Helen Joyce Earls
Jul 26, 2020
Helen Joyce (Hewitt) Earls, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday July 26, 2020 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Prince Andy Earls, Sr.; parents William Bart Hewitt and Blanche Lovingood Hewitt; siblings Van, Hoyt, Bill, Dale, Dean, and Blue Eyed Baby Hewitt.
She is survived by her children Kathy Cook...
Janis S. Allen
Jul 25, 2020
Janis Sue (Curtis) Allen, born March 2, 1939, ran into the arms of Jesus on the evening of July 25, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Janis loved her family, especially her devoted husband of 61 years, Forrest (Punkin) Allen; her loving daughters, Delisa Allen-Hartman (Dan) and Shelley May-Trentham (Billy); and her precious grandchildren, Haleigh May (Jacob Sherrill), Michael May (Annie...
Bishop John Wesley McCann "The Preacherman"
Jul 25, 2020
Bishop John Wesley McCann known as “The Preacherman”, 88, of Benton, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was the Bishop and Founding Father of Mercy Tabernacle in 1960 which was formerly known as Pentecostal Tabernacle. The Preacherman has preached the gospel since he was 15 years old and has traveled across most of the United...
Elizabeth Jeraldine Rose
Jul 25, 2020
Elizabeth Jeraldine Rose, 79, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Unity Church of God, were she served as the secretary and was in charge of Fun Day at the church. She was very involved with her church. She was a certified nursing assistant for Life Care for many years. She...
William "Billy" Thadeus Capps, Jr.
Jul 24, 2020
William "Billy" Thadus Capps, Jr., 77, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thadus Capps, Sr. and Mary Ellen Benton Capps; son, Shawn Robert Ryals; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Stanley.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Linda Capps of Cleveland; son, Dale (Leslie) Ryals of Chattanooga;...
Evelyn Jane Nipper Swiger
Jul 22, 2020
Evelyn Jane Nipper Swiger, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in her home. She was a charter member of Cleveland Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert R. Swiger; parents Lewis Nipper and Winnie Grubbs Nipper; siblings Margaret Wheeler, Joyce Nipper, and Florence Zook.
She is survived by her children Richard Dean...
Ruby Lee Moore Cartwright
Jul 22, 2020
Ruby Lee Moore Cartwright, age 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born to Edgar Moore and Mary Bell Alloway Moore of Calhoun on February 24, 1949. Ruby was a graduate of McMinn County High School in Athens and grew up in Calhoun.
She worked in the photo lab...
Verlyn B. Corbin
Jul 21, 2020
Verlyn B. Corbin, 87, of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at a local hospital. He was a retired truck driver. Verlyn was a veteran of the United States Army and also retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Army Reserve after 30 plus years of service. He enjoyed working his land and farming, watching professional sports...
J.W. Kibble
Jul 20, 2020
J.W. Kibble, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 in a Chattanooga Hospice Center. He was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Family Worship Center. He loved to travel. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 43 years, Shirley Christine Green Kibble; second wife, Reba...
William "Bill" Rogers Sylar, Jr.
Jul 19, 2020
William “Bill” Rogers Sylar, Jr., 86, of Georgetown, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his step daughter’s home. He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Navy where he was an electrician. During his time in the Navy he served on board a submarine. Bill also worked with IBEW 175 until his retirement. He was a member...
Aaron James Neumann
Jul 18, 2020
Aaron James Neumann was born July 1, 1994 and passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2020 in New Britain, CT. Aaron was born and raised in Chattanooga, and he graduated from Bradley Central High School in Cleveland. He joined the United States Marine Corps after high school and did an extended tour in Afghanistan.
Aaron is survived by his 4...
Venus Elaine Torbett Peels
Jul 17, 2020
Venus Elaine Torbett Peels, 61, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at her home. She was of the Christian faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband Hansell Arlin Peels; parents Robert Torbett and Carolyn Webb Torbett; brothers Russell Torbett and Bobby Torbett.
She is survived by her children Joshua Daniel Peels and Brittany Naomi Peels both...
Jeannine McNabb Tarpley
Jul 14, 2020
Jeannine McNabb Tarpley, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at a local healthcare facility. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and flowers. Her favorite pastime was researching her family history.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertie and Maude McNabb; husband, Warren L. Tarpley; and brother, John McNabb and his wife, Louella McNabb.
Survivors include her son,...
Charles George Laws
Jul 12, 2020
Charles George Laws, 77, of Cleveland, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late Loy Earl Laws and Earline Hughes Laws. He was an active member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He was a graduate of the University...
Juan Eligio Garcia Vazquez
Jul 12, 2020
Juan Eligio Garcia Vazquez, 82 of Cleveland, passed away July 12, 2020 at his home. He was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on December 1, 1937, to the late Venancio Garcia Rosario and Carlotta Vazquez, and his sister, Venancia Garcia Vazquez.
Juan migrated to Brooklyn, New York from Puerto Rico where he developed his passion for music and singing. He...
Kyle Matthew Hart
Jul 12, 2020
Kyle Matthew Hart, 39, passed away Friday July 17, 2020 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was born on December 16, 1980 in Cape Girardeau. Kyle was a 1999 graduate of Northwestern High School in Missouri, and recently attended his 20th reunion. Though Kyle's life was spent in a wheelchair, it was a full and active life. He loved country...
Justin Todd Goodman
Jul 12, 2020
Justin Goodman, 37, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Mr. Goodman was a member of Mercy Tabernacle and was employed as a carpenter. Justin was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 74 where he served his apprenticeship and became a Journeyman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Douglas and Ressie Jean McCann...
Lyle Hardwick
Jul 11, 2020
Lyle Hardwick, 71, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. Hardwick III and Barbara Lyle Hardwick Ownbey; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Berry. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Mary Ann Hutcheson Hardwick; son, George Clayton Hardwick of Chattanooga; sister, Betsy Hardwick Berry; niece, Julie Berry...
Dr. Jimmy Welch Bilbo
Jul 10, 2020
Dr. Jimmy Welch Bilbo, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 in a local hospital following a short illness. He was born in Poplarville, Mississippi, to the late Cyrus Warren Bilbo and Ida Rosetta Carroll, the eighth of nine children. As a young man Jimmy was an evangelist and licensed minister in the Church of God. He was...
Bob Lynn Miller
Jul 5, 2020
Bob Lynn Miller, 57, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 in a Nashville hospital. He loved treasure hunting and restoring old cars. He was the treasurer of Blue Ridge Temple Baptist church, where he was also a member.
He was preceded in death by his mother Thelma Thomas Miller
He is survived by his wife of 33 years...
