OBITUARIES

Paul Stuart Cannon

Paul Stuart Cannon

Feb 3, 2020

Paul Stuart Cannon, 50, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at a local health care facility. He was of the Church of God faith. Paul enjoyed bowling and golfing and coached youth basketball, baseball and football for many years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul David Cannon; sister, Peggy Sue Cannon; and grandson, Kayman Brock-Riffe.

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Edward F. Stowers

Edward F. Stowers

Jan 31, 2020

Edward F. Stowers, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 in a local hospital.  He was born in Brownville, Texas.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War.  He had lived in the Cleveland area for the past 43 years.  He was a Christian and had worked with the Phil Driscoll Ministries.  He...

Wanda Sue Humberd

Wanda Sue Humberd

Jan 31, 2020

Wanda Sue Humberd, 85, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, entered the gates of heaven on, Friday, January 31, 2020 to be greeted by her family and friends who went before her. 

She was born on September 30, 1934 to the late Jewel and Ruby Watkins.  Wanda Sue was a Godly woman, who served as the organist and as a...

Jeffrey E. Howard

Jeffrey E. Howard

Jan 31, 2020

Jeffrey E. Howard, 56, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home with his wife and two sons holding his hands, with other loved ones surrounding.  He was of the Church of Christ faith. He was a farmer and loved animals, family, and talking. 

He is preceded in death by his father Larry Howard, grandparents Maggie...

Willie Mae Payne

Willie Mae Payne

Jan 30, 2020

Willie Mae Payne, 85, of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her residence. She was born on July 28, 1934 to the late Lizzie and William Stewart in Cleveland and spent 25 years in Ohio. She moved back to Bradley County in 1984. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening, camping and spending time...

Kimberly "K.C." Campbell Gutman

Kimberly "K.C." Campbell Gutman

Jan 26, 2020

Kimberly Campbell “K.C.” Gutman, 59, of Gotha, Florida, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  She was born to William and the late Evelyn Campbell on February 15, 1960 in Cleveland, TN.  Kimberly graduated from Barrington High School outside of Chicago in 1978 and received a BA in History from Baylor University in 1983, and...

Sylvia Mummert

Sylvia Mummert

Jan 25, 2020

Sylvia Jane Ferguson Mummert, age 97, born March 12, 1922, of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Hospice of Chattanooga

 

She was a member of Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a former member and officer of the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority.    Sylvia loved entertaining, traveling, singing, quilting, and crocheting.  Sylvia retired in...

Gerald Debity

Gerald Debity

Jan 24, 2020

 

Gerald Wayne Debity, 52, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 in a Chattanooga Hospice facility.  He was a member of East Side Church of Christ. 

He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Anne Head; siblings Clayton Debity and Steven Debity.

He is survived by his wife Penny Barker Debity; His Father Curly Dan Debity;...

Larry Keith Simcox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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