Reverend Elmer "Jack" James
Apr 2, 2018
The Reverend Elmer “Jack” James, 87, of Cleveland, went to his Heavenly Home on April 2, 2018. He was born February 23, 1931 to the Rev, J.C. James and Lissie Garrett James in Bradley County, TN.
Rev. James was a well known Baptist minister. He pastored Ball Play Baptist church in Old Fort for 21 years and pastored South View...
Jerry Eugene Stevenson
Mar 29, 2018
Jerry Eugene Stevenson was born on October 1, 1932 in Greensburg, Kansas. Jerry accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior after his first child was born in 1955 and met his Savior face to face on Thursday, March 29, 2018. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where his service and generosity has touched many...
Mary Rose Buxton
Mar 28, 2018
Mary Rose Broadus Buxton, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in a local healthcare facility. She was a native of Mobile, Alabama. She became a Christian at an early age and all of her life was active in church work. A singer and pianist, for many years, she sang with a ladies quartet on a radio broadcast each Sunday...
Pledger T. Burns
Mar 28, 2018
Pledger T. Burns, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday March 28, 2018, at a local healthcare facility. He was a U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Burns was retired from Magic Chef, and enjoyed UT Sports and spending time with friends and family.
Mr. Burns was preceded in death by three...
Robert Looper
Mar 25, 2018
Robert “Bob” Harold Looper, 89, was the firstborn son of The Rev. John H. Looper and Leona Cox-Looper, passed form this life on Friday, March 23, 2018, due to age related illnesses at the Standifer Place Health Care & Hospice Care of Chattanooga. He came into the world on February 9, 1929 in Piedmont, South Carolina. He joined the United...
Glenn Elmer Saffles
Mar 23, 2018
Glenn Elmer “Bumstead” Saffles, age 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at a local healthcare facility. He was a native of Bradley County, and had spent the past 40 years in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, before returning to Cleveland four years ago. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from November 26, 1958, until October 31,...
Dr. Donald Sarrell Aultman
Mar 19, 2018
Dr. Donald Sarrell Aultman, 87 of Cleveland, passed away, Monday, March 19, 2018 in a healthcare facility. He was born September 22, 1930 in Gadsden, Alabama. His date of conversion was January 01, 1940 in Gadsden, Alabama.
His father, L.H. Aultman, converted in 1933. His father was a pastor and state overseer in Texas, New Mexico, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North...
Walter Ronald Hilbert
Mar 18, 2018
Walter Ronald Hilbert, 74, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of the Greasy Creek Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver from Shaw Industries after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Ray Hilbert, Sr. and Clara Vires Hilbert; brother,...
Melba Joyce Farris
Mar 17, 2018
Melba Joyce Rayfield Farris, age 71, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended Cleveland State Community College. She was a licensed auctioneer and held a membership in the Tennessee Auctioneer Association and also the National Auctioneer Association. She was retired from the USDA Forest Service. She attended Hopewell Church of God...
Wanda Lynn Snyder
Mar 11, 2018
Wanda Lynn Snyder, one year old, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 in a Nashville hospital. She is survived by her parents, Justin and Adrien Hamilton Snyder of Cleveland; grandparents, James Hamilton and wife, Jenny, and Berry Snyder and wife, Loretta, all of Cleveland; great-grandparents, Robert Hamilton and wife, Cindy, and Kenneth Russell all of Cleveland, Mattie Price of Cottage...
Joseph Donald Murphy
Mar 11, 2018
Joseph Donald Murphy, 92, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the family residence. He was born on July 31, 1925 to Harry and Icie Murphy. He proudly served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was a born again Christian and a member of First Baptist Church and a charter member of...
Wanda Ledford Smith
Mar 8, 2018
Wanda Ledford Smith, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 08, 2018 at the family residence. She was the oldest living member of East Side Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Ray Smith; her parents, Charlie and Ina Randolph Ledford; daughter, Teresa Ann Ezell; granddaughter, Lisa Smith and great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Lamberth.
She is survived...
Walter James Hare
Mar 3, 2018
Walter James Hare, 77, a resident of Riceville passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his residence. He had lived in the Cleveland area since 1995 and was of the Baptist faith. He was a dairy farmer. He enjoyed spending his pastime reading and riding motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Hare and Lucy Mae Comstock...
Ellen Estelle Park Davis
Mar 2, 2018
Ellen Estelle Park Davis, 79, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at her residence. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She loved being a mother and a grandmother and was the matriarch of the family. She was the voice of reason and never ending wealth of truly unconditional love. She was retired from...
Marrion Geneva Mullinax
Mar 2, 2018
Marrion Geneva Mullinax, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 in a local hospital. She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. She was the first woman contractor in the state of Tennessee, overseeing many houses and buildings.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Red” Mullinax; parents, Clymon and Lillie...
Paritosh Jayendra Patel
Feb 28, 2018
Paritosh Jayendra Patel, 31, a resident of Cleveland for the past 7years, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the family residence.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jayendra Patel.
He is survived by his wife, Manisha Patel of Cleveland; son, Mivaan Patel of Cleveland; one brother, Srujal Patel of Fort Payne, Alabama; one nephew, Ziyaan Patel.
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Merle "Sandy" L. Ometer
Feb 27, 2018
Merle “Sandy” Ometer, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the family residence. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church and was a charter member of the Bird Club in Cleveland. Sandy enjoyed spending her time volunteering at the animal shelter and the vet’s office. Sandy was a talented and recognized...
Jimmy Ray "Pop" Williams
Feb 22, 2018
Jimmy Ray “Pop” Williams, 82, a resident of Cleveland, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 22, 2018.
He was born on March 30, 1935 to the late Ellia and Lillie Williams. He was a faithful worker and true man of God. He was a retired truck driver of 40 years, and also drove the church bus for many...
Robin Varnell Velba
Feb 20, 2018
Robin Varnell Velba, 57, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the family residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She was totally dedicated to her family and friends and was a woman of great integrity. She was employed with Duracell with 20 years of service and was also employed with Plantronics for 12 years.
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Martha Lou Beck
Feb 18, 2018
Martha Lou Messer Beck, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at her residence. She had lived in the Cleveland area most of her life and was a member of Dalton Pike Baptist Church. She loved to sew and crochet and spend time with her grandchildren. She had worked for Faye Swafford and as a care giver for...
