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Elizabeth "Bettye" Mitchell

Elizabeth "Bettye" Mitchell

Dec 14, 2020

Elizabeth Dale Rodgers Mitchell, known to her friends as Bettye, passed away on December 14th.  She was 94 years young.

Bettye grew up in Blytheville, Arkansas and left at the age of 18 to marry her husband of 66 years, Jack Mitchell, during World War II.  She and Jack lived many places throughout their marriage, including Illinois, Arkansas, Kansas, and...

Vivian Elizabeth Brown

Vivian Elizabeth Brown

Dec 14, 2020

Vivian Elizabeth Brown, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at a local hospital.

A private family celebration of her life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Don Akins officiating. 

 We invite you to send a message of condolence and...

Doris Phillips Bolton

Doris Phillips Bolton

Dec 13, 2020

Doris Phillips Bolton, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Michigan.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life her husband, Roy Lee Bolton; parents, Forrest and Ruby Phillips; daughter, Sharon Bolton; siblings, Forrest Phillips, and Shirley Phillips.

She is survived by her children, Judy Ignagni...

Billy Ray Herron

Billy Ray Herron

Dec 4, 2020

Billy Ray Herron, age 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at a local assisted living facility. He had lived in Cleveland his entire life. Billy served our country in the Army during the Korean War. He loved his family very much, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Billy was preceded in...

Raymond James Irons, Jr.

Raymond James Irons, Jr.

Dec 4, 2020

 

Raymond James Irons, Jr., 90, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at his home in Calhoun, Tennessee.  He was born in Lakewood, New Jersey, and had lived in the Calhoun area for the past 15 years.  He was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member...

Peggy Johnson

Peggy Johnson

Dec 2, 2020

Peggy Hurst Johnson, age 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Broad Street Methodist Church and Varnell Day Sunday School Class. She had lived in Cleveland her entire life, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Peggy was preceded in death...

Malcolm Nutter

Malcolm Nutter

Dec 2, 2020

Malcolm, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his residence.

Malcolm was born in Saltville, VA in 1931, of which he was very proud. Malcolm was a very loving husband to Lois, his wife for 65 years. He loved his wife and family very much. He retired from Olin Chemicals in Augusta, GA after 45...

Gail Davis

Gail Davis

Dec 2, 2020

Gail Davis, 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Gail was a believer and a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland. One of her favorite songs was, “Amazing Grace”. Gail is now experiencing that true amazing grace throughout eternity.

Gail enjoyed camping, boating, swimming, landscaping, gardening, volunteering with Logan’s school trips, and attending to her...

Madelyn Carol Newsome

Madelyn Carol Newsome

Dec 1, 2020

Madelyn Carol Newsome, 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at a local assisted living facility. She was born on May 2, 1945  in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Amelia Georgetta.  She was of the Christian faith, and had moved from Chicago to Cleveland in 1970.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Sherry Ann Moore

Sherry Ann Moore

Nov 30, 2020

Sherry Ann More, 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at a local hospital. She was born on April 2, 1956 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Kenneth and Oca Bonine.  She met the love of her life, David Moore in 1975, and spent 45 years creating a wonderful life together. She was of the Baptist...

Jerry Hill

Jerry Hill

Nov 25, 2020

Jerry Batts Hill, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in a local health care facility.

She was born on July 26, 1930 in Henrietta, TN to the late Mace and Homer Batts.

She was a lifelong resident of Cookeville, TN until she moved to Cleveland later in life. Jerry was a longtime and...

Sandra Dee Jones

Sandra Dee Jones

Nov 23, 2020

Sergeant Sandra Dee Jones, age 53, of Cleveland, passed Monday, November 23, 2020.  Born on August, 24, 1967 in Savanna, Ilinois to William and Jean Skow.  She met Sergeant Troy Jones in Friedburg, Germany in 1987 while serving in the 3rd armor division, and married January 14, 1989.  A Sergeant in the U.S. Army she served her county during the...

Sara Hutchins

Sara Hutchins

Nov 21, 2020

Sara Dunlap Hutchins, 99, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at a local assisted living facility. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory will be in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Baker

Sandra Baker

Nov 21, 2020

Sandra Lee Baker, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by family.  She was of the Baptist faith, and she was a member of Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church.             

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Baker; and parents, Vernon and Clara Crary, siblings, Terry Crary, Judy Parks; son,...

Wanda Faye Potter

Wanda Faye Potter

Nov 20, 2020

Wanda Faye Potter, age 85, left this world to enter heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom she loved so much on November 20, 2020.

She retired from AT&T Telephone Company as a telephone operator  in Norfolk, VA. with 30 years of service. She left this world surrounded by her family who loved her very much and she...

Martha "Martie" Biller

Martha "Martie" Biller

Nov 19, 2020

Martha (Martie) White Biller was born in Chicago Illinois November 16, 1948 to Robert and Jean White. She attended Thornton Township high school in Harvey Illinois. Subsequently, she attended Cedarville College and received a Bachelor of Science and education degree from Indiana University, as well as a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.In her early career,...

Brenda Rollins

Brenda Rollins

Nov 17, 2020

Brenda Kaye Rollins, 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at her residence.

Born on July 8, 1948 to Mamie and Walter Roberson, she had lived in Cleveland her entire life. She was a member of Kinser Church of God, and was known for being a devoted and loving mother who would do anything for her...

Mike DeLay

Mike DeLay

Nov 17, 2020

Mike DeLay, 64, a resident of Cleveland, stepped into glory on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Born on December 15, 1955, Mike was destined to make an impact. He stepped into his call of ministry on March 18, 1998. Mike was known for many things, but his “Great Faith” outshined them all. Mike was a loyal and dedicated husband and a...

John A. Koeppen

John A. Koeppen

Nov 15, 2020

John A. Koeppen, age 84, of Cleveland, passed Sunday, November 15, 2020. John was born in Miami, FL, the son of Carl & Elizabeth Koeppen. He was married to his wife, Elaine Sattler Koeppen for over 61 years.

In Miami, John had been an electrician and high voltage cable splicer, through IBEW Local 349.He also belonged to the Biscayne Masonic...

Dr. Nicholas Newton

Dr. Nicholas Newton

Nov 15, 2020

Dr. Nicholas Newton, 87, passed away on November 15, 2020 in Chattanooga. 

Dr. Newton was born in New York City, a first generation American with both of his parents having immigrated from Greece. His parents always stressed the value of education and were very proud that he and his two older brothers all went on to become doctors. Dr....

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