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John R. Morrow

John R. Morrow

Oct 31, 2021

John Reecie Morrow, 94, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. John was born December 28, 1926 to the late Jess and Muncie Morrow. John was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. He served in World War II, stationed in the Philippines and later retired from Olin Chemical Co. John was a faithful member of North Cleveland Baptist Church for over 80...

Tony Lester Taylor

Tony Lester Taylor

Oct 29, 2021

Tony Lester Taylor, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home in Cleveland, TN. Tony was a member of the Cleveland City Fire Department for 38 years. He loved spoiling his grandchildren, making up songs about his family, eating sweets, hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Myra...

Freida Ames

Freida Ames

Oct 28, 2021

Freida Allison Ames, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 in a local health care facility.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church and a graduate of Saltville High School.

She was the daughter of the late John and Artie Allison of Saltville, Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ames,...

James R. Forgey

James R. Forgey

Oct 28, 2021

Reverend James R. Forgey, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 in a local healthcare facility. He was a devoted husband to Gladys and father to Sherry Gail Forgey. He was in the Church of God Ministry for over 60 years. He began his ministry at Pine Hill Church of God and last pastored at Spring Creek Church...

Margery Wheeler

Margery Wheeler

Oct 25, 2021

Margery Maddox Wheeler, age 94, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, died early Monday morning, October 25, 2021, at her home in Cleveland, TN.

The oldest of twelve children born to Joseph Leslie and Marjorie Morrow Maddox, Marge was born in Elmore County Alabama and graduated from Elmore County High School in Eclectic, AL. After graduating,...

Johnnie Sue Huggins

Johnnie Sue Huggins

Oct 23, 2021

Johnnie Sue Huggins,78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, October, 23, 2021 in Cleveland, TN.  She was employed at Capital Toyota and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tommy and Minnie Jones and her brother, Travis Jones; her husband, Tipton Huggins and her son, Tipton Huggins, Jr.

She is survived by her...

Thelma Moore

Thelma Moore

Oct 16, 2021

Thelma I. Moore, 90, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in a local hospital. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her first husband of 49 years, Joe Ingram; parents, Lester and Ethel Caywood; brothers: J. B. Caywood, Ray Caywood, and Harold Cawood; sister, Marie Wilson; and son-in-law, Darrell Davis.

Survivors...

Ronnie D. Moore

Ronnie D. Moore

Oct 14, 2021

Ronnie D. Moore, 67, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 in a local hospital.  He was born July 14, 1954 to the late Edgar and Wilma Moore.  Ronnie was associated with Ed’s Cycles and Ed Moore Motors.  He was affiliated with the Church of God. 

He loved traveling and riding his motorcycle, but above all he was...

Karen Miller

Karen Miller

Oct 13, 2021

Miller, 58, a resident of Murphy, N.C., passed away Wednesday, October, 13,  2021 in Gainesville, GA.  Karen worked for many years as the assistant manager at Lake Forest Middle School cafeteria before retiring to the mountains of Murphy, NC.  There, she enjoyed spending her time with family and loving on her granddaughters.  A member of Spring Place Church of God...

Ramona Faye Hyberger

Ramona Faye Hyberger

Oct 10, 2021

Ramona F. Hyberger left the worries of this world to the sound of hymn singing on Sunday, October 10, 2021.  She was born into the North Cleveland Church of God on August 10, 1935.

Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, John D. and Margaret Latimer Hyberger, her grandparents, Franklin J. and Della Ottinger Hyberger and the Reverend S....

Tammie Ownby Ford

Tammie Ownby Ford

Oct 10, 2021

Tammie Ownby Ford, 56, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 in a local hospital. She attended Grace Point Church and was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 83. Tammie loved working on the farm and as a florist with Jimmie’s Flowers. She dearly loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Coleman...

Christopher Jonathan Ellis

Christopher Jonathan Ellis

Oct 6, 2021

Christopher Jonathan Ellis, 39, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Chattanooga, TN.  He was a member of Burlington Heights Baptist Church and was employed in the Construction industry.

He was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Johnny Ellis; his Grandfather, J.B. Crowe, and his Grandmother, Irene Crowe.

He is survived by his Grandmother, Lois Ellis...

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Crisp

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Crisp

Oct 6, 2021

Elizabeth “Libby” Ann Crisp, 65, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 surrounded by her beloved husband and three children.

Libby and Mitchell would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on October 9th. They met at the Star-Vue Movie Theater in Cleveland, TN and it was love at first sight. Mitchell was dedicated to ensuring she received the best care and...

Helen Jackson Henschen

Helen Jackson Henschen

Oct 4, 2021

Helen Jackson Henschen, 81, a resident of Dayton, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 in Dayton, TN. 

Helen was born on January 23, 1940 in Aiken, S.C, but lived most of her life in Dayton. She was of the Lutheran faith and worked for many years as an accountant. She loved being a Brownie/Girl Scout leader, working in the...

Ben Saunders Moore

Ben Saunders Moore

Oct 4, 2021

Ben Saunders Moore, 91, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee and LaBelle, Florida passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. He was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church.  Mr. Moore was born October 15, 1929 to the late Joe S.  and Mary Callaway Moore in Cleveland, TN

He graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1947 where he played center...

George H Bowers

George H Bowers

Oct 4, 2021

George H. Bowers, 81, of Cleveland passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home.  He retired from Honeywell International after 27 years of service.   George was a family man and a hard worker.  He attended Community Hall Church. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Bowers; mother, Hattie Freeman Bowers Reagan; son-in-law, Mark Henderson; stepfather, Ernest...

Bouaphanh "Bo" Rasaphouthone

Bouaphanh "Bo" Rasaphouthone

Oct 2, 2021

Bouaphanh “Bo” Rasaphouthone, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday,October, 2,  2021 in Cleveland, TN. 

He was preceded in death by preceded in death His wife Pheng Rasaphouthone.

He is survived by Step daughter Van Khammavong, Two sons, Khamvanh Rasaphouthone, Bounchan Rasaphouthone. Grandchildren Joel Khammavong, Linda Khammavong, Lisa Khammavong, Amberly Rasaphouthone, Ajay Rasaphouthone, Sierra Rasaphouthone, Elaina Rasaphouthone, his...

Barbara Jean Wilcut

Barbara Jean Wilcut

Oct 1, 2021

Barbara Jean Wilcut age 79 of Cleveland, went home to heaven October 1, 2021. She was a very generous person, always available to those in need. Barbara was of Baptist faith and read her bible every day. She enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, and playing bingo with her friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by the love of her life...

Eva Mae Dyer

Eva Mae Dyer

Oct 1, 2021

Eva Mae Dyer, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Central Church of Christ. She was a caring, good person, and was always concerned about people’s well being, and loved to help out people.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Dyer; parents, Carl Trentham and...

Tenille Collins

Tenille Collins

Sep 29, 2021

Tenille Collins, 40, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Chattanooga, TN.  All people die but not all people live, Tenille Lived!  She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister and loved her children with the same fierceness that she lived her life.  She handled herself with grace, dignity, integrity and courage.  She lived as an example...

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