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Luann Still Chappell

Luann Still Chappell

Sep 25, 2019

Luann Still Chappell, 63, a native of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her home in Gallatin, TN.  She is the daughter of long-time Cleveland resident, Jimmy Still and the late Joan Still.  Luann was married to Jack Chappell, a retired University of California administrator.  She and her husband had moved to a small farm in Gallatin five...

James "Buddy" M. Linville

James "Buddy" M. Linville

Sep 23, 2019

James M. “Buddy” Linville, 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare. This will be his biggest trip ever!

A “go-bag” was always in Buddy’s closet. He loved to travel. Anywhere. Anytime. He loved old cars, NASCAR, fishing and hunting.

Buddy graduated with a master’s degree from Tennessee Wesleyan while employed with Bradley County School...

John Wayne Hodge

John Wayne Hodge

Sep 22, 2019

John Wayne Hodge, age 71, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Nashville, TN.  He was born in Fonde, KY, raised in Detroit, MI, and then moved his family to Cleveland, TN in 1974.  At that time they became members at North Cleveland Church of God where he served on The First Impressions Ministry, Bus Ministry,...

Edna May Griffey

Edna May Griffey

Sep 21, 2019

Edna May Griffey, 91, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away September 21, 2019.  She was born April 11, 1928 in Kuna, Idaho.  She was the eleventh of twelve children born to Jackson and Mary (Fackrell) Pruett.She married her husband, David C. Griffey (who was serving in the United States Air Force), in Vancouver, Washington on December 24, 1957.  While...

Judy Ann Hutton

Judy Ann Hutton

Sep 21, 2019

Judy Ann Hutton, 80, of Cleveland, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, September 21, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a member of Hampton Drive Baptist Church.  She loved serving the Lord in a way that only she could.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her church family.  She was retired from...

Ronald Lee Pullin

Ronald Lee Pullin

Sep 19, 2019

Ronald Lee Pullin, 72, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his home. He was retired from the trucking industry and was a veteran of the United States Marines.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Jamerson Pullin; father, Jim Pullin; siblings, Jimmy Pullin and Shirley Pullin Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy Coe Pullin; children,...

Billy W. Washer II

Billy W. Washer II

Sep 18, 2019

Billy W. Washer II, 51, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  He was self employed as a dry wall installer.  Billy attended the Baptist church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy W. Washer; sister, Michelle Masters; and grandparents, Delton and Elsie Washer and Walter Bolen and Mamie Stephenson.

Survivors include...

Linda R. Lawson (Gatlin)

Linda R. Lawson (Gatlin)

Sep 17, 2019

Linda R. Lawson (Gatlin), 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Boulevard Terrace Nursing home.  She was of Baptist faith and enjoyed listening to Gospel music.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and friends. Linda worked for both of the Bradley County and Rutherford County governments and also for the State of Tennessee...

Fatina "Tina" Day Murray

Fatina "Tina" Day Murray

Sep 15, 2019

Fatina “Tina” Day Murray, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her home.  She was retired from Cleveland Utilities.  Tina was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was part of the church choir.  She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School Class of 1944.  She enjoyed quilting and gardening.   

She was preceded in...

Frank Martin Monka, Jr.

Frank Martin Monka, Jr.

Sep 14, 2019

Frank Martin Monka, Jr., 78, of Cleveland, passed away on September 14, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He was of Christian faith and he enjoyed golfing, bowling and gardening. Frank was a retired veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Monka and siblings, Cyrus Monka, David Monka,...

Elizabeth Joan Crisp

Elizabeth Joan Crisp

Sep 13, 2019

Elizabeth Joan Crisp, 71, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She loved her family and enjoyed cooking and camping.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents Ross Mulkey and Maude Evans Mulkey; daughter Cora Galaviz.

 

She is survived by her husband Paul S. Crisp of Cleveland; children Ann (Robert) Hooper...

William "Bill" Joseph Fabiani, Sr.

William "Bill" Joseph Fabiani, Sr.

Sep 12, 2019

William (Bill) Joseph Fabiani, Sr., passed away peacefully on September 12, 2019, in the Chattanooga Hospice Care Facility, with his two grandsons, Jason and Michael Mabe by his side.  Bill was a faithful servant, devoted and dedicated husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and a friend to all who knew him. Bill was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on July 12, 1927,...

Vera Tinsley

Vera Tinsley

Sep 11, 2019

Vera Mae Tinsley, 91, of Charleston, passed away on September 11, 2019 at Garden Plaza.  Vera Attended Henegar Baptist Church for as long as her health allowed. 

 

She was preceded in death by her husband Hoyt Tinsley; parents, Ernest and Pauline Roberson; sisters, Carzell Payne and Thelma Casada.

 

She is survived by her niece, Ann Officer and...

Bonnie Mae Moses Gann

Bonnie Mae Moses Gann

Sep 9, 2019

Bonnie Mae Moses Gann, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at her friend’s home.  Born in Chicago, IL Bonnie moved to Cleveland in 1989.  While there she was an assembler with Nissan.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Bonnie served as president of the TN State Amvets Women’s Auxiliary and was a member of the Amvets Auxiliary...

Lloyd Thomas McKin

Lloyd Thomas McKin

Sep 8, 2019

Lloyd Thomas McKin, 66, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, in Starr Regional hospital. He was of Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Jesse McKin.

He is survived by his mother, Frances Imogene Teasley McKin of Cleveland; three sisters, Faye Long (O’Dale) of Cleveland; Marian Barett (Bill) of Jasper, GA, Becky Swiger...

Kenneth Rogers Johnston

Kenneth Rogers Johnston

Sep 7, 2019

Kenneth Rogers Johnston, 88, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 in a local healthcare facility. He retired from the US Postal Service after 20 years of service and was a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force.  Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Shuler Johnston;...

Imogene "Jean" Phillips

Imogene "Jean" Phillips

Sep 5, 2019

Imogene “Jean” Rutledge Phillips, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at an Etowah healthcare facility.  She was the owner/operator of House Movers Inc. for many years.   Jean was a member of Heritage Fellowship Church of God.  She enjoyed riding through the mountains and in her younger days, fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William...

Timothy Alan Harris

Timothy Alan Harris

Sep 2, 2019

Timothy Alan Harris, 60, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at his home.  He was a truck driver and a veteran of the United States Navy. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel H. Harris.

Survivors include his mother, Jewel Faye Magness Harris; children, Timmy and Amanda; sister, Tina Goins and husband, Rodney of Cleveland;...

1Lt. William B. Pickel

1Lt. William B. Pickel

Sep 1, 2019

1Lt. William B. Pickel, 30, of Enterprise, AL, formerly of Cleveland, TN, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019.  He was an active duty 1st Lieutenant of the United States Army, where he was attending helicopter flight training at Fort Rucker AL.  He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University as a commissioned officer on May 5, 2017, after being enlisted as...

Virginia May Humberger

Virginia May Humberger

Aug 31, 2019

Virginia May Humberger, 90, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019.  She was born November 19, 1928 in Clyde, OH.  Virginia attended Baldwin Wallace College in Ohio and had careers in both social work and education.  She taught 3rd and 4th grades at Ooltewah Elementary School.  She performed with the Sweet Adelines Chorus.  Later in life she...

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