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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...

Billie J. Aulds

Billie J. Aulds

Jan 23, 2021

Billie J. Aulds, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She had lived in the Cleveland area most of her life, and was a member of First Baptist Church where she served in the library.  Ms. Aulds was the owner and operator of The Beauty Boutique for 30 years, and was a member of Cleveland Garden...

Roy Smith

Roy Smith

Jan 23, 2021

James Roy Smith, 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He had lived in the Cleveland area his entire life.  He was a 1955 graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended Cleveland State Community College.  He was a member of Black Fox United Methodist Church, a charter member of the McDonald-Black...

Franklin Delano Guthrie

Franklin Delano Guthrie

Jan 20, 2021

Franklin Delano Guthrie, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in a local hospital. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Guthrie; parents, Toney A. Guthrie and Mary M. (Cavener) Guthrie; siblings, Netta Dellavinia Guthrie, Ruth Inez Guthrie, Madison Eugene Guthrie, Phyllis Albadine Guthrie,...

Jack Odom

Jack Odom

Jan 18, 2021

Jack Odom, 91, of Cleveland passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at a local hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict.  After leaving the Army he was owner/operator of a local grocery store and later retired as an insurance agent.  Jack enjoyed traveling, cooking and working crossword puzzles.  He was of...

Roy Junior Mingie

Roy Junior Mingie

Jan 17, 2021

Roy Mingie, age 75, passed away at a McMinn County hospital on Sunday, January 17, 2021. 

Gary N. Davis

Gary N. Davis

Jan 16, 2021

Gary N. Davis peacefully passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 watching football at his home in Cleveland, Tennessee at the age of 79 as a result of esophageal cancer.

Born in Cleveland, Tennessee in 1941 to O.D. and Virginia Davis, he moved with his parents and brother, Richard to Cleveland, Ohio around 1943. After graduating from West Tech High School...

Mildred Justine Hooper

Mildred Justine Hooper

Jan 15, 2021

Mildred Justine Thompson Hooper, 74, of 1828 Twin Brook Drive, Cleveland TN, went home to the Lord at 4:15pm on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Cue Hooper; parents, Leonard P. Thompson, and Mary Catherine Ervin; and granddaughter, Barbara Justine Shope.

She is survived by her special...

Joyce Faye Willis

Joyce Faye Willis

Jan 13, 2021

Joyce Faye Pettit Willis, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021at a healthcare center in Chattanooga.  She was a member of Benton Church of Christ.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Pettit and Ollie Martha Mallory Pettit;...

Claudia Faye Hedden

Claudia Faye Hedden

Jan 13, 2021

Claudia Faye Hedden, 75, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021at a hospital in Chattanooga.  She worked for Hardwick Clothes for over 30 years. Ms. Hedden was of the protestant faith, she loved traveling, her grandchildren, flowers, and was an avid antique shopper. Her passion in life was to help others, and she loved life.

She...

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