OBITUARIES

Mary Frances Cross

Mary Frances Cross

Jun 26, 2019

Mary Frances (Nana Fran) Long Cross, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  She was of the Baptist faith.  On Wednesday God gave her, her wings to go be with her husband and sons.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and was loved by all who came in...

Kenneth "Kenny" E. Benson

Kenneth "Kenny" E. Benson

Jun 25, 2019

Kenneth “Kenny” E. Benson, 68, a resident of Georgetown went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was of the Baptist faith.Kenny earned an Army Commendation Medal for his service in the Vietnam War from 1970-1971 as a Specialist 4 and was honorably discharged.Kenny retired in June 2010 from...

Ruth Simmons Moore

Ruth Simmons Moore

Jun 25, 2019

Ruth Simmons Moore, 101, a resident of the Dry Valley Community, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She was born on September 22, 1917 to the late Frank and Emma Baldwin Simmons.  Ruth was born and grew up in the Chatata Valley Community and attended local schools.  She was a graduate of Bradley Central High...

Rosemary Poston

Rosemary Poston

Jun 23, 2019

Rosemary Poston, 93, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at home with family. She was born December 31, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Rose Martin Russell. After retiring from AT&T, she moved to Cleveland, and lived the past 35 years in Bradley County. She graduated from Cleveland State University with an Associate’s Degree, and...

Michael E. Stalans, Sr.

Michael E. Stalans, Sr.

Jun 19, 2019

Michael E. Stalans, Sr., 53, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his home.  He was a truck driver with Estes Express for 23 years.  Michael was of the Baptist faith.  He was a beloved father, brother and son and was loved by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Leroy Stalans...

Alice Shamblin Maddox

Alice Shamblin Maddox

Jun 19, 2019

Alice Shamblin Maddox, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.  A graduate of Calhoun High School, she retired as an office worker from Hardwick Clothes after 43 years of service.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where she worked in the nursery department for many years.  Her passion was...

Balvantbhai Patel

Balvantbhai Patel

Jun 18, 2019

Balvantbhai Patel, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at his home.   

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the funeral home.

We invite you to...

Phyllis A. Duggan Shamblin

Phyllis A. Duggan Shamblin

Jun 16, 2019

Phyllis Duggan Shamblin, 77, of Delano and formerly of Charleston passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her home. She was retired from J.H. Kelman Co. Phyllis was an avid seamstress; she enjoyed making clothes for her family, later making her daughters and granddaughters wedding gowns. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston.

She was preceded in...

Albert C. "Cassie" Stafford, Jr.

Albert C. "Cassie" Stafford, Jr.

Jun 16, 2019

Albert Cassrell “Cassie” Stafford, Jr., 70, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at a local hospital. He was a self employed handyman. Mr. Stafford was a 13 year veteran of the US Army and lifetime member of the DAV and VVA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert C. and Cora Brewer Stafford, Sr.;...

Marilyn Dean Walden

Marilyn Dean Walden

Jun 14, 2019

Marilyn Dean Walden, 84, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 in a local hospital. She was born September 10, 1934 in Harrison, Tennessee to the late Sam and Letha Dill Watkins. Marilyn retired from Olan Mills after 46 years of service in management. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Hubert...

George Dillin Pullin

George Dillin Pullin

Jun 13, 2019

George Dillin Pullin, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, in a local hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was of the Baptist Faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Pullin; his parents, Floyd Pullin and Gussie Dale Pullin; son James David Pullin, and siblings Estelene Cross, Mae Chastain, and...

Robert K. Still

Robert K. Still

Jun 12, 2019

Robert K. Still, 100, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in a local health care facility.  He was a dairy farmer most of his life and served on the board of directors of several farming organizations.   During World War II he served his country by working as an electrician at Oak Ridge.  He was a member of Thompson...

Reverend Marshall Roberson

Reverend Marshall Roberson

Jun 12, 2019

The Reverend Marshall Roberson transitioned from earth to Heaven on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at a Cleveland, Tennessee hospital. He was one week away from celebrating his 98th birthday. Marshall was born and raised in Cleveland, attended Bradley Central High School and has been a faithful member of the North Cleveland Church of God for the last 20 years. He...

Phillip Barber

Phillip Barber

Jun 6, 2019

Phillip Barber, 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, June 6, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Phil was a long-time member of the administrative staff at Lee University, serving as Registrar and in more recent years serving in the Division of Adult Learning.  He was a proud sponsor of Pi Kappa Pi at Lee University for 11 years ...

Dennis Carl "D.C." James

Dennis Carl "D.C." James

Jun 6, 2019

Dennis Carl “D.C.” James, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at a local hospital.  He was a retired supervisor from Maples Chair Company where he worked his entire career.  “D.C.” enjoyed rabbit hunting with his beagles and gardening.   

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer W. and Exie P. Gates James; his wife of...

Sue Lynn Cochran

Sue Lynn Cochran

Jun 5, 2019

Susan "Sue" Lynn Cochran

Susan Cochran, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Parkridge East Hospital in East Ridge. She was born November 7, 1954, in Chattanooga, to Ernest "EK" and Lonita Wood. She was a lifelong resident of Rossville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Carolyn Wood.

Survivors...

Cleo A. Arp

Cleo A. Arp

Jun 5, 2019

Cleo A. Arp, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church.  Cleo enjoyed playing bingo, coloring, pets and giving hugs. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Sarah Mendy Rue Loftis; son, Joe Priest; and brother, Claude William Loftis.

Survivors include...

Dorothy Rosetia Bridwell Bunch Beaty

Dorothy Rosetia Bridwell Bunch Beaty

Jun 3, 2019

Dorothy Rosetia Bridwell Bunch Beaty, 87, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at her residence.  She was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, farming, quilting and traveling with the Seniors Group and cooking delicious meals for her family and friends.  Her travels took her to Nova Scotia, Niagara Falls, west to the Grand...

Ruth Farris Campbell

Ruth Farris Campbell

Jun 2, 2019

Ruth Farris Campbell, 85, a life-long resident of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her children on Sunday, June 2, 2019.  She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church for over 60 years and enjoyed the Grace Ladies Sunday School class. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Delbert Campbell; parents, Will and...

Betty Carolyn Cantrell

Betty Carolyn Cantrell

May 30, 2019

Betty Carolyn Alligood Cantrell, 83, a resident of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019.  She was born in Sewanee, TN, but had lived in the area most of her life.  She was a member of Central Church of Christ in Cleveland.  She was a nurse and had worked at Bradley Memorial Hospital and TVA.  She loved her church, loved...

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