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Amelia "Star" Hullander

Amelia "Star" Hullander

Feb 12, 2021

Amelia “Star” Hullander, 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021at a local hospital.  She worked at TVA as a telecommunications operator for 13 years.  “Star” was married to the love of her life, Gary Hullander, for 25 years. She was of the Christian faith and a member of South Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded...

Richard Joseph Shaw, Jr.

Richard Joseph Shaw, Jr.

Feb 10, 2021

Richard Joseph Shaw, Jr., 75, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with his wife, daughter, nieces and nephew by his side.  Born April 5, 1945, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Richard Joseph Shaw and Mildred Jackson Shaw.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his in laws, CW Lorenz and Roberta...

Sarah Adelia Park

Sarah Adelia Park

Feb 9, 2021

Sarah Adelia Tipton Park, 89, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021at a local healthcare facility. 

She was born in Cleveland, and lived her whole life in the historic neighborhood of downtown Cleveland.

She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the...

Robert Preston Dickson

Robert Preston Dickson

Feb 8, 2021

Robert “Pj” Dickson, age 30, of Cleveland, TN passed away Sunday, February 8, 2021. 

Pj is survived by his parents; his daughter Nevaeah; grandparents, Mary and Jimmy Ramsey; and 15 siblings. 

Pj was born to Elizabeth Reyes and Robert Shelton on August 26, 1990, in Cleveland, TN. He attended Meigs County High School, after which he met the...

Marie T. Crawford

Marie T. Crawford

Feb 8, 2021

Marie T.  Crawford, 85, of Cleveland passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at a healthcare facility in Springhill, TN. Mrs. Crawford was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. She enjoyed gardening and having picnics on the Hiawassee River in Reliance and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Dr. James David Miller

Dr. James David Miller

Feb 7, 2021

Dr. James David Miller, 97, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021at a local hospital. After graduating with a degree in Optometry from Northern Illinois College of Optometry, he served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from1944-1945. After his tour of duty, he married Ruth Mann Miller of LaGrange, GA, they were married for 68 years, and were members...

Commander David Wayne Penwell U.S. Navy Retired

Commander David Wayne Penwell U.S. Navy Retired

Feb 7, 2021

Commander David Wayne Penwell, 86, a resident of Athens, TN, now a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home in Gulf Shores.  He was a member of Watts Bar Church of God prior to moving to AL. He had a bachelors of Science degree from Northwest Missouri University.

Commander Penwell was a retired...

James R. Ray

James R. Ray

Feb 7, 2021

James “Jimmy” R. Ray, 94, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of Eastside Church of Christ. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War, earning several decorations and the rank of Sergeant. During his tour in the Korean War, he was honored...

Shirley Jean Rogers

Shirley Jean Rogers

Feb 6, 2021

Reverend Shirley Jean McBurney Rogers, 88, of Mountain City, GA passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at a local healthcare facility. Shortly after her birth, she and her family moved to Jennings, Louisiana; she claims Jennings as her home town. Shirley is a retired member of the Holston Conference and is registered at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Cleveland,...

Patricia Ann Baggett

Patricia Ann Baggett

Feb 4, 2021

Patricia Ann Baggett, 78, of Cleveland, passed away February 4, 2021 at the family residence.  She was a member of Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher.  She was retired from Maytag after many years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Baggett; son, Ricky Lee; parents, Enza Westmoreland and...

Velma Suits

Velma Suits

Feb 4, 2021

Velma Inez Lawson Suits, 92, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home. Velma loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and dancing. Velma was employed with Woolworth, Peerless Woolen Mill, Lays 5&10 at Five Point, and Schering and Plough, retiring at the age of 69.

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

Kenneth Lee Selvidge

Kenneth Lee Selvidge

Feb 2, 2021

Kenneth Lee Selvidge, 90, of Birchwood, TN, passed away February 2, 2021 in Cleveland, TN.  He was born in Birchwood, and spent most of his life there and in Cleveland.  He retired from ATT, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.  Mr. Selvidge enjoyed watching and investing in the stock market, and was an avid sports fan.

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Sharon Lynn Wilson

Sharon Lynn Wilson

Feb 2, 2021

Sharon Lynn Wilson, 66, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at a local assisted living facility. She was of the Baptist faith, and was an avid quilter. She was married to the love of her life, Jerry Wilson for 50 years, and they had 4 children together.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dessie...

William Thomas Wilson

William Thomas Wilson

Feb 1, 2021

William Thomas Wilson, 85, of Cleveland passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 in a local hospital. He was a member of Cohutta Hills Community Church and a veteran of the Army Reserve.

He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Gladys Marie Davis Wilson; parents, Luther R. and Mamie Wilson; and siblings, Lois Thurman,...

Yevonne H. Olsson

Yevonne H. Olsson

Jan 29, 2021

Yevonne H. Olsson, 100, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in a local health care facility.  She was a receptionist at Charleston Hosiery Mills.  Yevonne was a founding member of the Pilot Club where she served as secretary.  She was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church.  Her hobbies included reading, traveling and cooking.   Yevonne was a wonderful...

John A. Ross Jr.

John A. Ross Jr.

Jan 28, 2021

John A. Ross, Jr., 52, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Ross had lived in Cleveland most of his life. He was a devout Christian that enjoyed spreading the gospel. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed all forms of art including painting, writing, floral and...

Kenneth Lester Goins

Kenneth Lester Goins

Jan 27, 2021

Kenneth Lester Goins, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021at a hospital in Knoxville. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. He served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict, then worked at Magic Chef for 45 years, finishing his career retiring as district manager of the mobile home RV division.  Mr. Goins was...

Alice Thompson

Alice Thompson

Jan 27, 2021

Alice Thompson, 92, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021at a local hospital. She had lived in the Cleveland area for the past 20 years, and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She worked as a nurse for 46 years at Starr Memorial Hospital, and during that time helped many people.

She was preceded in...

Virginia Lou Reed

Virginia Lou Reed

Jan 26, 2021

Virginia Lou Reed, 81, of Arcadia, Florida went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was a devout Baptist and an avid floral designer.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Al Reed; her parents Virgil Osteen and Howard Horton; and brother, Wayne Horton. 

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Ann (William) Jenkins, Brenda (David)...

Julia Morgan

Julia Morgan

Jan 25, 2021

Julia (Judy) Morgan, 79, a resident of Birchwood went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021 at a local healthcare facility with her children at her side. She was a lifelong resident of Hamilton County and a member of New Liberty Baptist Church where she worked in children’s ministry and sang in the choir. She loved...

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