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Horace Lee Newman

Horace Lee Newman

Jun 19, 2021

Horace Lee Newman, 60, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Born July 21, 1960 in Dade County, FL he was the son of the late James and Martha Newman.

He was a devoted father and loving husband.  Horace worked as a truck driver at Hickory Springs for many years.  He loved to go fishing and riding...

Mattie Lucille Geren Dixon

Mattie Lucille Geren Dixon

Jun 18, 2021

Mattie Lucille Geren Dixon, 97, passed away on, Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her husband C.L. Dixon; parents Homer Geren and Lura Poe Geren; siblings Haven Geren, Coy Geren, Elmer Geren, Herman Geren, Mary Love Geren Carden, Betty Geren Scott, Bobbie Rose...

Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel

Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel

Jun 18, 2021

Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel, 85, went home to be with our loving Father on Friday, June 18, 2021. She loved to sing and read her Bible.  She loved her animals and family.  She will be deeply missed and loved by all.  Heaven gained a beautiful angel, forever young.

 She was preceded in death by parents Winnie Prince Lewis and Theodore...

Lois Dean Dodd Swanson

Lois Dean Dodd Swanson

Jun 17, 2021

Lois Dean Dodd Swanson, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home.  She was a retired builder and realtor and was owner/operator of Town and Country Realty.  Lois was of the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed cooking and antiques. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Willie Bell Stuart Beck; and husband, Bill...

Betty Joyce Miles

Betty Joyce Miles

Jun 13, 2021

Betty Copeland Miles, 81, entered the arms of Jesus on June 13, 2021, while surrounded by her family. We know she is filled with joy to be reunited with her beloved husband, Bruce Miles, who we are sure has already taken her fishing.  She was born in West Palm Beach on November 12, 1939 to Robert and Roberta Copeland.

Mrs....

Mabel Inez Spraker

Mabel Inez Spraker

Jun 13, 2021

Mabel Inez Spraker, 93, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on June 13, 2021, at her home. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in the Blackfox Community.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Spraker Sr.; parents, William and Theresa Duncan; sisters, Barbara Hiatt and Betty Dunn; brother, and Woody Duncan.

 

She is...

Hollis H. Maddox

Hollis H. Maddox

Jun 10, 2021

Hollis H.  Maddox, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. Hollis was born in Cullman, Alabama on January 8, 1934. He married Shirley B. McClure on January 9, 1954. Shortly after they married, he joined the Army and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. After serving his country, he returned home and started pursuing his degree in education. He...

Paul Bruce Carroll

Paul Bruce Carroll

Jun 9, 2021

Paul Bruce Carroll, 67, went home to be with his Savior on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, after battling complications from COVID-19. He peacefully passed from this life with his family by his side in a Chattanooga, TN hospital. 

National Guardsman, Law Enforcement Officer, faithful Christ follower, and loving family man — Paul Carroll lived out love, integrity, and servant...

Josephine Ellener Edwards

Josephine Ellener Edwards

Jun 7, 2021

Josephine Ellener Helton Edwards, 94, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at her home. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church, and she enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cordia and Russell Helton; husband, Ernest Elmer Edwards; son-in-law Eddie Fulbright; sisters, Mary Ann Helton Hood, Elizabeth Leola...

Anna Lue Miller

Anna Lue Miller

Jun 4, 2021

Anna Lue (“Aunt Lue”) Brown Miller was surrounded by loving family members at her passing. She was born in Bradley County, and graduated from Bradley Central High School (1954). In May 1959, Anna Lue married Dale Eugene Miller at Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was a member for 62 years. Anna Lue worked at Frank Tatum Office Supplies,...

Christine Clabough Miller

Christine Clabough Miller

May 25, 2021

Christine Clabough Miller, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church. Christine was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital (Tennova) after over 43 years of service as an L.P.N. She was also a member of Woodmen of the World, Lodge #16.  She was a devoted and loving...

Mable Kay Lemons Hensley

Mable Kay Lemons Hensley

May 25, 2021

Mable Kay Lemons Hensley, 83, of Cleveland and formerly of Ten Mile, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in a local hospital. As a child she worked on the family farm.  In later years Mable was employed by Bishop Bakery, Kirby Denim Factory and for 15 years as a housekeeper at Life Care of Cleveland.  Mable was of the Pentecostal...

Thomas A. Hopkins

Thomas A. Hopkins

May 21, 2021

Thomas A. Hopkins, 88, a resident of Cleveland for the past 44 years passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. He was a member of the Calico Squares, Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Ann Hopkins who passed away in 1995;...

Nelle M. King

Nelle M. King

May 19, 2021

Nelle M. King, 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 surrounded by family.  She has lived in the Cleveland area most of her life, and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. King loved flowers, gardening, and working her puzzle books.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert King; father, Francis...

Paul Daniel Kilgore

Paul Daniel Kilgore

May 17, 2021

Paul Daniel Kilgore, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at a hospital in Chattanooga surrounded by his family. U.S. retired Army Sergeant, First Class, E-7, Paul, served from 1956-1976, serving for 2 tours in Vietnam. Mr. Kilgore was in the Airborne division, and was shot down once during combat. He received many decorations, medals, and...

David A. Jenkins

David A. Jenkins

May 14, 2021

David A. Jenkins, 80, of Cleveland, went to be with his family in Heaven on Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was retired from Westvaco and served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Arthur and Violet Jenkins; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and...

Geraldine L Johnson

Geraldine L Johnson

May 12, 2021

Mrs. Geraldine Le Meris Tate Johnson, passed away on Wednesday night, May 12, 2021 at a local nursing home. She was born in Reeves Station, Georgia on May 16, 1932. Her parents were Marvin Walter Tate and Mary Jane Burnett Tate. Geleraldine moved to Tennessee where she married Lawrence Elwin Johnson of Canandaigia, New York in 1952. Together they taught...

Eveyln Gamblin Bryan

Eveyln Gamblin Bryan

May 12, 2021

Evelyn Gamblin Bryan, 94, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Erlanger in Chattanooga. She was a resident of Calhoun, TN most of her life. She was a life-long member, and oldest living member, of Calhoun United Methodist church, where she sang in the church choir, served as bell-ringer and Sunday School Superintendent. Evelyn graduated from Calhoun High School and,...

Billy Eugene "Gene" Dunn

Billy Eugene "Gene" Dunn

May 12, 2021

Billy Eugene “Gene” Dunn, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his residence.  He was a 1962 graduate of Bradley High School.  Gene was a veteran of the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam as a combat medic.  He retired as a truck driver from Shaw Industries.  Gene was a “man’s man” who enjoyed...

Mildred Virginia Worley

Mildred Virginia Worley

May 11, 2021

Mildred Virginia Worley, 83, a resident of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at a healthcare facility. Ms. Worley retired from Kroger, and had lived in this area most of her life. She loved going on mountain and car rides, and in her pastime she enjoyed reading. “Mama Worley”, as she was called by many, ensured no one...

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