OBITUARIES

Cecil Lee Bishop

Cecil Lee Bishop

Nov 28, 2017

Cecil Lee Bishop, 63, a native and lifelong resident of South East Tennessee passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was a member of Mt. Zion New Covenant Church.  He loved dairy farming; spending time with his family and his two dogs, Rocky and Lucky.

Cecil was preceded in death by his father, Paul Bishop; his...

Lawana F. Dearnell

Lawana F. Dearnell

Nov 26, 2017

Lawana F. Dearnell, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017.  She was retired from “His Song Ministries” after ten years of service.  Lawana was a member of the Dwelling Place Church.  She had a passion for her animals.

She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Benson Ellis.

Survivors include her mother, Mildred Law Ellis of Cleveland;...

Geneva N. Allen

Geneva N. Allen

Nov 26, 2017

Geneva Allen, 98, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 in a Chattanooga health care facility.  She retired as the office manager at the Internal Medicine Group after 25 years of service.  Geneva was of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lena Mae King Roberts; husband, Thomas Allen, Sr.; six brothers; and...

Lori L. Mull

Lori L. Mull

Nov 25, 2017

Lori L. Mull, 47, of Cullowhee, NC and formerly of Cleveland, broke her earthly bonds on Saturday November 25, 2017. She was a 1989 graduate of Bradley Central HS where she proudly performed with the BCHS Colorguard and Winterguard (Exit 25). Lori also received her Office Administration Certificate from Cleveland State Community College. Lori worshipped with the Woodland Church of...

Bernice Harris

Bernice Harris

Nov 24, 2017

Bernice Harris, 85, of Cleveland passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at the family residence.  Mrs. Harris was of the Baptist faith having been baptized at Thompson Springs Baptist Church many years ago; later in life she attended Hopewell Church of God.

Mrs. Harris was retired from Maytag Corporation and prior to her employment with Maytag she was employed by...

James (Jim) Patterson

James (Jim) Patterson

Nov 23, 2017

James “Jim” Patterson, 70, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, November 23, 2017.  He was born in Michigan and has lived in Bradley County since 1995.  He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran.  He was lifetime member of the D.A.V. and the V.V.A. He was strong in...

Delores "Dolly" L. Buchok

Delores "Dolly" L. Buchok

Nov 21, 2017

Delores L. “Dolly” Buchok, 89, of Old Fort, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at her residence.  She was born in Pennsylvania, and spent the majority of her life in Edison, NJ, before moving to Old Fort in 2010 to be with her family.  She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Ocoee, TN.  Her passions in life...

Gerald S. "Jerry" Sharpe

Gerald S. "Jerry" Sharpe

Nov 19, 2017

Gerald S. “Jerry” Sharpe, 92, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at his residence. He was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church.

Mr. Sharpe was born in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada and was reared in Pine Falls Manitoba. He and his wife moved to Cleveland in 1954 where he became part of Bowater Corporation for the next...

Freddie Lee Blankenship, Sr.

Freddie Lee Blankenship, Sr.

Nov 17, 2017

Freddie L. Blankenship, Sr., age 76, of Cleveland passed away at a family home in Maryville, TN, on Friday morning, November 17, 2017.  He was a native of Radford, Virginia and spent over 20 years in Orlando, FL, before moving to Cleveland in 2003.  He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam.  His passions in life...

Barbara Jean Yarber

Barbara Jean Yarber

Nov 15, 2017

Barbara Jean Yarber, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a native of Georgia and spent the majority of her life in the Bradley County area.  She was of the Church of God faith.  She had worked in the food service industry at Bradley Central High School and the Holiday...

Bishop Samuel Kramer

Bishop Samuel Kramer

Nov 9, 2017

Bishop Samuel Kramer, 76, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 9.  He was one of 9 children born to the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Troyer) Kramer:  John, Mary, Clara, Daniel, Edna, Alvin, Carrie and Miriam.

 

Bishop Kramer has served faithfully in the ministry of The Church of God at Jerusalem Acres, Cleveland, TN, since his ordination on October...

Mary Ramsey Jernigan

Mary Ramsey Jernigan

Nov 9, 2017

Mary Evelyn Ramsey Jernigan, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at a local health care facility.  She was a charter member of Northside Presbyterian Church and an Honorary Women of the Church Life Member of the Presbyterian Church, USA.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Jernigan;...

Jerry "BoWeevil" Lawson

Jerry "BoWeevil" Lawson

Nov 7, 2017

Jerry “BoWeevil” Lawson, 79, a native and lifelong resident of Polk County, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 07, 2017.  He was a lifelong member of Benton Station Baptist Church.  He was an avid bowler, enjoyed farming and spending time with his family and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Josephine Elrod Lawson; his parents, Clint...

Retired Lt. Colonel Harold Robert "Bob" Hall

Retired Lt. Colonel Harold Robert "Bob" Hall

Nov 3, 2017

Retired Lt. Colonel Harold Robert “Bob” Hall, 96, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in Michigan and lived over 20 years in Bradley County.  He attended Victory Drive Church of God.  Bob retired after 31 years of service in the United States Air Force as a Lt. Colonel.  He was...

Roger Alan Regenthal

Roger Alan Regenthal

Nov 2, 2017

Roger Alan Regenthal, 68, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 in a local hospital.  He worked in the maintenance department at Cleveland State Community College.  He was a hardworking man with a huge heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Betty Regenthal and two brothers, Frank Dean Regenthal and John Dennis Regenthal. ...

Monica Brumley

Monica Brumley

Nov 1, 2017

Monica Brumley, 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the family residence. She was a member of 1st Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Slater.

She is survived by her husband, Dalon Brumley and precious pet, Harley of Cleveland; father, Harold Adams (Pat) of Tyler, TX; three children, Harold Kennedy,...

Myrna Lee Davis

Myrna Lee Davis

Nov 1, 2017

Myrna Lee Davis, 78, a resident of Cleveland for the past six years  passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

She is survived by her children, David Jackson Davis of Clairmont, FL, Joey Davis of Okeechobee, FL, and Jeannie Davis Duff of Cleveland; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

The service will be held in Okeechobee, FL.

Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral...

Paul Davis

Paul Davis

Oct 27, 2017

James Paul Davis, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday morning, October 27, 2017 in a local healthcare facility.  He was born in Polk County but had lived the majority of his life in Bradley County.  He had been a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church for over 50 years.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and...

Susan Marie Southworth

Susan Marie Southworth

Oct 24, 2017

Susan Marie Maxwell Southworth, 64, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in a local hospital.â  She was a member of St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.â  She had a love for animals, especially her dogs and was very artistic.â  She loved to social network with friends and family.

Mrs. Southworth was the daughter of the...

Ralph "RJ" Martin

Ralph "RJ" Martin

Oct 22, 2017

Ralph J.”RJ” Martin, 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN, and a former resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the family residence.  He was of the Presbyterian faith.  He was retired from the Tennessee Gas Pipeline.  He was a member of the Natural Gas Men’s Association of Houston, Texas

Mr. Martin was a veteran of...

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