Alfred Lee Rider
Aug 28, 2020
Alfred “Al” Lee Rider, 76 of Kissimmee, Florida departed from our lives Friday August 28, 2020. Born February 1, 1944 to the late Carl and Margaret (nee Slater) Rider, in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of West Leyden High School, he later became a United States Marine.
Al was Vice President of General Contracting at Island One Resorts in Orlando,...
Dylan David Sanders
Aug 28, 2020
Dylan David Sanders, 59 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at TriStar Stone Crest Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a world traveler. Dylan was a beloved son, uncle, brother, and friend. He will be missed by all. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Bob and Mary Cook; sisters, Christina Miller...
John William Simmons
Aug 28, 2020
John William Simmons, 77, left his earthly home on August 28, 2020. He unexpectedly passed at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on September 3, 1943 in Bradley County, however his adventuresses spirit lead him to visit many places in the world. Some of his many accomplishments include his degrees from Cleveland State Community College and the University...
Merlene L. Chase
Aug 27, 2020
Merlene L. Chase, 90, of Charleston passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. Mrs. Chase came from Lufkin, Texas in 1954, and was an avid gardener and Barbie collector. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorey and Clara Lazarine; husband, Jack Chase; and sisters, Alice...
John Z. Powers
Aug 26, 2020
John Zach Powers, 97, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at a local health care facility. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a medic during World War II. John retired from the construction business. He was a member of Antioch church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
James "Jim" William Garrett
Aug 25, 2020
James “Jim” William Garrett, 49, of Cleveland passed away August 25, 2020 at his residence. He was a former employee of Maytag. Jim was a friend to everyone and just enjoyed talking to people.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lonzo Garrett and Martha Elizabeth Pierce Garrett; and sister, Sabina “Pete” Ledford.
Survivors include his children, James...
Whitney Nicole Gray
Aug 20, 2020
Whitney Nicole Self Gray, 41, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 20, 2020 in a local hospital. She was born in Etowah and had lived in Cleveland most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. She and her husband Jason are the owners of Gold and Silver Exchange...
Mary Isabel Goodner
Aug 18, 2020
Mary Isabel Cunningham Goodner, 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Morningside of Cleveland.
She was born on December 30, 1937 in Servilla, Tennessee to the late Oscar and Donnie Cunningham. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church, and she retired after working 20 years at J.H. Kellman as an office and payroll administrator.
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Marlin Russell Shelton
Aug 18, 2020
Marlin Russell Shelton, 65, a resident of Spring Hill, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his home. He was born in Ludowici, GA, and was a former resident of Cleveland. He was of the Baptist faith. Rusty, as he is known, began his career as a paramedic in Montgomery County, graduating first in his class from the University...
George "Butch" Stanley Clark
Aug 17, 2020
Cleveland is mourning the loss of a devoted husband, father, and friend of the community with the passing of George Stanley “Butch” Clark, age 72. Clark died at his home in Cleveland on Monday, August 17, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County, son of the late Celotes and Jean Clark, and brother of the late Waylon Clark. ...
José Dimas Mejia
Aug 17, 2020
José Dimas Mejia, 66, of Cleveland passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. He was born in San Antonio, Honduras to Francisca Melendez Echeverria and the late José Luciano Mejia on March 18, 1954. Upon moving to the states he became a U.S citizen, and was of the Christian Faith.
José is survived in death by; mother, Francisca...
Kenneth Price
Aug 14, 2020
Kenneth Price, 88, of Cleveland passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1932 in Englewood, Tennessee to the late Arle and Carrie Price. Upon his high school graduation, he served in the United States Navy Reserve from 1951-1959. He continued his career as an electrician and retired after 42...
Evelyn Ruth Snyder
Aug 13, 2020
Evelyn Ruth Chapman Snyder, 82, of Lenior City, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born in Harriman, Tennessee, and lived most of her life in the East Tennessee. She was a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. She was an active member of the...
Willie Mae Varnell
Aug 11, 2020
Willie Mae Varnell, 89, went to be with her Lord on August 11, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on February 16, 1931. Mrs. Varnell spent most of her time in Orlando and Winter Park, Florida where she raised her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother and all who knew her, loved her. She will be deeply...
Lorene Arms Mantooth Brown
Aug 11, 2020
Lorene Arms Mantooth Brown, 96, of Cleveland left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1923 to the late Reverend W. D. and Robbie Quinn Arms. She was a lifelong resident of Bradley County until 2001 when she moved to Greer SC.
She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, quilting and making...
Mary Ruth Bishop
Aug 9, 2020
Mary Ruth Bishop, 87, a resident of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, at her home. She was a long time member of Mt. Zion New Covenant Church. She loved going to church and loved to worship the Lord. She also loved spending time with her family and her dog Lucky.
She is preceded in death by her...
Roger Dale Bowman
Aug 8, 2020
Roger Dale Bowman, age 88, passed away on Saturday August 8, 2020 at The Garden Plaza in Cleveland, Tennessee where he had been a resident for the past four years. He had been a member of Rawlings United Methodist Church in Rawlings, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson Bowman; his mother, Mary (Shumaker) Bowman; his first...
William Kenneth Rogers
Aug 8, 2020
William “Kenny” Kenneth Rogers, Sr., 75, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 in a local hospital. He was a 25-year retired Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked at Peyton’s for 21 years before retiring from there. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Claudia Rogers; parents,...
William Walter Eledge III
Aug 5, 2020
William Walter Eledge III, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, TN.
He was a long-time member, deacon, Sunday school and Discipleship teacher at Calhoun First Baptist Church. He loved reading and studying God’s Word. He was a kind, warm, gentle man with a sparkling smile, a memorable...
Hilda Drymon Blackwelder
Aug 5, 2020
Hilda C. Blackwelder, 73, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 at her home.
She was a native of Sarasota, FL and a longtime resident of Bradenton, FL before moving to Athens in 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Blackwelder and two sons, Leslie Blackwelder and William Blackwelder Sr.
Survivors include her...
