Peggy Ann DeFriese McCallie
Aug 30, 2021
Peggy Ann DeFriese McCallie, 90, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal heavenly home on August 30, 2021. She was born on July 29, 1931 in Birchwood, Tenn., to parents Oscar N. and Ruth Elmore DeFriese. Peggy was faithful to her church, New Liberty Baptist, and retired after 29 years of service at the Birchwood School.
In addition to...
Sharon Rena Johnson
Aug 29, 2021
Sharon Johnson left this world, to enter her heavenly home Sunday, August 29, 2021. She fought with her health for a long time and she gave up to be with her Lord. No more pain or worries, she is free.
She is survived by her mother, Bonnie Ledford; step-father, Jewell Ledford; daughter, Crystal Johnson; son, Jason Rapier; brothers, Rodney Johnson,...
Randall Lavelle Scott
Aug 29, 2021
Randall “Bandy” Scott, 72, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Tennova Hospital. A retired truck driver for over 30 years he was a fun kind and caring man. Bandy was a wonderful character, always going out of his way to help others.
Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Virginia Scott; two sisters, Galia Rae Scott,...
Henry Lee Melton
Aug 29, 2021
Henry Lee Melton, 82, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, he retired from Bendix/Honeywell. He was a member of the U.S. Army before marrying the love of his life and starting a family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Ruth Melton; son, Milan Henry Melton; parents, William McKinley and...
Jane Dyer Sullivan Sain
Aug 29, 2021
Jane Dyer Sullivan Sain passed away Sunday, August 29 at the age of 89. Born on November 8, 1931 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, Jane attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, then known as UC, where she pledged Chi Omega sorority and graduated with a degree in Biology. In 1953, Jane married Samuel “Sammy” Julian Sullivan, Jr. and moved to Cleveland,...
Freida McClure
Aug 27, 2021
Freida Juanice Jones McClure, 88, a resident of Cleveland, went to sleep in Jesus on Friday, August 27, 2021 at a healthcare facility in Chattanooga. She was born on March 30, 1933 to the late Lloyd and Mildred Jones. She was a member of South Cleveland Church of God. She retired from Bendix Friction Materials (Honeywell) after many years of...
Betty Jean Hester
Aug 27, 2021
Betty Jean “Mama Bear” Hester, 74, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Retha Devrieks; and brothers, Harold and Buddy Devireks.
She is survived by her husband, Don Hester; sister, Violet Swisher; one niece, Theresa; one nephew, P.J. all of Clarksburg, West Virginia.
A private family service will be held.
Jacquelynn "Jackie" Norton Crawford
Aug 27, 2021
Jacquelynn “Jackie” Norton Crawford, 77, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. Jackie was of the Baptist faith. She was born January 30, 1944 to the late Waid Norton and Grace McCall Norton. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and the University of Chattanooga. A retired teacher, Jackie spent many years teaching in the Cleveland City Schools system. ...
Paul Harrison
Aug 26, 2021
Paul Eugene Harrison, age 66, of Hixson, died peacefully at his home on August 26, 2021. He was a devoted husband to his wife Donna (Muir) Harrison of 34 years. Paul was born in San Bernadino, CA on June 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Shirley Jo (Gallup) Harrison. He enlisted in the US Army...
Gail Ann Henderson Harvey Cunningham
Aug 26, 2021
Gail Ann Henderson Harvey Cunningham, 73 of Cleveland, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on August 26, 2021, as she has finished her race and fought the good fight surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born October 17, 1947 to the late Ralph and Ila Henderson. She lived and worshipped in Cleveland for most of...
Jeremy Brian King
Aug 24, 2021
Jeremy Brian King, 43, of LaFayette, GA passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
Ruby Nell Carter
Aug 23, 2021
Ruby Nell Carter passed away peacefully in her home in Cleveland, TN on Monday, 8/23/2021. She was 95 years old. She was originally from Ewing, Virginia, just recently moving to Cleveland to be with her family. In Ewing, she was a very active church member at her home church, Ingles Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a Godly woman and...
Becky Renee Reagan Johnson
Aug 23, 2021
Becky Renee Reagan Johnson, 56, of Cleveland passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at a local hospital. She a member of Cookson Creek Baptist Church. Becky was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved decorating, doing crafts and going on vacations.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nola D. Wear Reagan and Loyd; her sister, Grace...
Joyce Sherlin
Aug 22, 2021
Joyce Loretta Romines Sherlin, 92, moved to her heavenly home Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was the oldest member of Bancroft Church of God where she had served the church faithfully for many years. She will be greatly missed by all. She was retired from Faye Swafford Originals and was a faithful home maker who enjoyed traveling and shopping.
She...
Lyman Richard "Woody" Wood
Aug 21, 2021
Lyman Richard “Woody” Wood, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. Surrounded by his three children he went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was active in the church community his entire life as a member of Gorham Baptist Church in Gorham, NY, First Alliance Church in Chattanooga, TN where he...
Tammy Lynn Matthews
Aug 20, 2021
Tammy Lynn Matthews, 49, of Suffolk, Virginia and a former resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at a hospital in Virginia. She was born on April 20, 1972 in Savannah, Georgia to Arlene J. Jones and the late John W. Jones. Tammy was a member of Good News Baptist Church in Chesapeake. She was a loving and...
Danny Gene Hodge
Aug 19, 2021
Danny Gene Hodge, age 60, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from unexpected heart complications. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community. Danny is survived by his brothers and sisters, Vondella Worley, Ricky, Cathy McCollum and Robert.
He was a proud and...
Stephen "Steve" James Naquin
Aug 19, 2021
Stephen “Steve” James Naquin, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at a Chattanooga health care facility following an accidental fall. He was born November 30, 1951 in Houma, LA. Steve worked in the oil fields through college and received his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. Before graduation he married Judy Tipton...
Charlotte Thorogood
Aug 17, 2021
Charlotte E. Thorogood, 80, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born January 27, 1941 in Crockett County, TN to the late John Edd and Edith Edwards. She was an avid tennis player, loved UT Football and playing bridge, although her greatest passion was her grandchildren.
Charlotte was a...
Rhonda Leann Kimery
Aug 17, 2021
Rhonda Kimery, 59, of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at a local healthcare facility. She was a good Christian woman.
Preceded in death by her mother, Jane O’Callaghan; maternal grandparents, Ura Parker, JB Parker; paternal grandparents, Julia Huckaby, Curtis Huckaby; sister, Janet Betts; nephew, Adam Betts.
Rhonda is survived by her father, Roy...
