OBITUARIES

John Mark Felts

John Mark Felts

Feb 2, 2022

John Mark Felts, 61, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in a local hospital.  He was of the Christian faith and was a huge advocate for homeless people and for people in low income housing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Felts and Mary “Mary Lou” Custer Felts; brother, Mike Felts; grandparents, Dallas Felts and...

Martha Diane Bible Campbell

Martha Diane Bible Campbell

Feb 2, 2022

Martha ‘Diane' Bible Campbell, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Sugarland, TX.  She was born and raised in Cleveland, TN, to Tom and Georgia Bible.  Diane had lived in Cleveland her whole life up until 2014 when she moved to Texas to be closer to her daughter, Tiffany. 

Diane graduated from Bradley High School in...

Walter "Ed" Mingie

Walter "Ed" Mingie

Feb 1, 2022

Walter “Ed” Mingie, 76, a lifelong residence of Reliance, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his home.  He retired after 40 plus years from Robinson/Tindell Building Supply.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Elsie Wilson; and sister, Nellie Wilson.

Survivors include his loving wife, Sarah Juanita Mingie; children, Mitchell Mingie of Reliance and Gary Mingie...

Dennis Lee Bigham

Dennis Lee Bigham

Jan 31, 2022

Dennis Bigham, USMC, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at a Life Care Center of Redbank. He was an avid fisherman and a Tennessee Vol Fan. Dennis was also a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Cleo Bigham Jr.; sister Linda Bigham Reno (Nick). Survivors...

Jack Howard McCarter

Jack Howard McCarter

Jan 31, 2022

Jack Howard McCarter, a U.S. Navy veteran and friend to all he met, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at a local hospital, six weeks shy of his 94th birthday.

A story-teller, charmer, amazing uncle, avid traveler and man who spread joy each and every day, he was a “Resident Ambassador” for The Bridge in Ooltewah, and an ambassador for his...

Nellie Ruth Longwith

Nellie Ruth Longwith

Jan 31, 2022

Nellie Ruth Harbuck Smith Longwith, 102, of Cleveland passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Morningside assisted living facility. She was born in Catoosa County, GA on December 28, 1919 to the late Little Walter and Donna Stewart Harbuck.

She had lived in Cleveland for the past twenty years and was a member of Wesleyan Baptist Church. She loved the...

Sitaben Patel

Sitaben Patel

Jan 29, 2022

Sitaben Patel, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at a local healthcare facility.  She was born in India.

She was preceded in death by her father, Vithalbhai Patel; mother, Kesharben Patel; child, Damyantiben Patel.

She is survived by her children, Rameshbhai Patel, Bhikhubhai Patel, Ushaben Patel; and several nieces and nephews.

A Hindu Service...

Lea Kinkade Broussard

Lea Kinkade Broussard

Jan 28, 2022

Lea Kinkade Broussard, 67, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at a local hospital.  She was born to the late E.L. “Buddy” and Lela Mae Coats Kinkade at the “home place” in Gober, TX on November 12, 1954.  After graduation from Bonham High School, Lea attended and graduated from East Texas Baptist College with a degree in Social...

Steven Dierk Ward

Steven Dierk Ward

Jan 27, 2022

Steven (Steve) Dierk Ward, of Etowah, went home to be with his beloved Lord Thursday, January 27, 2022. Born in Fort Leonard Wood, MO and raised in Guymon, OK, Steve served as pastor of Christian Covenant Church in McMinn County from 1986 until his death. He coached his sons and many others in Dixie Youth Baseball for 22 years, winning...

Edna Ruth Gregory

Edna Ruth Gregory

Jan 27, 2022

Edna Ruth Miller Gregory, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her residence. She was a Respiratory Therapist and retired from Tennova Healthcare. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Miller and Agnes Juanita Rayburn Morgan; one daughter, Michelle Ann Swafford; and her brother, Charles Miller.

Survivors include...

Lloyd Reavis

Lloyd Reavis

Jan 26, 2022

Lloyd Reavis, age 76, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on January 26, 2022.  The most important thing to know is that he was of the Christian faith and had a strong personal relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He loved his children and family beyond measure and was the most...

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Jan 24, 2022

Paul Johnson, age 71, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home in Cleveland, TN surrounded by his loving family.  Paul attended Westmore Church of God. He was a Civil Engineer and had his PE License in several states. He was an avid reader and lover of Snoopy. Above all else, he loved his wife,...

Karen Wilson

Karen Wilson

Jan 24, 2022

Karen Wilson, age 75, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  Karen was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed caring for her grandchildren in her later years.  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale Burrus and Thelma Roberts Burrus; and her two brothers, Robert Burrus...

Charles "Bronie" LeBron Lewis

Charles "Bronie" LeBron Lewis

Jan 22, 2022

Charles LeBron “Bronie” Lewis, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in a local hospital.  He had lived in the area his entire life and was of the Baptist faith.  He was a member of Woodstock Church in Panama City Beach, FL.  He was a truck driver and a member of Teamsters Local 515 in...

David William Oltz

David William Oltz

Jan 22, 2022

David Oltz, 62, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home. He enjoyed working on cars, cooking, camping, fishing and truly loved his family and spending time with them.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ilene Bowering.

Survivors include his loving wife, MaryAnn; children, Will Oltz, Joe Oltz (Felica) of Benton, Genie Donhauser (Jamie) of...

David Alan Warren

David Alan Warren

Jan 22, 2022

David A. Warren, 51, of Cleveland, TN, passed away at a Chattanooga hospital on Saturday, January 22, 2022, with his wife and his brother by his side. He’s gone fishing on the outskirts of heaven.

Dave was born on September 11, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Bessy Warren.  On this day, a loving father, husband, brother, friend,...

James D. Whittaker

James D. Whittaker

Jan 22, 2022

James D. Whittaker, 79, of Cleveland passed away peacefully at home on Saturday morning January 22, 2022.

Jim’s career as an educator started right out of college as a Band Director for Polk County High School in Benton, TN., then later as Music instructor at Tomlinson College, all the while gifting his talent to his local Peerless Road Church as...

James "Jimmy" Edward Thurman

James "Jimmy" Edward Thurman

Jan 20, 2022

James “Jimmy” Edward Thurman, 78, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home. He was retired from Roadway Trucking Company and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Cleveland. James was a member of the Evening Light Gospel Tabernacle. He was married to the love of his life, Jennie Taylor Thurman for 59 years and was...

Charlotte Cross

Charlotte Cross

Jan 19, 2022

Charlotte Cross, age 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Cleveland, TN surrounded by her family. She was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. Her faith was evident by the way she lived her everyday life. She worked in the family business at Young’s Auto Body for many years. She enjoyed reading, traveling,...

Gertrude Helen Adkins

Gertrude Helen Adkins

Jan 18, 2022

Gertrude Helen Adkins, 75, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born in Erlangen, Germany and came to the United States as a child, where she eventually settled in Etowah, TN with her loving husband. Gertrude had many talents and loved to sew, paint, draw, cook, shop, and be surrounded by her family and dogs.

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