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Eveyln Gamblin Bryan

Eveyln Gamblin Bryan

May 12, 2021

Evelyn Gamblin Bryan, 94, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Erlanger in Chattanooga. She was a resident of Calhoun, TN most of her life. She was a life-long member, and oldest living member, of Calhoun United Methodist church, where she sang in the church choir, served as bell-ringer and Sunday School Superintendent. Evelyn graduated from Calhoun High School and,...

Billy Eugene "Gene" Dunn

Billy Eugene "Gene" Dunn

May 12, 2021

Billy Eugene “Gene” Dunn, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his residence.  He was a 1962 graduate of Bradley High School.  Gene was a veteran of the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam as a combat medic.  He retired as a truck driver from Shaw Industries.  Gene was a “man’s man” who enjoyed...

Mildred Virginia Worley

Mildred Virginia Worley

May 11, 2021

Mildred Virginia Worley, 83, a resident of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at a healthcare facility. Ms. Worley retired from Kroger, and had lived in this area most of her life. She loved going on mountain and car rides, and in her pastime she enjoyed reading. “Mama Worley”, as she was called by many, ensured no one...

Robert "Robbie" Jenkins

Robert "Robbie" Jenkins

May 11, 2021

Robert D. “Robbie” Jenkins, 68, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at a Chattanooga hospital. Robbie was a wonderful husband and father who was lovingly called “Poppa”. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and music. He loved President Donald Trump.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dexter and Clara Mae Jenkins.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Jenkins of...

Jeffery Leigh May

Jeffery Leigh May

May 10, 2021

Jeff May, age 70, of Etowah passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. He enjoyed being outside, working on his yard, repairing cars, just anything to keep himself occupied and outdoors.

Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Etta May.

He is survived by his wife, Tracy May of Etowah; brother, Jerry May of Sevierville,...

Theresa "Terry" Marie Honaker

Theresa "Terry" Marie Honaker

May 10, 2021

Theresa “Terry” Marie Honaker, 81, of Cleveland passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at her home. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church and a member of the church choir. Theresa was also interior church decorator and wedding coordinator. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; she loved taking care of her babies...

Charles Ray Abercrombie

Charles Ray Abercrombie

May 8, 2021

Charles Ray “Charlie Brown” Abercrombie, 81, of Cleveland entered into heaven through the Gates of Glory on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  He was assured of this because he believed that John 3:16 was true and that “God so loved the world that he sent his only son, Jesus that whomever believed in him would not perish, but have eternal life.”...

John Franklin Browder Jr.

John Franklin Browder Jr.

May 7, 2021

John F. “Pinky” Browder Jr, 83, passed away May 7, 2021 at his home in Old Fort, TN. He loved his family, music, especially Gospel and Bluegrass, going to the Smokey Mountains, and sitting on his garage porch. “Pinky” was a role model employee. He retired from Maytag after 43 years of service, amassing 35 years of perfect attendance.

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Mary B. Frye

Mary B. Frye

May 6, 2021

Mary B. Frye, 86, passed away Thursday evening May 6, 2021 at Life Care Center of Collegedale.  She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, longtime member Bellefounte Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school.  She enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and also enjoyed going on cruise ships.  She was a great cook.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Iris Ruth Fox

Iris Ruth Fox

May 5, 2021

Iris Ruth Fox, 95, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Decatur Wellness Center. She enjoyed volunteering at nursing homes in the area also at Walmart. She was employed at Wendover Airforce Base in Utah during the war where she made ammunition. She had survived polio, and was a great cook and softball player in...

Geraldine Albritton Dills Green

Geraldine Albritton Dills Green

May 5, 2021

Geraldine Albritton Dills Green, 86, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Blakely, GA. She was a long time resident of Cleveland before moving to Georgia.  Geraldine love to crochet and sew and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.  She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, canning and camping.  Geraldine was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Blakely.

She was preceded...

Brensley Phillip Creeden

Brensley Phillip Creeden

May 4, 2021

Eternal rest Grant unto him, oh Lord, and let Perpetual light shine upon him. There will be no more death or mourning, or crying or pain, for the old Order of Things has passed away. And the Dust returns to the Earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Love always, in the name of...

Wilburn Larry Pritchett

Wilburn Larry Pritchett

May 3, 2021

Wilburn Larry Pritchett, 83, a resident of Cleveland, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, May 3, 2021. He was of the Christian faith and passed peacefully at his home of forty-five years.

Larry was a Vietnam War Veteran.  He served his country proudly and retired from the United States Navy after thirty years of service (twenty of which...

Margaret Louise Case

Margaret Louise Case

May 1, 2021

Margaret “Babe” Case, 90, passed away at her home in Sale Creek Saturday, May 1, 2021. Margaret spent most of her life in North West Indiana. She was a wonderful homemaker, enjoyed cooking, liked animals (dogs mostly), was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and aunt.

She was preceded in death by husband, Oliver Case; brother, James Calabro; sister, Carmella...

Denise "Sister" Casias

Denise "Sister" Casias

Apr 29, 2021

Denise “Sister” Casias, age 61, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. She enjoyed talking to people and she was a great listener. She was never on-time for a single event, and had an influence on so many people, her smile was truly contagious. She was a beautiful person inside and out,...

Mary Lee Thomasson

Mary Lee Thomasson

Apr 28, 2021

Mary Lee Thomasson, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Thomasson was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, traveling (having traveled to Alaska, Canada, and Mexico), camping, crocheting, sewing, crafting, and was a homemaker. She was also employed at Bendix as a supervisor for 20 years. She was...

Timothy Layton Forbes

Timothy Layton Forbes

Apr 28, 2021

Timothy Forbes, 64, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, April 28, 2021 at Tennova Hospital. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving at the end of the Vietnam War. He had the personality of never having met a stranger. He was a brilliant man, scoring a perfect S.A.T, and retired from United Stated Government as a...

Faye Liner Collins

Faye Liner Collins

Apr 28, 2021

Faye Liner Collins, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021.  She spent most of her adult life as owner of Collins Oil Company with her late husband, Pete Collins. 

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, Jess and May Goodner Liner; and siblings, Max Liner, Pat Jones and Ruth Varnell.

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Barbara Anne Tummins

Barbara Anne Tummins

Apr 27, 2021

Barbara Anne Tummins, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Thomas and Myrtle Wilson, and had lived in this area most of her life. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church, and taught the ladies Sunday School class. Ms. Tummins was known for being very...

James Cornellius Looper

James Cornellius Looper

Apr 27, 2021

James C Looper, 85, a well-known cabinet maker and general contractor for 40 years in Cleveland, Bradley County, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Erlanger Hospital, after a brief illness. He was a great example as a husband, father, grandfather, family member, brother in Christ, and local citizen. He served as a faithful member, elder and greeter at...

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