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Evelyn Ruth Snyder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Hayes Peyton Ledford

Hayes Peyton Ledford

Aug 5, 2020

     Hayes Peyton Ledford, 47, of Cleveland departed this world, unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina to Jean Floyd Howell, of Chattanooga and George Peyton Ledford, of Charlottesville, Virginia, on October 4, 1972. Hayes was a member of Signal Mountain Presbyterian, not to mention a life-long resident, worked as a Consultant Government Agent and lobbyist, he...

Bobby Gene Flora

Bobby Gene Flora

Aug 5, 2020

Bobby Gene Flora, 79, of Clarksville, TN passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  He was born February 25, 1941 in Burdine, KY to the late Joe and Flora Dandy Flora.  Bobby retired from General Motors in 1997. He was of the Baptist faith.  Bobby enjoyed being on the beach, fishing, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to...

Robert (Bert) Alford

Robert (Bert) Alford

Aug 2, 2020

Robert (Bert) Alford, 81, of Cleveland, passed away at his home Sunday, August 2, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 24, 1939 in Biloxi, MS, and had lived in the Cleveland area most of his life.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was a long time employee of Tarver Distributing Company.  He...

Aleene Valia Silver

Aleene Valia Silver

Aug 1, 2020

 

Aleene Valia Silver, 93, transitioned peacefully to heaven on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born on September 14, 1926, to Walter and Amanda Silvers.

Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband of 74 years, J. D. Silver; son Doug (Pam), daughter Melody Buckner (Jackie); grandchildren, Melissa Adams (Joey), Michelle Morgan (Freddy), Jamie (Megan), Athena Davis (Kraig),...

Paula Marie Campbell

Paula Marie Campbell

Aug 1, 2020

     Paula Marie Campbell, 63, of Ringgold, Georgia departed this life on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Born in Indiana, on September 3, 1956 to the late George and Virginia Perry was a loving mother of three beautiful daughters and a devout christian. She attended Christway Community Church, enjoyed gardening, and loved to cook (especially for others).

     Paula is survived by her...

Cassandra Naomi Stockburger

Cassandra Naomi Stockburger

Jul 31, 2020

Cassandra Naomi Stockburger passed away July 31, 2020, in Memphis.  She was born June 28, 1925 in Catoosa County, Georgia to Walter Green and Bessie Bell (Boyd) Stockburger. In 1929, her family moved to the Flint Springs community of Bradley County. Her family were members of the Flint Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Cassandra attended Flint Springs Elementary and Bradley County...

Theodore East Brink

Theodore East Brink

Jul 30, 2020

Theodore East Brink, 92, originally of East Kingston, New Hampshire; departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence. Born in Connecticut on May 23, 1928, to the late William and Martha Brink, he lived most of his life in New England, before moving to Cleveland, a year ago to be closer to his family. Ted proudly served...

Mary Martha Green

Mary Martha Green

Jul 29, 2020

Mary Martha Bearfield Green, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her residence in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed spending her time singing and painting landscape pictures.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bearfield and Bertha Henson Verner;   daughter, Cathy Collins; and brothers, Carl Bearfield and Arliss Bearfield.

She is...

Ronald Rhinehart

Ronald Rhinehart

Jul 29, 2020

     Ronald Rhinehart, 74 of Ooltewah, passed away Wednsday, July 29, 2020 at his residence.

     He was born September 29, 1945 to the late Ralph and Evlyn Rhinehart. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald and James Rhinehart; sisters, Joyce Reed and Sissy Huskey.

    Ronald is survived by his beloved wife, Louise; children, Marvin Rhinehart of Kentucky, Brenda...

Claude L. Ogle, Jr.

Claude L. Ogle, Jr.

Jul 28, 2020

Claude L. Ogle, Jr., 76, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home.  He was the owner of the Ogle Insurance Agency in Cleveland.  Claude was an 8 time qualifier for the Million Dollar Round Table and a member of the Cleveland Association of Life Underwriters. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude L....

Roy F. Pierce

Roy F. Pierce

Jul 28, 2020

Roy F. Pierce, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from Bowater.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton F. and Arey Etta Duggan Pierce; brothers, Gene Pierce, Ralph Pierce and Paul Pierce; and sisters, Nell Lyle and Ruth Pirkle.

...

Kimberly "Kim" Wooden Casteel

Kimberly "Kim" Wooden Casteel

Jul 26, 2020

 Kimberly “Kim” Wooden Casteel, 61, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 25th, 2020. She was born on June 4th, 1959, in Alton, Illinois to Barbara Aldrich Wooden and the late Edwin Wooden. Kim was a graduate of Swartz Creek High School in Swartz Creek, MI.

In 1976 she moved to Cleveland, TN to attend Lee College, where...

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