OBITUARIES

Matthew Harrison Brown

Matthew Harrison Brown

Aug 12, 2018

Matthew Harrison Brown, 49, of Cleveland, TN died unexpectedly Sunday, August 12, 2018 from an apparent heart attack. Matthew relished learning, teaching and coaching but most of all was a committed, devoted and loving husband to his wife, Tara, and father to his three sons.Matthew was born July 26, 1969, a day that he enjoyed celebrating on Parksville Lake, one...

Cindra Rae Stevenson Gillespie

Cindra Rae Stevenson Gillespie

Aug 11, 2018

Cindra Rae Stevenson Gillespie, 66, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 in local hospital.  She was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church, where she and her husband were the directors of the DEAF ministries.  She was active in the music and the Sunday school ministry. She also served as a volunteer at the Shenandoah Haven for Girls. 

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Laverne Potokar Gust

Laverne Potokar Gust

Aug 6, 2018

Laverne Gust, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at her home.  She was of Catholic faith and was retired from Eaton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Andrew Xifos Gust and brother, Edward Potokar.

She is survived by her daughter, Laverne Ann Harp of Cleveland; grandchildren, Chuck Harp (Dawn) of Cleveland and Christine Stewart...

Linda Carolyn Stephenson Brown

Linda Carolyn Stephenson Brown

Aug 6, 2018

Linda Carolyn Stephenson Brown, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 in a local hospital.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid bird watcher.  Linda loved the snow in the winter and going to the beach in the summer.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded in...

Robert Ray Blackner

Robert Ray Blackner

Aug 2, 2018

Robert Ray Blackner, 87,  of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home.  He was a retired truck driver.  Robert had served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.  He was born in Johnstown, PA and lived in Cleveland since 2005.  He was a member of United Christian Church and he loved...

Evelyn Moore

Evelyn Moore

Aug 1, 2018

Evelyn Moore, 74, born March 7, 1944, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  She attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Food Pantry.  She also volunteered with Bridgemakers for thirteen years and was an avid bowler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Zora...

Hazel Elizabeth Arp

Hazel Elizabeth Arp

Aug 1, 2018

Hazel Elizabeth Arp, 85,  of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in local healthcare facility.  She enjoyed working in the garden and being outdoors.  By her own admission she was a “master” gardener and had a “green” thumb.  She and her husband James were world travelers with the local retired teachers. She had retired from Magic Chef/Maytag, where she...

Geraldine Dailey

Geraldine Dailey

Aug 1, 2018

Geraldine Dailey,  a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at her home.  She was a member of Four Point Baptist Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Dailey; parents, Frazier and Beulah Bunch; sons, Larry and Gary Dailey and brother, Raymond Bunch.

Survivors include...

Sonya Annette Richmond

Sonya Annette Richmond

Jul 31, 2018

Sonya Annette Richmond, 62,  passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in a Nashville hospital.  She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church and loved her pet dog and cats.  She worked as a registered nurse at Bradley Memorial Hospital for twenty-five years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas S. and Frances Shipley Casteel.

She is survived by...

Beulah Rothwell McKinney

Beulah Rothwell McKinney

Jul 29, 2018

Beulah Rothwell McKinney, 79, a resident of Ocoee, went home to be with the Lord and other loved ones on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home.  She was of Baptist faith.  Beulah was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she lit up any room she entered. She enjoyed spending time with family and taking care of everyone.

She...

Kenneth Edward Hyde

Kenneth Edward Hyde

Jul 28, 2018

Kenneth Edward Hyde, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  He was self-employed and had operated a clean-up shop for 47 years.   He had served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a veteran of the Korean War.   He was born in Cherokee County, NC, and had lived in Cleveland most of his...

Jack Willard O'Grady II

Jack Willard O'Grady II

Jul 25, 2018

Jack W. O’Grady II, 68, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

Jack was born in Belleville, IL in 1950. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Air Medal. After completing his service, Jack attended college at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and earned a master’s degree at...

Edna E. DeLong

Edna E. DeLong

Jul 23, 2018

Edna E. DeLong, 97, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 in local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Cohutta Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Earl DeLong; parents, William and Virginia Kelley Bagby and siblings, Alice Bodle, Ryland Bagby, William Bagby, May Key and Robert Bagby.

She is survived by her...

Rose Marie Phillips

Rose Marie Phillips

Jul 21, 2018

Rose Marie Phillips, 93, passed away, July 21, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  She was involved in Bridgemakers and YMCA swim classes.  She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, traveling and reading.  She had a love for her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James LaVerne Phillips and parents, Howard and Ida...

Greg M. Grigsby

Greg M. Grigsby

Jul 19, 2018

Gregory Martin Grigsby, 63, a resident of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home.

He was born March 27, 1955 in Cleveland, TN to Joe and Dot Grigsby. Greg was a faithful husband of 42 years to Connie Grigsby. He was a charter member of the Westmore Church of God where he continued to serve...

Barbara Jean Howard MacGregor

Barbara Jean Howard MacGregor

Jul 14, 2018

Barbara Jean Howard MacGregor, 86, passed away in Chattanooga on Saturday, July 14, 2018.  She was a Librarian in the Broward County School System for 15 years.  She was a graduate of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL, and a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.  She loved crafting, making scrapbooks, and working on genealogy. 

She is preceded...

Donald Sharpe

Donald Sharpe

Jul 14, 2018

Mr. Donald Sharpe, age 90, of Cleveland, Tennessee entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 14, 2018 at 5:30 PM at Tennova Healthcare Center in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Mr. Sharpe was a graduate of Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Psychology. He began...

Rev. James L Watson

Rev. James L Watson

Jul 12, 2018

 

James Leon Watson, 91, was called home to Jesus on July12th. He was born to Arthur and Laura Watson and has lived most of his life in the Cleveland area. He was an active member of Philippi Baptist Church and preached the gospel for 58 years.  He is a WWII veteran of the US Army, serving in Germany.

Other...

Paul "Corky" Edward McGowan

Paul "Corky" Edward McGowan

Jul 11, 2018

Paul “Corky” McGowan, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Bradley County where he lived all his life. Corky was the owner of Old Fort Restaurant in Cleveland for 28 years and prior to that owned Sugar & Spice Restaurant from 1959 until 1975. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and...

Loyd F Powell

Loyd F Powell

Jul 10, 2018

Loyd F. Powell, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in a local hospital. He was a member of and served as a Deacon at Center Point Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing and loved his children, grandchildren and family very much.  He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force where he received the Air Force...

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