OBITUARIES

Makayla Natasha Giraldo

Makayla Natasha Giraldo

Jun 28, 2021

Natasha Giraldo, of Cleveland, born into this world on April 14, 2021 and departed on June 28, 2021, from injuries received in a vehicle accident.

 

Makayla has gone home to be with her Lord, and to meet her grandmother, Densie Simmons; grandfather, Earl Clarke; and a host of other aunts and uncles on her mother’s side.

 

Left behind...

Juanita Ruth Howard

Juanita Ruth Howard

Jun 28, 2021

Juanita Ruth Howard, 87, of Cleveland passed away at a local healthcare facility, Monday, June 28, 2021. She was a devout member of First Lutheran Church of Cleveland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie and Joseph Gentry; husband, Jack Howard; son, Brian Howard; sisters, Mae Marsh, Edna Martin, Hazel Walters, Beatrice Gentry, and Pat James; brother, Clarence...

Grayland Durone Lawson

Grayland Durone Lawson

Jun 27, 2021

Grayland Durone Lawson, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving and committed husband, father, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Lawson; mother, Hilda Lawson; brother, Randall Lawson; and son, Gavin Durone Lawson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sara Lawson;...

Jerry Freeman

Jerry Freeman

Jun 27, 2021

Jerry Freeman of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the age of 81.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Selous and Edith Freeman, his sister: Marie Queen, and his brothers: Lee, Gene, and Sam Freeman.

Jerry was survived by his wife, Shirley Freeman of 60 years. He was also...

Susan Hill Finnell

Susan Hill Finnell

Jun 26, 2021

Susan Hill Finnell, 56, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at a local hospital.  She was a 1982 graduate of Charleston High School and earned a degree in microbiology from East Tennessee State University in 1986.  She was a lifetime member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.  She was a loving wife and mother...

Mary Lee Stokes

Mary Lee Stokes

Jun 25, 2021

Mary Lee Stokes, 70, of Birchwood, TN, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a member of Gamble Road Baptist Church.  Mary Lee lived a life of service, as a Christian, a daughter, a sister, a wife, a Nana, and the best Mama.  She was always caring for other...

Jeanne A Jones

Jeanne A Jones

Jun 23, 2021

Jeanne A. Jones, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of First Christian Church of Temple in Texas, and took pride in caring for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mytrle Denis; son, Richard Jones; 3 sisters; and 1 brother.

She...

William "Bill" Thomas Maxwell

William "Bill" Thomas Maxwell

Jun 23, 2021

William (Bill) Thomas Maxwell, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at a Chattanooga hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, and had lived in the Cleveland area most of his life.  He served our Country as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army.  He was the owner...

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,...

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