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Carla Ann Smith

Carla Ann Smith

Sep 1, 2020

Carla Ann Magoria Smith, 77, died peacefully at home in Cleveland, TN on September 1, 2020. She was born in San Francisco, CA on November 7, 1942 to Carlo Joseph Magoria and Cleora Clara Laurence Magoria. Carla spent a great deal of her childhood in the Bay Area where she eventually met and married her husband, David Allen Smith of...

William Herman Myers

William Herman Myers

Aug 30, 2020

William “Herman” Myers, 63, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. He was born to the late Charlie and Willie Mae Myers on June 10, 1957. He was of the Baptist faith. He was known for being a diligent worker. He was an M&M Mars retiree and employed at CMC. Over the years he has enjoyed his Harley...

Ella Marie Saint

Ella Marie Saint

Aug 29, 2020

Ella Marie Saint, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.  She was a member of the Grace Community Church of God, and had also worked for over 40 years for the Church of God.  She was a Red Cross Volunteer for over 35 years at Bradley Memorial Hospital.  She also worked part time for First...

Patricia "Faye" Pickering Nolen

Patricia "Faye" Pickering Nolen

Aug 29, 2020

Patricia “Faye” Pickering Nolen, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 29, 2020.  She passed peacefully surrounded by the family she loved.  She was born December 3, 1942 in Marietta, GA to Joseph Gilbert “Gib” and Mable Gordy Pickering. She trusted the Lord as her personal Savior, under the preaching of Brother Clarence Miller, at...

Dylan David Sanders

Dylan David Sanders

Aug 28, 2020

Dylan David Sanders, 59 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at TriStar Stone Crest Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a world traveler. Dylan was a beloved son, uncle, brother, and friend. He will be missed by all. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Bob and Mary Cook; sisters, Christina Miller...

John William Simmons

John William Simmons

Aug 28, 2020

John William Simmons, 77, left his earthly home on August 28, 2020. He unexpectedly passed at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.  He was born on September 3, 1943 in Bradley County, however his adventuresses spirit lead him to visit many places in the world.  Some of his many accomplishments include his degrees from Cleveland State Community College and the University...

Merlene L. Chase

Merlene L. Chase

Aug 27, 2020

Merlene L. Chase, 90, of Charleston passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. Mrs. Chase came from Lufkin, Texas in 1954, and was an avid gardener and Barbie collector. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorey and Clara Lazarine; husband, Jack Chase; and sisters, Alice...

John Z. Powers

John Z. Powers

Aug 26, 2020

John Zach Powers, 97, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at a local health care facility.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a medic during World War II.  John retired from the construction business.  He was a member of Antioch church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

James "Jim" William Garrett

James "Jim" William Garrett

Aug 25, 2020

James “Jim” William Garrett, 49, of Cleveland passed away August 25, 2020 at his residence.  He was a former employee of Maytag.  Jim was a friend to everyone and just enjoyed talking to people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lonzo Garrett and Martha Elizabeth Pierce Garrett; and sister, Sabina “Pete” Ledford.

Survivors include his children, James...

Whitney Nicole Gray

Whitney Nicole Gray

Aug 20, 2020

Whitney Nicole Self Gray, 41, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 20, 2020 in a local hospital.  She was born in Etowah and had lived in Cleveland most of her life.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church.  She and her husband Jason are the owners of Gold and Silver Exchange...

Mary Isabel Goodner

Mary Isabel Goodner

Aug 18, 2020

Mary Isabel Cunningham Goodner, 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Morningside of Cleveland.

She was born on December 30, 1937 in Servilla, Tennessee to the late Oscar and Donnie Cunningham.  She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church, and she retired after working 20 years at J.H. Kellman as an office and payroll administrator.

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Marlin Russell Shelton

Marlin Russell Shelton

Aug 18, 2020

Marlin Russell Shelton, 65, a resident of Spring Hill, TN, passed away Tuesday,  August 18, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Ludowici, GA, and was a former resident of Cleveland.  He was of the Baptist faith. Rusty, as he is known, began his career as a paramedic in Montgomery County, graduating first in his class from the University...

George "Butch" Stanley Clark

George "Butch" Stanley Clark

Aug 17, 2020

Cleveland is mourning the loss of a devoted husband, father, and friend of the community with the passing of George Stanley “Butch” Clark, age 72.  Clark died at his home in Cleveland on Monday, August 17, 2020.  He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County, son of the late Celotes and Jean Clark, and brother of the late Waylon Clark. ...

Evelyn Ruth Snyder

Evelyn Ruth Snyder

Aug 13, 2020

Evelyn Ruth Chapman Snyder, 82, of Lenior City, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born in Harriman, Tennessee, and lived most of her life in the East Tennessee. She was a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. She was an active member of the...

Willie Mae Varnell

Willie Mae Varnell

Aug 11, 2020

Willie Mae Varnell, 89, went to be with her Lord on August 11, 2020.  She was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on February 16, 1931.  Mrs. Varnell spent most of her time in Orlando and Winter Park, Florida where she raised her family.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and all who knew her, loved her.  She will be deeply...

Lorene Arms Mantooth Brown

Lorene Arms Mantooth Brown

Aug 11, 2020

Lorene Arms Mantooth Brown, 96, of Cleveland left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  She was born on October 27, 1923 to the late Reverend W. D. and Robbie Quinn Arms.  She was a lifelong resident of Bradley County until 2001 when she moved to Greer SC.

She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, quilting and making...

Mary Ruth Bishop

Mary Ruth Bishop

Aug 9, 2020

Mary Ruth Bishop, 87, a resident of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, at her home.  She was a long time member of Mt. Zion New Covenant Church.  She loved going to church and loved to worship the Lord.  She also loved spending time with her family and her dog Lucky.

She is preceded in death by her...

Roger Dale Bowman

Roger Dale Bowman

Aug 8, 2020

Roger Dale Bowman, age 88, passed away on Saturday August 8, 2020 at The Garden Plaza in Cleveland, Tennessee where he had been a resident for the past four years. He had been a member of Rawlings United Methodist Church in Rawlings, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson Bowman; his mother, Mary (Shumaker) Bowman; his first...

William Kenneth Rogers

William Kenneth Rogers

Aug 8, 2020

William “Kenny” Kenneth Rogers, Sr., 75, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 in a local hospital.  He was a 25-year retired Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked at Peyton’s for 21 years before retiring from there.  He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Claudia Rogers; parents,...

William Walter Eledge III

William Walter Eledge III

Aug 5, 2020

William Walter Eledge III, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, TN.

He was a long-time member, deacon, Sunday school and Discipleship teacher at Calhoun First Baptist Church.  He loved reading and studying God’s Word.  He was a kind, warm, gentle man with a sparkling smile, a memorable...

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