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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.

Warren Grant Oaks Jr.

Warren Grant Oaks Jr.

Jul 27, 2023

Warren Grant Oaks Jr. 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27, 2023 at his family residence surrounded with his loving family by his side. He worked for several years alongside his stepfather, Dowell "Freeway" Simpson, at Freeway Motors in Cleveland, back in the 70's. He was then employed by Westvaco and Weyerhaeuser Paper Co. for...

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...

Jerry Chris Stephens

Jerry Chris Stephens

Jul 27, 2023

Jerry “Chris” Stephens, 62, of Benton passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023.  He was a loving father and husband.

Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his daughter and son.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jerry T. Stephens and Thelma Elizabeth Bryant; daughter, Crystal Dawn Stephens.

Survived by his loving wife, Patty Stephens; daughter, Sarah Pomeroy and husband...

Agnes Carlene Hewitt

Agnes Carlene Hewitt

Jul 26, 2023

Agnes Carlene Hewitt of Ooltewah, passed away peacefully, Wednesday July 26, 2023 at a local hopsital.

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...

Eleanor Jones

Eleanor Jones

Jul 21, 2023

Eleanor Jane Hackney Jones, 76, passed away at her home Friday, July 21, 2023. She lived in Cleveland her entire life.  She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. She worked for many years for the Employment Office, she also worked at Walmart and did taxes for 34 years. She loved traveling with her family, and adored her cat...

George Edwin McIlvain

George Edwin McIlvain

Jul 19, 2023

George Edwin McIlvain, 80, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  He was originally from Texas and moved to Cleveland in March of 1978. George was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He retired from the railroad, then became employed with the United States Postal Service from which he also retired. 

Preceded in death by his...

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...

Jessie Mae Shelton

Jessie Mae Shelton

Jul 17, 2023

Jessie Mae Shelton’s new life began on July 17, 2023, in her home located in OldFort, Tennessee.

 Jessie was a mammaw to everyone who knew her. Most of the Polk County residents knew her from the local Hardee’s. But not only did she love people, she also loved the lord. 

She is followed in her new life with all...

Corda Wilkinson

Corda Wilkinson

Jul 13, 2023

Corda “Mardell” Wilkinson

 

Corda “Mardell” Wilkinson, 94, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, and was a member of the Church of Christ. She had worked in the insurance industry, and retired from American General.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Friendly and...

Donna Annette Philo

Donna Annette Philo

Jul 10, 2023

Donna “McCracken” Philo, 61, of Bradley County passed away on Monday July 10, 2023in a local hospital surrounded by her family.  Donna was born on July 30, 1961 to Ralph and Catherine McCracken.  Donna loved her children and grandchildren.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her by her children, Nacoma Creasman, Dewanna Martin (Steve) and Tasha...

Harold Thomas Cook

Harold Thomas Cook

Jul 9, 2023

Harold Thomas Cook, age 71, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Margaret Cook. He was employed with AMCO Transmissions for 50 years.  Harold enjoyed the outdoors and going on hikes with his loved ones but above all piloting was his favorite hobby. 

Preceded in death...

Jerry Lee Howard

Jerry Lee Howard

Jul 8, 2023

Jerry Lee. Howard Sr. 77 of Cleveland, surrounded by his loving daughter Callie and son-in-law Tyler, escaped the bounds of this earth late afternoon on July 8th, 2023, Jerry Lee was born July 6th, 1946, to a very loving family. He was a mama’s boy, he adored her in every way. Jerry Was preceded in death by his both parents...

Max Finkle, Jr.

Max Finkle, Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

Max Finkle, Jr.

 

Max Finkle Jr., 77 of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 8. Max was born in Louisiana and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. Max earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a competitive water skier, liked to go snow skiing and played tennis. Most of all he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children. He...

Oliver Worth King

Oliver Worth King

Jul 7, 2023

Oliver Worth King passed away on July 7, 2023. Although Oliver resided in different care facilities in the Chattanooga area during his final years, he was formerly a resident of Lafayette, Georgia.

Oliver is preceded in death by his parents, William Oliver and Willie Agnes King; son, Jeremy King; brother, Larry King. 

Survived by his wife Linda Pink King;...

Joyce Reba Price

Joyce Reba Price

Jul 6, 2023

Joyce Reba Price

 

Joyce Reba Price, 88, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was born in Cleveland, and lived here her entire life. She was a faithful member of Waterville Baptist Church, and had worked as a seamstress at Hardwick Clothes. 

 

She...

Clarence E. Montgomery

Clarence E. Montgomery

Jul 4, 2023

Clarence E. Montgomery, 87, of Cleveland passed away on Tuesday July 4, 2023 in a local healthcare facility. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland.  He formerly attended Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church.  He retired from Cooke’s Manufacturing after 20 years of employment with the company.  He also worked as a small engine mechanic.  He loved gospel music, and playing...

Eric Evans

Eric Evans

Jun 28, 2023

 

Eric Evans

 

Robert Eric Evans, 56, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Cleveland, TN. Eric was born on July 21, 1966, in Danville, VA to Robert F. Lord Jr. and Elizabeth Hill. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1984.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Lord, Jr.

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