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Peggy Johnson

Peggy Johnson

Dec 2, 2020

Peggy Hurst Johnson, age 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Broad Street Methodist Church and Varnell Day Sunday School Class. She had lived in Cleveland her entire life, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Peggy was preceded in death...

Malcolm Nutter

Malcolm Nutter

Dec 2, 2020

Malcolm, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his residence.

Malcolm was born in Saltville, VA in 1931, of which he was very proud. Malcolm was a very loving husband to Lois, his wife for 65 years. He loved his wife and family very much. He retired from Olin Chemicals in Augusta, GA after 45...

Gail Davis

Gail Davis

Dec 2, 2020

Gail Davis, 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Gail was a believer and a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland. One of her favorite songs was, “Amazing Grace”. Gail is now experiencing that true amazing grace throughout eternity.

Gail enjoyed camping, boating, swimming, landscaping, gardening, volunteering with Logan’s school trips, and attending to her...

Krystal Fay Garza

Krystal Fay Garza

Dec 2, 2020

Krystal Fay Garza, 65, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind her husband of 37 years, Humberto Samuel Garza III; daughter Krista (Daniel) Jolley, Mariska, Avi, Ransom, and Iona; daughter Oriona (Ryan) Van Dolson, Harrison, Marshall, and Tesla; son Jared (Erica) Garza, Gloria, and Amelia; son Ben (Natalie) Garza,...

Ralph L. Castelow

Ralph L. Castelow

Dec 2, 2020

Ralph L. Castelow, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at a local hospital with his family present.  He was a member of Local 226 Painters Union of Chattanooga and held various offices, including Business Agent and President.  After retiring he worked with his daughter-in-law at Mullinax Lincoln Automotive and enjoyed working with all the customers.   He was...

Madelyn Carol Newsome

Madelyn Carol Newsome

Dec 1, 2020

Madelyn Carol Newsome, 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at a local assisted living facility. She was born on May 2, 1945  in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Amelia Georgetta.  She was of the Christian faith, and had moved from Chicago to Cleveland in 1970.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

James Ronald Brown

James Ronald Brown

Dec 1, 2020

James Ronald Brown passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born in Chattanooga to the late James Robert Brown and Thelma Pace. James was a beloved husband and father. He was passionate about being a Marine and proud to have served his country.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Carl Brown; and daughter...

Sherry Ann Moore

Sherry Ann Moore

Nov 30, 2020

Sherry Ann More, 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at a local hospital. She was born on April 2, 1956 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Kenneth and Oca Bonine.  She met the love of her life, David Moore in 1975, and spent 45 years creating a wonderful life together. She was of the Baptist...

Wanda Joyce Caylor Melton

Wanda Joyce Caylor Melton

Nov 30, 2020

Wanda Caylor Melton, 84, of Old Fort, passed peacefully into her Savior’s hand on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born July 25, 1936 to the late J. C. and Edna Hasty Caylor and was the oldest of three children, including siblings, J. E. “Mouse” Caylor and Larry Caylor. 

Wanda graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in Dalton, GA...

Mary Lou Hall

Mary Lou Hall

Nov 27, 2020

Mary Lou Hall, age 98, passed away Friday November 27, 2020 in Chattanooga. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. She loved cooking and was an avid bird watcher, she could tell you every bird by sight and sound. She loved her family, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, J.E. Hall; sons, Gale...

Elenice Penagos

Elenice Penagos

Nov 26, 2020

On Thursday, November 26, 2020, in the early hours of Thanksgiving Day, Elenice Penagos passed away at home after a two year battle with cancer. She was one day shy of her 69th birthday. Elly was born and raised in Brazil, immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 18 with her family. She worked long and hard as a...

Jerry Hill

Jerry Hill

Nov 25, 2020

Jerry Batts Hill, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in a local health care facility.

She was born on July 26, 1930 in Henrietta, TN to the late Mace and Homer Batts.

She was a lifelong resident of Cookeville, TN until she moved to Cleveland later in life. Jerry was a longtime and...

Sandra Dee Jones

Sandra Dee Jones

Nov 23, 2020

Sergeant Sandra Dee Jones, age 53, of Cleveland, passed Monday, November 23, 2020.  Born on August, 24, 1967 in Savanna, Ilinois to William and Jean Skow.  She met Sergeant Troy Jones in Friedburg, Germany in 1987 while serving in the 3rd armor division, and married January 14, 1989.  A Sergeant in the U.S. Army she served her county during the...

Elsie Wyatt Stamps

Elsie Wyatt Stamps

Nov 23, 2020

Elsie Wyatt Stamps, 72, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020.  She was a member of Keith Street Church of God of Prophecy.  Elsie loved traveling and enjoyed many trips with her family.  She was dedicated to her family and was a loving mother, “Gaga” to her two grandchildren, sister and aunt.  Elsie will be deeply missed by...

Sara Hutchins

Sara Hutchins

Nov 21, 2020

Sara Dunlap Hutchins, 99, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at a local assisted living facility. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory will be in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Baker

Sandra Baker

Nov 21, 2020

Sandra Lee Baker, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by family.  She was of the Baptist faith, and she was a member of Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church.             

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Baker; and parents, Vernon and Clara Crary, siblings, Terry Crary, Judy Parks; son,...

Roger Duane Haveman

Roger Duane Haveman

Nov 21, 2020

Roger Haveman passed on to his rest on Sabbath, November 21, 2020, after an extended illness. He leaves behind his wife, Jan, of 63 years; two brothers, Ted and Craig; one sister, Willy VanDyke; seven children, Laura (Barry) Becker, Roger Jr, Randy, Leisha Wade, Luanne (Bobby) Belcher, Russell (Valerie), and Raymond; along with 20 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and many...

William Darrell Turner

William Darrell Turner

Nov 21, 2020

William Darrell Turner, 87, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 in a local hospital, after a brief illness.  He was retired from Magic Chef/Whirlpool with over 40 years of service.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and was very proud of his military service to his country. He was an active member of...

Evelyn Randolph Botts Benson

Evelyn Randolph Botts Benson

Nov 21, 2020

Evelyn Randolph Botts Benson, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her home following a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s.  After a long career in the funeral industry she moved to Cleveland and volunteered at Bradley Memorial Hospital (Tennova) and Bradley Hospice.  Evelyn was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland and attended Rodney Fitzgerald’s Sunday...

Wanda Faye Potter

Wanda Faye Potter

Nov 20, 2020

Wanda Faye Potter, age 85, left this world to enter heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom she loved so much on November 20, 2020.

She retired from AT&T Telephone Company as a telephone operator  in Norfolk, VA. with 30 years of service. She left this world surrounded by her family who loved her very much and she...

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