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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...

Carolyn McCamy Waldrip

Carolyn McCamy Waldrip

May 28, 2019

Carolyn McCamy Waldrip, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in a local hospital.  She was retired from Equifax in Atlanta and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her many friends and neighbors. 

She was the daughter of the late, Louise Orr McCamy and Howard McCamy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dilmus Waldrip and...

Donald Holt Ledford

Donald Holt Ledford

May 27, 2019

Donald Holt Ledford, 89, (Don) of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away May 27, 2019.   He was the founder of Don Ledford Automotive Center.  He was a member of Center Point Baptist Church, former Cleveland Rotarian and Elks Lodge member.

The Ledford family had a very long history in Bradley Co., his great grandfather William Lafayette Ledford settled here in the late...

Floyd Earl Drew

Floyd Earl Drew

May 27, 2019

Floyd Drew, affectionately known as “Bubba”, met his Creator on Monday, May 27 at his home with family surrounding him. Floyd said what he meant and meant what he said.  He loved to grill and have cookouts.  However, when it was time for company to leave, he’d always say, “I’m ready to see your tail lights”. 

He married Lynda...

Gary Julian Dunn

Gary Julian Dunn

May 25, 2019

Gary Julian Dunn, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga.He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Misty Michelle; brother, Paul Edward Dunn; and parents, Vater and Sally Kerr Dunn.Gary had started working at the age of 13 at Ed’s Processing Company and at Tip Top Food Town as a butcher. ...

James Oscar Cash, Jr.

James Oscar Cash, Jr.

May 25, 2019

James Oscar Cash, Jr., 87 of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, in a local healthcare facility.He was a combat medic assigned to the 24th Infantry Division in Korea.  He was untruthful about his age in order to enter the U.S. Army at the age of 16.  He was a prisoner of war twice during the Korean Conflict.  After...

Ray E. DeWeese

Ray E. DeWeese

May 24, 2019

Ray Edward DeWeese, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  He had lived in the area his entire life and was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was a graduate of Bradley High School, King College in Bristol, TN, and the...

James Odie Wise

James Odie Wise

May 24, 2019

James Odie Wise, 80, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He had lived in the Cleveland area most of his life, and he was a member of West Cleveland Baptist Church.  He had been employed at the Cleveland Country Club and Colonial Baking Company.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He was...

Alice Melissa Krooss

Alice Melissa Krooss

May 24, 2019

Alice Melissa Moses Krooss, 72 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 in a Chattanooga Hospital.  She was born in Englewood, TN, and had lived in the Cleveland area for the past 35 years.  She was of the Christian faith.  She retired from M&M Mars after seven years of service and had previously worked at Padgett Furniture for 23...

Theresia L. Wyatt

Theresia L. Wyatt

May 24, 2019

Theresia L. Wyatt, 64, of Cleveland passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home. Theresia was a loving homemaker devoted to her family and grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Bennie Wyatt of Cleveland; children: Sandy Marie Haire of Cleveland, Clarence Allan Haire of Galvaston, TX, and Sabrina Gail...

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