Larry Keith Simcox
Jan 24, 2020
Larry Keith Simcox, age 63 passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 from a long extended illness. He was born in Rockwood, TN and moved to Jasper, TN at the age of twelve. He was a long time resident of Jasper, TN before moving to Cleveland, TN. Larry was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death...
Milford Leroy Lee
Jan 23, 2020
SFC Milford Leroy Lee, Sr., age 81, a resident of Albany GA, departed this life on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at a hospital in Albany, Ga.
He was born on May 13, 1938 to the late Walter Arden Sr. and Ida Jane Leasure Lee. He was of Christian Faith.
He was a retired Veteran of the Marines and the Army...
Lucille Elizabeth Richardson Mills
Jan 22, 2020
Lucille Mills, 93, of Cleveland passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in a local healthcare facility. Born in Kentucky she has been a resident of Bradley County for over thirty years. She was a member of Westmore Church of God. Lucille was a prayer warrior, devoted pastor’s wife, excellent cook and loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded...
Joe Thomas King
Jan 22, 2020
Joe T. King, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home. Joe was a 1950 graduate of Chattanooga Central High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served in the Korean War and was stationed in Guam/Okinawa. Joe was a golden glove boxer and little league and senior league coach...
Wilma J. "Snookie" Mattson
Jan 22, 2020
Wilma J. “Snookie” Mattson, 79, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home. She was retired from M&M Mars and was a member of Peerless Road Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rex Risenhoover and Dennis Mattson; parents, James C. Evans and Rosetta Botts Evans and siblings, Freddie Evans, Charles Evans, Erma...
David Lee Brewer
Jan 22, 2020
David Lee Brewer, 70, a life-long resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in a local facility. He was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church and was retired from Duracell after 31 years of service. David was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
He enjoyed hunting and loved spending time with his grandchildren and teaching...
Daniel Robert Kessler
Jan 21, 2020
Daniel Robert Kessler, 68, of Chattanooga passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home. The son of the late George and Joyce Lindgren Kessler he was born in Elmhurst, IL. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Daniel was an electronics engineer and enjoyed riding motorcycles.
Survivors include his children, Daniel (Kristen) Kessler, Jr. of Austin,...
Robert Eugene "Gene" Strickland
Jan 20, 2020
Robert Eugene “Gene” Strickland, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Bradley County he was a veteran of the United States Army. Gene served in the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles and served during Vietnam. He was an avid bowler, a member of the Rainbow Riders square dance team and...
Wayne Alison Laugherty
Jan 18, 2020
Wayne Alison Laugherty, 79, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Katherine and Alison Clayton Laugherty.
He is survived by his children Dustin Laugherty and wife Rebecca Stitt-Laugherty, Donna (Todd) Laugherty Best; grandchildren Chase Best, Landon Best, Samantha Laugherty and Cameron Wilkins; great grandchild Ryder Best; brother Rick (Darlene) Laugherty; niece Tara (Mike)...
Johnnie Horace King
Jan 17, 2020
Johnnie Horace King, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home in Catoosa County, GA. A native of Henderson County, NC, he attended Dana School and worked as a bricklayer, instructor and carpenter. He was a masonry contractor for Blue Ridge Technical College. Horace enjoyed gardening, raising cattle and was a custodian for Baptist churches.
He was preceded...
Calvin C. Davis
Jan 17, 2020
Calvin C. Davis, 94, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in an Etowah healthcare facility. Calvin attended McMinn County High School and the The National School of Business. He moved to Cleveland in 1947 after serving in the U.S. Army in World War II in the Philippines.
Calvin worked for 14 years at Hardwick Stove as a mounter...
Edward Marvin Sneed
Jan 17, 2020
Edward Marvin Sneed, 89, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home. He was retired from Bowater after 30 plus years and was of Baptist faith. He was an accomplished musician and avid Blue Grass fan, having played and sang for 75 years. He was well known in local Blue Grass circles and...
Pamela Ruth Wheeler
Jan 16, 2020
Pamela Ruth Engle Wheeler, 73, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She taught for over thirty years in Knoxville City Schools and Bradley County Schools, specifically in teaching reading. She held a B.S and M.S from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She loved life, her family (including the four-legged members)...
Dorothy JoAnn Curtright Casteel
Jan 16, 2020
Dorothy JoAnn Curtright Casteel, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her residence. Born in Illinois she spent the majority of her life in Bradley County. She retired as a nurse from Bradley Healthcare and Rehab. Dorothy was a longtime member of First Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family.
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Mary Elizabeth Brannon Betancourt
Jan 16, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Brannon Betancourt, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Redemption Point Church of God in Ooltewah Hispanic Division. She was a registered nurse who enjoyed her job and was an instructor/teacher for Cleveland State Community College Nursing Program. She was also a pastor’s wife that throughout her marriage,...
Doris Nell Brooks Cooper
Jan 15, 2020
Doris Cooper, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her residence. Born in Alabama she lived a majority of her life in Chattanooga. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Brooks; mother, Nona Crutchfield Brooks Hinson; husband, Clayton Cooper; daughter, Pamela Turner; and sister, Helen Sorrells.
Survivors include her...
Garland "Camuel" Morrow
Jan 14, 2020
Garland Camuel Morrow, 79, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020 at his residence. He was a devout Christian and member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church and was a past long-time member of Waterville Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time on his small farm raising goats. Camuel enjoyed talking and socializing and was known to many of...
Frankie Russell James
Jan 14, 2020
Frankie Russell James, 80, of Calhoun “graduated” to Heaven on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of The Church of God at Southside.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Annie West Russell; husband, William “Bill” James; brothers, John Jr., David and Johnny Russell; and sisters, Dotsie Lemons and...
Taylor Thomas Morris
Jan 14, 2020
Taylor Thomas Morris, age 87 and a lifelong resident of Bradley County departed this life on January 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a United States Army veteran, serving his country in the Korean War. He was retired from Magic Chef with over 39 years of service. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially when in the...
Dorothy Lee Disney
Jan 14, 2020
Dorothy Lee Disney, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her residence. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and camping. She loved listening to Gospel music and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Disney; parents, Aflonzo and Ona Weaver; brother, Lloyd Weaver and...
