Rachel "Sue" Walden
Feb 18, 2022
Rachel “Sue” Walden, 61, of Cleveland, received her ultimate healing and went to be with the Lord and Savior on Friday, February 18, 2022.
Rachel was born to Rev. William (Bill) and Joyce Curtis on July 18, 1960. She was married to the love of her life Greg Walden for 21 years.
The Lord blessed her with two children, her...
Barbara Anderson Bailes
Feb 18, 2022
Barbara Sue Anderson Bailes, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 in a local hospital. She enjoyed traveling (especially Daytona Beach) and shopping. Barbara loved her family and her dogs and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh L. and Hazel...
Mary Rathbone
Feb 14, 2022
Mary Margaret Pyle Rathbone, 94, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 in a local hospital. She was a member of South Cleveland Church of God. She loved to sing, and sang in the church choir since she was 11 years old. She also loved to play the piano. Her hobbies included cross stitching, knitting, picture puzzles, and crossword...
Jeliben Patel
Feb 12, 2022
Jeliben Patel, 101 of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at home. She was born in India.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fakirbhai Ranchhodbhai Patel; father, Nagarbhai Parbhubhai Patel; and mother, Ambaben Nagarbhai Patel.
She is survived by her son, Natverbhai Fakirbhai Patel and daughter, Pannaben Ishwarbhai Patel; and several nieces and nephews.
A Hindu...
Thelma Keith
Feb 11, 2022
Thelma Hatcher Keith, age 84, of Chattanooga, passed away in her sleep on February 11, 2022. Thelma was born to William Robert Hatcher and Bertha Everhart Hatcher and raised in Wears Valley, TN. She was the eighth of ten children. She graduated from Sevier County High School in 1955, and it was in Sevierville where she met the love of...
JoAnn Geren
Feb 8, 2022
JoAnn Geren, age 78, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed being outdoors, camping at Harrison Bay, taking cruises, and spending time at the beach. Most important, she was a caregiver for many children in the Cleveland and Bradley County area including her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her...
Ruth Idella Hicks
Feb 8, 2022
Ruth Idella Hicks, age 96, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. She was born April 20, 1925, in Pendergast, Tennessee, to her parents William and Ethel White. She was a devoted member of Faith Missionary Baptist church for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hicks; son, Darrell Hicks; son in...
Russell Thomas Moncrief
Feb 8, 2022
Russell “Russ” Moncrief, age 66, of Cleveland, passed away on February 8, 2022 at Tennova Medical Center. He enjoyed riding Harley Davison motorcycles and playing in his church band. Russ was a phenomenal cook working as a chef for a period of time. He was a high school wrestler in Indiana where he earned the nickname “Mongoose”. Russ was a...
Sara Grace Melton
Feb 8, 2022
Sara Grace Morrow Melton. 84, of Cleveland, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born and raised in Riceville on January 14, 1938. Sara graduated from Calhoun High School in 1956 and was voted “Wittiest” her senior year along with Jack Melton whom she married on April 21, 1957.
She was a bank teller...
Charlyne Ann Foster
Feb 6, 2022
Charlyne Ann Foster, 82, of Knoxville and formerly of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Charlyne was born January 16, 1940 to the late LT. Charles Leslie and Gertrude Harmon Foster. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, Middle Tennessee State College where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree...
Belinda Sue Crowder
Feb 3, 2022
Belinda Sue Williams Crowder, 70, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, in a local hospital. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church and a graduate of Charleston High School where she played on the basketball team and ran track. She loved attending cruise-ins and car shows with her and her husband’s antique cars, Tennessee Football, and most...
Shelby Rose Pressley Spargo
Feb 3, 2022
Shelby Rose Pressley Spargo, 22, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cookson Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded death by her grandparents, J.C. and Mamaw Sue Crabtree and Lewis Pressley.
She survived by her loving husband and soul mate, Philip Spargo; parents, Donnie Pressley...
Clarence A. Lowe
Feb 3, 2022
Clarence A. Lowe, 78, an Army veteran, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He became the first Director of Sports for Youth at Bradley County Recreational Park while also serving as a coach. He was a sports and outdoor enthusiast, being an avid fan of the Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves. He...
John Mark Felts
Feb 2, 2022
John Mark Felts, 61, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in a local hospital. He was of the Christian faith and was a huge advocate for homeless people and for people in low income housing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Felts and Mary “Mary Lou” Custer Felts; brother, Mike Felts; grandparents, Dallas Felts and...
Martha Diane Bible Campbell
Feb 2, 2022
Martha ‘Diane' Bible Campbell, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Sugarland, TX. She was born and raised in Cleveland, TN, to Tom and Georgia Bible. Diane had lived in Cleveland her whole life up until 2014 when she moved to Texas to be closer to her daughter, Tiffany.
Diane graduated from Bradley High School in...
Walter "Ed" Mingie
Feb 1, 2022
Walter “Ed” Mingie, 76, a lifelong residence of Reliance, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his home. He retired after 40 plus years from Robinson/Tindell Building Supply.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Elsie Wilson; and sister, Nellie Wilson.
Survivors include his loving wife, Sarah Juanita Mingie; children, Mitchell Mingie of Reliance and Gary Mingie...
Jack Howard McCarter
Jan 31, 2022
Jack Howard McCarter, a U.S. Navy veteran and friend to all he met, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at a local hospital, six weeks shy of his 94th birthday.
A story-teller, charmer, amazing uncle, avid traveler and man who spread joy each and every day, he was a “Resident Ambassador” for The Bridge in Ooltewah, and an ambassador for his...
Nellie Ruth Longwith
Jan 31, 2022
Nellie Ruth Harbuck Smith Longwith, 102, of Cleveland passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Morningside assisted living facility. She was born in Catoosa County, GA on December 28, 1919 to the late Little Walter and Donna Stewart Harbuck.
She had lived in Cleveland for the past twenty years and was a member of Wesleyan Baptist Church. She loved the...
Sitaben Patel
Jan 29, 2022
Sitaben Patel, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at a local healthcare facility. She was born in India.
She was preceded in death by her father, Vithalbhai Patel; mother, Kesharben Patel; child, Damyantiben Patel.
She is survived by her children, Rameshbhai Patel, Bhikhubhai Patel, Ushaben Patel; and several nieces and nephews.
A Hindu Service...
Lea Kinkade Broussard
Jan 28, 2022
Lea Kinkade Broussard, 67, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at a local hospital. She was born to the late E.L. “Buddy” and Lela Mae Coats Kinkade at the “home place” in Gober, TX on November 12, 1954. After graduation from Bonham High School, Lea attended and graduated from East Texas Baptist College with a degree in Social...
