Alvin J "Cotton" Harris
Jan 7, 2021
Alvin J “Cotton” Harris, born in 1924 and a life-long resident of Bradley County, escaped these earthly bounds on Thursday, January 7, 2021, to join his high school sweetheart and wife of more than 70 years.
In World War II, he served in the Navy aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Herzog in North Atlantic’s “Torpedo Alley.” (1943-44) From 1945-46, he was...
Janice Murphy
Jan 6, 2021
Janice Murphy, age 71, passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021. She was a retired RN. who worked at several hospitals and nursing homes in the area . She loved being outdoors, taking care of plants and flowers, she also enjoyed fishing. Janice loved her family and particularly she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, James...
Flora Sue Lillard Posey
Jan 4, 2021
Flora Sue Lillard Posey, 93, of Cleveland passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Garfield Lillard and Sena Kirksey Lillard. Sue was a member of Big Springs United Methodist Church. She was a long time employee of Dethero’s Laundry and Superior Cleaners in Cleveland.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Sarah Lou Bledsoe
Jan 3, 2021
Sarah Loftis Bledsoe, 99, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021.
She was preceded in death by parents William and Sarah Rue Loftis; daughter, Cathryn Bledsoe Cowart; grandsons, Victor Lee Cowart and Garry Lynn Cowart; siblings, Cleo Arp, Claude “Buster” William Loftis, James Robert “J.R.” Hice, and Ethel Loftis; and the father of her children, Walter Allen Bledsoe.
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Scott Harlan Phillips
Jan 2, 2021
Scott Harlan Phillips, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Cleveland on Saturday, January 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was a native of Lawrence, Kansas, and was a proud Jayhawks fan. He received his B.S. in Geological Engineering from the University of Kansas and his M.S. in Geology from the University of Illinois. Before moving to Cleveland,...
Leon Beaver
Jan 2, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that the Beaver family announces the passing of beloved father, husband, and musician Stan Beaver. Stan passed away on Saturday, January 2 2021 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife, Flora Beaver, his son Joel Beaver, and his daughter Rachel Beaver.
Stan was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame...
Peggy L. Whaley
Dec 31, 2020
Peggy Whaley, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ. She was a wonderful wife and mother, and loved her dogs. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School.
She was preceded in death by parents Wayne Frazier and Ruth Derben Frazier.
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Irene Carver Valentine Brown
Dec 31, 2020
Irene Carver Valentine Brown, 92, of Cleveland, and formerly of Murfreesboro, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Rockvale Church of Christ. Irene enjoyed her flowers and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Parlee Kincaid Carver; husbands, Bufford J. Valentine and Clarence Brown; son, Jackie Valentine; sister, Helen...
Tony Womack
Dec 30, 2020
Tony Womack, age 60, of Cleveland passed away peacefully in a local hospital, with his brother by his side Wednesday, December 30.
Tony was a special person with a big heart. He was loved by all that knew him. He was an avid sports fan, especially U.T. Football.
Preceded in death by his father, Leolas (Dude) Womack; nephew, Michael Womack.
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Betty June "Cootsie" Holstein
Dec 28, 2020
Betty June “Cootsie” Holstein, 76, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 28, 2020 at a local hospital. She was born in West Virginia where she met the love of her life, Darrell Holstein, whom she was married to for 54 years. Among her favorite things were reading bible,...
Donald Brian Kelley
Dec 28, 2020
Donald “Don” Brian Kelley age 87 passed away December 28, 2020. Retired metallurgist from William Gold Refinery. After his retirement he never slowed down, he was a good mentor, particularly he enjoyed working with his hands. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying golf and dancing, veteran of the National Guard and a volunteer firefighter. Don loved his children and his...
Vicky Lynn Carver
Dec 28, 2020
Vicky Lynn Carver, 62, of Cleveland went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She will see her Father and Step-Mother George and Joe Carver, her Step-Father and Mother Winston and Evelyn Payne and her sister Kathy Barber again.
Survivors include her sisters Debbie and Bennie Albrittion and Anita Carver, and...
Sharon Kay Melton
Dec 27, 2020
Sharon Kay Melton, 71, a resident of Calhoun, TN since 1978, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at a local hospital. She was born and raised in Rhea County. She was a loving grandmother, an avid tennis player, and had a love for all people and a passion for at-risk...
Jimmy Dale Ogle
Dec 27, 2020
Jimmy Dale Ogle, 78, of East Ridge passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He loved reading and studying his Bible and being close to God. He was retired from K-Mart. He loved spending time with his family, making people laugh, hiking, animals, listening to music and playing the piano. He loved his...
John Albert Sheriff
Dec 27, 2020
John Albert Sheriff, 78, passed away, Friday, December 27, 2020 in a local hospital. He was of the Lutheran faith. He was a 26 year veteran of the United States Navy. He was retired from the United States Postal Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Sheriff and Pearl Heist Sheriff; siblings Russell Sheriff, Robert Sheriff,...
Jason Lawson
Dec 26, 2020
Marc Jason Lawson, 49, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, following a brief illness. A graduate of Polk County High School, he was known to many friends as "Catfish" in recognition of his love for fishing. Mr. Lawson held a bachelor's degree in business from Jacksonville AL, State University, a master's of divinity from New Orleans...
Myrtle Harris
Dec 26, 2020
Myrtle “Hyde” Harris, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center. Her and husband Willard owned and operated Harris Furniture in Cleveland. She enjoyed shopping and traveling across the country with her close friends and family. She had many other hobbies but importantly she loved the Lord, Church, and...
Logan Duren
Dec 25, 2020
Logan Paul Duren passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home in Chattanooga. He was born in Cleveland, TN on April 22, 1983. He lived in Kentucky and Germany before spending most of his childhood growing up in Cleveland. As an adult, he lived throughout the country, making lifelong friends everywhere he went.
Logan was a staunch feminist and...
Dallas Johnson
Dec 25, 2020
Richard Dallas Johnson, 72, of Georgetown, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 in a local healthcare facility after struggling with dementia and COVID-19. He was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed working on his farm and loved his family, especially his grandson. Dallas was a life-time member of both the Harrison Lodge and clown unit of the Alhambra Shrine. He retired...
Judy Ann Lasher
Dec 23, 2020
Judy Ann Easter Lasher, age 72 of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at a Knoxville Hospital. She was a native of Rockwood, TN, and had lived in McMinn County since 1974.
She worked many years for BiLo of Etowah and was known by all as a hardworking woman who always put others first. She was a...
