OBITUARIES

Dorothy Green Carroll

Dorothy Green Carroll

Jan 11, 2021

Dorothy Green Carroll, 95, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in a local hospital. Mrs. Carroll was the daughter of the later Joseph Prince Green and Myrtle Foster Green.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Roy Carroll, in 2008; brothers, Jack, Sam, and Bill Green; sister; Irene Green Sanders;...

Seburn Eugene Baker

Seburn Eugene Baker

Jan 11, 2021

Seburn Eugene Baker Jr “Ken” 82 a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away January 11, 2021 in a local hospital.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and Seburn Eugene Baker Sr.

Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne (Leonard) Sampson; son Christopher Baker of Coral Gables, Fl; and three grand-children, James Sampson Jr, Aaron Baker, and...

Charles "Charlie" M. McKenzie

Charles "Charlie" M. McKenzie

Jan 9, 2021

Charles “Charlie” M. McKenzie, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2020 at a Chattanooga Hospital.

Councilman Charlie who has served as councilman for the city of Cleveland for the past 10 years greatly impacted our community in many extraordinary ways. He worked as a school bus driver for 39 years for Bradley County School System,...

Anthony Trevor Harper

Anthony Trevor Harper

Jan 9, 2021

Mr. Anthony Trevor Harper, 54, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

Trevor was born to the late Walter and Dora Jeannine Harper, June 3, 1966. He grew up as the youngest of twelve children. Trevor was an excellent baseball player in his youth, and spent many hours on the East Brainerd ballfields. Trevor later on followed...

Robert Edson Hoffman

Robert Edson Hoffman

Jan 9, 2021

Robert Edson Hoffman, 76, of Cleveland TN, passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 9th, 2021. Robert was born on September 15th, 1944 in Ontario, Oregon. He grew up in Texas graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. After college he moved to San Francisco, CA where he met and...

ReNee' Fair Haney

ReNee' Fair Haney

Jan 9, 2021

ReNee’ Fair Haney, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at a Chattanooga hospital.  She was born November 25th to the late Hoyt O. and Ruth Turpin Fair.  ReNee’ attended Bradley Central High School and was a member of the 1957 graduating class.  After she graduated she attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.  She worked as a secretary...

Imogene C. Guinn

Imogene C. Guinn

Jan 9, 2021

Imogene C. Guinn, 88, of Ocoee passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home.  She was a homemaker who loved her children and grandchildren.  Imogene was always happy and upbeat and was very content and happy to be at her home in Ocoee.  She was a member of Chestuee United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her...

David Allen Smith

David Allen Smith

Jan 8, 2021

David Allen Smith, age 80, died peacefully at home in Cleveland, TN on January 8, 2021. He was born in Selma, Alabama to Annie Mae Stringer Smith and Decatur Alexander Smith and grew up there with his five brothers and sisters.

After military service, David remained in the Bay Area where he met and married his wife, Carla Ann Magoria...

Alvin J "Cotton" Harris

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

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

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

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.

Survivors...

Scott Harlan Phillips

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

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

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.

Survivors...

Irene Carver Valentine Brown

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

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

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

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

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...

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