OBITUARIES

William "Ray" Crisp

William "Ray" Crisp

Dec 16, 2020

William “Ray” Crisp, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence. He was of the Methodist faith, and was a member at Big Springs Methodist Church

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruby Crisp; siblings Roy Crisp, Dale Crisp, and Roberta Gayle Seagraves; brother-in-law, Donald Seagraves.

He is survived by...

Scott Moore

Scott Moore

Dec 16, 2020

Scott Moore, 47, passed away on December 16, 2020 at his home in Cleveland, TN surrounded by his family and friends. Scott proudly served as a deacon at Union Grove church of Christ in Cleveland.

He served in the Tennessee Army National Guard with 3 combat deployments to the Middle East. Scott received several medals including: Tennessee National Guard Distinguished...

Raylene Robinson

Raylene Robinson

Dec 16, 2020

Martha Raylene Robinson, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at a local hospital.   She retired as an insurance agent with Ratterman Insurance after 20 years of service.  Raylene retired to be a caregiver for both her mother and husband until their passing.   She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.  Raylene was a loving mother and grandmother...

Emma Marie Parker

Emma Marie Parker

Dec 16, 2020

Emma Marie Parker, a lifelong resident of Old Fort, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 after a brief illness.   She was employed with the Church of God General Offices for many years.  Emma was a 50 year member of The Order of the Eastern Star and she attended Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church.

She was...

Sylvester "Cedar" Torres

Sylvester "Cedar" Torres

Dec 16, 2020

Surrounded by his immediate family, uplifted by the prayers of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends, and serenaded by angels, Sylvester “Cedar” Torres, 88, of Ooltewah, Tennessee entered eternal rest at his home on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 following a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born on January 01, 1932, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, he served in the United States...

Duane "John" Tennyson

Duane "John" Tennyson

Dec 15, 2020

Duane "John" Everett Tennyson, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at a local hospital.  Originally from Waukegan, Illinois, where he lived most of his life, he was a faithful member of Lakeview Church. He was known for his service to others, and one way he served others was by being a greeter at First Baptist...

Elizabeth "Bettye" Mitchell

Elizabeth "Bettye" Mitchell

Dec 14, 2020

Elizabeth Dale Rodgers Mitchell, known to her friends as Bettye, passed away on December 14th.  She was 94 years young.

Bettye grew up in Blytheville, Arkansas and left at the age of 18 to marry her husband of 66 years, Jack Mitchell, during World War II.  She and Jack lived many places throughout their marriage, including Illinois, Arkansas, Kansas, and...

Vivian Elizabeth Brown

Vivian Elizabeth Brown

Dec 14, 2020

Vivian Elizabeth Brown, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at a local hospital.

A private family celebration of her life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Don Akins officiating. 

 We invite you to send a message of condolence and...

Doris Phillips Bolton

Doris Phillips Bolton

Dec 13, 2020

Doris Phillips Bolton, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Michigan.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life her husband, Roy Lee Bolton; parents, Forrest and Ruby Phillips; daughter, Sharon Bolton; siblings, Forrest Phillips, and Shirley Phillips.

She is survived by her children, Judy Ignagni...

David Eugene Beaty

David Eugene Beaty

Dec 11, 2020

David Eugene Beaty, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home. He was a well known farmer in Bradley County for many years.  David also ran a dairy for several years along with his son and siblings.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army. 

He was on the board...

Joe Ben Chase

Joe Ben Chase

Dec 10, 2020

Joe Ben Chase, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at a local hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and served during World War II.  Joe retired from the Chrysler Corporation.  He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gilda Delores Bryant Chase; parents, Joel...

Mark Edward Henderson

Mark Edward Henderson

Dec 8, 2020

Mark Edward Henderson, 57, a lifelong resident of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  Mark was a master electrician and was employed with ITG Vincit Group.  His favorite pastime was reading.  He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle.

He...

Marlene Elizabeth Humberd

Marlene Elizabeth Humberd

Dec 7, 2020

Marlene Elizabeth Young Humberd,71, of Benton, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a retired teacher with the Polk County school system.    

She was affectionately known as “GranMar” and will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, David S. Humberd;...

Dorothy I. Flowers

Dorothy I. Flowers

Dec 5, 2020

Dorothy I. Flowers, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home.  She was a loving Mom, Grandma, and Great- Grandma.  She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ. 

She was preceded in death by her first husband James Flowers; second husband C.J. Flowers, parents Ruiel and Bertha Lingerfelt Queen; siblings Ralph Queen, Billy...

Billy Ray Herron

Billy Ray Herron

Dec 4, 2020

Billy Ray Herron, age 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at a local assisted living facility. He had lived in Cleveland his entire life. Billy served our country in the Army during the Korean War. He loved his family very much, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Billy was preceded in...

Raymond James Irons, Jr.

Raymond James Irons, Jr.

Dec 4, 2020

 

Raymond James Irons, Jr., 90, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at his home in Calhoun, Tennessee.  He was born in Lakewood, New Jersey, and had lived in the Calhoun area for the past 15 years.  He was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member...

Allen "Jo" Roy Johansen

Allen "Jo" Roy Johansen

Dec 4, 2020

Allen “Jo” Roy Johansen, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 19, 1944 in Camas Valley, Oregon. He joined the United States Army in 1961 and served until 1967 in Germany, where he met his wife.  After discharge they moved to the USA to Cleveland, TN,...

Peggy Johnson

Peggy Johnson

Dec 2, 2020

Peggy Hurst Johnson, age 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Broad Street Methodist Church and Varnell Day Sunday School Class. She had lived in Cleveland her entire life, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Peggy was preceded in death...

Malcolm Nutter

Malcolm Nutter

Dec 2, 2020

Malcolm, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his residence.

Malcolm was born in Saltville, VA in 1931, of which he was very proud. Malcolm was a very loving husband to Lois, his wife for 65 years. He loved his wife and family very much. He retired from Olin Chemicals in Augusta, GA after 45...

Gail Davis

Gail Davis

Dec 2, 2020

Gail Davis, 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Gail was a believer and a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland. One of her favorite songs was, “Amazing Grace”. Gail is now experiencing that true amazing grace throughout eternity.

Gail enjoyed camping, boating, swimming, landscaping, gardening, volunteering with Logan’s school trips, and attending to her...

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