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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...
Stewart Clark Howard
Nov 4, 2020
Stewart Clark Howard, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home. A veteran of the United States Army he was a retired chemist at Emory University. Stewart was a member of Emory Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and also served on several committees with the Atlanta USA Presbytery. While in Cleveland he attended...
Joyce W. Blackburn
Nov 4, 2020
Joyce W. Blackburn, 89, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and a graduate of Bradley High School, class of 1949. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter Blackburn; parents, Jacob L. and Pearl Marr Wilson;...
Cecil Lee Prince
Nov 3, 2020
Cecil Lee Prince, 83, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with his family by hisside in his residence in Cleveland, TN.
He was born July 18, 1937 in Copper Hill, TN to Ralph and Maggie Prince.His father and mother both worked for Burlington Mills, which led them toGastonia, NC. Cecil was happily married to Betty Prince of Duck Town, TN.Cecil and...
