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Shirley Dean Burgess

Shirley Dean Burgess

Dec 18, 2019

Shirley Burgess, 79, of Cleveland, passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at her residence.  She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School Class of 1958 and a member of Park Way Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sergeant Major L.D. Burgess, parents, Callie and Tom Jones and sister, Patsy R. Floyd.

She is survived by...

Ralph Edward Barrett

Ralph Edward Barrett

Dec 16, 2019

Ralph Edward Barrett, age 82, of McDonald, Tennessee, departed this life on Monday morning, December 16, 2019 at the Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga.  He was born on July 10, 1937 to the late Henry and Ruby McElrath Barrett.  He was of Baptist faith, and he dearly loved and was devoted to his family and his animals.  He was retired from...

Kandy James Lewis

Kandy James Lewis

Dec 16, 2019

Kandy James Lewis, 44, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 in a healthcare facility in Chattanooga, TN  

She is preceded in death by her parents William Henry James and Sivil Bracket James and her brother Calvin James.

She is survived by her daughter Rachael Lewis; grand-son Steven Lewis; one sister, Barbara Shirkey (Ricky) of Cleveland; two brothers,...

Bennie S. Triplett

Bennie S. Triplett

Dec 15, 2019

 

Dr. Bennie Triplett, age 90 of Eatonton, Georgia, and formerly of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday morning, December 15, 2019 at The Harbor at Harmony Crossing in Eatonton, Georgia. Born on January 5, 1929 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late John and Sarah Freeman Triplett. He was a member of North Cleveland Church of God and served...

John Wayne Mull

John Wayne Mull

Dec 9, 2019

John Wayne “PaPaw” Mull, 83, of Cleveland passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2019, surrounded by his family following a short illness. He was born in McMinn County but moved to Bradley County as a child. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and member of First Baptist Church.  He was also a Master Mason.  Wayne was a...

Thomas Austin Graham

Thomas Austin Graham

Dec 8, 2019

Thomas Austin Graham, 16, was born July 25, 2003 in Cookeville and passed away on December 8, 2019 in Chattanooga. He always had a big heart. He was always very kind and generous to other.  He had a big love for online video gaming, 70’s and 80’s classic Rock music, and enjoyed playing the guitar and the drums.  He loved...

Edna Mae Gates

Edna Mae Gates

Dec 8, 2019

Edna Mae Gates, 92, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Gates loved to cook and garden, and if you visited she made sure you did not leave hungry. She loved her family and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ada Gamble; brothers, Curtis Gamble and...

William "Tom" Johnson

William "Tom" Johnson

Dec 5, 2019

William “Tom” Johnson, 69, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the US Air Force.

 

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his mother, Olive T. Neeley; grandparents, Ella Bess Neeley and Samuel L. Neeley, Sr.; aunt, Sara Jane Neeley...

Andrew Clayton Richardson

Andrew Clayton Richardson

Dec 2, 2019

Andrew Clayton Richardson, 59, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home.  He was a member of Big Springs United Methodist Church.  He loved duck hunting, fishing and repairing old stereos.  He also loved taking care of his daddy every day.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by...

Walter Igean Calfee

Walter Igean Calfee

Dec 2, 2019

Walter Igean Calfee, 87, a lifelong resident of the Cleveland and Charleston area was welcomed to Heaven by his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth, on December 2, 2019. Igean was a quiet, steadfast man who lived the life that he loved as a dairy farmer.

 He joined the FFA in 1945 and won the East Tennessee Dairy Efficiency Award and was...

Walter Henry Shelton

Walter Henry Shelton

Dec 1, 2019

Walter Henry Shelton, 88, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his home. He was a member of Anchor Point Church.  He enjoyed working around the house and tinkering with autos, watches and he was a trade electrician. He also enjoyed attending Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Emily Shelton:  his first wife...

Arlie Alfred Holcomb

Arlie Alfred Holcomb

Dec 1, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Arlie Alfred Holcomb announced his passing on December 1, 2019 at his Cleveland, TN home.  He was 77 years old.

Al was born December 25, 1941 in Chickamauga Ga.  Al's early childhood was spent at the Methodist Children's home in Decatur Georgia subsequently moving with his family to Chicago.

He spent...

Anita (Fro) Deloris Brandon-Luttrell

Anita (Fro) Deloris Brandon-Luttrell

Nov 28, 2019

Anita (Fro) Brandon-Luttrell, 59, of Cleveland, passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2019 at a local health care facility.  She was a 1978 graduate of Bradley Central High School.  Anita loved to laugh, loved her friends and family and had a genuine love of life itself.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Brandon.

She is survived by her...

Judy Legenza

Judy Legenza

Nov 26, 2019

Judy Legenza, age 79 passed away on November 26, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. After retirement, Judy and her husband Wally moved to Cleveland from the Chicago Illinois area. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith.

Judy was an active member of BridgeMakers. She attended meetings and traveled on many bus trips. She was a volunteer at Senior...

Ina C. Miller McSpadden

Ina C. Miller McSpadden

Nov 25, 2019

Ina C. Miller McSpadden, 76, of McDonald was surrounded by her family when she finally won her battle over a life filled with sickness and pain.  She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior and the many loved ones that welcomed her home on Monday, November 25, 2019.

She loved God and she loved people.  Ina will...

Richard "Dick" Bruce Watson, Sr.

Richard "Dick" Bruce Watson, Sr.

Nov 23, 2019

Richard “Dick” Bruce Watson Sr., 94, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Dick was born on July 29, 1925 in his family home in Waycross, GA. He grew up on a small family farm and enjoyed an adventurous childhood milking cows, riding mules, climbing pecan trees and swimming in Kettle Creek. As a teenager, he was...

Sherry L. Park

Sherry L. Park

Nov 23, 2019

Sherry L. Park, 66, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a devout parishioner at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. She was very involved in the Remote Area Medical Clinic.  She was a practicing Attorney and owned and operated Gene’s Tax Service in Charleston. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Helga Blankenship

Helga Blankenship

Nov 21, 2019

Helga Blankenship, age 84, of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Signature Healthcare. Born in Germany on July 26, 1935 to the late Karl and Mina Hoffman Arlt, and lived in Bradley County since 1981 and was a member of South View Baptist Church.

A mother is someone who can take the place of all others...

Cyrus Dewayne Hooper

Cyrus Dewayne Hooper

Nov 18, 2019

Cyrus Dewayne Hooper of Cleveland, TN, passed away with peace and grace, in the presence of his family on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the age of 83.

He was the President and Owner of Hardwood Frames of America, where he worked for 35 years, and retired at 70 years young.  One of the things he most enjoyed in life...

Ann Katherine Bishop

Ann Katherine Bishop

Nov 18, 2019

Ann Katherine Grieve Bishop, 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Connecticut and had lived in the Cleveland area for 53 years.  She retired from Maytag with 23 years of service.  She was of the Episcopalian faith.  She loved gardening, the New England Patriots and “Tom Terrific”; Corvettes, adored...

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