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Sandra Kay Stephens

Sandra Kay Stephens

Apr 27, 2019

Sandra Kay Stephens, 49 of Crandall Georgia, died on April 27, 2019 at Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation.

She was a member of Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church in Chatsworth Georgia. She enjoyed working with crafts and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her father Melvin Green.

She is survived by her mother Barbara Green;...

Donald William Vaught

Donald William Vaught

Apr 25, 2019

Donald William Vaught, 60, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his home. He was a youth pastor at Faith Memorial Church, he sang in the praise and worship team and operated the sound and video equipment for 16 years. He was a musician, a writer and he enjoyed playing computer games. He was passionate about his music...

Martha M. McMahan

Martha M. McMahan

Apr 25, 2019

Martha M. McMahan, 92, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 in a local assisted living facility.   She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and a member of the Joy Givers Sunday school class.  She formerly helped her husband at the Village Amoco Service Station and was retired from the Bradley Central High School cafeteria.

She...

Diana Potter

Diana Potter

Apr 24, 2019

Diana Jean DeMoss Potter, 76, passed away on April 24, 2019, just 3 days shy of her 77th birthday.  Diana was born April 27, 1942 in Cleveland (Parma), Ohio, the eldest daughter of John Thomas and Jeannette (Ostrander) DeMoss.She had passions of extensive international travel and gourmet foods with long leisurely dinners.Diana graduated early from Parma Senior High School, Class...

Helen Ann Ledford

Helen Ann Ledford

Apr 24, 2019

Helen Ann Ledford, 56, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. She was the Assistant Director at AMO Recoveries with 28 years of service and was devoted to her husband, five cats and one dog. She received a B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She was a devout...

John Paul Ballinger

John Paul Ballinger

Apr 23, 2019

John Paul Ballinger, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at a Chattanooga health care facility.  He was a 1969 graduate of Bradley Central High School and a veteran of the United States Army.  While in Nashville he worked security with the Tennessee Titans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, the Reverend J.C. Ballinger and Lois...

Patricia A. Voyles

Patricia A. Voyles

Apr 22, 2019

Patricia A. Voyles, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was devoted to her family and her fur babies, Little Bit and Birdell Bud.  Patricia was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and was retired from ConAgra after 26 years of service. 

She was preceded in death by...

Larry Lynn Pippenger

Larry Lynn Pippenger

Apr 20, 2019

Larry L. Pippenger, 59 of Cleveland Tennessee passed away on April 20, 2019 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility following a brief illness.

He was born on July 18, 1959 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He graduated from Bradley High School and Cleveland State Community College.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Maude Pippenger, Brother, Ralph Pippenger and  Sister...

Linda Faye Ramsey

Linda Faye Ramsey

Apr 20, 2019

Linda Faye Ramsey, 67 of Bradley County died on April 20, 2019 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was a member of Cedar Spring Baptist Church. As a young woman, she worked to support her children at America Uniform. Later she very much enjoyed sitting a caring for the elderly.

She was preceded in death by her parents:...

Robert David Fary

Robert David Fary

Apr 18, 2019

Robert David Fary  61 years old passed to his heavenly home on April 18, 2019 at Tennova ICU in Cleveland Tn. Robert never met a stranger and will be missed by all his family and friends.                                                                                                                                                                   

Fannie Isabelle Eaves

Fannie Isabelle Eaves

Apr 17, 2019

Fannie Isabelle Eaves, 81, of Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in a local health care facility.  She was a member of the Calhoun Baptist Church.  Fannie was an avid NASCAR fan and loved races at the Cleveland Speedway where she watched her son, Steve race for over 26 years.  She also enjoyed road trips to see him race....

Wayne D Henry

Wayne D Henry

Apr 16, 2019

Wayne D. Henry, 86, a lifelong resident of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, following a short battle with cancer.  He was a member of Ooltewah Baptist church where he served faithfully and selflessly in numerous capacities.  Wayne was in the insurance business for many years and since retiring, he owned and managed Premier...

Sterling W. Hawkins

Sterling W. Hawkins

Apr 15, 2019

Sterling W. Hawkins, 87, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 in a local hospital.  He was born in Long Beach, California and was an excellent long distance swimmer in the Pacific Ocean.  He frequently swam several miles.

In 1956 at 24 years old, he and his mother moved to Las Vegas seeking good employment.  He quickly became one the most...

Thomas Edwin Blackwell

Thomas Edwin Blackwell

Apr 13, 2019

Thomas Edwin Blackwell, 78, of Benton, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in a local hospital.  He was of Baptist faith and attended Cloverleaf Baptist Church.  He loved fishing as a hobby. He was retired from Allied Bendix with over 20 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Blackwell; brothers, Jerry Dale and...

Katie Lorena Hannah Thomas

Katie Lorena Hannah Thomas

Apr 12, 2019

Katie Lorena Hannah Thomas, 88, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at a local health care facility.  She was a lifelong resident of Bradley County.  She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.  She retired from Charleston Hosiery after 40 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents Paul Langston Hannah and Ollie Hannah Nicholas; daughter...

Berta Ruth Hughes Gibson

Berta Ruth Hughes Gibson

Apr 11, 2019

Berta Ruth Hughes Gibson, 96, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at a local health care facility. Berta was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. She was an active member of First Baptist Cleveland since 1934, and served in many areas including choir, WMU and teaching children and young people. She loved her family dearly as well as extended family....

Mark Reed Phillips

Mark Reed Phillips

Apr 10, 2019

Mark Reed Phillips, 64, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his home. He was a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee for most of his life. He retired from Duracell where he worked as a manager for 23 years, he then retired from Cormetech as a manager of ten years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church as a child...

Shelby D. Harris

Shelby D. Harris

Apr 9, 2019

Shelby D. Harris, 77, of Cleveland, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church.  She loved her family and enjoyed life to the fullest. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Harris; parents, L.C. and Irene Pulliam Guthrie and sister, Brenda Geren.

Survivors include...

James Irving Marshall

James Irving Marshall

Apr 8, 2019

Bishop James Marshall, age 90, of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday morning, April 8, 2019 at his residence. Born on August 22, 1928, in Patterson, Virginia, to the late Daniel Webster and Molly Gardner Marshall, he was ordained for over 65 years in the Church of God and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

James came...

Judy Clark

Judy Clark

Apr 6, 2019

Judy A. Clark, 75, Cleveland, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J. C. Ray and Lillian Aliene Ware Ray; and husband, Carlos L. “Puch” Clark.

She is survived two children, Tina Lee Moses and Michael Edward Clark; four great grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

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