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Katherine Ann Barber

Katherine Ann Barber

Jul 27, 2021

Katherine Ann Barber, 33, passed away Tuesday afternoon July 27, 2021 at Centennial Medical Center of Nashville, TN.  She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and longtime member of North Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Ann Humphrey and Bill and Irene Barber, and her father, Phillip Barber.

She is survived by...

Barbara Ann Bennett

Barbara Ann Bennett

Jul 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Bennett, 87, passed away Friday afternoon July 23, 2021 at Bradley Healthcare of Cleveland, TN.  She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and longtime member First Baptist Church of Cleveland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrell Edward Bennett; a brother, Charles Berry, and three of her sisters, Sue McGowin, Betty Walkley, and Nancy Whitley.

She...

Samuel McConnell

Samuel McConnell

Jul 18, 2021

Monroe McConnell, 86, a resident of Cleveland,  passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 18, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 67 years, Joyce Belcher McConnell. He is also survived by his daughter, Teresa McConnell Torbett and her husband Mickey Torbett of Cleveland, granddaughter Amanda Torbett of Chattanooga, grandson Jackson Walker of Cleveland,...

Christopher Dale Foust

Christopher Dale Foust

Jul 18, 2021

Christopher Dale Foust, 52, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021. He resided in an Orange Grove Center home and his joy was a light to all who knew him.

He is survived by parents, Dale  and Kaye Foust of Cleveland; sisters: Dawn Foust Jaspard (Marc), of Tampa, FL, and Heather Foust Cummings, of Wayland, MA; nephew, Andrew Jaspard; nieces,...

Marian Ruth Garner

Marian Ruth Garner

Jul 16, 2021

Garner, Marian Ruth Hicks, age 86, went peacefully to meet her lord and Savior in Cleveland, Tennessee, early on Friday morning, July 16 in loving care of her husband Eugene. Marian accepted her Lord’s highest call, and now has a new home where she is rejoicing her arrival with old friends and family she has not seen in a very...

Erma Ruth Smith

Erma Ruth Smith

Jul 14, 2021

Erma Ruth Smith, 92, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her home. She was a former member of Corinth Baptist Church for 30 plus years, but had not been able to attend in recent years. She also attended South View Church of God and Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Erma loved to attend church and was always there when...

Terry Wilson

Terry Wilson

Jul 11, 2021

Terry Wilson, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He worked for Magic Chef in Cleveland from 1962 to 1972, starting out in production and later worked with the company truck fleet. Terry moved to McKee Baking Company in 1972, working with their company truck fleet...

Angelia Claudean Crumbley

Angelia Claudean Crumbley

Jul 6, 2021

It’s with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Angelia Claudean Richie Crumbley, 52, of Old Fort, TN.  She departed this earth unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Her favorite activities were crocheting, attending rodeos, and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters, who were her world. ...

Eugene Brady

Eugene Brady

Jul 5, 2021

Eugene Brady, 83, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 in a local hospital.  He was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church.  He was the former manager of the Carmike Theater and Village Theaters for many years. 

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Aaron Brady and Edna Gordon...

Virginia Jo Shults

Virginia Jo Shults

Jul 4, 2021

Virginia Jo Shults, 87, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 6, 1933 in Cleveland and graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1952.  She was a member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years.  She was employed by First Baptist Church for 30 years as a church...

Jean Eldredge

Jean Eldredge

Jul 3, 2021

Emma “Jean” Bowman Eldredge, age 90, died peacefully on July 3rd, 2021. Jean was born February 25, 1931in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of Bert Bowman and Mary Ethel Rollins. Jean was the 10th of 12 siblings, who all pre-deceased her. She was the beloved wife of James Beecher “Jimmy” Eldredge, a local residential and commercial building contractor.

Jean enjoyed life...

Makayla Natasha Giraldo

Makayla Natasha Giraldo

Jun 28, 2021

Natasha Giraldo, of Cleveland, born into this world on April 14, 2021 and departed on June 28, 2021, from injuries received in a vehicle accident.

 

Makayla has gone home to be with her Lord, and to meet her grandmother, Densie Simmons; grandfather, Earl Clarke; and a host of other aunts and uncles on her mother’s side.

 

Left behind...

Grayland Durone Lawson

Grayland Durone Lawson

Jun 27, 2021

Grayland Durone Lawson, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving and committed husband, father, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Lawson; mother, Hilda Lawson; brother, Randall Lawson; and son, Gavin Durone Lawson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sara Lawson;...

Jerry Freeman

Jerry Freeman

Jun 27, 2021

Jerry Freeman of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the age of 81.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Selous and Edith Freeman, his sister: Marie Queen, and his brothers: Lee, Gene, and Sam Freeman.

Jerry was survived by his wife, Shirley Freeman of 60 years. He was also...

Susan Hill Finnell

Susan Hill Finnell

Jun 26, 2021

Susan Hill Finnell, 56, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at a local hospital.  She was a 1982 graduate of Charleston High School and earned a degree in microbiology from East Tennessee State University in 1986.  She was a lifetime member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.  She was a loving wife and mother...

Mary Lee Stokes

Mary Lee Stokes

Jun 25, 2021

Mary Lee Stokes, 70, of Birchwood, TN, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a member of Gamble Road Baptist Church.  Mary Lee lived a life of service, as a Christian, a daughter, a sister, a wife, a Nana, and the best Mama.  She was always caring for other...

Jeanne A Jones

Jeanne A Jones

Jun 23, 2021

Jeanne A. Jones, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of First Christian Church of Temple in Texas, and took pride in caring for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mytrle Denis; son, Richard Jones; 3 sisters; and 1 brother.

She...

William "Bill" Thomas Maxwell

William "Bill" Thomas Maxwell

Jun 23, 2021

William (Bill) Thomas Maxwell, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at a Chattanooga hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, and had lived in the Cleveland area most of his life.  He served our Country as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army.  He was the owner...

Martha Lyn Hooper Reno

Martha Lyn Hooper Reno

Jun 23, 2021

Martha Lyn Hooper Reno, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in a Chattanooga Hospital. She was born to Earl and Billie Jenkins Hooper in Georgetown, in 1944.  She was their miracle child, and her grandpa and grandma Walter and Annie Cofer Jenkins proclaimed her to be the “most beautiful baby in the world”, and invited people outside of Speck...

Don W. "Kilowatt" Stafford, Sr.

Don W. "Kilowatt" Stafford, Sr.

Jun 23, 2021

Don W. Stafford, Sr. 79, lifelong resident of Cleveland gained his heavenly wings Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He attended Polk County High School and Electrical School in Atlanta, GA. He worked for Georgia Baptist Hospital while attending secondary school. He became affiliated with Pipe Liner Local Union 798 where he was an electrician for 54 years and was a Master...

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