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Claudette Cote Mowrer

Claudette Cote Mowrer

Jun 5, 2023

Claudette Mowrer

 

Claudette Mowrer, 80, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Quebec, Canada and had lived in the Cleveland area for the last 35 years. Claudette was a smart, caring, and loving mother. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church, and was retired from Collegedale Lab, where...

Gregory Mark Farner

Gregory Mark Farner

May 30, 2023

Greg Farner, age 64, of Cleveland, passed away May 30, 2023 at a local hospital.

He enjoyed classic rock music, dirt racing, and his #1 favorite was watching WWE wrestling.  Greg loved his family more than anything.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gradie and Shirley Farner; siblings, Angela Gail Farner, Allan Farner and Patricia Farner.

Survived by...

Karen Michel Scoggins

Karen Michel Scoggins

May 29, 2023

Karen Michel Scoggins

 

 

Karen Michel Scoggins, 68, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at a local healthcare facility, with family by her side. She was a devoted housewife and faithful Christian, and had lived in this area for the last 30 years.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Scoggins, and her parents, Michael and...

Claude Eugene Haggard

Claude Eugene Haggard

May 27, 2023

On May 27 th , 2023, Claude Eugene Haggard departed this life to step into eternity with his Lord

and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was with his beloved wife, Gail, and was surrounded by his children,

brothers and many others. Claude was looking forward to the reunion with those that have gone on

before. He spoke often of seeing his...

Melanie Markiewicz

Melanie Markiewicz

May 25, 2023

Melanie (“Meme”) Markiewicz, passed away peacefully at home in Cleveland, TN, on Thursday, May 25, 2023, after a two year battle with cancer. Melanie was born in Chicago, IL, on April 3, 1963, the youngest of three daughters. Her family moved to West Tennessee when she was six. Following graduation from Saint Joseph School of Nursing, she moved to Louisville,...

Ernestine Moore

Ernestine Moore

May 22, 2023

Ernestine Moore, 88, went home to be with the Lord, Monday morning, May 22nd, at 7:25 am, following a short battle with cancer. She was at home with her two daughters and caregiver, Tiny, by her side. Ernestine was born July 10, 1934, to Hamilton and Margaret Goins. She retired from Lee University at the age of 85. She made...

James "Bart" Mckinney

James "Bart" Mckinney

May 20, 2023

James ‘Bart’ McKinney, 64, of Cleveland, TN passed on to his heavenly home in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 20, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Lee and Dorothy McKinney, brothers-in-law Eddie McAmis and Claude Crye, and his special niece and nephew, Teresa Gates and Brian McAmis. He is survived by his loving wife Wynonia...

Dennis Wayne Shadowens

Dennis Wayne Shadowens

May 18, 2023

Dennis Wayne Shadowens of Cleveland, age 76, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at a local hospital.  He retired from General Motors in 1977.  One of Dennis’s joys were being able to hunt and go fishing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Shadowens; step brother, Glen.

Survived by his wife, Katie Colloms Shadowens; children,...

James Lee Wilson

James Lee Wilson

May 18, 2023

James Lee Wilson, 85, of Cleveland, TN crossed over into eternity at a local hospital on May 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished his family. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of Evening Light Gospel Tabernacle. Born on March 23, 1938, he was the son of the...

J. W. Ratcliff

J. W. Ratcliff

May 15, 2023

J. W. Ratcliff

 

J.W. Ratcliff, 91, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at 91 years old, when he went home to be with his Lord. Though he lived and accumulated nine decades of life experiences and adventures, he always remained youthful at heart. Whether he was riding a bicycle backwards down the beach at...

James "Jim" Goins

James "Jim" Goins

May 8, 2023

James E “Jim” Goins, 92, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 after a short illness. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. He worked at Cleveland Chair Company for over 40 years. He loved woodworking, blacksmithing and working in his yard and garden.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ann,...

Kay "Guffey" Halliburton

Kay "Guffey" Halliburton

May 8, 2023

Kay F. Quinn, Guffey, Halliburton, 87, of Cleveland, surrounded by her loving children, Kay escaped the bounds of this earth, May 8, 2023 to join many of her loved ones who have gone on before. Kay was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Katie Quinn, first husband, Cledis Guffey, infant daughter, Stephania Guffey. Second husband Henry Halliburton. Six...

Deborah Lou Arp

Deborah Lou Arp

May 5, 2023

Deborah Lou Arp

 

 

Deborah Lou Arp, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Anna Arp.

She is survived by her sister, Audrey Hayes; and her niece, Deborah Ann Hayes, of Chattanooga.

Services will be held at a later...

Wanda Geneva Wilson

Wanda Geneva Wilson

May 1, 2023

Wanda Wilson, 78, of Cleveland passed away on Monday May 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Wanda was born & raised in Ocoee, TN before moving to Cleveland. She was a 1962 graduate of Bradley Central High School. There, she met the love of her life, Terry, and together they cherished 57 years of marriage. However, their greater joy...

Cynthia Diane Eakin

Cynthia Diane Eakin

Apr 27, 2023

Cynthia Diane Eakin, born September 30, 1967, age 55, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023, while surrounded by her family.

She was a native of Cleveland and a high school graduate of Cleveland High.  She was employed at Flowers Bakery for more than 20 years. Diane was a loving caring person...

Ben DeArmond Callaway

Ben DeArmond Callaway

Apr 19, 2023

Ben DeArmond Callaway

 

Ben DeArmond Callaway, of Cleveland, passed away at his home Wednesday, April 19, 2023 with family beside him.

 

Ben attended Arnold School, the Tennessee Military Institute in Sweetwater, Tennessee and Georgia Tech Institute of Technology. He graduated in 1956 with a degree in Industrial Management. He was a member of...

Irene G Green

Irene G Green

Apr 17, 2023

Irene Green, age 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away suddenly on April 17, 2023, surrounded by her grandchildren.

Irene was born a coal-miner’s daughter in Middlesbrough, Kentucky, a girl with a little sugar and a whole lot of spice. She moved to Niota at 16 and then to Cleveland when she married the love of her life, William H....

Damon Lee Shahan

Damon Lee Shahan

Apr 16, 2023

Damon Lee Shahan, 82, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on April 16, 2023 in Ellijay, GA.

Damon was born in Meigs County, Tennessee, and graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1958.

He moved to Atlanta in 1970 and worked for General Motors until he retired in 2000. He was a proud member of the United Auto Workers Union.

After...

Rufus "Lamar" Faircloth

Rufus "Lamar" Faircloth

Apr 16, 2023

Rufus “Lamar” Faircloth, age 80, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Tennova Hospital in Cleveland, Tennessee. Lamar was born to the late Rufus and Minnie (Brewer) Faircloth in Cordele, Georgia. He enjoyed his work with the United States Postal Service, Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee for fifty years before retiring. The National Safety Council presented him a plaque upon his...

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