OBITUARIES

Mamie Arlene Stansberry

Mamie Arlene Stansberry

Apr 24, 2020

Mamie “Arlene” Billingsley Stansberry, a life-long resident of Cleveland, took her place in the Heavenly choir Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 99. 

She was preceded in death by parents, Lucy and Henry W. Billinglsey; brothers, Oliver and Walter; sisters, Della and Dorothy and her infant daughter, Jeanette.

She is survived by her sister, Mary B. Murphy...

Wanda Faye Brewer

Wanda Faye Brewer

Apr 23, 2020

Wanda Faye Brewer, 83, a resident of Cleveland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. Thomas Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  Born in Cleveland on May 14, 1936, and although she had an eventful life and lived in several different states, she always called Cleveland her home.

Wanda spent her life helping others...

Geneva Mitchell

Geneva Mitchell

Apr 21, 2020

Geneva Mitchell, 91, became the classiest angel in heaven on April 21, 2020. She was a medical technologist, attending grad school and medical technology school at UT Medical school in Memphis. She was a member of Phi Beta Pi  honor society; President of Bradley County Medical Auxiliary; President of Cherokee Garden Club and a member of Broad Street United Methodist...

Leonard Paul Sugalski

Leonard Paul Sugalski

Apr 20, 2020

Leonard Paul Sugalski, age 88, passed away on Monday April 20, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. There are no formal funeral services planned at this time. We invite you to leave a message of comfort below. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Dale Wayne Evatt

Dale Wayne Evatt

Apr 18, 2020

Dale Wayne Evatt, age 61, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday April 18, 2020 at a local hospital. A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it comes available. We invite you to leave a message of comfort at www.ralphbuckner.com Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn McCracken

Carolyn McCracken

Apr 18, 2020

Carolyn McCracken, 79, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Boanerges Baptist Church and had retired from Volunteer Energy after 25 years of service. Carolyn joins her parents, Jewel and Lutie Phillips and sisters, Julia Black and Wanda Young in heaven. She is survived by her husband...

Wilma Faye Hall Johnson

Wilma Faye Hall Johnson

Apr 16, 2020

Wilma Faye Hall Johnson, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Kinser Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Johnson; parents, Rev. L. E. Hall and Leila Moseley Hall; two sisters, Hilda Hall and Mavis Orr; and three brothers, Ronald Lee Hall, Bobby...

Billy Gene Vandergriff

Billy Gene Vandergriff

Apr 16, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Billy Gene Vandergriff announces his passing on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the age of 73 years.

Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years, Belinda; his brother, Ronnie (Janice); his children, David, Terry, Kristie, Sheralee, Mindy (Andy), Shanae, and Megan (Chad); and 19 grandchildren.

He was predeceased...

Charles "Charlie" Joseph Lupo

Charles "Charlie" Joseph Lupo

Apr 15, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Joseph Lupo, 61, of Cleveland, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, after fighting a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.  He passed with his loving wife of 20 years, Joanie Lupo, by his side. 

Charlie was born and raised in Louisiana before making Cleveland his home.  He graduated from Lee University and attended seminary...

Joe Max McClure

Joe Max McClure

Apr 13, 2020

Joe Max McClure Sr., age 87, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on November 23, 1932 to the late Lee and Daisy Ailey McClure. He loved being a member of the South Cleveland Church of God. He worked as a radio operator and...

Ruby Elizabeth Kerruish

Ruby Elizabeth Kerruish

Apr 13, 2020

Ruby Elizabeth Jones Kerruish was born on March 9, 1931 in Ducktown, Tennessee. She died Monday April 13, 2020 at her home in Cleveland, Tennessee following a long illness. She was 89 years old.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Laura Lowe Jones; her loving husband of 65 years, George W. Kerruish; son David W. Kerruish;...

Rukhiben Patel

Rukhiben Patel

Apr 13, 2020

Rukhiben Patel, age 85, a resident of Riceville, TN, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. There will be a private service at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home on Friday, April 17, 2020. We invite you to leave a message of comfort at www.ralphbuckner.com Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Mark Anthony Thompson

Mark Anthony Thompson

Apr 13, 2020

Mark Anthony Thompson, 56, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the owner of Thompson’s Body shop and a well known body repairman and paint specialist. He had a love of old cars and trucks and going to car shows.  Mark loved his family so very much and...

John Louis Hoffer

John Louis Hoffer

Apr 11, 2020

John “Jack” Louis Hoffer passed away in Cleveland, Tennessee on April 11, 2020. He was born September 14, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana. 

John was a graduate of St. Edward’s University. He joined and served in the Navy from 1955 to 1961. John served on the USS Forestall as a bombardier navigator in the Douglas A3D Skywarrior.

He graduated...

Wesley C. Smith Jr.

Wesley C. Smith Jr.

Apr 8, 2020

Wesley C. Smith Jr., 74, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was born on March 7, 1946 in Turtletown, Tennessee to the late Wesley Cleo Smith Sr. and Dorothy Chastain Smith. 

He is survived by...

Daniel Paul Dishaw

Daniel Paul Dishaw

Apr 6, 2020

Daniel Paul Dishaw, 29, a resident of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly and tragically, Monday, April 6, 2020.  He was of the Christian faith.  He loved his family and children. Daniel loved spending time in the mountains.

He was preceded in death by his father Joshua Dishaw.

He is survived by his mother and step-father Laura Peoples Hester and David Hester...

Neava Faye Floyd

Neava Faye Floyd

Apr 6, 2020

Neava Faye Floyd, 52, of Cleveland passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in at her home.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted Floyd and Glenda Grissom Whaley.

She is survived by her children, Jonathan Dale, Richard Leon Burton and Jamie Burton; grandchildren, Kaydence Burton, Calie Suits, Owen Burton, Ezekel Burton...

Marilyn Louise Fain

Marilyn Louise Fain

Apr 5, 2020

Marilyn Louise Ball Fain, 85, of Inman, South Carolina, passed away, Sunday, April 5, 2020 in a senior living facility. She was of the Baptist Faith and attended Stable Life Worship Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lois Wesley Ball and Lorene Audrey Watts Ball; son James Mitchell Fain; siblings William Ball, Jean Brooks, and Bud “Ace”...

Charlotte Ann Rice Murphy

Charlotte Ann Rice Murphy

Apr 5, 2020

Charlotte Ann Rice Murphy, 72, of Ringgold, GA and a longtime resident of Rossville, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her home.  She was a member of Rossville Church of God for over 30 years.  Charlotte was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and loved her family with a special kind of love.  She loved God and lived her...

Karen Michelle Ford

Karen Michelle Ford

Apr 3, 2020

Karen Michelle Ford, 44, passed away at her home in Chickamauga, GA on Friday, April 3, 2020.  She was a graduate of Ringgold High School and studied nursing at Dalton State College.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence “Buddy” and Virginia Jo Ford and Bill and Mae Wright.

Survivors include her mother, Debra Ford of Ringgold, GA;...

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