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Elizabeth Ann Dotson

Elizabeth Ann Dotson

Jun 4, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Dotson, 76, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at a local hospital. She was a member of Community Hall Church. Elizabeth was retired from Duracell in 2001 after 36 years of service. She was a very loving mother, grandmother “Nana”, and great grandmother. She enjoyed her sweet little dog Roxie.

She was preceded in death by...

George Basil Mowery

George Basil Mowery

May 31, 2022

George Basil Mowery, 87, of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.  He was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. 

George was preceded in death by his loving wife, Irene Bowman Mowery; parents, George and Bertha Mowery; son, Marty Mowery;...

Betty Davis Hicks

Betty Davis Hicks

May 29, 2022

Betty Davis Hicks, 88, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her home.

She was a member of South Cleveland United Methodist Church. Betty was born and passed away on the family property. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1951 where she was captain of the girl’s basketball team and voted most athletic....

Betty J. Epperson

Betty J. Epperson

May 27, 2022

Betty J. Epperson, 98, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 in a local health care facility.   She was born on April 3, 1924 and lived most of her life in Cleveland.

She worked for Bradley Memorial Hospital for 25 years.  Upon retirement she was a full time homemaker.  Betty was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church.  She...

Betty Lou Lewis Fields

Betty Lou Lewis Fields

May 26, 2022

Betty Lou Lewis Fields, 77, of Cleveland, previously of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.   Betty had a strong faith in God and attended church at Bowman Hills.  She was a proud mother and grandmother who was very devoted to her family.  She was funny, creative, loving and she was also...

Wilma Ruth Corbin

Wilma Ruth Corbin

May 25, 2022

Wilma Ruth Corbin, 89, went to be with the lord on May 25, 2022. She was an honorary mother to many, who were truly blessed to have her in their lives. 

Her husband, Paul T. Corbin, her parents, Garland and Bertha Smith Whiteside, and numerous brothers and sisters preceded her death.

She is survived by many people who loved...

Elizabeth Christene Beaty

Elizabeth Christene Beaty

May 24, 2022

Elizabeth C. Beaty, 84, of McDonald, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She loved butterflies, cherubs, and her family.

Elizabeth attended and was a long time member of Wesleyan Baptist Church.  Most of all she loved her family, Lord and especially her grandchildren. 

Preceded in death by parents John and...

Seth Bernhardt Champion

Seth Bernhardt Champion

May 22, 2022

Seth Bernhardt Champion, age 34, passed away in Guadalajara, Mexico on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and later moved to Montgomery. He graduated with honors from St. James High School in Montgomery and later Cum Laude from Auburn University. Seth resided in Atlanta for 10 years, working in the logistics sector for Echo Global and...

Ruby W. Fox

Ruby W. Fox

May 21, 2022

Ruby W. Fox, age 85, of Old Fort, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was a member of Victory House of Prayer in Athens. Ruby enjoyed old cars with her late husband, Leon. She was a true animal lover; especially to her dog Lacey and her grand-dog Rocky. Above all, Ruby loved...

Charles E. Byrum

Charles E. Byrum

May 20, 2022

Charles Eugene Byrum, 92, of Cleveland, passed away May 20, 2022, in Berryville, VA.  He was a proud Army Veteran and devoted Christian who loved his family and friends dearly. 

 

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Ruth Byrum; his parents Roy Byrum and Stella Stewart; and his brother Clarence Byrum.

 ...

Sylvia Sue King

Sylvia Sue King

May 17, 2022

Sylvia Sue King, better known as “Mamaw” or “Mimi”, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. Sylvia was a joyous person; always engaging in others lives, ministering the love of Christ to everyone around her, and was a true inspiration to so many. Her smile was contagious. If there was a Mayor of Legacy Village it would be...

Joseph "Joe" Samuel Barnard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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