OBITUARIES

Lois Ann Mattson

Lois Ann Mattson

May 4, 2020

Lois Ann Mattson, 83, a longtime resident of Georgetown went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2020. Lois was a member of Savannah United Methodist Church. Lois was a proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mattson; and parents, Eugene and Birdie Hood. Survivors include her...

Phoebe R. Stepp

Phoebe R. Stepp

May 3, 2020

Phoebe R. Stepp, 70, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Kinser Church of God and a previous member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church where she taught children’s Sunday school at both, for a combined total of about 30 years. Phoebe worked as realtor at Crye-Leike Realtors for 14...

Merle Sue Gamble Salmon

Merle Sue Gamble Salmon

Apr 30, 2020

Merle Sue Gamble Lane Salmon of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020.  She was 83 years old.  Merle was born in Beggs, Oklahoma but grew up in Chattanooga’s Alton Park area.  She married and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio for several years where her children were born and attended elementary school. 

After returning to Chattanooga, Merle...

Bessie Willene Haulk Duckworth

Bessie Willene Haulk Duckworth

Apr 30, 2020

Bessie Willene Haulk Duckworth, 78, a resident of Cleveland passed away April 30, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. She retired from Bradley/Cleveland Services Agency where she was the Director at the Charleston Senior Center. She and her husband, Carl, owned and operated Trips Unlimited and enjoyed many years of...

William (Bill) Franklin Cranmore, Jr.

William (Bill) Franklin Cranmore, Jr.

Apr 29, 2020

William (Bill) Franklin Cranmore, Jr., 74, of McDonald, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his residence.  He was of the Christian faith.  He had worked in the landscaping business.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. Cranmore, Sr., and Pearl M. Walker; three sisters; and four brothers.

 

He is survived by several nieces and...

Jane Rebecca Holder

Jane Rebecca Holder

Apr 27, 2020

Jane Rebecca Holder, 84, of Ooltewah passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home. 

She was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Bessie Davis Hendricks; husband, Walter C. Holder; and several siblings.

Survivors include her daughters, Alice Rebecca (Raymond) Couey and Billie Louise Correll; grandchildren, Gary Dewayne Couey and Tonya Michelle Couey; and great grandson, Justin...

Joyce Faye Vest

Joyce Faye Vest

Apr 26, 2020

Joyce Faye Vest, 83, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born January 1, 1937 to the late Kathleen Bohannon and Clyde Firdell. Joyce spent her life being kind to others and was an avid animal lover. She was aerobics instructor at Woman’s World and Fitness Factory for many years. Joyce taught at Broad Street Methodist Church...

Veo Manson Clement, Jr.

Veo Manson Clement, Jr.

Apr 25, 2020

 

 

Manson Clement of Cleveland passed away at his home in Cleveland, TN, on Saturday, April 25, 2020.  Manson’s faith in the Lord Jesus Christ assured him that he would go immediately to be with Jesus in the place prepared for him as promised in Scripture.  His family takes great comfort in knowing this to be true.

Manson was...

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.

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