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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,...

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...

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