Joseph "Joe" Samuel Barnard
May 14, 2022
We are expressing with great sadness the passing of our son Joseph Barnard. He had a special love for life through his faith, ambition and especially his daughter. Joe’s relationship with God and Kiera were the center of his life. We anticipate spending eternity with our son, with the many people his life touched.
We can’t wait until Jesus...
Joyce Marie Payne
May 13, 2022
Joyce Marie Bishop Payne, 77 a lifelong resident of Benton, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at home.
She was born on March 30, 1945, in Benton Tennessee to the late Spence and Edith Pankey Bishop. Joyce was a graduate of Polk County High School and retired early from Central Service Association in Cleveland, TN. She was an avid gardener...
Rex Clabough
May 12, 2022
Rex Clabough, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at his home. He was a chicken farmer for many years. Rex was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting and was a loving grandfather who loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mattie McCarter Clabough; son, Gary Allen Clabough;...
Rebecca Melinda Clayton
May 12, 2022
Rebecca Melinda Clayton, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Rebecca played basketball and ran track at Waterville Elementary and Bradley Central High School. She was a professional car hauler and enjoyed transporting cars across the country. She loved helping people and being of service to others.
She is preceded in...
Donald "Ray" Evans
May 12, 2022
Donald “Ray” Evans, age 86, of Cleveland, TN went to his eternal home Thursday May 12, 2022. Ray bravely battled Parkinson’s disease for many years. He was a beloved father and grandfather who loved the Lord, his family, and community.
As a proud Veteran of the US Army, Ray served as a decoder in Germany where he was awarded a...
Pearl Odom Howard
May 9, 2022
Pearl Odom Howard, 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong member of Big Spring United Methodist Church, and she volunteered at Bradley Memorial Hospital as well as many other charitable organizations. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, traveling, and most of all spending time...
Imogene Wade Arone
May 7, 2022
Preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Maude Wade; husband, Ralph Arone; daughters, Vickie Lynn Harvey, and Gwendolyn Amstuz;
brother, Louis Wade; and sister, Barbara Purse.
Survived by daughter, Christine Hamilton; brother, Tim Wade; grandchildren, Rebecca Walters, William Kelley, Meshelle Amstuz, Derrick Hebert, Olivia Hebert and Keandra White; sixteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; along with, many nieces and nephews, including...
Ronnie Martin
May 4, 2022
The world lost a great man today. James Ronald “Ronnie” Martin went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was 84 years young.
Ronnie was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, a graduate of Bradley High School in 1957, and an upstanding longtime member of Westwood Baptist Church. He never met a stranger, always loved talking to...
Virginia Ellen Dixon
May 3, 2022
Virginia Dixon, 80, of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Virginia was born July 13, 1941 in Ritzville, WA to the late Richard Dixon and Eva Mae Porter. Virginia enjoyed cooking for her family, needlework, reading the bible, and watching Joyce Meyer on television.
She was preceded in death by her...
William Kenneth Cupit
May 3, 2022
William Kenneth “Kenny” Cupit, 63, of Ocoee, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was an accomplished Master Carpenter who could turn a few boards and nails into a work of art, which wasn’t complete until he signed it with his signature spider web. He was most content sitting in his yard...
Ronald Joe Willis
May 2, 2022
Ronald Joe Willis, 60, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Monday, May 2, 2022.
Ronald loved country music, and enjoyed his many friends, more than anything else he enjoyed his grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, O.C. and Nellie Willis; brother, Frank Willis.
Survivors to cherish in Ronald’s memory are sister, Dorothy Gravelle Willis of Cleveland;...
Hugh Renner Hannah
May 1, 2022
Hugh Hannah, 68, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, May 1, 2022.
He was born and raised on the Hannah Family Farm in Bradley County, attended Bradley County school and graduated from Bethel College and Asbury Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. Hugh was a “jack-of-all-trades”; pastoring in Kentucky, Tennessee Arkansas, and Louisiana; he wasn’t just a...
Marilyn Dell
May 1, 2022
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Dell family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.
Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Margie Halls
May 1, 2022
Margie Halls (Hamilton), 91, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Margie was born December 21, 1930 to the late Francis and Doris Halls. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and kind friend to all who met her. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many...
Ralph O. Stophel
Apr 30, 2022
Ralph Stophel, 92, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home. He was born December 28, 1929 in Bristol, TN to Oscar William and Cora Lee Frye Stophel.
Ralph was a man of strong faith who loved his Lord Jesus Christ and was a faithful prayer warrior for his family and friends. He was a loving...
Ben Gilbert Chastain
Apr 30, 2022
Ben Gilbert Chastain, 89, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Mr. Chastain was married for 59 years to his late wife, Willie Mae Chastain. He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church, and he worked for over 30 years at Cooks Manufacturing. He enjoyed camping and fishing and lived in the area his entire life.
He...
Shirley Arlene Kirtland
Apr 29, 2022
Shirley Arlene Kirtland, 83, of Cleveland passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Tabernacle. Arlene loved working with flowers, making flower arrangements and crafts. She enjoyed sitting and watching humming birds. She loved most of all taking care of her family and spending time with them.
She was preceded in...
Linda Sue Clabough
Apr 28, 2022
Linda Sue Clabough, 65, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 28, 2022. Born in Cleveland and graduated from Tennessee for the Deaf in Knoxville. She enjoyed car rides, sightseeing, camping and really liked being outdoors.
Preceded in death by father, Ralph Clabough.
Surviving to cherish in her memory are Linda’s mother, Betty Sneed; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie (Shane) Hunt;...
Roy Austin Maples
Apr 28, 2022
Roy Austin Maples, age 74, formerly of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at his home in Lakeland Florida on April 28, 2022. Roy was a 1965 graduate of Bradley Central High School and a 1969 graduate of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering. He spent a large part of his career working for the...
Reba Jean Wooten
Apr 28, 2022
Reba Jean Wooten, age 87, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born October 18, 1934, in Ocoee, Tennessee.
She was the daughter the late Charlie Jenkins and Beulah Waters Ensley, and the granddaughter of the late Sid and Janie Ensley, all of Cleveland, Tennessee.
She leaves behind to...
