John Millard
Aug 8, 2021
John Millard, 78, died on August 8, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was a retired long – distance truck driver, having received multiple safe driving awards. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Fay Millard, sister, Anne Petreust, and brother-in-law, Paul Gentry. He is survived by his sister, Jennifer Gentry, and several nieces and nephews, and...
Laurie Harmon
Aug 8, 2021
Laurie Harmon, 61, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Chattanooga. She enjoyed swimming and being in the pool and bowling with her family. Laurie loved baking Christmas cookies with her grandchildren. She was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed going to the races and watching them on television. Most of all Laurie loved being with her children...
Linda Gail Ray
Aug 7, 2021
Cleveland native Gail DeLay Ray passed away at her home in Maryville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, after a six-year battle with cancer.
A graduate of Bradley High School and last employed as an administrative assistant by Whitlock & Associates CPA, she is a member of Grandview Baptist Church in Maryville.
Gail was a loving wife, mother and daughter known...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Key
Aug 6, 2021
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Key, 70, a resident of Cleveland passed away at her home on Friday, August 6, 2021 after a three year courageous battle with cancer. She attended North Cleveland Baptist Church and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at the age of 14.
She was an avid gardener and collector of rocks. Jackie loved to travel but her...
Brenda Joyce Ogle Higgins
Aug 5, 2021
Brenda Joyce Ogle Higgins, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home. She worked in the music industry in Nashville and helped build the CCMA (Country & Christian Music Association) where she worked with both country and Christian artists. While with CCMA she helped create and organize the National CCMA Award shows and national convention. She...
Dollie Blackburn
Aug 5, 2021
Dollie Cantrell Blackburn, 82, of Delano passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home in Delano. She was retired from Faye Swafford as a seamstress, but continued to sew for family and friends for many years. She was a member of Chestuee Worship Center for many years. She enjoyed the Hallmark Channel and loved flowers, riding horses, and listening...
Shirley Schlender
Aug 4, 2021
Shirley Marie Schlender, 70, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN. She was a resident of McDonald, TN and a member of Ooltewah Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mrs. Schlender worked as both a landscaper and caregiver and enjoyed travel and doing missionary work.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Raymond and Mamie...
William Nelson
Aug 4, 2021
William Robert Nelson, 63, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his residence in Cleveland, TN. He was formerly a resident of Knoxville, TN of the Baptist faith. Mr. Nelson worked at Oak Ridge National Lab as an I. T. Specialist and enjoyed anything outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Freeman Nelson and Rebecca Anne Claybrook...
Bonnie Jean Finnell
Aug 4, 2021
Bonnie Jean Finnel, 96, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, August 4, 2021 leaving behind many family, friends and loved ones to cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lindy Wright; eight siblings and her loving husband of 32 years, Joe.
Born in Tarrant City, Alabama, July 29 1925, and raised in Reliance,...
Phillip Dale McAlister
Aug 4, 2021
Phillip “Phil” Dale McAlister, age 68, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Phil retired as a district manager from WalMart where he worked from 1974 to 2001. He was the founder of Torres McAlister Enterprise, LLC.
Phil was a lifetime Arkansas Razorback fan, an avid fisherman and enjoyed...
Janice Duncan
Aug 3, 2021
Janice Dawn Duncan, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. She was a long time resident of Cleveland, TN and a member of the Broad Street Methodist Church. Ms. Duncan had worked as a Flight Attendant for American Airlines and had been a plant nurse for Duracell for 40 years. She was also a...
Josh Alan Minor
Aug 3, 2021
Josh Minor, 41, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in Chattanooga. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an avid outdoorsman. He liked fishing, hiking and particularly camping with his friends. Most of all Josh loved spending time with his daughter. Josh was an active member in the N.A recovery community, where he was loved by many.
He was preceded...
Peggy Randolph Ramey
Aug 2, 2021
Peggy Randolph Ramey, 74 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021. Peggy was a member of Mt. Olive Church of God. She loved to travel, spend time with her grandchildren, singing, and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Melba Randolph; husband, Henry Ramey; son, Doug Ramey; and two grandsons, Alex and Blake Ramey.
Survivors...
George Rhine Oister
Jul 30, 2021
George Rhine Oister, 69, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN. He was a resident of Calhoun, TN for the past 28 years. Mr. Oister was a United States Marine, where he served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts during his time in the Marine...
Patricia Sue Childs
Jul 29, 2021
Sue Childs, 74, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Childs retired after working as a water treatment plant operator at Duracell for 43 years. She was beloved by family and friends, was known for her kind and generous nature, and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death...
Brenda Gilson
Jul 28, 2021
Brenda Valerie Gilson, 78, a resident of Cleveland for the last 44 years, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at a local hospital. She was a homemaker, and was a dedicated mother and wife, and was married to the love of her life, Daniel Gilson for 61 years. Mrs. Gilson was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church.
She...
Phillip Ronnie Morgan
Jul 27, 2021
Philip Ronnie Morgan, 59, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home in Old Fort, TN. He was a lifelong resident of Old Fort, of the Baptist faith. Mr. Morgan worked at Shaw Industries as a lift truck driver, enjoyed fishing, playing pool, country music, and spending time with friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; James...
Katherine Ann Barber
Jul 27, 2021
Katherine Ann Barber, 33, passed away Tuesday afternoon July 27, 2021 at Centennial Medical Center of Nashville, TN. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and longtime member of North Cleveland Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Ann Humphrey and Bill and Irene Barber, and her father, Phillip Barber.
She is survived by...
Carlos Wayne Brown Jr.
Jul 24, 2021
Carlos Brown Jr., 73, of La Fayette, GA, passed away at home Saturday, July 24, 2021. Carlos was a native of Chickamauga GA, and a graduate of Gordon Lee High School (Class of ’66). He was of Christian faith.
Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Sr. and Francis Brown. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his...
Barbara Ann Bennett
Jul 23, 2021
Barbara Ann Bennett, 87, passed away Friday afternoon July 23, 2021 at Bradley Healthcare of Cleveland, TN. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and longtime member First Baptist Church of Cleveland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrell Edward Bennett; a brother, Charles Berry, and three of her sisters, Sue McGowin, Betty Walkley, and Nancy Whitley.
She...
