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Lester Jay Brown

Lester Jay Brown

Jan 3, 2023

Lester Jay Brown, 66, of St. Ignace, Michigan died Tuesday the 3rd of January 2023 in his home in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was a father of twelve, a Navy veteran, a devout Roman Catholic, a Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus, an active member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, and long-time employee at Bowater. Lester was known...

Vladimir Bindr

Vladimir Bindr

Jan 3, 2023

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Bobby Lee Woods Sr.

Bobby Lee Woods Sr.

Jan 2, 2023

Bobby Lee Woods, Sr., 75, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on January 2nd, 2023. Bobby was born on April 23, 1947 to the late Clarence and Anna Mae Woods of Cleveland, Tennessee. Many Cleveland residents will remember Bobby as a familiar face at the local Cooke’s Food Store in Cleveland where he served in various positions for 30 years along...

Betty Joyce Mclain

Betty Joyce Mclain

Jan 1, 2023

Betty Joyce McLain (30 August 1932 - 1 January 2023) died on New Year's Day at the Life Care Center of Cleveland, after a brief illness. She was the oldest daughter of Thomas Lloyd McLain and Mattie Latimer McLain, little sister to Theron Lavern McLain, and big sister to Barbara McLain Walker and Patricia Gayle McLain. Betty graduated from Bradley...

Robert “Bob” George Jayne

Robert “Bob” George Jayne

Dec 31, 2022

Robert “Bob” George Jayne, of Seymour, TN. formerly a resident of Cleveland, TN, slipped peacefully into heaven on December 31st, 2022 surrounded by his three beloved daughters and family. Robert was a vibrant 82-year-old. He was known as “Pappy” or “Papaw” by most everyone he met. His great grand-kids liked to call him Papaw Robert Jayne. He was deeply loved...

Mary Jo Randolph

Mary Jo Randolph

Dec 29, 2022

Mary Jo Randolph

 

 

 

Mary Jo Randolph, 82, of Cleveland, departed this life for her Heavenly Home Thursday, December 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife and an excellent cook who always enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She will be especially remembered for her chocolate pies. She was of the Methodist faith...

Marianne R Christison

Marianne R Christison

Dec 29, 2022

Marianne R. Christison, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at a local living facility. She was born in Virginia, but lived in Cleveland most of her life. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, where she was a choir member since 1998. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in...

Robert "Bob" Lee Headrick Jr.

Robert "Bob" Lee Headrick Jr.

Dec 28, 2022

Robert “Bob” Lee Headrick, Jr., age 78, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Bradley County and had lived here his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the local chapters of the Vietnam Veterans and the Disabled...

Robert "Bob" Dean Brogden

Robert "Bob" Dean Brogden

Dec 28, 2022

Robert “Bob” Dean Brogden

 

Robert “Bob” Dean Brogden, 64, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in a local healthcare facility, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband and loved cooking (especially grilling), riding 4-wheelers, camping, and gardening. He was employed over the years as a truck driver, and most recently spotted trailers for Mohawk Industries in...

David Curtis Lee Hodge

David Curtis Lee Hodge

Dec 24, 2022

David Curtis Lee Hodge

 

 

David Curtis Lee Hodge, 79, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his home. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and attended First Baptist Church. He served in Vietnam with the Second Armored Division, and was retired from Astec, in Chattanooga, where he worked as a pipefitter. He was an...

Linda Joyce Goins Lipps

Linda Joyce Goins Lipps

Dec 22, 2022

Linda Joyce Goins Lipps

 

Linda Joyce Goins Lipps, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Cleveland on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was a loving mother and was of the Christian faith. She was retired from Big Lots where she was a Customer Service Supervisor. She was an avid fan of the Tennessee Lady Vols. She was a...

Barbara Jean Ogle Plemons

Barbara Jean Ogle Plemons

Dec 19, 2022

Barbara Jean Ogle Plemons

 

 

 

Barbara Jean Ogle Plemons, 80, of Maryville, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at a local healthcare facility, surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church. She was retired from a career in office...

Sandra Kay Roberson

Sandra Kay Roberson

Dec 19, 2022

Sandra Kay Roberson, 77, went into eternal rest on December 19, 2022. A citizen of Cleveland, TN for over 50 years, she was a member of St. Therese Church. Sandra was artistic in photography, painting, and carving. She was a Foster Parent and a lover of all children. She was preceded in death by her parents James Louis and Amber...

Janice Elizabeth Kersey

Janice Elizabeth Kersey

Dec 14, 2022

Janice Elizabeth Kersey (aged 75) left to be with her Heavenly Father on December 14th, 2022 while surrounded by her family. A lifetime citizen of Cleveland, TN, she was a member of Tasso United Methodist Church, and was a 1965 graduate of Bradley Central High School, and a 1966 graduate of Edmondson’s Business College. She was retired from the North...

Reverend Leroy Elliott

Reverend Leroy Elliott

Dec 13, 2022

Reverend Leroy Elliott

 

Reverend Leroy Elliott went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 13, 2022. He was the husband of Maggie Lena Ownby Elliott for 73 years. They were sweethearts at the age of 8 years old. Leroy was born to Reverend Carl and Bertha Mae Prince Elliott on December 6, 1931. Reverend Leroy...

Bill E. Boddy

Bill E. Boddy

Dec 11, 2022

Bill E. Boddy

 

Bill E. Boddy, 90, a resident of Signal Mountain, passed away December 11, 2022 at a local retirement community surrounded by his loving family. He was a 22-year resident of this area and a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Korean War. He was of the Seventh-Day Adventist faith and was a...

Nell Mackey

Nell Mackey

Dec 11, 2022

Nell Mackey of Cleveland, born in McMinn County, age 94, passed away at a local assisted living facility Sunday, December 11, 2022. She attended Cleveland State Community College and Lee University. She was involved in numerous civic organizations. Nell spent many years with the Charleston Methodist Church and in the last number of years was a member of Bellefonte Baptist...

Dorothy Mae Cartwright

Dorothy Mae Cartwright

Dec 10, 2022

Dorothy Mae Cartwright

 

Dorothy Mae Carroll Cartwright, 88, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 in a local hospital.  She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and attended Berean Baptist Church in Old Fort, TN.  She had worked at Cleveland Chair Company as an upholsterer.  She was a loving wife, mother, and...

Dorothy Ann Scalla

Dorothy Ann Scalla

Dec 9, 2022

Dorothy Ann Hughes Scalla, 78 of McDonald, TN went into eternal rest on December 9, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband, Henry Scalla; Children, Michael (Kellie) Scalla, Angela (Scott) Johnson, Matthew (Melissa-Rose) Scalla; grandchildren, Jared Scalla, Chandler Scalla, Gage Johnson, Gehrig Johnson, Gabrielle Johnson, Rachel-Anne Scalla, Collin Scalla; great-grandchildren, Ramsey and Lily Cannon. The family will receive friends...

Jack Whaley

Jack Whaley

Dec 8, 2022

Jack Whaley, 88, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at a retirement community, surrounded by his loving family. Jack graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1952, and lived in the area most of his life. He was a member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church, and was retired from the auto repair business.

 

He was preceded in...

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