OBITUARIES

Monteria Ann Ingram

Monteria Ann Ingram

Dec 17, 2020

Monteria Ann Ingram, 63, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her residence.  She was of the Baptist faith, and she was a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed her many friends and pets.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fred D. Gill.

She is survived by her mother, Jo Ann Gill; brother,...

Joyce Ann Smith

Joyce Ann Smith

Dec 17, 2020

Joyce Ann Smith, 70, a resident of Ocoee, TN, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2020 at her residence. She was of Christian faith, and was a member at Christ United Methodist Church. She leaves behind the love of her life, William Webb Smith of whom she was married to for 49 wonderful years. She had her Doctorate of Education, and...

Glenda G. Johnson

Glenda G. Johnson

Dec 17, 2020

Glenda G. Johnson, 90, of McDonald passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 in a local health care facility. She was a member of United Methodist Church in McDonald.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred E. Johnson.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Pastor Steve Huff...

William "Ray" Crisp

William "Ray" Crisp

Dec 16, 2020

William “Ray” Crisp, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence. He was of the Methodist faith, and was a member at Big Springs Methodist Church

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruby Crisp; siblings Roy Crisp, Dale Crisp, and Roberta Gayle Seagraves; brother-in-law, Donald Seagraves.

He is survived by...

Scott Moore

Scott Moore

Dec 16, 2020

Scott Moore, 47, passed away on December 16, 2020 at his home in Cleveland, TN surrounded by his family and friends. Scott proudly served as a deacon at Union Grove church of Christ in Cleveland.

He served in the Tennessee Army National Guard with 3 combat deployments to the Middle East. Scott received several medals including: Tennessee National Guard Distinguished...

Raylene Robinson

Raylene Robinson

Dec 16, 2020

Martha Raylene Robinson, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at a local hospital.   She retired as an insurance agent with Ratterman Insurance after 20 years of service.  Raylene retired to be a caregiver for both her mother and husband until their passing.   She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.  Raylene was a loving mother and grandmother...

Emma Marie Parker

Emma Marie Parker

Dec 16, 2020

Emma Marie Parker, a lifelong resident of Old Fort, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 after a brief illness.   She was employed with the Church of God General Offices for many years.  Emma was a 50 year member of The Order of the Eastern Star and she attended Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church.

She was...

Sylvester "Cedar" Torres

Sylvester "Cedar" Torres

Dec 16, 2020

Surrounded by his immediate family, uplifted by the prayers of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends, and serenaded by angels, Sylvester “Cedar” Torres, 88, of Ooltewah, Tennessee entered eternal rest at his home on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 following a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born on January 01, 1932, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, he served in the United States...

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...

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