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Patricia A. Day

Patricia A. Day

May 4, 2019

Patricia A. Day, 64, of Cleveland, moved to her heavenly home Saturday, May 4, 2019.  She was an advocate for inflammatory breast cancer and was devoted to her husband, children, and grandchildren.  She was a 1972 graduate of Bradley Central High School.  She was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father the...

Golda M. Pitts

Golda M. Pitts

May 2, 2019

Golda M. Pitts, 81, of Charleston and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the home of her son.  She was of the Baptist faith.   She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and was a 1955 graduate of Knox Young High School in Knoxville.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Fred...

Barbara Jean McBee Wright

Barbara Jean McBee Wright

Apr 30, 2019

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Barbara Jean McBee Wright went to her heavenly home, at the age of 83.  Barbara was born June 9, 1935 to Joe and Ethel McBee in Booneville, Tennessee.  She loved God and her family above all else.  She will be remembered by all who knew her for her loving, Christian spirit. She was a long...

Gulabben Bhulabhai Patel

Gulabben Bhulabhai Patel

Apr 29, 2019

Gulabben Bhulabhai Patel, 95, of both Chattanooga and Knoxville, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother and a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her family will miss her smile, her wisdom, her strength and most of all, her love.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bhulabhai B. Patel.

 

Survivors include...

Albert Eugene "Gene" Weaver

Albert Eugene "Gene" Weaver

Apr 29, 2019

Albert Eugene “Gene” Weaver, 80, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He loved the Lord and was a loving husband, dad and papa.  Gene was a veteran of the United States Army and the Army National Guard.   He attended East Cleveland Baptist Church.  Gene loved woodworking and spending time with his...

Bonnie Christine (Prock) Dalton

Bonnie Christine (Prock) Dalton

Apr 28, 2019

Bonnie Christine (Prock) Dalton, 75, a resident of Cleveland, born in to time December 25, 1943 and born in to eternity, April 28, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a member and attended Four Point Baptist Church until declining health several years ago.  She was retired form Honeywell/ Bendix Corp.  Bonnie loved the Christmas season and all it stood...

Donald William Vaught

Donald William Vaught

Apr 25, 2019

Donald William Vaught, 60, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his home. He was a youth pastor at Faith Memorial Church, he sang in the praise and worship team and operated the sound and video equipment for 16 years. He was a musician, a writer and he enjoyed playing computer games. He was passionate about his music...

Martha M. McMahan

Martha M. McMahan

Apr 25, 2019

Martha M. McMahan, 92, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 in a local assisted living facility.   She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and a member of the Joy Givers Sunday school class.  She formerly helped her husband at the Village Amoco Service Station and was retired from the Bradley Central High School cafeteria.

She...

Diana Potter

Diana Potter

Apr 24, 2019

Diana Jean DeMoss Potter, 76, passed away on April 24, 2019, just 3 days shy of her 77th birthday.  Diana was born April 27, 1942 in Cleveland (Parma), Ohio, the eldest daughter of John Thomas and Jeannette (Ostrander) DeMoss.She had passions of extensive international travel and gourmet foods with long leisurely dinners.Diana graduated early from Parma Senior High School, Class...

Helen Ann Ledford

Helen Ann Ledford

Apr 24, 2019

Helen Ann Ledford, 56, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. She was the Assistant Director at AMO Recoveries with 28 years of service and was devoted to her husband, five cats and one dog. She received a B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She was a devout...

John Paul Ballinger

John Paul Ballinger

Apr 23, 2019

John Paul Ballinger, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at a Chattanooga health care facility.  He was a 1969 graduate of Bradley Central High School and a veteran of the United States Army.  While in Nashville he worked security with the Tennessee Titans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, the Reverend J.C. Ballinger and Lois...

Patricia A. Voyles

Patricia A. Voyles

Apr 22, 2019

Patricia A. Voyles, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was devoted to her family and her fur babies, Little Bit and Birdell Bud.  Patricia was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and was retired from ConAgra after 26 years of service. 

She was preceded in death by...

Fannie Isabelle Eaves

Fannie Isabelle Eaves

Apr 17, 2019

Fannie Isabelle Eaves, 81, of Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in a local health care facility.  She was a member of the Calhoun Baptist Church.  Fannie was an avid NASCAR fan and loved races at the Cleveland Speedway where she watched her son, Steve race for over 26 years.  She also enjoyed road trips to see him race....

Wayne D Henry

Wayne D Henry

Apr 16, 2019

Wayne D. Henry, 86, a lifelong resident of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, following a short battle with cancer.  He was a member of Ooltewah Baptist church where he served faithfully and selflessly in numerous capacities.  Wayne was in the insurance business for many years and since retiring, he owned and managed Premier...

Sterling W. Hawkins

Sterling W. Hawkins

Apr 15, 2019

Sterling W. Hawkins, 87, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 in a local hospital.  He was born in Long Beach, California and was an excellent long distance swimmer in the Pacific Ocean.  He frequently swam several miles.

In 1956 at 24 years old, he and his mother moved to Las Vegas seeking good employment.  He quickly became one the most...

Thomas Edwin Blackwell

Thomas Edwin Blackwell

Apr 13, 2019

Thomas Edwin Blackwell, 78, of Benton, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in a local hospital.  He was of Baptist faith and attended Cloverleaf Baptist Church.  He loved fishing as a hobby. He was retired from Allied Bendix with over 20 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Blackwell; brothers, Jerry Dale and...

Katie Lorena Hannah Thomas

Katie Lorena Hannah Thomas

Apr 12, 2019

Katie Lorena Hannah Thomas, 88, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at a local health care facility.  She was a lifelong resident of Bradley County.  She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.  She retired from Charleston Hosiery after 40 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents Paul Langston Hannah and Ollie Hannah Nicholas; daughter...

Berta Ruth Hughes Gibson

Berta Ruth Hughes Gibson

Apr 11, 2019

Berta Ruth Hughes Gibson, 96, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at a local health care facility. Berta was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. She was an active member of First Baptist Cleveland since 1934, and served in many areas including choir, WMU and teaching children and young people. She loved her family dearly as well as extended family....

Mark Reed Phillips

Mark Reed Phillips

Apr 10, 2019

Mark Reed Phillips, 64, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his home. He was a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee for most of his life. He retired from Duracell where he worked as a manager for 23 years, he then retired from Cormetech as a manager of ten years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church as a child...

Shelby D. Harris

Shelby D. Harris

Apr 9, 2019

Shelby D. Harris, 77, of Cleveland, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church.  She loved her family and enjoyed life to the fullest. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Harris; parents, L.C. and Irene Pulliam Guthrie and sister, Brenda Geren.

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