Mary Ellen Taylor
Apr 8, 2018
Mary Ellen Taylor, 91, of McDonald, TN passed away on Sunday April 8, 2018. She was welcomed by her Loving Heavenly Father after a lifetime of faithful service to God. Her highest aim in life was to be a help to those in need of her assistance.
She was the daughter the late James and Maggie Haven Elliott. She is...
Esther "Carol" Clevenger
Apr 8, 2018
Esther “Carol” Clevenger, 85, of Cleveland, received her much deserved heavenly reward on Sunday, April 8, 2018, passing away at her home ending her struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born October 27, 1932 to the late Floyd and Mary Wattenbarger Clevenger. Carol was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. She was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital as a medical records...
Tamara Rae (T Rae) Donohoo-Starnes
Apr 7, 2018
Tamara Rae (T. Rae) Donohoo-Starnes, 56, of Cleveland passed away April 7, 2018 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. T. Rae was a member of The Journey Church of Cleveland. She loved the Lord and sharing her testimony with others. She was a Veteran of the U.S. Air force.
She was preceded in death by her nephew, Jeremy Donohoo.
She is...
Sibyl Maxine Hare
Apr 6, 2018
Sibyl Maxine Kelly Hare, 60, a resident of Riceville passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at her residence. She had lived in the Cleveland area since 1995 and was of the Baptist faith. She was a dairy farmer. She was a CNA and had worked at Life Care Center of Athens. She loved to read and to spend time with...
James Tennis Reagan
Apr 5, 2018
James Tennis Reagan, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was a long distance truck driver and was retired from Shaw Industries. Tennis was formerly employed with Magic Chef. He was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church where he served as head deacon. He was a member of the Hardees Breakfast Club at the Hardees on...
Hugh Gwyn Robinson
Apr 4, 2018
Hugh Gwyn Robinson, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his home. He was of the Methodist Faith. He had worked at Cleveland State Community College as a CPA, and retired in 1999. He loved his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, as well as going on vacation to the beach. Hugh was a veteran of the United...
Flora Belle "Flo" Higgins
Apr 4, 2018
Flora Belle “Flo” Higgins, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. A life-long resident of Cleveland in the Blue Springs community, she was born November 28, 1933, to Herbert E. and Anna Lee Coe. Flo was an employee of the American Uniform Company from 1967 until retirement in June 1997. She served on the company’s Credit Union Board...
Dorothy "Dottie" Owen
Apr 3, 2018
Dorothy “Dottie” Jones Owen, 92, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She and her late husband, Jack ran a small grocery store called Jack Owens Grocery on Gaut Street from the late 1940’s until they retired in 1988. After that they spent their time taking family trips to Walt Disney World, Branson, MO and to...
David John Freeman
Apr 2, 2018
David Freeman, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Monday April 2, 2018, at his home. He was a member of Community Hall Church. He had worked with several furniture businesses before opening his own. He enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking and rebuilding things. David was a loving caring father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe Freeman and...
Reverend Elmer "Jack" James
Apr 2, 2018
The Reverend Elmer “Jack” James, 87, of Cleveland, went to his Heavenly Home on April 2, 2018. He was born February 23, 1931 to the Rev, J.C. James and Lissie Garrett James in Bradley County, TN.
Rev. James was a well known Baptist minister. He pastored Ball Play Baptist church in Old Fort for 21 years and pastored South View...
John L. Boyd
Mar 30, 2018
John L. Boyd, 93, of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. He was a charter member and deacon of Waterville Baptist Church, where he was an active member of the Silver Seniors. He and his late wife, Ann served as camp host at Cumberland Mt. State Park for sixteen years until their health failed them. John was owner/operator of...
Jerry Eugene Stevenson
Mar 29, 2018
Jerry Eugene Stevenson was born on October 1, 1932 in Greensburg, Kansas. Jerry accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior after his first child was born in 1955 and met his Savior face to face on Thursday, March 29, 2018. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where his service and generosity has touched many...
Mary Rose Buxton
Mar 28, 2018
Mary Rose Broadus Buxton, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in a local healthcare facility. She was a native of Mobile, Alabama. She became a Christian at an early age and all of her life was active in church work. A singer and pianist, for many years, she sang with a ladies quartet on a radio broadcast each Sunday...
Pledger T. Burns
Mar 28, 2018
Pledger T. Burns, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday March 28, 2018, at a local healthcare facility. He was a U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Burns was retired from Magic Chef, and enjoyed UT Sports and spending time with friends and family.
Mr. Burns was preceded in death by three...
Ruby Lee Hannah Cato
Mar 27, 2018
Ruby Lee Hannah Cato, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Cherokee National Forest Service. Ruby was devoted to her family and loved working outside.
She was preceded in death by her father, Millard Eugene Hannah; sister, Virginia Jo Maynor; brother, Bobby Hannah; nephew,...
Sierra Mackenzie Underwood
Mar 26, 2018
Sierra Mackenzie Underwood, 15, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at her home. She was very musical and played the flute and percussion. She attended Lake Forest Middle School where she was on the honor roll and a member of the Beta Club, but was already excited about going to Bradley Central High School to carry on her...
Robert Looper
Mar 25, 2018
Robert “Bob” Harold Looper, 89, was the firstborn son of The Rev. John H. Looper and Leona Cox-Looper, passed form this life on Friday, March 23, 2018, due to age related illnesses at the Standifer Place Health Care & Hospice Care of Chattanooga. He came into the world on February 9, 1929 in Piedmont, South Carolina. He joined the United...
Alexander "Sandy" Christison Jr.
Mar 25, 2018
Alexander “Sandy” Christison Jr, 77, of Cleveland, and originally from Schenectady, NY, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was retired from Rubbermaid as Plant Manager. Sandy was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and a former member of American Legion Post 81. He was preceded in death...
Glenn Elmer Saffles
Mar 23, 2018
Glenn Elmer “Bumstead” Saffles, age 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at a local healthcare facility. He was a native of Bradley County, and had spent the past 40 years in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, before returning to Cleveland four years ago. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from November 26, 1958, until October 31,...
Sherrylon Althia Carter
Mar 23, 2018
Sherrylon Althia Carter, 59, of Bradley County, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. She was a loving sister and friend, even though she had no children of her own, she loved helping take care of them.
Sherrylon was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Bookout; parents, Wanda Steve Evans and Birdie Mae Prock Evans; siblings, William Joseph Evans...
