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Dale Eugene Miller

Dale Eugene Miller

Nov 20, 2020

Dale Eugene Miller, 93, a resident of McDonald passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a member of Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as Senior Elder for 60 years. He was a graduate of Ooltewah High School, class of 1946. Mr. Miller was a retired printer, employed with...

Martha "Martie" Biller

Martha "Martie" Biller

Nov 19, 2020

Martha (Martie) White Biller was born in Chicago Illinois November 16, 1948 to Robert and Jean White. She attended Thornton Township high school in Harvey Illinois. Subsequently, she attended Cedarville College and received a Bachelor of Science and education degree from Indiana University, as well as a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.In her early career,...

Brenda Rollins

Brenda Rollins

Nov 17, 2020

Brenda Kaye Rollins, 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at her residence.

Born on July 8, 1948 to Mamie and Walter Roberson, she had lived in Cleveland her entire life. She was a member of Kinser Church of God, and was known for being a devoted and loving mother who would do anything for her...

Mike DeLay

Mike DeLay

Nov 17, 2020

Mike DeLay, 64, a resident of Cleveland, stepped into glory on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Born on December 15, 1955, Mike was destined to make an impact. He stepped into his call of ministry on March 18, 1998. Mike was known for many things, but his “Great Faith” outshined them all. Mike was a loyal and dedicated husband and a...

Anna Joyce Cox

Anna Joyce Cox

Nov 16, 2020

Anna Joyce Cox, 91, of Cleveland passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. Anna was retired from Duracell. She was a talented seamstress and basket weaver; she and her husband built most of the furniture in their home. Anna and her husband Richard had a very...

Milan Henry Melton

Milan Henry Melton

Nov 16, 2020

Milan Melton, 44, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home. He was owner of ABC Tree Service and J&M Dustless Blasting and the father of two beautiful children.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nina Ruth Melton.

Survivors include his wife, Stacy Johnson Melton; father, Henry Lee Melton; children, Kaylee Melton and...

John A. Koeppen

John A. Koeppen

Nov 15, 2020

John A. Koeppen, age 84, of Cleveland, passed Sunday, November 15, 2020. John was born in Miami, FL, the son of Carl & Elizabeth Koeppen. He was married to his wife, Elaine Sattler Koeppen for over 61 years.

In Miami, John had been an electrician and high voltage cable splicer, through IBEW Local 349.He also belonged to the Biscayne Masonic...

Dr. Nicholas Newton

Dr. Nicholas Newton

Nov 15, 2020

Dr. Nicholas Newton, 87, passed away on November 15, 2020 in Chattanooga. 

Dr. Newton was born in New York City, a first generation American with both of his parents having immigrated from Greece. His parents always stressed the value of education and were very proud that he and his two older brothers all went on to become doctors. Dr....

Elizabeth Maddux Groves

Elizabeth Maddux Groves

Nov 14, 2020

Elizabeth Maddux Groves, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 in a local hospital.  She had worked as a hairdresser in her younger days.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Eugene Groves; parents, Walter Maddux and Lois Faye Maddux; siblings, Harold Maddux, Jim Maddux, Pat Maddux, Ralph...

Ann Jean Shell

Ann Jean Shell

Nov 12, 2020

Ann Jean Shell, 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at her residence, on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Born on March 17, 1937 to Bertha and Clifford Marrow in Detroit, MI, she was lovingly known as a devoted mother and wife, and is remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “The Nanny”. She married the love of her life,...

Delbert Teter

Delbert Teter

Nov 12, 2020

Delbert “Del” Teter, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020.  He was a retired master machinist from Sustrand. He loved the outdoors, was a woodworker, enjoyed carpentry, and traveling. Del was a very simple man. He enjoyed the water, skiing, taking family trips, most of all he enjoyed fishing.

He is preceded in death by his...

Margaret Rose Belcher

Margaret Rose Belcher

Nov 12, 2020

Margaret Rose Belcher, 81, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She attended Mt. Olive Church of God for most of her life, but most recently she went to West Cleveland Baptist Church.  For many years she worked in the dentist office of Dr. David McCoy.  She loved being with her...

Phyllis Greene

Phyllis Greene

Nov 11, 2020

Phyllis Greene, 88, a resident of Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, surrounded by family. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory will be in charge of arrangements.

Sherry Ann Samples

Sherry Ann Samples

Nov 10, 2020

Sherry Ann “SheShe” Samples, 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully, at her residence, on Tuesday, November 10, surrounded by family. She was a Christ follower who attended Stanfield Baptist Church.

Born on July 28, 1939 to Lena and Virgil Young in Charleston, WV, she is lovingly remembered as a generous and devoted wife and mother, and was affectionately...

Laura Trewhitt

Laura Trewhitt

Nov 8, 2020

Laura Trewhitt, 86, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 in a local hospital. Laura was a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church and a member of the Roaring 50’s singing group. She dearly loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert T. and Nannie Elliott; sister, Helen Davis; and brothers, Robert...

Iva Joyce Alford

Iva Joyce Alford

Nov 7, 2020

Iva Joyce Coleman Alford, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 3, 1942 in Athens, TN, and had lived in the Cleveland area most of her life.  She was of the Baptist faith, and a retiree of Walmart with twenty-seven years of service.  She enjoyed...

Ronald Allan Heineck

Ronald Allan Heineck

Nov 7, 2020

Ronald Allan Heineck, 69, a resident of Georgia, originally from Naples, FL, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, surrounded by family in Gainesville, GA.

Born on June, 27, 1951 to the late George and Mary Heineck, he was one of five brothers. He married the love of his life Laura Ann Heineck in 1972, and made so many memories with...

Catherine Diane Welch

Catherine Diane Welch

Nov 5, 2020

Catherine “Diane” Welch, 65, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center. Diane was a Christian and loved butterflies, she always saw the best in everyone and was always putting others before herself. She loved cooking and cleaning and was prepared for any and everything. She was a retired RN with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Diane...

Belva Deane McAlister

Belva Deane McAlister

Nov 5, 2020

Belva Deane Armstrong McAlister, a lifelong resident of Charleston, Tennessee, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, November 5, 2020. She passed away peacefully at Tennova Healthcare. Born April 13, 1937, to the late A.B. and Lillie Belle Armstrong, she was a proud graduate of Bradley Central High School Class of 1955. She enjoyed the many get-togethers of this class...

Iva Mae Burris

Iva Mae Burris

Nov 4, 2020

Iva Mae Burris, 96, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at a local health care facility. She was a retired seamstress from American Uniform.  Iva loved working in the yard and sewing.  She was active with her church and enjoyed singing until her health declined.  Iva loved her husband (who passed on March 9, 2020) and her family.  ...

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