OBITUARIES

Duane "John" Tennyson

Duane "John" Tennyson

Dec 15, 2020

Duane "John" Everett Tennyson, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at a local hospital.  Originally from Waukegan, Illinois, where he lived most of his life, he was a faithful member of Lakeview Church. He was known for his service to others, and one way he served others was by being a greeter at First Baptist...

James Keck

James Keck

Dec 15, 2020

James Elwood Keck, 39, of Knoxville/ Grainger Co. TN, went home to be with the Lord December 15, 2020. Born in Knoxville July 25, 1981, to the late Boyd and Mildred Keck.

He is survived by his son, Scotty Keck; daughter, Braylin Keck and their mother Brandy Carpenter; brother, Marty Keck; Uncle and Aunt, Elwood and Ruth Keck; his chosen...

Elizabeth "Bettye" Mitchell

Elizabeth "Bettye" Mitchell

Dec 14, 2020

Elizabeth Dale Rodgers Mitchell, known to her friends as Bettye, passed away on December 14th.  She was 94 years young.

Bettye grew up in Blytheville, Arkansas and left at the age of 18 to marry her husband of 66 years, Jack Mitchell, during World War II.  She and Jack lived many places throughout their marriage, including Illinois, Arkansas, Kansas, and...

Vivian Elizabeth Brown

Vivian Elizabeth Brown

Dec 14, 2020

Vivian Elizabeth Brown, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at a local hospital.

A private family celebration of her life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Don Akins officiating. 

 We invite you to send a message of condolence and...

Manuel Santiago

Manuel Santiago

Dec 14, 2020

Manuel Santiago, age 81, passed away at a Bradley County healthcare facility on December 14, 2020.

He is survived by his wife; children; grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

The family will have a Memorial Service at El Shaddi Church of God 2615 Guthrie St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311, 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2020.  

Doris Phillips Bolton

Doris Phillips Bolton

Dec 13, 2020

Doris Phillips Bolton, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Michigan.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life her husband, Roy Lee Bolton; parents, Forrest and Ruby Phillips; daughter, Sharon Bolton; siblings, Forrest Phillips, and Shirley Phillips.

She is survived by her children, Judy Ignagni...

Vennie Kirkland

Vennie Kirkland

Dec 11, 2020

Vennie “Lenderman” Kirkland, age 87, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the baby girl of a family with ten brothers and sisters. She was an avid fan of the outdoors, an animal lover and enjoyed fishing. She loved cooking and getting together with the family for the holidays.

She was quiet, personal, and reserved...

David Eugene Beaty

David Eugene Beaty

Dec 11, 2020

David Eugene Beaty, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home. He was a well known farmer in Bradley County for many years.  David also ran a dairy for several years along with his son and siblings.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army. 

He was on the board...

Joe Ben Chase

Joe Ben Chase

Dec 10, 2020

Joe Ben Chase, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at a local hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and served during World War II.  Joe retired from the Chrysler Corporation.  He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gilda Delores Bryant Chase; parents, Joel...

Gradie R Billie Farner

Gradie R Billie Farner

Dec 8, 2020

Gradie R Billie “Loaded Finger” Farner, age 87, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. He spent most of his life in Tellico Plains, he is a retired truck driver and a Veteran of the United States Army having served our Country during WWII. Gradie was a good and decent family man.

Survivors include sons, Greg “Susan” Farner...

Mark Edward Henderson

Mark Edward Henderson

Dec 8, 2020

Mark Edward Henderson, 57, a lifelong resident of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  Mark was a master electrician and was employed with ITG Vincit Group.  His favorite pastime was reading.  He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle.

He...

LeRoy Charles Nelson

LeRoy Charles Nelson

Dec 7, 2020

LeRoy Charles Nelson was born in March 1936 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away on Monday, December 7th at the age 84 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was a loving and supportive partner to his wife Pearl, as well as an amazing father to their three children Mark, Jeff and Karen. Known as “Roy” to many he was a very...

Marlene Elizabeth Humberd

Marlene Elizabeth Humberd

Dec 7, 2020

Marlene Elizabeth Young Humberd,71, of Benton, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a retired teacher with the Polk County school system.    

She was affectionately known as “GranMar” and will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, David S. Humberd;...

Wanda Jo Lively

Wanda Jo Lively

Dec 5, 2020

Wanda Lively, age 79, passed away at her home Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was a life-long resident of Chattanooga, was of the Baptist faith and retired from Olan Mills as proof operator. She enjoyed family, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling to the beach and taking an occasional cruise.

Preceded in death by her husband...

Dorothy I. Flowers

Dorothy I. Flowers

Dec 5, 2020

Dorothy I. Flowers, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home.  She was a loving Mom, Grandma, and Great- Grandma.  She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ. 

She was preceded in death by her first husband James Flowers; second husband C.J. Flowers, parents Ruiel and Bertha Lingerfelt Queen; siblings Ralph Queen, Billy...

Billy Ray Herron

Billy Ray Herron

Dec 4, 2020

Billy Ray Herron, age 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at a local assisted living facility. He had lived in Cleveland his entire life. Billy served our country in the Army during the Korean War. He loved his family very much, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Billy was preceded in...

Raymond James Irons, Jr.

Raymond James Irons, Jr.

Dec 4, 2020

 

Raymond James Irons, Jr., 90, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at his home in Calhoun, Tennessee.  He was born in Lakewood, New Jersey, and had lived in the Calhoun area for the past 15 years.  He was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member...

Stanley Dodson

Stanley Dodson

Dec 4, 2020

Stanley Dodson, 62, of Chattanooga passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.

He is survived by his brother, Leon Dodson; sisters, Susie Cessil, Grace Jones, Bernice Milligan; and several nieces and nephews.

Stanley was beloved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Jimmy Dean Cranfill

Jimmy Dean Cranfill

Dec 4, 2020

Jimmy Dean Cranfill, 67, of Englewood, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of southeast Tennessee. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was the Past Master of the Sweetwater Masonic Lodge No.292, he was Worshipful Master of the Rockford Masonic Lodge No.469.

Jimmy loved the great outdoors, he was an avid hunter,...

Allen "Jo" Roy Johansen

Allen "Jo" Roy Johansen

Dec 4, 2020

Allen “Jo” Roy Johansen, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 19, 1944 in Camas Valley, Oregon. He joined the United States Army in 1961 and served until 1967 in Germany, where he met his wife.  After discharge they moved to the USA to Cleveland, TN,...

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