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Anna Louise Suits

Anna Louise Suits

Jun 24, 2022

Anna Louise Moore Suits, 97, of Cleveland completed her life of faith on June 24, 2022, at a local healthcare facility.  Her son Jerry waited by her bed as her breaths became more shallow and less and less frequent, until they were no more.  She slipped quietly into the life beyond where God awaited her.  Her departure left all with...

Gene Lowell Howard

Gene Lowell Howard

Jun 24, 2022

Gene Lowell Howard, 86, a resident of McDonald, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a retiree of Suburban Propane.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Hazel Brown Howard; brothers, Ike Howard and Don Howard; sisters, Evelyn McSpaddin, Muriel Chadwick, Ann...

Richard Braddy

Richard Braddy

Jun 23, 2022

Richard Braddy, 90, of Cleveland passed away June 23, 2022. He was born May 31, 1932 in Galveston, Texas.  Mr. Braddy served 4 years in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict as a radar technician. His most interesting assignment was 12 months in Greenland with 5 months on the Greenland Icecap.  He was a member of American...

Dr. Charles Richard Hughes

Dr. Charles Richard Hughes

Jun 23, 2022

Dr. Charles Richard Hughes was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, doctor and friend. Dr. Hughes died on Thursday, June 23, 2022. A day before his 63rd wedding anniversary. 

Dr. Hughes was born in Elizabethton, TN on December 3rd, 1934. He received his undergraduate degree from Mars Hills University and Medical degree from UT Memphis School of Medicine. He became...

James Andrew "Andy" Calfee

James Andrew "Andy" Calfee

Jun 19, 2022

James Andrew “Andy” Calfee, 33, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022.  He served 16 years in the United States Army and the National Guard.  After serving in the military he was an EMT/firefighter in the Ooltewah/ Collegedale area.  In his youth Andy attended Chilcutt United Methodist Church and Council Baptist Church.  Andy was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.   ...

Jerry Lynn McClure

Jerry Lynn McClure

Jun 19, 2022

Jerry Lynn McClure, 67, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W. P. “Jack” McClure and Virginia “Billy” Epperson McClure; and brother, Doug McClure.

Survivors include his sister, Benita (Terry) Walsh of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a later...

Kay Ellen Officer

Kay Ellen Officer

Jun 19, 2022

Kay Ellen Officer, 82, a member of First Baptist Church, and a life-time resident of Cleveland, TN, is now walking hand-in-hand with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as of June 19, 2022.

Kay passed on to her eternal reward, peacefully…at her home, while surrounded by her loving family; including her husband of 65 years, Carl “Neal” Officer, and their...

Derrick Maxwell "Moon" Pelley, Sr.

Derrick Maxwell "Moon" Pelley, Sr.

Jun 14, 2022

The Family of Derrick Maxwell “Moon” Pelley, Sr. of Charleston announces his passing from this earth into heaven on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.  Max was born on January 9, 1938 in Cornerbrook Newfoundland, Canada.  He made the Calhoun/Charleston area his home since 1954.  He became a naturalized citizen November 13, 1969.

He was a lifelong member of the Church of...

Marce Eugene Jordan

Marce Eugene Jordan

Jun 13, 2022

Marce Jordan, age 87, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 13, 2022. He was retired from TVA and a faithful member of Parkway Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday school and served and led many to Christ through the years. He also served in the US Army as a paratrooper as a 101 first master jumper.

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James Randall (Randy" Saylor

James Randall (Randy" Saylor

Jun 13, 2022

James Randall (Randy) Saylor, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022.  Mr. Saylor was born January 20, 1957, in Troy, OH.  He had lived most of his life in the Cleveland area, and had also lived in Homestead, FL.  He was of the Episcopalian faith. 

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, E....

Wilma Lucille Officer

Wilma Lucille Officer

Jun 11, 2022

Wilma Lucille Officer, 91, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Wilma was a very loving mother and homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Warren Officer; parents, James O. and Tennie Lee Jordan; siblings, Lily Gibson, Jimmie Lee Gibson, Ruth Presley,...

Fred James Brown, Jr.

Fred James Brown, Jr.

Jun 10, 2022

Fred James Brown, Jr, 91, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away June 10,2022. He was born March 6, 1931.  Fred was a well-known painter and paperhanger in Cleveland and Chattanooga before his retirement.  He was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church. He was also a proud member of the Bradley High School Class of 1948 and loved...

Edna Mae Gregg

Edna Mae Gregg

Jun 6, 2022

Edna Mae Gregg, 95, of Cleveland passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 in a local healthcare facility. She had joined her Savior in her eternal heavenly home where she was welcomed with open arms by her son.  We can only imagine that glorious reunion.  Our loving, spunky and independent grandmother was a shining example of living a tenacious life overflowing...

John Stephen Slifko

John Stephen Slifko

Jun 5, 2022

John Stephen Slifko, 60, of Birchwood, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 in a local hospital.   He was retired from Enertec and enjoyed maintaining and spending time on his family’s farm. He loved fishing, hunting, and the outdoors.  John was of the Christian faith and was a loving grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Slifko; and...

Annie Belle Clabough

Annie Belle Clabough

Jun 5, 2022

Annie Belle Fann Clabough, 85, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home. Annie Belle was a very loving mother and grandmother and loved to travel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Clabough; parents, Earl and Nora Belle Fann; son, Gary Allen Clabough; brothers, Dewey and Donald Fann; and sisters, Ruth Kimmons...

Elizabeth Ann Dotson

Elizabeth Ann Dotson

Jun 4, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Dotson, 76, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at a local hospital. She was a member of Community Hall Church. Elizabeth was retired from Duracell in 2001 after 36 years of service. She was a very loving mother, grandmother “Nana”, and great grandmother. She enjoyed her sweet little dog Roxie.

She was preceded in death by...

George Basil Mowery

George Basil Mowery

May 31, 2022

George Basil Mowery, 87, of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.  He was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. 

George was preceded in death by his loving wife, Irene Bowman Mowery; parents, George and Bertha Mowery; son, Marty Mowery;...

Betty Davis Hicks

Betty Davis Hicks

May 29, 2022

Betty Davis Hicks, 88, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her home.

She was a member of South Cleveland United Methodist Church. Betty was born and passed away on the family property. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1951 where she was captain of the girl’s basketball team and voted most athletic....

Betty J. Epperson

Betty J. Epperson

May 27, 2022

Betty J. Epperson, 98, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 in a local health care facility.   She was born on April 3, 1924 and lived most of her life in Cleveland.

She worked for Bradley Memorial Hospital for 25 years.  Upon retirement she was a full time homemaker.  Betty was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church.  She...

Wilma Ruth Corbin

Wilma Ruth Corbin

May 25, 2022

Wilma Ruth Corbin, 89, went to be with the lord on May 25, 2022. She was an honorary mother to many, who were truly blessed to have her in their lives. 

Her husband, Paul T. Corbin, her parents, Garland and Bertha Smith Whiteside, and numerous brothers and sisters preceded her death.

She is survived by many people who loved...

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