OBITUARIES

Aug 14, 2024

Clyne W. Buxton was born on a farm near Chicora, Mississippi. He learned early how to work and later managed the family farm as a youth.

An ordained minister of the Church of God, he held a short pastorate in Canada and three in Alabama.

He also served the Church of God, his denomination, for six yeas as state youth and Christian...

Aug 10, 2024

Donald K. Pike, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Pike was of the Baptist Faith.

Mr. Pike was born February 3, 1954, in Bradley County, Tennessee to the late Donald Reece and Mary Helen Sneed Pike. Mr. Pike was employed with International Paper for 42 years. 

He enjoyed going to...

Aug 9, 2024

Mr. Billy Shelton Jacobs, a man of unwavering faith and profound love, embraced his journey into eternal peace on August 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on April 7, 1937, Billy's life was a tapestry woven with threads of devotion, kindness and an unshakeable trust in his savior Jesus Christ that touched the hearts of all who fortunate...

Aug 7, 2024

Mrs. Helen Louise Boyd, of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Cleveland. She was eighty-five.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Poole Funeral Home Chapel Cleveland with Rev. Travis Humbard and Pastor Tim Trivette officiating. Burial will follow in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery with Poole Funeral Home Cleveland directing. A...

Jul 29, 2024

Dear friends and family,

In loving memory of Frances June Swafford, a seamstress at American Uniform, we gather to honor her remarkable life and legacy. Frances passed away on July 29, 2024 in Athens, leaving behind a profound impact on all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Frances was born on June 21, 1935, in Cleveland. She grew up surrounded by...

Jul 28, 2024

Mr. Jerry Richard Brooks, 84, of McDonald, TN passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at a local assisted living facility. 

He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He retired from the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga after 34 years of service in 2001. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was always willing to lend a hand...

Jul 28, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Mae Marr, formerly of Charleston, TN passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 in Dawson, Alabama. She was 94 years old.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Poole Funeral Home of Cleveland Chapel with Brother Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens with Poole Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held...

Jul 26, 2024

Robert “Bob” F. Robacker was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania on January 29th,1951 to Robert L. Robacker and Edith D. (Dressler). The family moved to Newfoundland, Pa. where he was raised and educated. Bob graduated from Lake Wallenpaupack High School then attended

Bloomsburg State College earning a BA degree in Business Administration.



Bob had a passion for anything with an engine and an...

Jul 23, 2024

Mrs. Frances Johnson, of Birchwood, Tennessee passed away early Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at her residence. She was eighty-eight.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 27, 2024, at New Liberty Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Herring officiating. Burial will follow in the McInturff Cemetery with Poole Funeral Home at Fike Chapel directing. Visitation will be held from...

Jul 22, 2024

Jul 20, 2024

James Douglas (J.D.) Silver, 96, went to sleep on earth and woke in Heaven on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born on November 12, 1927, to Fred M. and Esther Shadwick Silver.

 

Left to continue his legacy is his son Doug (Pam), daughter Melody Buckner (Jackie); grandchildren Melissa Adams (Joe), Michelle Morgan (Freddy), Athena Davis (Kraig), Jamie (Megan), Natalie Killian...

Jul 17, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Harris Eakin, of Cleveland, TN passed away late Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at CHI Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was 87. 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Poole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ray Cheatham officiating. Burial will follow at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery with Poole Funeral Home directing. A visitation...

Jul 15, 2024

Michael Kent Sharpton “Magoo” passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born to Kent and Evelyn Sharpton on July 8th, 1965. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, and a great friend to all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Michael was a 1983 graduate of Bradley High School and employed with Whirlpool. MaGoo was full of knowledge...

Jul 11, 2024

Jul 9, 2024

Catherine Key Carr Terry 81, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her loved ones, Don L. Carr and Lora Jane (Jack) Carr, Chris Trew, Rhonda Simpson and beloved son in-law Brent Million.

Catherine is survived by her daughters, Kelley Million and Jackie Slayton; son in-law, Michael Frost and son, Clay Terry; and...

Jul 6, 2024

Jul 5, 2024

Dianne Fair, 74, passed away at her home on Friday, July 5, 2024, after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lawrence Fair, Sr., and Doris Chancey Fair, and infant sister, Rose Anne.

Dianne is survived by her brother, William Lawrence Fair, Jr.; her aunt, Barbara Crox; numerous cousins and special friends Sandy Sodemann and Judy Elliott....

Jul 3, 2024

Virginia “Jodie” Roberts passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2024, where she was reunited with her beloved husband of sixty-three years (Rev. R.T. Roberts), her mother and father (Willis and Nettie Anderson), her sister and three brothers, and many other friends and family. She is survived by her sisters, Betty McCampbell and Edna Underwood,...

Jul 3, 2024

Victor Charles Sustek, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Charles Sustek, and his parents, Victor and Edna Sustek.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Deborah, son Charles Sustek (Joanna) and daughter Christine Williams (James); five grandchildren, Natalie Sustek, Aidan Williams, Emily Sustek, Sean Williams and Quinlan Williams;...

Jun 30, 2024

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Robert Stephen Hartline, DDS, better known as Dr. Steve Hartline, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his sister and nephew Rebecca and Robbie Crossland; and his parents, Robert and Virginia Hartline.

He is survived by his sister, Carol Hartline McNamee of Knoxville; two sons Jake Hartline and Steve Hartline,...