1955, and it was in Sevierville where she met the love of...

JoAnn Geren

JoAnn Geren

Feb 8, 2022

JoAnn Geren, age 78, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She enjoyed being outdoors, camping at Harrison Bay, taking cruises, and spending time at the beach. Most important, she was a caregiver for many children in the Cleveland and Bradley County area including her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her...

Ruth Idella Hicks

Ruth Idella Hicks

Feb 8, 2022

Ruth Idella Hicks, age 96, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. She was born April 20, 1925, in Pendergast, Tennessee, to her parents William and Ethel White. She was a devoted member of Faith Missionary Baptist church for over 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hicks; son, Darrell Hicks; son in...

Russell Thomas Moncrief

Russell Thomas Moncrief

Feb 8, 2022

Russell “Russ” Moncrief, age 66, of Cleveland, passed away on February 8, 2022 at Tennova Medical Center.  He enjoyed riding Harley Davison motorcycles and playing in his church band. Russ was a phenomenal cook working as a chef for a period of time. He was a high school wrestler in Indiana where he earned the nickname “Mongoose”. Russ was a...

Belinda Sue Crowder

Belinda Sue Crowder

Feb 3, 2022

Belinda Sue Williams Crowder, 70, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, in a local hospital.  She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church and a graduate of Charleston High School where she played on the basketball team and ran track.  She loved attending cruise-ins and car shows with her and her husband’s antique cars, Tennessee Football, and most...

Shelby Rose Pressley Spargo

Shelby Rose Pressley Spargo

Feb 3, 2022

Shelby Rose Pressley Spargo, 22, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cookson Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded death by her grandparents, J.C. and Mamaw Sue Crabtree and Lewis Pressley.

She survived by her loving husband and soul mate, Philip Spargo; parents, Donnie Pressley...

John Mark Felts

John Mark Felts

Feb 2, 2022

John Mark Felts, 61, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in a local hospital.  He was of the Christian faith and was a huge advocate for homeless people and for people in low income housing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Felts and Mary “Mary Lou” Custer Felts; brother, Mike Felts; grandparents, Dallas Felts and...

Martha Diane Bible Campbell

Martha Diane Bible Campbell

Feb 2, 2022

Martha ‘Diane' Bible Campbell, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Sugarland, TX.  She was born and raised in Cleveland, TN, to Tom and Georgia Bible.  Diane had lived in Cleveland her whole life up until 2014 when she moved to Texas to be closer to her daughter, Tiffany. 

Diane graduated from Bradley High School in...

Jack Howard McCarter

Jack Howard McCarter

Jan 31, 2022

Jack Howard McCarter, a U.S. Navy veteran and friend to all he met, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at a local hospital, six weeks shy of his 94th birthday.

A story-teller, charmer, amazing uncle, avid traveler and man who spread joy each and every day, he was a “Resident Ambassador” for The Bridge in Ooltewah, and an ambassador for his...

Sitaben Patel

Sitaben Patel

Jan 29, 2022

Sitaben Patel, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at a local healthcare facility.  She was born in India.

She was preceded in death by her father, Vithalbhai Patel; mother, Kesharben Patel; child, Damyantiben Patel.

She is survived by her children, Rameshbhai Patel, Bhikhubhai Patel, Ushaben Patel; and several nieces and nephews.

A Hindu Service...

Edna Ruth Gregory

Edna Ruth Gregory

Jan 27, 2022

Edna Ruth Miller Gregory, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her residence. She was a Respiratory Therapist and retired from Tennova Healthcare. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Miller and Agnes Juanita Rayburn Morgan; one daughter, Michelle Ann Swafford; and her brother, Charles Miller.

Survivors include...

Lloyd Reavis

Lloyd Reavis

Jan 26, 2022

Lloyd Reavis, age 76, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on January 26, 2022.  The most important thing to know is that he was of the Christian faith and had a strong personal relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He loved his children and family beyond measure and was the most...

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Jan 24, 2022

Paul Johnson, age 71, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home in Cleveland, TN surrounded by his loving family.  Paul attended Westmore Church of God. He was a Civil Engineer and had his PE License in several states. He was an avid reader and lover of Snoopy. Above all else, he loved his wife,...

Karen Wilson

Karen Wilson

Jan 24, 2022

Karen Wilson, age 75, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  Karen was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed caring for her grandchildren in her later years.  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale Burrus and Thelma Roberts Burrus; and her two brothers, Robert Burrus...

Charles "Bronie" LeBron Lewis

Charles "Bronie" LeBron Lewis

Jan 22, 2022

Charles LeBron “Bronie” Lewis, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in a local hospital.  He had lived in the area his entire life and was of the Baptist faith.  He was a member of Woodstock Church in Panama City Beach, FL.  He was a truck driver and a member of Teamsters Local 515 in...

Charlotte Cross

Charlotte Cross

Jan 19, 2022

Charlotte Cross, age 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Cleveland, TN surrounded by her family. She was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. Her faith was evident by the way she lived her everyday life. She worked in the family business at Young’s Auto Body for many years. She enjoyed reading, traveling,...

Vera Theresa Turner

Vera Theresa Turner

Jan 18, 2022

Vera Theresa Turner, age 72, a resident of Cleveland, rested peacefully with her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law and a multitude of prayer warriors around the world.

She was born on March 3, 1949, to the late Carl J. Scoggins, Sr. and Mary Louise Overby Scoggins Smith.  Theresa was a treasure who...

Dr. Stephen Kim

Dr. Stephen Kim

Jan 18, 2022

Dr. Stephen Sae Chang Kim, age 92, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Marietta, GA. Dr. Kim practiced family medicine in Cleveland TN since 1979.  He served as a Commander in the Public Health Service (honorable discharge, 1978).  He attended the First Baptist Church of Cleveland, and diligently studied the ancient Greek Bible in the...

Lynda Wilkinson

Lynda Wilkinson

Jan 18, 2022

Lynda Wilkinson, age 68, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Cleveland, TN.  Lynda enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren making memories.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Christian and Kitty Jensen;  her husband, Glen;  sister, Christine;  grandson, Eddy;  and step-daughter, Renee.

She is survived by her son, Tim;  daughter, Tammy...

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