OBITUARIES

Bennie S. Triplett

Bennie S. Triplett

Dec 15, 2019

 

Dr. Bennie Triplett, age 90 of Eatonton, Georgia, and formerly of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday morning, December 15, 2019 at The Harbor at Harmony Crossing in Eatonton, Georgia. Born on January 5, 1929 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late John and Sarah Freeman Triplett. He was a member of North Cleveland Church of God and served...

Elizabeth Ann Millsaps Van Iersel

Elizabeth Ann Millsaps Van Iersel

Dec 9, 2019

Elizabeth Millsaps Van Iersel, aged 71, passed from this life on December 9, 2019 from complications of kidney disease and cancer. Betty was born in Pasadena, CA, to Paul R. Millsaps, Jr. of Chattanooga, TN, and Katherine Ann Griffin of Cheyenne, WY. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Anton Van Iersel and her father and mother.

Survivors...

Nancy LaRue Sharp Allen

Nancy LaRue Sharp Allen

Dec 9, 2019

Nancy LaRue Sharp Allen, 61, of Chickamauga, Georgia, died on Monday, December 9, 2019.  Nancy was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee on September 10, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Billie Sharp.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Carl B. Allen, Jr. and foster parents, Jim and Shirley Smith.  

She was known for...

John Wayne Mull

John Wayne Mull

Dec 9, 2019

John Wayne “PaPaw” Mull, 83, of Cleveland passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2019, surrounded by his family following a short illness. He was born in McMinn County but moved to Bradley County as a child. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and member of First Baptist Church.  He was also a Master Mason.  Wayne was a...

Mitchell Keith Roberts

Mitchell Keith Roberts

Dec 8, 2019

Mitchell Keith Roberts was born on January 12, 1961 in Roswell, New Mexico and passed away peacefully on December 8, 2019 at his home. He was a dedicated employee of Flowers Bakery for over 35 years, and on vacations, he enjoyed fishing with his brother in Florida. A highlight of one of his trips was the landing of a 23...

Mitchell Keith Roberts

Mitchell Keith Roberts

Dec 8, 2019

Mitchell Keith Roberts was born on January 12, 1961 in Roswell, New Mexico and passed away peacefully on December 8, 2019 at his home. He was a dedicated employee of Flowers Bakery for over 35 years, and on vacations, he enjoyed fishing with his brother in Florida. A highlight of one of his trips was the landing of a 23...

Thomas Austin Graham

Thomas Austin Graham

Dec 8, 2019

Thomas Austin Graham, 16, was born July 25, 2003 in Cookeville and passed away on December 8, 2019 in Chattanooga. He always had a big heart. He was always very kind and generous to other.  He had a big love for online video gaming, 70’s and 80’s classic Rock music, and enjoyed playing the guitar and the drums.  He loved...

Edna Mae Gates

Edna Mae Gates

Dec 8, 2019

Edna Mae Gates, 92, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Gates loved to cook and garden, and if you visited she made sure you did not leave hungry. She loved her family and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ada Gamble; brothers, Curtis Gamble and...

Evelyn Brooks Morgan

Evelyn Brooks Morgan

Dec 7, 2019

Evelyn Brooks Morgan, age 89, of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday evening, December 7, 2019 at her home. Born on December 4, 1930 in Decatur, Tennessee to the late William and Georgia Brooks, she lived a majority of her life in Bradley County and was of the Church of God faith. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with...

William "Tom" Johnson

William "Tom" Johnson

Dec 5, 2019

William “Tom” Johnson, 69, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the US Air Force.

 

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his mother, Olive T. Neeley; grandparents, Ella Bess Neeley and Samuel L. Neeley, Sr.; aunt, Sara Jane Neeley...

Andrew Clayton Richardson

Andrew Clayton Richardson

Dec 2, 2019

Andrew Clayton Richardson, 59, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home.  He was a member of Big Springs United Methodist Church.  He loved duck hunting, fishing and repairing old stereos.  He also loved taking care of his daddy every day.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by...

Walter Igean Calfee

Walter Igean Calfee

Dec 2, 2019

Walter Igean Calfee, 87, a lifelong resident of the Cleveland and Charleston area was welcomed to Heaven by his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth, on December 2, 2019. Igean was a quiet, steadfast man who lived the life that he loved as a dairy farmer.

 He joined the FFA in 1945 and won the East Tennessee Dairy Efficiency Award and was...

Walter Henry Shelton

Walter Henry Shelton

Dec 1, 2019

Walter Henry Shelton, 88, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his home. He was a member of Anchor Point Church.  He enjoyed working around the house and tinkering with autos, watches and he was a trade electrician. He also enjoyed attending Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Emily Shelton:  his first wife...

Arlie Alfred Holcomb

Arlie Alfred Holcomb

Dec 1, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Arlie Alfred Holcomb announced his passing on December 1, 2019 at his Cleveland, TN home.  He was 77 years old.

Al was born December 25, 1941 in Chickamauga Ga.  Al's early childhood was spent at the Methodist Children's home in Decatur Georgia subsequently moving with his family to Chicago.

He spent...

Anita (Fro) Deloris Brandon-Luttrell

Anita (Fro) Deloris Brandon-Luttrell

Nov 28, 2019

Anita (Fro) Brandon-Luttrell, 59, of Cleveland, passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2019 at a local health care facility.  She was a 1978 graduate of Bradley Central High School.  Anita loved to laugh, loved her friends and family and had a genuine love of life itself.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Brandon.

She is survived by her...

Judy Legenza

Judy Legenza

Nov 26, 2019

Judy Legenza, age 79 passed away on November 26, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. After retirement, Judy and her husband Wally moved to Cleveland from the Chicago Illinois area. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith.

Judy was an active member of BridgeMakers. She attended meetings and traveled on many bus trips. She was a volunteer at Senior...

Ina C. Miller McSpadden

Ina C. Miller McSpadden

Nov 25, 2019

Ina C. Miller McSpadden, 76, of McDonald was surrounded by her family when she finally won her battle over a life filled with sickness and pain.  She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior and the many loved ones that welcomed her home on Monday, November 25, 2019.

She loved God and she loved people.  Ina will...

Richard "Dick" Bruce Watson, Sr.

Richard "Dick" Bruce Watson, Sr.

Nov 23, 2019

Richard “Dick” Bruce Watson Sr., 94, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Dick was born on July 29, 1925 in his family home in Waycross, GA. He grew up on a small family farm and enjoyed an adventurous childhood milking cows, riding mules, climbing pecan trees and swimming in Kettle Creek. As a teenager, he was...

Sherry L. Park

Sherry L. Park

Nov 23, 2019

Sherry L. Park, 66, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a devout parishioner at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. She was very involved in the Remote Area Medical Clinic.  She was a practicing Attorney and owned and operated Gene’s Tax Service in Charleston. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Helga Blankenship

Helga Blankenship

Nov 21, 2019

Helga Blankenship, age 84, of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Signature Healthcare. Born in Germany on July 26, 1935 to the late Karl and Mina Hoffman Arlt, and lived in Bradley County since 1981 and was a member of South View Baptist Church.

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