OBITUARIES

Laura Jean Calfee

Laura Jean Calfee

Jul 31, 2019

Laura Jean Morrow Calfee, 54, lifelong resident of Cleveland found victory after a courageous, determined life’s journey to Heaven on July 31, 2019. After being welcomed by her Savior, Jesus Christ, she was lovingly embraced by her parents, James William “Bill” and Sarah Elizabeth Morrow. She leaves behind the love of her life, her dairy farming husband of nearly 33...

Emanuel Richard Rodriguez

Emanuel Richard Rodriguez

Jul 28, 2019

Emanuel Richard Rodriguez (Manny), 58, of McDonald TN, passed away early morning on July 28th, 2019.

 

Emanuel was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on October 26th, 1960 to Frances M. Gardner and late Anselmo R. Rodriguez.

Emanuel was married to Valerie Rodriguez on August 5th, 2005; they were married 11 yrs.

Emanuel worked as a steelworker the majority of...

Randy Russell Brown

Randy Russell Brown

Jul 27, 2019

Randy Russell Brown, 50, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Randy loved baseball and collecting autographs from players. He also loved to cook and clean. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Brown and sister, Diane Whitley.

Survivors include his precious daughter, Katie Marie Brown; mother, Lena Brown; brothers, Gary (Sherrie) Brown and Ken (Robin)...

Wallace LaRue Mays

Wallace LaRue Mays

Jul 26, 2019

Wallace LaRue Mays, 74, of Biloxi MS, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 in a local hospital. Wallace and his wife just celebrated their 53rd Wedding Anniversary on July 23rd. When they met she wrote a poem for him, “I heard a whisper on the wind, so gentle as it touched my skin, stirred the spirit without, within, with no...

Dr. Mary Duck Shil Kim

Dr. Mary Duck Shil Kim

Jul 24, 2019

Dr. Mary Duck Shil Kim, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Ashville, NC. She attended First Baptist Church of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her parents, B. Kim and D. Song and son, David Kim. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dr. Stephen Sae Chang...

Haven Ellen West

Haven Ellen West

Jul 23, 2019

The family is saddened to announce the unexpected death of their beloved granddaughter, daughter, sister and aunt, Haven West. Haven passed away on July 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Allie McBryan; grandmother, Ricky Doss; grandfather, Glenn Doss, Sr.; uncles, Fred Doss and Glenn Doss, Jr.; aunt, Brenda Sue Kessler.

She is survived by her grandmothers,...

David James Lovell

David James Lovell

Jul 21, 2019

David James Lovell, 56, of Blairsville, Georgia passed from this life on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born June 8, 1963 in Keokuk, Iowa to James R. Lovell and Phyllis L. Parks Lovell. David was an avid fisherman and once won a bass boat in a fishing tournament. He loved waterskiing and enjoyed being on a waterskiing team. He...

Ida Mae "Maw" Hitson

Ida Mae "Maw" Hitson

Jul 18, 2019

Ida Mae “Maw” Hitson, 94, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her residence. She was retired from Cleveland State Community College and was of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin “Boss” Smith and Mary K. Floyd Smith; daughter, Brenda Hitson; brother, L. A. Smith; and sisters, Clarice Bonine and Ruth...

Ollie "Tressie" Moore

Ollie "Tressie" Moore

Jul 16, 2019

Ollie “Tressie” Morgan Moore, 83, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at local a hospital.  She was of Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Moore; parents, Earnest and Mattie Morgan; son, Johnny Ray Moore and siblings, Bessie Sherrill, Mary Ruth Kibble, Claude Morgan and Ernest Morgan.

She is survived by...

Luther "Luke" Dean Powers

Luther "Luke" Dean Powers

Jul 14, 2019

Luther “Luke” Dean Powers, 57, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at a Chattanooga hospital.  He was born August 28, 1961 to the late Sammie and Geraldine Branam Powers.  Luke was employed by Mohawk Carpets for 38 years.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was a loving husband and dad.  Luke loved people and had a heart...

Loisteen T. Stapp

Loisteen T. Stapp

Jul 14, 2019

Loisteen T. Stapp, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Beacon Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Martin Russell and Ola Jane Cook Russell; three brothers, four sisters; and one grandson, Kevin Stapp.

Survivors include her sons, Joe (Donna) Stapp of Dalton, GA...

Felmet L. Eaves

Felmet L. Eaves

Jul 13, 2019

Felmet L. Eaves, 91, of Calhoun, tragically and unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. He was a United States Army Veteran and was ranked Corporal.  He served two tours in Germany. He was an expert marksman.  He was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church.  He loved gardening and deep-sea fishing.

He was preceded in death by his wife...

Jean Davis

Jean Davis

Jul 13, 2019

Jean Davis, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at her home.  She attended Samples Memorial Baptist Church.  Jean was a loving mother, daughter and sister. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin Boyd and Velma N. Carson Boyd.

Survivors include her daughter, Kim Sneed and husband, Russell of Cleveland; siblings, Don Boyd and...

Lynette A. Rousselle

Lynette A. Rousselle

Jul 12, 2019

Lynette A. Rousselle, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She admired the Jewish Faith. 

She was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Semeraro.

She is survived by her mother Dorothy Semeraro; sisters Loren Espinoza and husband Jorge, Dana Danitz  and husband Delbert; nephews Colin Gage, Jorge L. Espinoza, Marco Espinoza,...

J.C Haun

J.C Haun

Jul 12, 2019

J.C. Haun, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at his home.  He was a member of New Hope Church of the Nazarene.  He was a retired pastor and bus driver.  He was a former city commissioner of Sweetwater; he ran for State Senate, was a member of the election commission and was the Republican Party Chairman and...

Carolyn Sue Woody Ledford

Carolyn Sue Woody Ledford

Jul 10, 2019

Carolyn Sue Woody Ledford, 68, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in a local hospital.  She attended First Baptist Church of Georgetown.  Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren.  She loved visiting the mountains especially, Cades Cove.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Annie Baker Woody and siblings, JoAnn Goforth,...

Reverend Charles Edward Henderson

Reverend Charles Edward Henderson

Jul 10, 2019

Reverend Charles Edward Henderson, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was a veteran of the United States Army and also was the department head of Inhalation Therapy at Bradley Memorial Hospital.  After leaving there he started an electrical business, Ed’s Service Center.  Ed finished his career as an industrial electrician in Georgia.

Ed was the founding...

Roger David Morris

Roger David Morris

Jul 9, 2019

Roger David Morris, 62, of Charleston passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home after a long battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Morris and his siblings, Betty Miller and Gene Morris.

Survivors include his son, David Morris and wife Michelle and his daughter, Alesha Jones and husband Alonza. He...

Josephine Schneider

Josephine Schneider

Jul 8, 2019

Josephine Schneider, 95, of Cleveland passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at a local healthcare facility. She was born March 28, 1924 in Long Island, New York. She was a resident of Bradley County since 2006 and a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. She loved volunteering for charity organizations, loved children and spending time with her family....

Donald Stanton Epperson

Donald Stanton Epperson

Jul 7, 2019

Donald Stanton Epperson, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Charleston on December 20, 1925.  He retired as a truck driver from Cleveland Express after 30 years of service.  Donald attended North Cleveland Baptist Church with his family, but was a lifelong member of Charleston United Methodist Church.

He was preceded...

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