OBITUARIES

James "Jim" H. Robinson, Jr.

James "Jim" H. Robinson, Jr.

May 23, 2019

James “Jim” H. Robinson, Jr., 81, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019.  He was employed with Matlock Trailer Corp for 30 years and later with Walmart as the door greeter.  Jim was of the Christian faith.  He was an avid fisherman, camper and gardener.

He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Robinson, Sr. and his...

Virginia Ray Morrow

Virginia Ray Morrow

May 21, 2019

Virginia Ray Morrow, 83 went to be with the lord on 5-21-2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter E. Morrow.

She had been residing at Life Care in Athens, Tennessee where they have given her excellent care for many years. We thank Life Care for their excellent care of Virginia. There will be a small service at...

Grace Estelle Ownby

Grace Estelle Ownby

May 19, 2019

Grace Estelle Ownby, 96, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Garden Plaza Senior Living Center where she had resided for over 12 years.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Etta Tate of Ducktown, Tennessee where she was born on December 31, 1922.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Donald Stuart Smith III

Donald Stuart Smith III

May 17, 2019

Donald Stuart Smith III, 67, of Cleveland passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at a local hospital Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Serenity of Cleveland Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

Ethel Burchfield Scoggins

Ethel Burchfield Scoggins

May 17, 2019

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Ethel Burchfield Scoggins, age 86, of Cleveland, departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2019 at home .Born on June 7, 1932 in Polk County to the late J.H. and Erma Shahan, she had lived the majority of her life in Bradley County.   She was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church and recently attended Philadelphia Baptist Church....

Jon'David Nicolas Hembree

Jon'David Nicolas Hembree

May 16, 2019

Jon’David Nicolas Hembree, 32, of Benton, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was a former employee of Mecedes Benz in Savannah, GA and Integrity Chevrolet in Chattanooga.  Jon’David was an avid musician and loved playing the guitar and drums.  He was also a mustang and drag racing enthusiast.  Jon’David loved his sons and prayed over them every night. 

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Madeline F. McCamy

Madeline F. McCamy

May 15, 2019

Madeline F. McCamy, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at her home.  She retired from Bell South after 34 years of service.  She was a member of Tel-com Pioneers of America.  Madeline was of the Methodist faith.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frank McCamy.

Survivors include her sister, Jo Deane Cloud of Morristown; nephew, Mike...

Shirley Jean Osment Coleman

Shirley Jean Osment Coleman

May 14, 2019

Shirley Jean Osment Coleman left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Born in Cleveland, Tennessee, she was the wife of her lifelong love, Jimmy Lee Coleman, Sr., beloved husband, father, and devoted employee driving for Brown Stove Works (Cleveland) more than 2 million miles without incident. Shirley worked as a seamstress for numerous clothiers,...

Leatrice Cartwright Farmer

Leatrice Cartwright Farmer

May 12, 2019

Leatrice Cartwright Farmer, 95, a life-long resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019.  She was a member of Community Hall Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Addie Cartwright; infant daughter, Anna Ruth Sheffey; siblings, J.C Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Carl Cartwright, Lester Cartwright, Lissy Moore, Pearl McPheeters and...

William H. "Bill" Bryant

William H. "Bill" Bryant

May 12, 2019

William H. “Bill” Bryant

3/11/1926 - 5/12/2019

 

Bill Bryant, a resident of Cleveland for more than 50 years, passed away on Sunday, May 12. 

He was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church.  Prior to that he attended Bellefounte Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Burlington Industries, M and M Mars Security, and...

Edna Ruth Whaley

Edna Ruth Whaley

May 9, 2019

Edna Ruth Whaley, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 in a local hospital.  She attended New Hope Primitive Baptist Church.  She retired from AT&T after 35 years, and was an active member of the Communication Workers of America.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Cayce A. Whaley; parents, Roy Gates and...

Clinton Newell

Clinton Newell

May 8, 2019

 Clinton “Von” Newell, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in a local healthcare facility.  He was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 28, 1942 and retired from Mayfield Dairy. He enjoyed traveling. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Essie Newell

Survivors include his wife Edna Dean Wolfe Newell; step-son Herbert Wenck; grandson...

Watson Horne

Watson Horne

May 8, 2019

Samuel Watson Horne, 82, of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  He fought a valiant battle against Parkinsons and diabetes.  Having had diabetes for almost 69 years, he had a wealth of knowledge and experience that he shared with others.  At the time of his retirement in November, he was Cleveland’s oldest barber....

Eddie Gene Rice

Eddie Gene Rice

May 6, 2019

Eddie Gene Rice, 81, a life-long resident of Bradley County, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 in a Chattanooga Hospice Care Center. 

Eddie was an electrician and involved in construction until he retired.  He then worked for Bradley County as a Maintenance Supervisor until once again retiring.  He was a member of North Cleveland Church of God and a...

Jo Ann Byrd Holt

Jo Ann Byrd Holt

May 5, 2019

Jo Ann Byrd Holt, 64, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 5, 2019 with her family by her side in Cleveland, TN.

 

Ms. Holt was born in Luka, MS to JC Byrd Jr. & Annie Ruth Guyton Byrd. She was a devoted volunteer for the spinal cord unit at the VA Hospital...

Amber Nicole Carney

Amber Nicole Carney

May 4, 2019

Amber Nicole Carney, age 33 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Chattanooga Hospice Care Center. Born on December 2, 1985 in Cleveland she lived in Mississippi for a time and spent the majority of her life in Bradley County and was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. A 2004 graduate of Bradley...

Patricia A. Day

Patricia A. Day

May 4, 2019

Patricia A. Day, 64, of Cleveland, moved to her heavenly home Saturday, May 4, 2019.  She was an advocate for inflammatory breast cancer and was devoted to her husband, children, and grandchildren.  She was a 1972 graduate of Bradley Central High School.  She was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father the...

Lois Mullins Clayton

Lois Mullins Clayton

May 2, 2019

Lois Mullins Clayton, age 80, passed away in a local hospital Thursday May 2, 2019.

She was born in Hamilton Ohio and moved to Cleveland  Tennessee as a student at Lee University(then Lee College) earning a B.S. in Education. She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.

Lois was married to Donald Clayton for 59 years having met...

Golda M. Pitts

Golda M. Pitts

May 2, 2019

Golda M. Pitts, 81, of Charleston and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the home of her son.  She was of the Baptist faith.   She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and was a 1955 graduate of Knox Young High School in Knoxville.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Fred...

Judy Caroline Evans

Judy Caroline Evans

May 1, 2019

Judi Caroline (Enoch/Wall) Evans, age 73 of Rossville, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday May 1, 2019 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Born on February 28,1946 in Yuma, AZ to Curtis Enoch and Bertha Ruth Evans. Judi lived in several places during her lifetime including Antioch, CA Bullhead City, AZ , Jasper, TN &...

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