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Carlos "Bucky" Burnside

Carlos "Bucky" Burnside

Apr 24, 2022

Carlos “Bucky” Burnside, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home.  He was a member of Dalton Pike Baptist Church. Carlos was a big fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia “Jenny” Burnside; son, Scott Berry; parents, Chester and...

Brian J Hollifield

Brian J Hollifield

Apr 22, 2022

Brian J Hollifield, 54, of Riceville, passed away at a Knoxville hospital on Friday, April 22, 2022.  He enjoyed fishing, piddling with things and throwing darts.  He was a member of the Cleveland Dart Association.  Brian dearly loved his family and his grandbabies. 

He worked for Parris Roofing for twenty years.  Brian had currently been working for many local...

William Ronald Jackson

William Ronald Jackson

Apr 22, 2022

William Ronald Jackson, better known as Ron, went home to his Lord on April 22, 2022. Ron was born on September 24, 1944 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Ray and Alice Jewell Jackson.

As a young boy Ron loved to roam the fields and fish the lakes on his family’s farm in Cleveland.  As he grew older he began...

James L. Kelley, Sr.

James L. Kelley, Sr.

Apr 17, 2022

James L. Kelley, Sr., 91, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at a local hospital. Mr. Kelley was a well known dairy farmer, he owned and operated the 76 Station and he also drove a school bus for Bradley County. He was a member of Tasso Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and...

Alan Kenneth Fetzer

Alan Kenneth Fetzer

Apr 15, 2022

Alan Kenneth Fetzer, 64, of Chattanooga passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility. Mr. Fetzer was employed with IATSE in New Orleans, LA before retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth T. and Marjorie Fetzer.

Survivors include his brother, Joe Fetzer and wife, Dianne of Benton; sister, Karen Emmett and husband, Dr. John...

James Kenneth Hicks, Sr.

James Kenneth Hicks, Sr.

Apr 11, 2022

James Kenneth Hicks, Sr., 83, of Cleveland passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Combustion Engineering after 40 plus years of service.  James was a member of South Cleveland United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed gardening and fishing and was an avid Tennessee Vols fan. ...

Sandra Marlene Pendley

Sandra Marlene Pendley

Apr 9, 2022

Sandra Marlene Easler Pendley, 75, of Cleveland, died Saturday, April 9, 2022 with her family by her side.  She was born January 2, 1947 in Shelby, NC and raised in Beaufort, SC.  She was a daughter of the late Wallace Monroe and Dollie Mae Easler. 

Mrs. Pendley was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was...

Dr. Royce Dewayne McBride

Dr. Royce Dewayne McBride

Apr 9, 2022

Dr. Royce Dewayne McBride, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was an Army Reserve Veteran. 

Dr. McBride was a loving and caring dentist here in Cleveland for 50 years. He was truly devoted to his patients. He donated lots of his personal time to provide dental care to Life Bridges...

Carroll Nelson Guhne

Carroll Nelson Guhne

Apr 8, 2022

Carroll Nelson Guhne, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He was born in Chattanooga but has lived in Cleveland for more than 60 years.  He was a graduate of DeKalb County High School in Fort Payne, AL, and the University of Tennessee where he received a degree in electrical engineering.  He...

Joyce A. Lynn

Joyce A. Lynn

Apr 7, 2022

Joyce A. Lynn, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her residence.  She was born in Chattanooga on October 14, 1947, and had lived in the Cleveland area most of her life.  She was a graduate of Ringgold High School and also attended Cleveland State Community College.  She retired from McCoin, McCoin, and Bunch law...

Frances "Elaine" Kile Roderick

Frances "Elaine" Kile Roderick

Apr 6, 2022

Frances Elaine Kile Roderick, 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in a local hospital.  She was of the Baptist faith and had lived in the area most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Roderick; parents, Afton Kile and Frances Irene Jackson Kile; sister, Janice Clark; brother, Buddy Kile;...

Glen Steve Albritton

Glen Steve Albritton

Apr 3, 2022

Glen Steve Albritton, 81, of Calhoun passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 after a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard P. and Ethel Carden Albritton; siblings: Edna Jenkins, Betty Jo Stillwell, Christine Green, and Geraldine Dills; and sons-in-law, David Colloms and Bob Miller.

Survivors include his children: Cheryl Renee Miller, of Cleveland, Robin Annette Colloms...

Myers Benjamin "Bud" Chittenden

Myers Benjamin "Bud" Chittenden

Apr 1, 2022

Myers Benjamin “Bud” Chittenden, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 in an Athens hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a corpsman.  Bud was a retired foreman from a furniture manufacturing company and also taught woodworking at Bradley Central High School.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.  Bud...

Cian Nicholas Green

Cian Nicholas Green

Mar 31, 2022

Cian Nicholas Green, 22, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was a graduate of the Farm School, which was a home school program.  Cian was an avid gamer and liked cars.  He also loved to draw and enjoyed anime. 

Survivors include his mother, Jeanette Green; siblings, Ren Green and Melody Green; maternal grandmother, Sybil (Randy) Bates;...

Ben "Freddy" Johnson, Sr.

Ben "Freddy" Johnson, Sr.

Mar 31, 2022

Ben “Freddy” Johnson, Sr. 56, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home. He was a fun loving, dedicated father and uncle.

He is survived by his children, Chelsea Gargala (Caleb), and Freddy “Little Man” Johnson, Jr. (Cassidy); sisters, Heather Cooper (Carey) and Mandy Johnson; brothers: Phillip Johnson and Brian Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

There...

Clyde E. Voyles

Clyde E. Voyles

Mar 31, 2022

Clyde E. Voyles, 81, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 in a Memphis hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Clyde enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his yard and gardening. He loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Voyles; parents, Fred and Thenia Voyles; daughter, Phyllis Long; sister, Ann...

Vickie Darlene Park

Vickie Darlene Park

Mar 29, 2022

Vickie Darlene Hollifield Park, 65, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Vickie was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her great granddaughters. Vickie loved her family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her...

Peggy C. Thompson

Peggy C. Thompson

Mar 26, 2022

Peggy C. Thompson, 89, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. Peggy was a very loving mother and grandmother, she dearly loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading her Bible, feeding and watching birds, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

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

James "Jimmy" C. Graham

James "Jimmy" C. Graham

Mar 25, 2022

James “Jimmy” C. Graham, 73, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side on Friday, March 25, 2022. He fought a brave battle with ALS. He served as a Medic with the US Army from 1969 until 1971. James was a graduate of Lee College (University) and was retired from Senior...

Dr. John Allen Murphy, Sr.

Dr. John Allen Murphy, Sr.

Mar 25, 2022

Dr. John Allen Murphy, Sr., 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022.  Dr. Murphy and his twin sister Aileen were born on December 6, 1941 in Pascagoula, MS, to the late John Watkins Murphy and Anna Ruth Ellis Murphy of Vancleave, MS.  John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.

John Allen, as he was...

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