OBITUARIES

Edna Leona Hults Bailey

Edna Leona Hults Bailey

Aug 13, 2022

Edna Leona Hults Bailey, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her home.  She was born in Elmira, New York and moved to Tennessee in January of 2022.  She was of the Baptist faith and did crafts for missionaries in Haiti.  She loved her family and children with all her heart and is going to be dearly missed. 

She...

Sherrilynn Johnson Hurd

Sherrilynn Johnson Hurd

Aug 7, 2022

Sherrilynn Johnson Hurd, 59, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her residence. She was a veteran of the United States Army.  Sherrilynn was a vocational rehabilitation evaluator with the State of Tennessee. She was a faithful member of the East Side Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger Reid and...

Eugene Clifton Weaver

Eugene Clifton Weaver

Aug 7, 2022

Eugene Clifton Weaver Jr., born December 21, 1942, died on August 8, 2022, age 79, at his group home maintained by Life Bridges in Cleveland, TN. Clifton was the son of Eugene C. Weaver Sr. and Norma Blankenship Weaver Stone (both deceased).  Clifton is survived by his only sister, Vickie Batzka, two nieces, Devan Watson (Blake Mills) and Diana Hodges-Batzka...

Edith Ernestine Poe

Edith Ernestine Poe

Aug 6, 2022

On Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the age of 93, our Moma, Edith Ernestine “Tootsie” Lyles Poe, finished her race here on earth.  She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN.  She was dedicated in her faith and settled her future when she was young by accepting Jesus as her personal Saviour.  She loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, great...

Charles Auther Walker

Charles Auther Walker

Aug 5, 2022

Charles Walker - age 77 ,affectionately known as Tubby to his girls,  died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and his two special fur babies, Dixie and Oreo.  He lived his entire life in Chattanooga, TN. He retired after 26 years from Woodbridge Group.  His passion was fishing, Tennessee Vols and the Atlanta Braves and then his...

William Dorothy Stiles

William Dorothy Stiles

Aug 4, 2022

William Dorothy Raburn Stiles, born April 23, 1946 in Cohutta, Georgia to William Envil Raburn and Victoria Sadie Cross Raburn, raised in Turtletown, TN by her parents Arthur and Myrtle Mason.  A 1966 graduate of Carson Newman College with a degree in elementary education.  She retired after 30 years with the Polk County School system. She began her career teaching...

Ted Chase, Jr.

Ted Chase, Jr.

Jul 31, 2022

Harry Theodore “Ted” Chase, 79, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home.  He was a used car dealer for many years.  Ted was a member of Chilcutt Methodist Church.  He enjoyed playing the piano and listening to music.  Ted loved to aggravate his loved ones and make people laugh.  Most of his loved ones were given a nickname. ...

Willystene Calfee

Willystene Calfee

Jul 30, 2022

Willystene Calfee, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born on December 28, 1926, to the late Urbane and Tillie Goins Calfee. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Willystene was the oldest of 6 children and spent most of her life living at the family's Hidden Valley Dairy Farm.  

She graduated from Charleston High School in...

Margaret Jean Salter

Margaret Jean Salter

Jul 30, 2022

MARGARET JEAN SALTER - age 93, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 with her two sons by her bedside. She was born August 20, 1928 in Ossining, New York. After high school, Jean attended Katherine Gibbs School and worked as a secretary for TWA in Manhattan. She met her husband William Thomas...

Gladys Fiser Blankenship

Gladys Fiser Blankenship

Jul 29, 2022

Gladys Fiser Blankenship, 93, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.  Gladys was born in Gibson, TN, to John Thomas Fiser III and Gracie Elizabeth Yochum Fiser.  She married Bobby Joe Blankenship in 1949 in Humboldt, TN, and they moved to Memphis, TN, in 1956.  She was employed as a secretary...

Derek Thomas Crowell

Derek Thomas Crowell

Jul 27, 2022

Derek Thomas Crowell passed away July 27, 2022, at his home in Olympia, WA.  He was an avid lover of music.  Derek loved collecting several different varieties of items; coins, baseball cards, but his main passion that he cherished of his collectables were his music albums.  Derek retired from US Pipe before it closed after 20 years of service.  Most...

Arlie Benson Green

Arlie Benson Green

Jul 26, 2022

Arlie Benson Green, Sr., age 88, of Cleveland, passed away July 26, 2022,  surrounded by his loving family at his home.  He was a member of Eagles Chapel Church.  Arlie was a golden gloves boxing champion and he was a veteran of the Korean War.  He was a jail house Minister for 18 years in Athens. Arlie was a great...

Edith Leslie

Edith Leslie

Jul 24, 2022

Edith Leslie, age 98, a resident of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Edith was a member of the Kinser Church of God and was known for her gentle spirit and her prayers. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles and playing her guitar. Most of all, she enjoyed her family. Edith...

Tanya Ann Holt

Tanya Ann Holt

Jul 22, 2022

Tanya Holt, 46, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith, and had lived in the area for over 18 years. She enjoyed reading, helping people, mountains, singing, and loved her pets.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Pattie Marie Sanders

She is survived by her husband, Farren Jerome Holt of Cleveland;...

Gregory Scott Sheffey

Gregory Scott Sheffey

Jul 21, 2022

Gregory Scott Sheffey, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home. Gregory was an honorary member of the Waffle House club. He loved his motorcycle, friends, the beach, old cars and guns. He was devoted to and loved his special granddaughter, Kambree.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Bunch Sheffey;...

Crystal Lynn "Gypsy" Coffman

Crystal Lynn "Gypsy" Coffman

Jul 21, 2022

Crystal Lynn “Gypsy” Coffman, 38, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. Crystal loved making jewelry and she truly loved music.  She was a free spirit and loved to dance. Crystal loved her kids and had a great sense of humor.   She was an advocate for the homeless, and worked with Speak out Magazine.   

She was...

John Haywood Norton

John Haywood Norton

Jul 21, 2022

John (Jack) Norton 72, of Cleveland TN formerly of Jacksonville FL, passed away on Thursday 21, 2022. He was a member of All Saints Anglican Catholic Church in Soddy Daisy TN where he and his wife were part of the church's original founders. John served on the vestry and was a lay reader during his active years. He was a...

Randy Parrish

Randy Parrish

Jul 20, 2022

Randel “Randy” Parrish, 70, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in a local hospital. He attended Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church. Randy was employed with and retired from Johnston Coca Cola Co. He loved his family and enjoyed cooking, fishing, guns, and tinkering.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ida Mae Parrish; sister, Gayle...

Zollie Oliver

Zollie Oliver

Jul 18, 2022

Zollie Oliver, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 in a local hospital.   He was a forklift operator at Weyerhaeuser for 37 years.  Zollie enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, his vegetable garden, making walking sticks and he loved animals.  He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church.

 

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

Lonnie Jay Johnson

Lonnie Jay Johnson

Jul 18, 2022

Lonnie Johnson, 48, was born February 27, 1974, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home in Cleveland

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends, listening to a variety of music and watching sports.  Lonnie was also a huge Donald Trump fan!!

He is preceded in death by his dad, Lonnie Johnson and sister,...

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