OBITUARIES

Aug 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William J. Adams, who left us quietly at his home on August 14, 2025, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Born on February 27, 1956, in Libertyville, Illinois, however, he was raised in Grayslake, Il. This is where he met and married his wife, Deborah. Together for 51 years they bought a...

Aug 12, 2025

Inez Adelia Murphy, 77, and a long-time resident of Bradley County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025. She was a member of All Nations Church of God where she and her late husband, Joe Franklin Murphy, served the community for over 40 years, before she became homebound. She was also a kindergarten teacher at Valley View Elementary School...

Aug 9, 2025

Mrs. Lyra Pounds Skinner passed away peacefully at her home on August 9, 2025, at the age of 97. She ran her spiritual race with humility, grace and determination and has received her Heavenly reward. There is no doubt she was welcomed into Heaven by her Savior and greeted with the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

The family...

Aug 4, 2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Chanchalben Chaturbhai Patel, also known as “Ba,” who left us peacefully at the age of 103. She was born on March 17, 1922, in Jagudan, India, and most recently resided in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was the youngest of three siblings and later married...

Aug 2, 2025

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Rajiben will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her warmth and wisdom touched the lives of many and her memory will live on in our hearts.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Poole Funeral Home of...

Jul 29, 2025

Leone Doris Brown, formerly known as Leone Furman and born Leone Radde, was born in Saginaw, MI. She passed away peacefully at her place of residence in Chattanooga, TN on July 29, 2025, at the age of 96.

She is survived by her beloved daughters: Susan Riggs and Jill Gauna Fulton; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Leone was...

Jul 26, 2025

Karen Johnson Perrin, age 64, of Charlotte, North Carolina, born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on July 26, 2025. She was a 1979 graduate of Bradley County High School. She was a caregiver who enjoyed spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Bobby & Joann Johnson and her brother Mike Johnson.

She...

Jul 25, 2025

James E. Armour Jr. age 79 a resident of Cleveland passed away July 25, 2025. He served in the US Army Medical Corps for 22 years and served 18 months as a combat medic. He retired as a Sergeant First Class. After retirement he entered into the Tennessee State Guard where he served 20 years and retired as a Regimental...

Jul 24, 2025

Judy Diane Banks, age 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 7, 1949, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, Diane lived a life full of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Dewey Higenbottom and Bernice Hicks, as...

Jul 19, 2025

Julie Clark, 77, of Cleveland, Tn. passed away Saturday, July 19th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She is survived by her husband, George Clark; her children, David (Constance) McGee, Dawn (Christopher) Niemasz, Aimee (Dwayne) Trawick, Thomas Clark, son - in - law, Paul McKeever; her cherished grandchildren, Timothy Niemasz, Jacqueline Niemasz, Daniel (Samantha) Niemasz,  Grace Obermiller and Emma...

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Jul 15, 2025

Judy Tate, 77 of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2025. She was a longtime member of the Sunrise Baptist Church where she played the piano and sang for many years. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Reba Moser Goforth and was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Tate and her son in law, Eric...

Jul 7, 2025

Virginia Ruth (Jennie) Mullinax went to see her heavenly Father on Monday, July 7, 2025, after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

She made her home at Legacy Village for several years. She was the bookkeeper for Superior Oldsmobile & Cadillac and was a charter member of Westmore Church of God.

Jennie is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Jessie; her brothers...

Jun 26, 2025

Robert Taylor McAllister, Jr., 58, better known as Robbie passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his residence. Robbie was a Baptist and was a member of the VFW. He loved the Tennessee Volunteers and also enjoyed fishing, all kinds of music, horseshoes, playing cornhole and stock car racing. Robbie was preceded in death by his father, Robert Taylor McAllister,...

Jun 26, 2025

Gregory Tyrone Walden, age 65, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, and went to be with the Lord and Savior. Born to Jerome and Charlene Walden, Greg was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 21 years, Rachel “Sue” Walden, his parents, and his brother, Denny Walden.

Greg is survived by his loving family, including his...

Jun 26, 2025

Billy Farrel Wooten, age 96, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born February 17, 1929, in Cleveland, Tennessee.

He was the son of the late Edgar Wooten and Nina-Lee Harmon of Cleveland, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Reba Jean Wooten. Bill and...

Jun 19, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Bryan, age 88 of Charleston, TN passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 19th, 2025.

She was a member of the Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she proudly served as the treasurer for 28 years. Elizabeth was also a retired employee of the Calhoun- Charleston Utility District after 42 years of service.

Preceded in death by her parents, Lester...

Jun 18, 2025

Michael Lee Caruthers Jr. of Cleveland TN passed away on June 18, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Emma Carr Caruthers; three daughters: Emily Caruthers, Amy Caruthers, and Kelly Mulcahy; five granddaughters: Rose Lee-Ann Caruthers, Holly Caruthers, Aurora Mulcahy, Athena Mulcahy, and Amelia Mulcahy and Aunt Betty Jo Caruthers and two sisters: Lisa Harbert, and Daphne...

Jun 15, 2025

Bernice K. Struzinsky, 87 of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Ethel Saffles and was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Thomas Struzinsky, daughters, Dwana and Penny, brothers, Bob, Jerry, and Vic; and sister, Sue.

Bernice retired from Duracell after many years of service and was a...