OBITUARIES

Lenora Loretta Hitson Patterson

Lenora Loretta Hitson Patterson

Apr 16, 2021

Lenora Loretta Hitson Patterson, age 85, born August 26, 1935, received her full healing as she went to her heavenly home, Friday, April 16, 2021. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. She was always encouraging and helpful. She enjoyed and loved all of her family and friends.

She was preceded in...

Drucilla Woodby

Drucilla Woodby

Apr 16, 2021

Drucilla “Dru” Woodby, age 71, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 of a stomach aneurism. Retired from Bendix after 20 years, after her retirement, she worked in the garden center of Home Depot where she was very passionate about the flowers. While she didn’t have children of her own, she dedicated her life to mothering and helping others, especially nephews...

Thomas Joe Leaman

Thomas Joe Leaman

Apr 16, 2021

Thomas Joe Leamon, age 83, passed away April 16, 2021 in Cleveland. He enjoyed playing the fiddle to country music. He also enjoyed communication on CB Radio under the handle of Joy Rider. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Bradley County. He was of the Baptist faith, and knew the Lord.

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

Robert Paul Simmons

Robert Paul Simmons

Apr 16, 2021

Robert Paul Simmons, 55, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at a local hospital. He was a graduate of Southern High School in Harwood, Maryland, class of 84. Robert was a lifelong animal lover and was known to everyone as Unkle Bubba. He enjoyed 80’s TV, music and many different collectibles. Being a locksmith, he collected locks, keys,...

Tunice Deanna Young

Tunice Deanna Young

Apr 15, 2021

Mrs. Tunice D. Young, age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. She loved flowers, especially roses, and working in her yard. She was co-founder with her husband of 60 years, Charles E. Young of Youngs Auto Body. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Mrs. Young was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. Her faith in Christ...

Randy Blake Hurst

Randy Blake Hurst

Apr 15, 2021

Randy Hurst, age 63, of Kingston passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Roane County Medical Center. He loved to fish and was an avid Tennessee Vols fan, he was full of life and loved to “cut up”. He especially enjoyed picking on his daughter Nicole and Fiancé Craig, however, his dying wish was, “tell my daughter I loved her.”

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James Richard Goins

James Richard Goins

Apr 11, 2021

James Richard Goins, 77, a lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born January 30, 1944 to the late Elmer Goins Jr. and Ruth Ensley Goins. After serving in the military with the United States Navy, he returned to Cleveland and worked at BellSouth/AT&T as a lineman and mechanic until his retirement. He also...

Jimmy D. Whaley

Jimmy D. Whaley

Apr 9, 2021

Jimmy “Jim” D. Whaley, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at a Collegedale health care facility.  Jim was a 1954 graduate of Bradley Central High School.  He was inducted into the Old Timer’s Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Bradley Central Hall of Fame in 2007 for his time as a basketball player at Bradley.  Jim...

Robin Sue Harris

Robin Sue Harris

Apr 9, 2021

Robin Sue Harris went to sleep on Friday, April 9, 2021 sure in the hope of a resurrection. She was born September 23, 1955 to the late Wilbur E. Sundin and JoAnn Sundin-Tedder. In addition to her mother she is survived by her brothers, Drew, Carmen and Todd Sundin. Robin received a Master’s Degree in Psychology from California State University...

James Franklin Shields

James Franklin Shields

Apr 8, 2021

Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4) James Franklin Shields, 90, a resident of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at a medical facility in Gallatin, TN.  He served with the 3d Mission Battalion, 79th Artillery for 25 years active duty and then served out the rest of his military career with the 3397th U.S. Army Reserve Garrison in Chattanooga, Tennessee. ...

Tammy Renee' Maupin Creasman

Tammy Renee' Maupin Creasman

Apr 8, 2021

Tammy Renee’ Maupin Creasman, 58, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL after a lengthy illness.  She graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1980.  Tammy later earned an Associate’s degree in Applied Science from Cleveland State Community College in 1999.

She was passionate about her family and friends.  Tammy...

Glenn Ahlberg

Glenn Ahlberg

Apr 7, 2021

Glenn Ahlberg, age 78, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was a devoted husband and father of two sons, a proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a member of Post 81 American Legion in Cleveland, TN.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pamela Ahlberg of Georgetown; sons, Donny Ahlberg...

Mark Eugene Davenport

Mark Eugene Davenport

Apr 5, 2021

Mark Eugene Davenport, 62, passed away peacefully, with his loving daughter April by his side, on Monday, April 5, 2021.

He was born September 8, 1958 to Buell and Rheda Davenport. He graduated from Tyner High School, in the class of 1976, where most of his friends knew him as “Diddy-Wah-Diddy.” After high school he joined the Marine Corp. and...

Larry H. Fulton

Larry H. Fulton

Apr 5, 2021

Larry Herman Fulton, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at a local hospital. He was retired from TVA and also was a veteran of the Tennessee National Guard.    Larry was a member of Central Church of Christ.  He enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening and Saturday morning trips to the flea market.  Larry was known as a “Jack of...

Kenneth Edward Morgenthaler

Kenneth Edward Morgenthaler

Apr 3, 2021

Kenneth Edward Morgenthaler, 51, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at a local hospital.

Kenney was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the 7th Infantry Regiment (Cottonbalers) during Desert Storm. He was an incredibly loving father and grandfather, a devout Christian who attended First Baptist Church, and a hard worker. He was truly the...

Xavier Y. Hetiback

Xavier Y. Hetiback

Apr 3, 2021

Xavier Y. Hetiback, 52, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He has an associate’s degree and worked with Life Bridges.  Xavier was a parishioner at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. 

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisabella Hetiback.

Survivors include his wife, Madleena Martin Hetiback; parents, Yasindo...

Humberto Rodriguez Sr.

Humberto Rodriguez Sr.

Apr 2, 2021

Humberto Rodriguez Sr. 88 of Cleveland, passed away at his home Friday, April 2, 2021.

He was a veteran of the Korean War and the Gulf War. He originally enlisted in the Marine Corps., where he served four years, he then reenlisted in the Army where he honorably served 33 years until his retirement. Humberto was very proud to have...

Bob Fulbright

Bob Fulbright

Apr 2, 2021

Charles Robert “Bob” Fulbright, 80 of Benton, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 in a local hospital. He was a member of Covenant Baptist Church. Mr. Fulbright was retired from Olin Chemicals.  

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris A. Fulbright; parents, Henry W. and Anna R. Fulbright Boyer; daughters, Barbara Jean Fulbright Mullins and Carol Ann...

Gary T. Gardner

Gary T. Gardner

Mar 31, 2021

Gary T. Gardner, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

His passions in life were his family, music and cooking.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeddie and Evalene Gardner; and his sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Harry DeHaven.

Gary is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Ruth Gardner; his children, Sara...

C. L. Cook

C. L. Cook

Mar 30, 2021

C. L. Cook, a resident of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born to the late Day Cook and Maggie May (Burnette) Davis in Etowah, TN on May 1, 1934. C. L. was an accomplished furniture builder and supervisor for Collins Furniture Company for many years, retiring to enjoy spending time with his...

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