OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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