OBITUARIES

Martha S. Poole

Martha S. Poole

Aug 21, 2018

Martha S. Poole, 70, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in a local hospital. Martha retired from Advanced Photographic Solutions after 35 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. She liked to travel and go on cruises with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Homer and Ethel Arrieta Silver, Sr.; brother,...

Linda Jean Willis

Linda Jean Willis

Aug 18, 2018

Linda Jean Willis, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at a local healthcare facility.  She retired from American Uniform where she worked for 30 years.  Linda’s biggest joy in this life was her children and grandchildren.  She was a member at Union Grove church of Christ for 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her...

Alma "Sue" Reynolds

Alma "Sue" Reynolds

Aug 16, 2018

Alma “Sue” Reynolds, 84, of Georgetown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 16, 2018.  She was surrounded by her loving family and will be lovingly remembered by her five daughters and their families.  Sue was a member of Brittsville Baptist Church in Meigs County and was involved in helping hands at the Ronald McDonald House.

She was...

Wanda Fay Odom

Wanda Fay Odom

Aug 14, 2018

Wanda Fay Clayton Odom, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospice care center.  Wanda was born in Polk County, but was a life-long resident of Bradley County.   She was retired from Magic Chef after 20 years of service.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, antiquing and spending time with her family.  She was of Baptist faith.

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Cecil Claude White

Cecil Claude White

Aug 14, 2018

Cecil Claude White, 93, of Cleveland, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of Red Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. White was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in WWII.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean White; son, Randy White; mother, Adeline Tonn White; father, Hugh White; step mother,...

Matthew Harrison Brown

Matthew Harrison Brown

Aug 12, 2018

Matthew Harrison Brown, 49, of Cleveland, TN died unexpectedly Sunday, August 12, 2018 from an apparent heart attack. Matthew relished learning, teaching and coaching but most of all was a committed, devoted and loving husband to his wife, Tara, and father to his three sons.Matthew was born July 26, 1969, a day that he enjoyed celebrating on Parksville Lake, one...

Cindra Rae Stevenson Gillespie

Cindra Rae Stevenson Gillespie

Aug 11, 2018

Cindra Rae Stevenson Gillespie, 66, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 in local hospital.  She was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church, where she and her husband were the directors of the DEAF ministries.  She was active in the music and the Sunday school ministry. She also served as a volunteer at the Shenandoah Haven for Girls. 

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Laverne Potokar Gust

Laverne Potokar Gust

Aug 6, 2018

Laverne Gust, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at her home.  She was of Catholic faith and was retired from Eaton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Andrew Xifos Gust and brother, Edward Potokar.

She is survived by her daughter, Laverne Ann Harp of Cleveland; grandchildren, Chuck Harp (Dawn) of Cleveland and Christine Stewart...

Linda Carolyn Stephenson Brown

Linda Carolyn Stephenson Brown

Aug 6, 2018

Linda Carolyn Stephenson Brown, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 in a local hospital.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid bird watcher.  Linda loved the snow in the winter and going to the beach in the summer.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded in...

Dennis L. Jarrett

Dennis L. Jarrett

Aug 3, 2018

Dennis L. Jarrett, 62, of Cleveland, passed away Friday morning, August 3, 2018 in an Etowah health care facility. He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Dennis retired from Georgia Pacific after 30 years of service.  He was a lifelong member of the Price Memorial AME Zion Church where he was a Sunday school teacher, choir member and...

Robert Ray Blackner

Robert Ray Blackner

Aug 2, 2018

Robert Ray Blackner, 87,  of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home.  He was a retired truck driver.  Robert had served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.  He was born in Johnstown, PA and lived in Cleveland since 2005.  He was a member of United Christian Church and he loved...

Mary Frances Davis

Mary Frances Davis

Aug 2, 2018

Mary Frances Davis, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at a local health care facility.  She was retired from Peyton’s Southeastern after 20 years.  She was of the Christian faith. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Eddie Ernest Bennett and Effie Mae Gowin Bennett, son Steve Sisson, sisters Fanny Hudson and Minnie Hughes; and...

Evelyn Moore

Evelyn Moore

Aug 1, 2018

Evelyn Moore, 74, born March 7, 1944, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  She attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Food Pantry.  She also volunteered with Bridgemakers for thirteen years and was an avid bowler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Zora...

Hazel Elizabeth Arp

Hazel Elizabeth Arp

Aug 1, 2018

Hazel Elizabeth Arp, 85,  of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in local healthcare facility.  She enjoyed working in the garden and being outdoors.  By her own admission she was a “master” gardener and had a “green” thumb.  She and her husband James were world travelers with the local retired teachers. She had retired from Magic Chef/Maytag, where she...

Geraldine Dailey

Geraldine Dailey

Aug 1, 2018

Geraldine Dailey,  a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at her home.  She was a member of Four Point Baptist Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Dailey; parents, Frazier and Beulah Bunch; sons, Larry and Gary Dailey and brother, Raymond Bunch.

Survivors include...

Sonya Annette Richmond

Sonya Annette Richmond

Jul 31, 2018

Sonya Annette Richmond, 62,  passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in a Nashville hospital.  She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church and loved her pet dog and cats.  She worked as a registered nurse at Bradley Memorial Hospital for twenty-five years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas S. and Frances Shipley Casteel.

She is survived by...

Carmen Renee Orr

Carmen Renee Orr

Jul 31, 2018

Carmen Renee Orr, 46, of Cleveland, passed away into the loving, eternal embrace of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, July 31, 2018 after a long, arduous battle with cancer.  She was a loving wife and mother and will be remembered as one who always put the needs of her family before her own. 

She was also a...

Beulah Rothwell McKinney

Beulah Rothwell McKinney

Jul 29, 2018

Beulah Rothwell McKinney, 79, a resident of Ocoee, went home to be with the Lord and other loved ones on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home.  She was of Baptist faith.  Beulah was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she lit up any room she entered. She enjoyed spending time with family and taking care of everyone.

She...

Kenneth Edward Hyde

Kenneth Edward Hyde

Jul 28, 2018

Kenneth Edward Hyde, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  He was self-employed and had operated a clean-up shop for 47 years.   He had served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a veteran of the Korean War.   He was born in Cherokee County, NC, and had lived in Cleveland most of his...

Nora Lawson Newell

Nora Lawson Newell

Jul 26, 2018

Nora Lawson Newell, 97, of Birchwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church in Birchwood where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She will be remembered as a very loving and giving woman who was a faithful servant of the Lord.

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