OBITUARIES

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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Wilma Faye Webb Chastain

Wilma Faye Webb Chastain

Jun 26, 2023

Wilma Faye Webb Chastain

(December 5, 1940 ~ June 26, 2023)

 

Wilma Faye Webb Chastain, 82, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Knoxville, TN. She was a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN, until retiring to Knoxville to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She was a long time member of First United Methodist Church of Cleveland....

Kenneth Everett Leonard

Kenneth Everett Leonard

Jun 26, 2023

Kenneth Everett Leonard

Kenneth Everett Leonard, 80, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at a local healthcare facility. He was a loving father and grandfather who had lived in the area most of his life. He was a self-employed furniture designer and upholsterer, and was of the Pentecostal Faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Bertha...

Angela Denise McNeese

Angela Denise McNeese

Jun 24, 2023

Angela Denise McNeese, 50, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, in a Chattanooga Hospital.  She lived in the Cleveland area for her entire life.  She attended Mountain View Church of God.  She loved cats and dogs.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Glen McNeese, and father Edward King. 

Survivors include her mother WillaDean...

George "Peyton" Ledford

George "Peyton" Ledford

Jun 23, 2023

George “Peyton” Ledford, 85, of Cleveland passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.  He was a member of Broad Street Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Elizabeth Ledford; son, Hayes Ledford; brother, David Ledford.

Survived by mother of his children, Jeannie Ledford; sons, Brad Ledford, Miles & Emily Ledford; daughter – n –law, Tama...

Patricia Lorene Thompson

Patricia Lorene Thompson

Jun 18, 2023

 

Patricia Lorene (Eibeck) Thompson, better known to her family as “Grammy,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 18, 2023, in Bishop, Georgia. She was born on September 30,1930, in Wyoming, Illinois, and her departure from this earthly life leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her.

Grammy was preceded in...

Charlotte Ann Akins

Charlotte Ann Akins

Jun 17, 2023

Charlotte Ann Akins

 

Charlotte Ann Akins, 79, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, in a local healthcare facility with her family by her side. Charlotte had lived in the area since 1972, and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She attended Covenant Baptist Church. She had retired from Coppinger Color Lab.

 

She was preceded in death...

Thomas Edward (Skeet) Phillips

Thomas Edward (Skeet) Phillips

Jun 15, 2023

Thomas Edward (Skeet) Phillips

 

Thomas Edward (Skeet) Phillips, 97, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father and grandfather, as well as a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was retired from Phillips Service Center,...

Margie Jane Cross

Margie Jane Cross

Jun 15, 2023

Margie Jane Cross, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday morning, June 15, 2023 at the family residence. Mrs. Cross was the daughter of the late Dollie Emerson Stephenson and Charles Stephenson. Her husband, of 46 years, Wallace McKinley Cross Jr., brothers, Ben Stephenson and William Stephenson; her sisters, Lucille Morgan, Betty Moses and her half brothers, Frank, Melford...

Judy Maxine Poteet

Judy Maxine Poteet

Jun 14, 2023

 

Judy Maxine Holmes Poteet

 

Judy Poteet, 83, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, passed away at home on

Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Judy was born and raised in the Flint Springs community

and attended Flint Springs School. She was raised on a farm with her loving mother

and father and seven siblings. They attended Flint Springs Presbyterian Church. She

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Edna Marlene Partin

Edna Marlene Partin

Jun 10, 2023

Edna Marlene Partin, 80, of Cleveland went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday June 10th, 2023.  She was a faithful member and Minister of The Church of God of Southside.

She is preceded in death and survived by many family and friends.

Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m....

Karen Elizabeth Thomas

Karen Elizabeth Thomas

Jun 8, 2023

 

Karen Elizabeth Thomas, 74, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at a local healthcare facility.  She was a retired hairdresser, and had also worked as a cashier and manager at Cracker Barrel.  She was of the Baptist faith, and had lived in this area her entire life. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Thomas;...

Brandie Nicole Coyne

Brandie Nicole Coyne

Jun 8, 2023

Brandie Nicole Coyne passed away June 8, 2023 at a Chattanooga hospital.

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