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James Darwon Ammons

James Darwon Ammons

Sep 16, 2020

 

James D. Ammons Sr., age 74 of Cocoa, Florida passed away on September 17, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Florida.  James “Jim” was born on November 19, 1945 in Florence, South Carolina to Jessie Ammons and LenaMae (Miles) Hayward.

He grew up in Florence and joined the Army in 1965 serving during the Vietnam War. ...

Michael Todd Ward

Michael Todd Ward

Sep 10, 2020

Michael Todd Ward, 55, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 10 in Erlanger Hospital.  He was a 1983 graduate of Cleveland High School and also a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in Environmental Biology.  A 35 year employee of Cleveland Utilities, he was plant manager of the Cleveland Wastewater Treatment Plant.  He attended East...

Thomas "Tom" Jefferson Blackburn

Thomas "Tom" Jefferson Blackburn

Sep 10, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Jefferson Blackburn, 83 of Delano, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at an Athens hospital. He was retired from Tri State Truss. Tom was a member of Chestuee Worship Center. He loved “cowboy movies” and bluegrass music. Mr. Blackburn was a simple, gentle man with values and morals that thought everything was “very well”. He was preceded in...

Leland Atchley

Leland Atchley

Sep 9, 2020

Samuel Leland Atchley passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 19, 1954 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Herbert Atchley and Georgia Atchley Hooker. Samuel was an easy-going, laid back man who loved working on cars and enjoyed watching TV.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Susan Atchley;...

Jerry Lynn Walker

Jerry Lynn Walker

Sep 9, 2020

Jerry Lynn Walker, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at a local healthcare facility.  She retired as a receptionist with Coca Cola.  Jerry was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  

She was preceded in death by her mother, Cletta Wales Walker; son, Gregory Raymond...

Elizabeth Elwana Yeary

Elizabeth Elwana Yeary

Sep 8, 2020

Elizabeth Elwana Wilson Yeary, 98, a resident of Hixon, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at a health care facility.

She was born on June 01, 1922 in Coalfield, Tennessee, and has lived in Tennessee most of her life.  She was a homemaker for most of her life, and worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratories during World War II. In...

Charlie Randolph

Charlie Randolph

Sep 8, 2020

Charlie Randolph, 94 of Cleveland, departed for glory on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.  He was born in Lafollette, TN on December 23, 1925 to the late Jim and Mattie Wallace Randolph.  Charlie was a member of Mount Olive Ministries and helped build several churches throughout his life.

He worked at Union Carbide in Oak Ridge for 28 years as a...

Debra Joyce Kirkland

Debra Joyce Kirkland

Sep 7, 2020

Debra Joyce Kirkland, 63, passed away at home Monday, September 7, 2020. She is survived by her parents, Emmett and Edna Earle Kirkland, her sisters Karen Kirkman (Ted and Emily) and Lyn Rushton (Ian, Colin, Chase, Chelsea), her daughter Jennifer Miller (Trey, Anna Claire, Madison), as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her...

Earl "Sonny" McCoy Green Jr.

Earl "Sonny" McCoy Green Jr.

Sep 7, 2020

Earl “Sonny” McCoy Green Jr., 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 in a local hospital. 

 

He was born on November 14, 1938 in Seymour, TN to the late Earl and Juanita Green. He was of Christian faith, and he resided in Cleveland most of his life. Sonny, as he was known, spent...

James Elbert Dixon

James Elbert Dixon

Sep 7, 2020

James Elbert Dixon, 88, joined his wife Wilma in heaven on September 7, 2020. He lived in Chattanooga at the time of his death but was born, raised and spent his life in Cleveland. He was a charter member of Wesley Memorial Methodist church and was a member of McDonald United Methodist Church at the time of his passing. He,...

Terry Lee Knight

Terry Lee Knight

Sep 6, 2020

               Terry Lee Knight, 72, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. Born to the late Bertha and Harrison Knight on March 28, 1948 in Bradley County, Tn. Joining the United States Army and serving for two years, Terry was also a devoted husband and family man. He loved fishing, hunting, socializing with his friends and was a gold star...

Lowell Burkhart

Lowell Burkhart

Sep 5, 2020

Lowell Burkhart, 78, passed away Saturday morning, September 5, 2020 at his residence. He was employed by Roadway Express for 30 years. He was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday school for many years.  He coached youth baseball, football, and basketball.  He especially loved fishing.  He was a wonderful husband and father.

He was preceded...

Natu "Nick" PATEL

Natu "Nick" PATEL

Sep 3, 2020

Natu “Nick” Patel, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Chokhad, Gujarat, India, and had lived the past forty years in the Cleveland area.  He was a member of the Hindu G.S.E.T. Temple in Chattanooga. He owned and operated the Colonial Inn on 25th St. for 40 years.

He...

Carla Ann Smith

Carla Ann Smith

Sep 1, 2020

Carla Ann Magoria Smith, 77, died peacefully at home in Cleveland, TN on September 1, 2020. She was born in San Francisco, CA on November 7, 1942 to Carlo Joseph Magoria and Cleora Clara Laurence Magoria. Carla spent a great deal of her childhood in the Bay Area where she eventually met and married her husband, David Allen Smith of...

John Paul Maciejewski

John Paul Maciejewski

Aug 31, 2020

John Paul Maciejewski, 75, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. Born in Bay City, Michigan, he joined the US Navy in 1963 at the age of 18 during the Cold War era. He served nine years in the US Navy Submarine Service. Serving his country was to him an honor and privilege. He loved our country and was a true...

William Herman Myers

William Herman Myers

Aug 30, 2020

William “Herman” Myers, 63, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. He was born to the late Charlie and Willie Mae Myers on June 10, 1957. He was of the Baptist faith. He was known for being a diligent worker. He was an M&M Mars retiree and employed at CMC. Over the years he has enjoyed his Harley...

Ella Marie Saint

Ella Marie Saint

Aug 29, 2020

Ella Marie Saint, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.  She was a member of the Grace Community Church of God, and had also worked for over 40 years for the Church of God.  She was a Red Cross Volunteer for over 35 years at Bradley Memorial Hospital.  She also worked part time for First...

John Henry McGill

John Henry McGill

Aug 29, 2020

     

            John McGill entered this life on August 14, 1941 and departed on August 29, 2020.

            He is preceded in death by his son, Ronnie McGill and daughter, Lawrencena McGill Thomas.

          He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Lisa McGill; sister, Becky Simpson; sons, Henry McGill, Larry McGill, Alvin McGill; daughters, Stephanie McGill, Kimberly Griffith, Samantha Robinson,...

Beverly Joyce Ashton

Beverly Joyce Ashton

Aug 29, 2020

               Beverly Joyce Ashton, 83, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020.

                Survivors and arrangements are entrusted to Serenity of Cleveland Funeral Home.

Patricia "Faye" Pickering Nolen

Patricia "Faye" Pickering Nolen

Aug 29, 2020

Patricia “Faye” Pickering Nolen, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 29, 2020.  She passed peacefully surrounded by the family she loved.  She was born December 3, 1942 in Marietta, GA to Joseph Gilbert “Gib” and Mable Gordy Pickering. She trusted the Lord as her personal Savior, under the preaching of Brother Clarence Miller, at...

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