Gladys Fiser Blankenship
Jul 29, 2022
Gladys Fiser Blankenship, 93, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Gladys was born in Gibson, TN, to John Thomas Fiser III and Gracie Elizabeth Yochum Fiser. She married Bobby Joe Blankenship in 1949 in Humboldt, TN, and they moved to Memphis, TN, in 1956. She was employed as a secretary...
Edith Leslie
Jul 24, 2022
Edith Leslie, age 98, a resident of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Edith was a member of the Kinser Church of God and was known for her gentle spirit and her prayers. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles and playing her guitar. Most of all, she enjoyed her family. Edith...
Tanya Ann Holt
Jul 22, 2022
Tanya Holt, 46, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith, and had lived in the area for over 18 years. She enjoyed reading, helping people, mountains, singing, and loved her pets.
She was preceded in death by her mom, Pattie Marie Sanders
She is survived by her husband, Farren Jerome Holt of Cleveland;...
Gregory Scott Sheffey
Jul 21, 2022
Gregory Scott Sheffey, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home. Gregory was an honorary member of the Waffle House club. He loved his motorcycle, friends, the beach, old cars and guns. He was devoted to and loved his special granddaughter, Kambree.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Bunch Sheffey;...
Crystal Lynn "Gypsy" Coffman
Jul 21, 2022
Crystal Lynn “Gypsy” Coffman, 38, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. Crystal loved making jewelry and she truly loved music. She was a free spirit and loved to dance. Crystal loved her kids and had a great sense of humor. She was an advocate for the homeless, and worked with Speak out Magazine.
She was...
John Haywood Norton
Jul 21, 2022
John (Jack) Norton 72, of Cleveland TN formerly of Jacksonville FL, passed away on Thursday 21, 2022. He was a member of All Saints Anglican Catholic Church in Soddy Daisy TN where he and his wife were part of the church's original founders. John served on the vestry and was a lay reader during his active years. He was a...
Randy Parrish
Jul 20, 2022
Randel “Randy” Parrish, 70, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in a local hospital. He attended Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church. Randy was employed with and retired from Johnston Coca Cola Co. He loved his family and enjoyed cooking, fishing, guns, and tinkering.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ida Mae Parrish; sister, Gayle...
Zollie Oliver
Jul 18, 2022
Zollie Oliver, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 in a local hospital. He was a forklift operator at Weyerhaeuser for 37 years. Zollie enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, his vegetable garden, making walking sticks and he loved animals. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Jane Davis
Jul 17, 2022
Jane Davis, 77, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 in a local hospital. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, and was lovingly called “Nanny”. She loved playing with them and going to their games. Jane was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Taylor and Margaret...
Mary K. Ensley
Jul 17, 2022
Mary Katherine “Tootsie” Howell Ensley, 89, a life-long resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
Tootsie was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, devoted time to the church library and participated in the Senior Adult ministry. She was passionate about her faith in God, and...
Betty J. Ownbey Ballard
Jul 16, 2022
Betty J. Ownbey Ballard, 91, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home. She was a 1948 graduate of Bradley High School. Betty was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. She loved cooking, being with her family and friends and spending past summers at Parksville Lake.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Phyllis Tippitt
Jul 16, 2022
Phyllis Tippitt, 81, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harry Hicks and Mildred Ross Hicks; sister Brenda Harpe; nephew Barry Bailey; niece Melissa Medley.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years Philip Tippitt; son Brian Tippitt and wife Doreen...
John L. Scott
Jul 16, 2022
According to his birth certificate, John was born in the stick of Birchwood, Tennessee, on August 9, 1932. He was born the second son of Frank and Cora Scott. Otherwise, he was born the day before-at least if the declared testimony of his older brother, Howard, was to be believed. John was only too happy to celebrate both of his...
Jacob Matthew Creasman
Jul 15, 2022
Jacob Matthew Creasman, 33, of Etowah passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Jacob was a graduate of Bradley High School, class of 2007. He was a kind and loving man and always had a smile on his face, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and Georgia football. Jacob’s life...
Mary Lou Cross Sluder
Jul 7, 2022
Mary Lou Cross Sluder, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 in a local health care facility. She was born April 21, 1948 in Germany to the late Homer and Franziska “Fanny” Cross. Mary Lou was a member of Mount Olive Ministries. She enjoyed her flower gardens and was a loving wife.
In addition to her parents she...
Kent E. Ensley
Jul 2, 2022
Kent E. Ensley, 70, of Georgetown, TN, passed away peacefully and joined many family and friends in Heaven on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in a local healthcare facility.
An accident in 1982, left Kent a quadriplegic, but did not leave him handicapped. Kent became a source of encouragement to others, and a wealth of knowledge, he used to help...
Kathy E. Penn Marks
Jul 1, 2022
Kathy E. Penn Marks, 67, of Ellijay, GA, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Kathy was of the Christian faith and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Icy (Brannon) Helton; husband, John L. Penn;...
Alice Rose Kinne
Jun 26, 2022
Alice Rose Edwards Kinne, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed peacefully at a local assisted living facility, Sunday, June 26, 2022.
She was born in White Sulphur Springs, New York on June15, 1931 to Byron and Margarette Jung Edwards. In 1949, she married Robert Kinne. They were married for 53 years. She was retired from AT&T. Alice and Bob moved...
Mart Allen Epperson
Jun 25, 2022
Mart Allen Epperson, born May 14, 1934, left his earthly home June 25, 2022 surrounded by his beloved family. Though saddened by our loss, we’re comforted in knowing he is finally at rest in the arms of Jesus and his cherished wife, Dorothy Faye Epperson.
Known to many for his quick wit and fondness for adventure and fun, Mart...
Bryan L. Liner
Jun 25, 2022
Bryan L. Liner, 82, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his residence. He was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church for many many years. He was the owner, operator of Texaco and Sinclair Filling Stations and also the owner of Auto Town Used Cars. Bryan was always the life of the party, the “Jokester” and he never...
