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Margaret Louise Horn

Margaret Louise Horn

Feb 18, 2021

Margaret Louise Horn, 81, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Louise was a member of Cohulla Baptist Church where she served as the church pianist. She enjoyed playing the piano, listening to gospel music, gardening, and canning. She was known by her family and community for making the traditional Apple Stack Fruit Cakes at Christmas. Louise was...

Joel Thomas "J.T." Moore, Sr.

Joel Thomas "J.T." Moore, Sr.

Feb 15, 2021

Joel Thomas “J.T.”  Moore, Sr., 88, of Dalton, GA and a former resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  During the 1950’s he was a businessman in Cleveland and was owner/operator of the Sinclair on Inman and the truck stop on Hwy. 60.   J.T....

William "Bill" McClure

William "Bill" McClure

Feb 15, 2021

William “Bill” Morris McClure, 80, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday morning, February 15, 2021.   He was born on the family farm on March 10, 1940, in southeast Bradley County to Morris and Ganelle McClure.  Bill was a graduate of Bradley High School Class of 1958 and the University of the Tennessee...

Wayne Fletcher Bishop

Wayne Fletcher Bishop

Feb 13, 2021

Wayne Fletcher Bishop, 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021at his residence. He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church, and had spent his life as a part of the Waterville Community. Married to the love of his life, Ann Katherine Bishop, they spent 56 years together before she went in Grace in 2019. He...

Clifford T. Withrow

Clifford T. Withrow

Feb 12, 2021

Clifford T. Withrow, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He had lived in the Cleveland area his entire life.  He was of the Baptist faith and a self-employed carpenter.   He was an avid hunter; he never met a stranger and loved everyone.

He was preceded in death by his wife of...

Amelia "Star" Hullander

Amelia "Star" Hullander

Feb 12, 2021

Amelia “Star” Hullander, 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021at a local hospital.  She worked at TVA as a telecommunications operator for 13 years.  “Star” was married to the love of her life, Gary Hullander, for 25 years. She was of the Christian faith and a member of South Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded...

Richard Joseph Shaw, Jr.

Richard Joseph Shaw, Jr.

Feb 10, 2021

Richard Joseph Shaw, Jr., 75, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with his wife, daughter, nieces and nephew by his side.  Born April 5, 1945, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Richard Joseph Shaw and Mildred Jackson Shaw.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his in laws, CW Lorenz and Roberta...

Sarah Adelia Park

Sarah Adelia Park

Feb 9, 2021

Sarah Adelia Tipton Park, 89, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021at a local healthcare facility. 

She was born in Cleveland, and lived her whole life in the historic neighborhood of downtown Cleveland.

She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the...

Marie T. Crawford

Marie T. Crawford

Feb 8, 2021

Marie T.  Crawford, 85, of Cleveland passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at a healthcare facility in Springhill, TN. Mrs. Crawford was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. She enjoyed gardening and having picnics on the Hiawassee River in Reliance and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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

Dr. James David Miller

Dr. James David Miller

Feb 7, 2021

Dr. James David Miller, 97, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021at a local hospital. After graduating with a degree in Optometry from Northern Illinois College of Optometry, he served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from1944-1945. After his tour of duty, he married Ruth Mann Miller of LaGrange, GA, they were married for 68 years, and were members...

Commander David Wayne Penwell U.S. Navy Retired

Commander David Wayne Penwell U.S. Navy Retired

Feb 7, 2021

Commander David Wayne Penwell, 86, a resident of Athens, TN, now a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home in Gulf Shores.  He was a member of Watts Bar Church of God prior to moving to AL. He had a bachelors of Science degree from Northwest Missouri University.

Commander Penwell was a retired...

James R. Ray

James R. Ray

Feb 7, 2021

James “Jimmy” R. Ray, 94, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of Eastside Church of Christ. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War, earning several decorations and the rank of Sergeant. During his tour in the Korean War, he was honored...

Shirley Jean Rogers

Shirley Jean Rogers

Feb 6, 2021

Reverend Shirley Jean McBurney Rogers, 88, of Mountain City, GA passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at a local healthcare facility. Shortly after her birth, she and her family moved to Jennings, Louisiana; she claims Jennings as her home town. Shirley is a retired member of the Holston Conference and is registered at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Cleveland,...

Patricia Ann Baggett

Patricia Ann Baggett

Feb 4, 2021

Patricia Ann Baggett, 78, of Cleveland, passed away February 4, 2021 at the family residence.  She was a member of Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher.  She was retired from Maytag after many years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Baggett; son, Ricky Lee; parents, Enza Westmoreland and...

Velma Suits

Velma Suits

Feb 4, 2021

Velma Inez Lawson Suits, 92, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home. Velma loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and dancing. Velma was employed with Woolworth, Peerless Woolen Mill, Lays 5&10 at Five Point, and Schering and Plough, retiring at the age of 69.

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

Kenneth Lee Selvidge

Kenneth Lee Selvidge

Feb 2, 2021

Kenneth Lee Selvidge, 90, of Birchwood, TN, passed away February 2, 2021 in Cleveland, TN.  He was born in Birchwood, and spent most of his life there and in Cleveland.  He retired from ATT, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.  Mr. Selvidge enjoyed watching and investing in the stock market, and was an avid sports fan.

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Sharon Lynn Wilson

Sharon Lynn Wilson

Feb 2, 2021

Sharon Lynn Wilson, 66, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at a local assisted living facility. She was of the Baptist faith, and was an avid quilter. She was married to the love of her life, Jerry Wilson for 50 years, and they had 4 children together.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dessie...

William Thomas Wilson

William Thomas Wilson

Feb 1, 2021

William Thomas Wilson, 85, of Cleveland passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 in a local hospital. He was a member of Cohutta Hills Community Church and a veteran of the Army Reserve.

He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Gladys Marie Davis Wilson; parents, Luther R. and Mamie Wilson; and siblings, Lois Thurman,...

Yevonne H. Olsson

Yevonne H. Olsson

Jan 29, 2021

Yevonne H. Olsson, 100, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in a local health care facility.  She was a receptionist at Charleston Hosiery Mills.  Yevonne was a founding member of the Pilot Club where she served as secretary.  She was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church.  Her hobbies included reading, traveling and cooking.   Yevonne was a wonderful...

John A. Ross Jr.

John A. Ross Jr.

Jan 28, 2021

John A. Ross, Jr., 52, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Ross had lived in Cleveland most of his life. He was a devout Christian that enjoyed spreading the gospel. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed all forms of art including painting, writing, floral and...

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