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Connie VerLinda Barker

Connie VerLinda Barker

Jun 23, 2021

Connie VerLinda Barker-Allman passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, peacefully at her home in Morrow, Georgia. VerLinda was preceded in death by her father, Roy L Barker and her mother, Dorothey M Clingan Barker. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memory husband, Illya Allman; sister, Ginger Barker Marin; brother-in-law, Ruben Marin; nephew Ruben M. Barker; niece, Angelica L. Donnelly;...

Martha Lyn Hooper Reno

Martha Lyn Hooper Reno

Jun 23, 2021

Martha Lyn Hooper Reno, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in a Chattanooga Hospital. She was born to Earl and Billie Jenkins Hooper in Georgetown, in 1944.  She was their miracle child, and her grandpa and grandma Walter and Annie Cofer Jenkins proclaimed her to be the “most beautiful baby in the world”, and invited people outside of Speck...

Don W. "Kilowatt" Stafford, Sr.

Don W. "Kilowatt" Stafford, Sr.

Jun 23, 2021

Don W. Stafford, Sr. 79, lifelong resident of Cleveland gained his heavenly wings Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He attended Polk County High School and Electrical School in Atlanta, GA. He worked for Georgia Baptist Hospital while attending secondary school. He became affiliated with Pipe Liner Local Union 798 where he was an electrician for 54 years and was a Master...

Leopoldo L. Villarreal

Leopoldo L. Villarreal

Jun 19, 2021

Leopoldo (Polo) L. Villarreal, 95, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his home in Cleveland. Polo was born on July 23, 1925 in Hebbronville, Texas to the late Jose Angel and Liboria Villareal. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Philippines, afterward working in the Texas oilfields until his retirement at age 58. Polo was a...

Horace Lee Newman

Horace Lee Newman

Jun 19, 2021

Horace Lee Newman, 60, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Born July 21, 1960 in Dade County, FL he was the son of the late James and Martha Newman.

He was a devoted father and loving husband.  Horace worked as a truck driver at Hickory Springs for many years.  He loved to go fishing and riding...

Mattie Lucille Geren Dixon

Mattie Lucille Geren Dixon

Jun 18, 2021

Mattie Lucille Geren Dixon, 97, passed away on, Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her husband C.L. Dixon; parents Homer Geren and Lura Poe Geren; siblings Haven Geren, Coy Geren, Elmer Geren, Herman Geren, Mary Love Geren Carden, Betty Geren Scott, Bobbie Rose...

Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel

Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel

Jun 18, 2021

Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel, 85, went home to be with our loving Father on Friday, June 18, 2021. She loved to sing and read her Bible.  She loved her animals and family.  She will be deeply missed and loved by all.  Heaven gained a beautiful angel, forever young.

 She was preceded in death by parents Winnie Prince Lewis and Theodore...

Lois Dean Dodd Swanson

Lois Dean Dodd Swanson

Jun 17, 2021

Lois Dean Dodd Swanson, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home.  She was a retired builder and realtor and was owner/operator of Town and Country Realty.  Lois was of the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed cooking and antiques. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Willie Bell Stuart Beck; and husband, Bill...

Ammie June "Junnie Boonie" White

Ammie June "Junnie Boonie" White

Jun 16, 2021

Ammie June “Junnie Boonie” White, age 80 of Etowah, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She loved horses and enjoyed the wagon train. She took pleasure in Country and Bluegrass music, playing the guitar and singing. She was a people person whether it was sitting with the elderly or taking care of her friends and...

Betty Joyce Miles

Betty Joyce Miles

Jun 13, 2021

Betty Copeland Miles, 81, entered the arms of Jesus on June 13, 2021, while surrounded by her family. We know she is filled with joy to be reunited with her beloved husband, Bruce Miles, who we are sure has already taken her fishing.  She was born in West Palm Beach on November 12, 1939 to Robert and Roberta Copeland.

Mrs....

Mabel Inez Spraker

Mabel Inez Spraker

Jun 13, 2021

Mabel Inez Spraker, 93, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on June 13, 2021, at her home. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in the Blackfox Community.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Spraker Sr.; parents, William and Theresa Duncan; sisters, Barbara Hiatt and Betty Dunn; brother, and Woody Duncan.

 

She is...

Tina Louise Adkins

Tina Louise Adkins

Jun 10, 2021

Tina Louise Adkins, 56, of Cleveland passed away Friday, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at a local hospital. She was a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church that loved to read her bible. Tina was an excellent wife, she loved her family dearly, and she was a kind loving woman.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Bowen; brothers,...

Hollis H. Maddox

Hollis H. Maddox

Jun 10, 2021

Hollis H.  Maddox, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. Hollis was born in Cullman, Alabama on January 8, 1934. He married Shirley B. McClure on January 9, 1954. Shortly after they married, he joined the Army and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. After serving his country, he returned home and started pursuing his degree in education. He...

Paul Bruce Carroll

Paul Bruce Carroll

Jun 9, 2021

Paul Bruce Carroll, 67, went home to be with his Savior on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, after battling complications from COVID-19. He peacefully passed from this life with his family by his side in a Chattanooga, TN hospital. 

National Guardsman, Law Enforcement Officer, faithful Christ follower, and loving family man — Paul Carroll lived out love, integrity, and servant...

Stanley Lee Beavers

Stanley Lee Beavers

Jun 9, 2021

Stanley Lee Beavers, 64, of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at a local hospital. He graduated from Birchwood High School in 1974. Stanley was an avid worker, he loved to fix things, and was always working with his hands.

He was preceded in death by parents, James Lloyd Beavers and Betty Braddam Beavers;...

Linda Faye Wright

Linda Faye Wright

Jun 8, 2021

Linda Wright, age 74, of Etowah, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She enjoyed going to church and was a member at Athens Church of Christ. Linda loved the mountains, going to Dollywood and singing gospel music. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who never met a stranger and always had a glow about her.

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Josephine Ellener Edwards

Josephine Ellener Edwards

Jun 7, 2021

Josephine Ellener Helton Edwards, 94, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at her home. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church, and she enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cordia and Russell Helton; husband, Ernest Elmer Edwards; son-in-law Eddie Fulbright; sisters, Mary Ann Helton Hood, Elizabeth Leola...

Anna Lue Miller

Anna Lue Miller

Jun 4, 2021

Anna Lue (“Aunt Lue”) Brown Miller was surrounded by loving family members at her passing. She was born in Bradley County, and graduated from Bradley Central High School (1954). In May 1959, Anna Lue married Dale Eugene Miller at Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was a member for 62 years. Anna Lue worked at Frank Tatum Office Supplies,...

Clara Sue Woody

Clara Sue Woody

Jun 3, 2021

Clara Sue Woody, 86, of Benton passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her home in Benton.

She is survived by her son, Dane Woody of Benton; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Sheila Woody of Benton.

The family will have a private service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Benton Station Baptist Church, Address: 909 Benton Station...

Dolores Ellis

Dolores Ellis

May 28, 2021

Dolores “Nano” Ellis, age 89 passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a life-long resident of Cleveland and a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoyed cooking, and her domestic capabilities were beyond reproach. Dolores enjoyed working in her yard, planting flowers, watching cable...

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