OBITUARIES

Taylor Nicole Goforth

Taylor Nicole Goforth

Mar 12, 2023

On March 12, 2023 Taylor Goforth, a beloved daughter and sister passed away at 31 years of age. Taylor was born in Cleveland, Tennessee and graduated from Polk County High school. Taylor was courageous, incredibly smart, funny and had a big heart for people that were less fortunate. She was known for her candor attitude, and to not take sh*t...

Norman "Barney" Barnard

Norman "Barney" Barnard

Mar 10, 2023

Norman “Barney” Barnard

World War II veteran, Norman "Barney" Barnard met his Savior at 104 years old on March 10th, 2023. He was born on Christmas day of 1918 in the Chief Van house, Chatsworth Georgia. At the time of his birth, the house was owned by his maternal grandparents, Jim and Lucy Sellers. After a move to Hayesville, North...

Florence Sparks Johnson

Florence Sparks Johnson

Mar 8, 2023

Florence Sparks Johnson 79, passed away March 8, 2023 at her home in Chattanooga, TN.   She was born September 28, 1943 in Rock House, WV to the late James Howard and Delphia Haynes Sparks.  She lived most of her life on Wonderland Road, Upton, KY with her husband, Eugene Johnson.  She moved to Chattanooga, TN after the death of her...

Christopher Brett Caywood

Christopher Brett Caywood

Mar 7, 2023

          Christopher Brett Caywood

 

Christopher Brett Caywood, 36, a resident of Crossville, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at a local healthcare facility. He attended Faith Assembly Church in Crossville. He loved his I Pad, playing his keyboards, and other musical toys. He also loved watching preachers and gospel teachers on his I Pad. One of Brett’s favorite...

Coulbourne "Coby" Thomas Rader

Coulbourne "Coby" Thomas Rader

Mar 7, 2023

Coulbourne “Coby” Thomas Rader

 

Coulbourne Thomas Rader, 35, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in a local healthcare facility, with his family by his side. Coby had lived in the area his entire life, and was to be married this fall. He was fun-loving, kind, faithful, and adored animals. He had a big heart and loved his family...

Ruth Lindsey

Ruth Lindsey

Mar 7, 2023

Ruth Crawford Lindsey was born on December 2nd, 1935, in Vanndale, Arkansas to Rivers and Theodora Crawford. Her childhood was spent with her 4 sisters and her loving parents. She graduated as valedictorian from Vanndale High School in 1953 and later earned two bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and English from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. She then went on...

Joan Marie Cawood

Joan Marie Cawood

Mar 7, 2023

Joan Marie Cawood, 91, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on March 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Cawood; son, Daniel Cawood; parents, Harry and Maude Sorrells; brother, Harry Sorrells.

She leaves behind her son, Ricky Cawood (Thanh); granddaughter, Karey Neal (Greg); grandson, Brian Cawood (Chastity); granddaughter, Lori Hensley (Scott), grand-daughter...

Richard Neil Hoveland

Richard Neil Hoveland

Mar 6, 2023

Richard Neil Hoveland

 

Richard Neil Hoveland, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 6, 2023, at home while with his family. He was of the Methodist Faith and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

 

Richard was born in Miami, Florida to his parents, Robert and Bettie Hoveland.

Richard, or "Rick" as his many loved ones...

Eunice Ann Evans

Eunice Ann Evans

Mar 6, 2023

Eunice Ann Evans

 

Eunice Evans, 86, a longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Eunice was a loving mother and grandmother, and attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital where she worked in the insurance department.

 

 She was preceded in death by...

Sharon Brannock Lenker

Sharon Brannock Lenker

Mar 6, 2023

Sharon Brannock Lenker of Ooltewah, age 67, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at her home.  She was a wife, mother and grandmother that loved and cared for her family.    Sharon was very much loved by her family and will be deeply missed

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Jackie Brannock.

She leaves behind her husband;...

Ann "Nonnie" Mae Travis

Ann "Nonnie" Mae Travis

Mar 4, 2023

Ann “Nonnie” Mae Herod Travis

 

Ann “Nonnie” Travis, 103, a longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at a local healthcare facility with her family by her side. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother, and was a 30-year member of Bowman Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church. She proudly contributed to the...

James Rubin Hatcher Jr.

James Rubin Hatcher Jr.

Feb 28, 2023

James Rubin Hatcher Jr., 66, of Louisville and former resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was a devoted Christian and a loving pepaw to many grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman and was always looking for adventure. He spent most of his career as a well-known, proud stonemason in east Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. In...

Cathey Lawson

Cathey Lawson

Feb 28, 2023

Cathey Ann (Hawkins) Lawson, after a long battle with cancer went to her Heavenly home, February 28, 2023.  She was born January 16, 1957 and was a life long resident of Bradley County. Cathey was of the Baptist faith. She was employed with the Whirlpool Corporation for 30 years and later employed with McKee Baking Company for 15 years. 

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Mary Manery Price

Mary Manery Price

Feb 26, 2023

Mary Manery Price, 88, of Cleveland, TN, formerly of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2023.  She had a great love for life and her family.  Mary will be deeply missed. 

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Kenneth Price; grandson, Matthew Hester.

She leaves behind her daughter, Patti...

Otis Eldon Webb

Otis Eldon Webb

Feb 26, 2023

Otis Eldon Webb, 80, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was originally from Hillsville, Virginia. Otis was a veteran of the United States Airforce and had a passion for old classic cars and his little dog Prissy.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Eldon and Lila Webb of Norfolk, Virginia.

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Larry Coleman Brand, Jr.

Larry Coleman Brand, Jr.

Feb 25, 2023

Larry Coleman Brand, Jr., 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 in a local hospital.  He was born in Birmingham, AL, on March 9, 1961, and has lived in the Cleveland area most of his life.  He was of the Methodist faith.  Before retiring, he had worked for Whirlpool Corporation as a quality control engineer and...

John Robert Cash, Jr.

John Robert Cash, Jr.

Feb 23, 2023

 

John Robert Cash, Jr., 76, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, and was retired from Jerry’s Electric Motor Service.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Cash; and his sister, Janice Clark.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol Ann Cash;...

Shirley Dean Baker

Shirley Dean Baker

Feb 22, 2023

 

Shirley Dean Baker, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was a lifetime resident of Cleveland and was a dedicated Christian and gospel singer.

She was a self-made woman and owned her own businesses in the restaurant, childcare, and handmade retail industries.

She was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Gennie Lynn Jones

Gennie Lynn Jones

Feb 22, 2023

Gennie Lynn Jones, 42, of Cleveland, Tn passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Erlanger Hospital after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Eloise Kelley Jones, grandparents, C.L. Kelley and Audrey Kennedy Kelley, and aunt, Mary Gene (Genie) Kelley. Gennie Lynn was a resident at Life Bridges of Cleveland. A celebration of life...

Josephine "Jo" Clayton

Josephine "Jo" Clayton

Feb 21, 2023

Josephine ‘Jo’ Clayton, 80, passed away February 21, 2023 surrounded by her dearest loved ones. Jo was born April 5, 1942 in Baytown, Texas to Leonard and Hortense Collins. 

Growing up, Jo loved to roller skate and ride her horses. She went on to become a special education teacher and bus driver for 40 years, but the job she...

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