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Edna Ruth Geren

Edna Ruth Geren

Aug 9, 2023

Edna Ruth Geren, 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at her home on the evening of August 8, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Her loving husband Dennis, who had also been her devoted caregiver, was by her side. She was born in Speck Hospital in Cleveland, TN on July 14, 1951.

 

 In her early years Edna...

Roger Alexander Hanger

Roger Alexander Hanger

Aug 8, 2023

Roger Alexander Hanger Jr. was born on Oct. 3, 1941 and died on Aug. 8, 2023 at the age of 81 years and 10 months.  

He was preceded in death by his parents Roger Alexander Hanger and Betty Mahan Hanger, brother David Whitcomb Hanger and son, Scott Chase Kirby. 

He is survived by his loving wife Linda Bryant...

Imogene McCarter Weber

Imogene McCarter Weber

Aug 7, 2023

 

 

Imogene McCarter Weber, 80, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at 11:40pm in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her daughter, Rita, son-in-law, Craig, and granddaughter, Alexis, by her side.

 

Imogene was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to Lando and Mattie McCarter in February of 1943. She grew up in a Christian family, attending church most of her life. She married...

Steven "Steve" Lloyd Ridge

Steven "Steve" Lloyd Ridge

Aug 5, 2023

Steven “Steve” Lloyd Ridge, 64, passed away in a West Chester, Ohio hospital surrounded by his family, after a brief illness on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was a member of Hopewell Church of God. Steve was a well known builder and contractor in Cleveland, TN.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Dorothy Ridge.

 

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David Cooper Newman

David Cooper Newman

Aug 4, 2023

David Cooper Newman, 80, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at a local healthcare facility. He was born in Cleveland, TN, and lived here his entire life. David retired from First Tennessee Bank also remembered by many as Cleveland Bank & Trust, after 40+ years.   He loved to golf, and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a...

Richard Rick Litwicki

Richard Rick Litwicki

Aug 3, 2023

Richard “Rick” Litwicki, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Survived by his wife of 49 years, Dana Litwicki; Son, Jason (Tonya) Litwicki; Daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Adkins; Grandchildren, Olivia Adkins and Sophia Adkins.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 12-2 PM, in the parlor at Fike Randolph & Son Funeral Home, with a...

Linda Sue Mayton

Linda Sue Mayton

Aug 1, 2023

 

Linda Sue Mayton, 76, of Cleveland, passed away after a lengthy illness, at her home, on August 1, 2023. With her passing, we have lost a precious wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and a true friend.

Linda was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on May 2, 1947 to her loving parents, the late Grady and Louie Boehmer. 

She worked in...

Dorothy Mae Herold Somers Ping

Dorothy Mae Herold Somers Ping

Aug 1, 2023

Dorothy Mae Herold Somers Ping age 92, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 1, 2023. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on August 23, 1930 to her late parents, Frank and Agatha Herold. Dorothy married the late Dale Raymond Somers in 1953. When she was widowed in 1967, she was left to raise six children ranging from the...

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...

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