OBITUARIES

Peggy Randolph Ramey

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Betty Irene Baumgardner

Betty Irene Baumgardner

Jul 23, 2021

Betty Baumgardner, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021. She was a devout Baptist and lifelong member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. Betty graduated with the class of 1949 from Bradley Central High School. She later became an avid quilter with Cherokee Blossom Quilt Guild, she loved her family, church and quilting.

Preceded in death by her parents,...

Samuel McConnell

Samuel McConnell

Jul 18, 2021

Monroe McConnell, 86, a resident of Cleveland,  passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 18, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 67 years, Joyce Belcher McConnell. He is also survived by his daughter, Teresa McConnell Torbett and her husband Mickey Torbett of Cleveland, granddaughter Amanda Torbett of Chattanooga, grandson Jackson Walker of Cleveland,...

Christopher Dale Foust

Christopher Dale Foust

Jul 18, 2021

Christopher Dale Foust, 52, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021. He resided in an Orange Grove Center home and his joy was a light to all who knew him.

He is survived by parents, Dale  and Kaye Foust of Cleveland; sisters: Dawn Foust Jaspard (Marc), of Tampa, FL, and Heather Foust Cummings, of Wayland, MA; nephew, Andrew Jaspard; nieces,...

Marian Ruth Garner

Marian Ruth Garner

Jul 16, 2021

Garner, Marian Ruth Hicks, age 86, went peacefully to meet her lord and Savior in Cleveland, Tennessee, early on Friday morning, July 16 in loving care of her husband Eugene. Marian accepted her Lord’s highest call, and now has a new home where she is rejoicing her arrival with old friends and family she has not seen in a very...

Erma Ruth Smith

Erma Ruth Smith

Jul 14, 2021

Erma Ruth Smith, 92, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her home. She was a former member of Corinth Baptist Church for 30 plus years, but had not been able to attend in recent years. She also attended South View Church of God and Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Erma loved to attend church and was always there when...

Terry Wilson

Terry Wilson

Jul 11, 2021

Terry Wilson, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He worked for Magic Chef in Cleveland from 1962 to 1972, starting out in production and later worked with the company truck fleet. Terry moved to McKee Baking Company in 1972, working with their company truck fleet...

Angelia Claudean Crumbley

Angelia Claudean Crumbley

Jul 6, 2021

It’s with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Angelia Claudean Richie Crumbley, 52, of Old Fort, TN.  She departed this earth unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Her favorite activities were crocheting, attending rodeos, and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters, who were her world. ...

Eugene Brady

Eugene Brady

Jul 5, 2021

Eugene Brady, 83, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 in a local hospital.  He was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church.  He was the former manager of the Carmike Theater and Village Theaters for many years. 

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Aaron Brady and Edna Gordon...

Virginia Jo Shults

Virginia Jo Shults

Jul 4, 2021

Virginia Jo Shults, 87, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 6, 1933 in Cleveland and graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1952.  She was a member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years.  She was employed by First Baptist Church for 30 years as a church...

Willard Ralph Burchfield

Willard Ralph Burchfield

Jul 3, 2021

Willard Ralph Burchfield, 91, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home. Ralph was a retired drill operator, with Detroit Ford Motor Company He enjoyed traveling in his motorhome, he and Ruth visited every state, except, Hawaii, together. Ralph and Ruth spent every winter in Brownsville, Texas, and Brooksville, Florida. He also enjoyed going to car shows...

Jean Eldredge

Jean Eldredge

Jul 3, 2021

Emma “Jean” Bowman Eldredge, age 90, died peacefully on July 3rd, 2021. Jean was born February 25, 1931in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of Bert Bowman and Mary Ethel Rollins. Jean was the 10th of 12 siblings, who all pre-deceased her. She was the beloved wife of James Beecher “Jimmy” Eldredge, a local residential and commercial building contractor.

Jean enjoyed life...

Joseph L Sutorka

Joseph L Sutorka

Jul 2, 2021

Joseph L. Sutorka, age 81, of Cleveland went to be with his Lord and Savior at his residence on July 2, 2021.     He was proceeded in death by his parents, Edna and Joseph Sutorka, and brother, Terry Sutorka.   Originally from East Deer Township, PA, Joseph graduated from Dayton Bible College (Dayton, OH) in 1965.  He was a bi-vocational minister for...

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