Amelia Phillips
Nov 6, 2019
Amelia Phillips, a long-time resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at a local hospital.
Born in 1925 in Stonewall, Mississippi, Amelia moved to Cleveland in 1953 with her husband Norman Phillips of Bowater. Amelia raised two daughters in Cleveland, Michele Phillips and Carmen Buchanan.
Amelia is preceded in death by her husband, Norman; her daughter, Carmen...
Julia Elizabeth Warren Burchfield
Nov 5, 2019
Julia Elizabeth Warren Burchfield, 46, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her residence. She enjoyed spending time with her family and she was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her mom and step-father, Patricia and Raymond Davis; five children, Justin Warren (Leticia) of Cleveland, Ashlynn Ridge (Randy) of Birchwood, Caleb Letson...
William "Bill" Boyd Johnston
Oct 31, 2019
William “Bill” Boyd Johnston, 75, of Cleveland and a former resident of McCaysville, GA, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was the Associate Minister at Central Church of Christ where he also served as a counselor. Bill was retired from the Fannin County School System and also from the McCaysville Church of Christ. He was...
William (Bill) Olen Curtis, Sr.
Oct 30, 2019
William (Bill) Olen Curtis, Sr., 78, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at his residence. He had worked for Cleveland Utilities as a lineman for 38 years. He loved softball, hunting, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Otis and Cara Cheek Curtis; son, William “Bill” Curtis, Jr., brother, Glen Curtis.
He...
Donnie Raymond Tanksley
Oct 30, 2019
Donnie Raymond Tanksley, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at his home. He was a member of Everlasting Gospel Tabernacle and loved singing in church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a loving husband and father.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Evelyn King Tanksley; daughter, Janet Tanksley; brother, Roger Tanksley and...
Kathleen Dorothy Brewer
Oct 30, 2019
Kathleen Dorothy Brewer, born April 5, 1937 went home to be with our Lord on October 30, 2019 at the age of 82. She was retired from Budget Carpet Cleaning as a sales manager. She attended First Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Irene Smith; one daughter, Rita Vaughn; two brothers,...
Ashlie Bonin Childers
Oct 29, 2019
Ashlie Bonin Childers, 36, of Cleveland, passed away on October 29, 2019. She was a wife, mom, gifted singer, and true worshiper. She adored her children, loved her husband, and brought so much joy to her family and friends. She did everything with excellence and care. The impact she made on those around her will be both missed and treasured.
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Lewis N. Corrington
Oct 28, 2019
Lt. Col. Lewis Corrington, 101, of Legacy Village in Cleveland TN and formally of Dalton, GA, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019. He retired from the United States Army after 24 years of service. During WWII he was with the 191st Tank Battalion and served in North Africa, served on the Anzio beachhead in Italy and participated in the invasion...
Norma Sue Watson
Oct 27, 2019
Norma Sue Watson, 85, of Crestwood KY and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, in a Kentucky hospital. She was of Church of God faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Watson; her parents, C.H. and Massie Lawson; grandson, Bryan Shane Sampson; and siblings, AJ Lawson, Bertie Lou, Lamar Lawson and Clarence Lawson.
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Thomas Oliver Sorrells
Oct 27, 2019
Thomas Oliver Sorrells, 85, a resident of Charleston, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. He was retired from Bowater after 42 ½ years of service. He was a member of Charleston United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, June Shelton Sorrells; two daughters and their spouses, Mary Lou O’Hern and Michael E. O’Hern of Louisville...
Dorothy Cooke Bivens
Oct 27, 2019
Dorothy Cooke Bivens, 102, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer L. Bivens; parents, Fred and Marie Wickers Cooke; five sisters, Christine Cooke, Thelma Cooke White, Margaret Cooke Rymer, Deloris Cooke Taylor and Florence Cooke; three brothers, Lawrence Cooke, Walter Cooke and Johnny Cooke; and one sister-in-law, Roberta Cooke.
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Martin Andrew Dider
Oct 25, 2019
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Martin Andrew Dider of Collegedale, Tennessee, was born in Elkhart, Indiana on December 12, 1938 and died October 25, 2019. He was 80 years old. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ruth Elizabeth Martin Dider and Glen Everett Dider. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Edna Geraldine Bond Dider;...
Martha Lucia Bartolo
Oct 24, 2019
Martha Lucia Bartolo, age 58, passed away peacefully in her home on October 24, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones. She valiantly battled cancer for five years until claiming her victory as she returned to her heavenly home.
She was born on March 7, 1961 in Plainfield, New Jersey toFrancesco and Lucia Bartolo. Martha humbly served her community as...
Audrey Jean Goodacre
Oct 22, 2019
Audrey Jean Whitley Goodacre born in Chesterfield UK in 1946, passed away October 22, 2019 at home where she lived with her daughter Julie Voyles, son-in-law Dennis and two grandsons Dustin and Mason Brown.
She will be missed by her companion Lolly. She found Lolly persuing her favorite hobby, yard sale-ing. Audrey loved to garden, she worked hard to keep...
Fannie Lee Hipps Ledford
Oct 18, 2019
Fannie Lee Hipps Ledford, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at a Chattanooga health care facility. She retired from A & R Knitting. Fannie loved her family and enjoyed cooking for family and friends and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sammy Lee Shelton and Edna Mae Wilson Shelton; husband, Coy Ledford; brothers, Jack...
Warren Roger Gilbert
Oct 18, 2019
Warren Roger Gilbert, 65, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of North Cleveland Church of God and was retired form M&M Mars. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a wonderful husband, loving father and grandfather and the best brother in the world. He loved his family,...
Ricky Edward Wilhoite
Oct 17, 2019
Ricky Edward Wilhoite, 56, of Birchwood, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his home. He was born in Bradley County but spent the majority of his life in Birchwood. He was a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church in Birchwood. Ricky enjoyed golfing, working outdoors, spending time with his family and going to church.
He was preceded...
Lester Thomas Simerville, Sr.
Oct 16, 2019
Lester Thomas Simerville, Sr., 83, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, died at his home on October 16, 2019.
Lester attended Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia on a full athletic scholarship, having been recognized by Coach Bobby Dodd as a good student and as a High School All American halfback at Northside High School in Atlanta. He received...
D.O. Bigham Jr.
Oct 16, 2019
D.O. BIGHAM, JRDavid Octavis (D.O.) Bigham, Jr., age 98, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was born in Turtletown, Tennessee on February 9, 1921, to David Octavis Bigham, Sr and Nora Lee Torrence Bigham. He was one of 10 children. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Magdalene Smith Bigham and Betty...
H. C. Baker
Oct 16, 2019
Henry Carl “H.C.” Baker, 72, of Ringgold, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Cleveland to the late Paul and Christine Hixson Baker. H. C. was a fireman for 33 years with the Cleveland Fire Department. He never met a stranger and everyone loved him for his...
