OBITUARIES

Myers Benjamin "Bud" Chittenden

Myers Benjamin "Bud" Chittenden

Apr 1, 2022

Myers Benjamin “Bud” Chittenden, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 in an Athens hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a corpsman.  Bud was a retired foreman from a furniture manufacturing company and also taught woodworking at Bradley Central High School.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.  Bud...

Cian Nicholas Green

Cian Nicholas Green

Mar 31, 2022

Cian Nicholas Green, 22, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was a graduate of the Farm School, which was a home school program.  Cian was an avid gamer and liked cars.  He also loved to draw and enjoyed anime. 

Survivors include his mother, Jeanette Green; siblings, Ren Green and Melody Green; maternal grandmother, Sybil (Randy) Bates;...

Ben "Freddy" Johnson, Sr.

Ben "Freddy" Johnson, Sr.

Mar 31, 2022

Ben “Freddy” Johnson, Sr. 56, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home. He was a fun loving, dedicated father and uncle.

He is survived by his children, Chelsea Gargala (Caleb), and Freddy “Little Man” Johnson, Jr. (Cassidy); sisters, Heather Cooper (Carey) and Mandy Johnson; brothers: Phillip Johnson and Brian Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

There...

Clyde E. Voyles

Clyde E. Voyles

Mar 31, 2022

Clyde E. Voyles, 81, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 in a Memphis hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Clyde enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his yard and gardening. He loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Voyles; parents, Fred and Thenia Voyles; daughter, Phyllis Long; sister, Ann...

Vickie Darlene Park

Vickie Darlene Park

Mar 29, 2022

Vickie Darlene Hollifield Park, 65, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Vickie was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her great granddaughters. Vickie loved her family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her...

Johnny G Hall

Johnny G Hall

Mar 29, 2022

Johnny Gordon Hall born, 12/26/1939, went to meet his parents in heaven for a beautiful family reunion, on March 29, 2022. He has left behind his four children, Donna Hatfield (Norm), Brian Hall (Sonya), Nita Swallows (David) and Tina Kincaid (Jason). His legacy includes grandchildren, Leigh Hatjopoulos (John) Ryan Bain (Lauren) Jessica Peltier (Tim) 

Jordan Wise (Breanna), Brianna Hatfield,...

Peggy C. Thompson

Peggy C. Thompson

Mar 26, 2022

Peggy C. Thompson, 89, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. Peggy was a very loving mother and grandmother, she dearly loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading her Bible, feeding and watching birds, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin...

James "Jimmy" C. Graham

James "Jimmy" C. Graham

Mar 25, 2022

James “Jimmy” C. Graham, 73, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side on Friday, March 25, 2022. He fought a brave battle with ALS. He served as a Medic with the US Army from 1969 until 1971. James was a graduate of Lee College (University) and was retired from Senior...

Dr. John Allen Murphy, Sr.

Dr. John Allen Murphy, Sr.

Mar 25, 2022

Dr. John Allen Murphy, Sr., 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022.  Dr. Murphy and his twin sister Aileen were born on December 6, 1941 in Pascagoula, MS, to the late John Watkins Murphy and Anna Ruth Ellis Murphy of Vancleave, MS.  John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.

John Allen, as he was...

Virginia Thomason Moorhouse

Virginia Thomason Moorhouse

Mar 24, 2022

Virginia E. Thomason Moorhouse, 80, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her home. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and sang in the choir.  At one time she played the piano, organ and guitar while attending the First Baptist Church in Benton. 

She was a devoted wife and the matriarch of the family.  Virginia...

Terry Griffith

Terry Griffith

Mar 23, 2022

Terry Griffith, 65, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He worked with Griffith Cycle for more than 30 years and was well known and respected in the motorcycle racing community.  He was a member of the Lord’s Church and attended Central Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald G. Griffith.

Survivors include his...

Loray Burrell Coffey

Loray Burrell Coffey

Mar 22, 2022

Loray Burrell Coffey, 92, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Silverdale North Ooltewah Baptist Church. 

Loray was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Max Coffey; parents, William Carl and Mamie Burrell; daughter, Lori Maxine Coffey; five brothers, Melvin Burrell, J.L...

Eladia Feliciano Cordero

Eladia Feliciano Cordero

Mar 19, 2022

This obituary is for mother, Eladia Feliciano Cordero. She was also known by, Gigi, Layita, or Negra. A touching example of how to celebrate a rich and full life.

Gigi, 81, of Cleveland went to her Eternal Home Saturday, March 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico December 9, 1940 to the late...

Mildred Lee Maupin

Mildred Lee Maupin

Mar 15, 2022

Mildred Lee Maupin, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at a local healthcare facility.   She was an English teacher with the Bradley County and Cleveland City School systems for over 47 years.  Mildred was a member of the Cleveland Education Association, Tennessee Education Association, National Education Association and the Daughters of the American Revolution.  While at Cleveland...

Julian Calvin Fortner

Julian Calvin Fortner

Mar 15, 2022

Julian Calvin Fortner, 89, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in a local hospital. Mr. Fortner was of the Baptist faith. He was a 22 year veteran of the US Air Force and the US Army serving as an Electronic Engineer. In 1966 he served in the 12th TAC Fighter Wing at Cam Rhan Bay, Vietnam and in...

Gary Lynn Perry

Gary Lynn Perry

Mar 15, 2022

Gary Lynn Perry, 43, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his residence.  He was in the roofing business.  Gary enjoyed spending time fishing.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rose Marie and Alonzo Perry; and maternal grandparents, Henry and Frances Hester.

Survivors include his father, Marshall (Stephanie) Perry of Hopebluff, AL; mother, Deloris (Carl)...

James Anthony "Tony" Rue

James Anthony "Tony" Rue

Mar 14, 2022

James Anthony “Tony” Rue, 55, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home.  He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his mother Betty June Rue.

Those left to cherish his memory are his father, James M. Rue, of McDonald; sister, Marcella J. Greene (Danny), of Knoxville; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Mary-Ellen Loveless

Mary-Ellen Loveless

Mar 13, 2022

Mary-Ellen Loveless, 62, of Athens, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Born in Cleveland, Tennessee to Paul Swafford and Effie McReynolds Swafford, Mary-Ellen graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Mary-Ellen was an executive in the advertising industry for many years, both with Atlanta-area agencies as well as the agency she co-founded.  A lifelong Volunteer, nevertheless her...

Elaine Townsend

Elaine Townsend

Mar 10, 2022

Elaine Townsend, 75, of Chatsworth passed away, Thursday, March 10, 2022.

She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Townsend; baby, James; parents, Mabel Louell and Grady Warren; sister, Charlotte Manis; brother, Tony Warner. 

survivors include son, Ken Townsend; granddaughter, Kenlee Townsend; brother, Charles Warren; sister-in-law, Ann Warren; along with several niece, nephews and many friends.

Billy Don Haney

Billy Don Haney

Mar 9, 2022

Billy Don Haney, 87, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home. He was the owner/operator of Haney Meat Company.  He was a member of Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder for over 30 years.

Billy was a strong family man who loved the church.  He was a Dixie youth coach for many...

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