Thomas L. Struzinsky
Feb 3, 2019
Thomas L. Struzinsky, 84, of Cleveland, went to be in the tender arms of the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Tom was at home surrounded by his loving family; his wife of 60 years, Bernice (Saffles) Struzinsky; daughter, Wendy Noelck; granddaughter, Tiffany Whittle; grandson, Tyler Noelck; and other family members.
Tom was born on February 7, 1934 in Elmira,...
Benny Harold Goodwin
Feb 3, 2019
Benny Goodwin, age 77, of Charleston, departed this life on Sunday morning, February 3, 2019, at his son’s residence. Born in Chattanooga on November 12, 1941, to the late Earl and Idella Goodwin, he had spent a majority of his life in Bradley County and was a veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard. He was retired...
Beatrice Sue Hughes
Feb 1, 2019
Beatrice Sue Hughes, 78, a life-long resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at an Athens health care facility. She was a member of Prospect Church of God. She enjoyed working with her flowers, loved gardening and liked to shop. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dames Shorty Hughes;...
Betty Ann Wilcoxon
Jan 29, 2019
Betty Ann Anderson Wilcoxon, 68, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in a local hospital. She retired from Mohawk Carpets. Betty was a member of Shady Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, flowers, cooking and being with her grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Rita Walden Anderson; sisters, Una Lee Anderson and Darlene...
Betcy George Asterio
Jan 29, 2019
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Betcy George Asterio, a loving mother, aunt, sister, and friend passed away at the age of 53.
Betcy was born in Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia on March 27, 1965 She graduated from Walters State Community College and received her BS in Education. Her love for teaching grew in her 13 years of...
Ruth Snyder
Jan 27, 2019
Ruth Snyder, 82, of Cleveland, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at an Athens health care facility. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and she lived by faith and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She was and avid walker and farmer’s wife. Ruth was a loving mother and had a deep love and cared for her family.
She...
Ruth Shadden
Jan 27, 2019
Ruth Shadden, 97, of Birchwood, died, Sunday, January 27, 2019 at a Chattanooga health care facility. She was of Baptist faith. Ruth enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. She was known as Momma Ruth to everyone and loved to cook and bake.
She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Shadden; parents, Ernest and Dolly Hixson Bettis and...
Lois Carol Braden
Jan 26, 2019
Lois Carol Braden, 75, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith and loved Jesus.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Braden Jr.; mother, Larna Huffman Hively; and father, Dexter Hively.
Survivors include her children, Angela Braden of Chattanooga, Andrea Braden Moffett of Chattanooga and...
James Allen Cole
Jan 25, 2019
James Allen Cole, 72, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. James was a retired truck driver and enjoyed radio controlled model airplanes and hot rods.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret Teeter Cole;...
Gilbert Spurgeon Ballard, Jr.
Jan 25, 2019
Gilbert Spurgeon Ballard, Jr., 65, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. He was a truck driver for Cleveland Ready Mix. Gilbert was a member of the Cleveland Hunting Club, Rifle and Pistol Club and the NRA. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed metal detecting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Spurgeon Ballard, Sr. and...
Burnard "Steve" Thomas
Jan 18, 2019
Burnard Steven “Steve” Thomas, age 63 of Cleveland, departed this life on Friday morning, January 18, 2019, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on July 14, 1955 in Cleveland to the late Bedford and Barbara Hicks Thomas he was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and was employed for several years at Ledford Machine and Supply. Steve enjoyed hunting,...
Todd Darrin Burns
Jan 18, 2019
Todd Darrin Burns, age 54, of Cleveland, departed this life on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on July 2, 1964 to the late Joe E. and Crystal Garner Burns; he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County. Todd worked with Steve Willliams Construction for over 20 years and was most recently was...
Reva Dixon
Jan 17, 2019
Reva Howard Dixon, 68, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She loved nature and their dog, Tillie. Reva was of the Pentecostal faith and was a true prayer warrior.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Oma Witt Howard; and several siblings.Survivors include husband of 51 years, Dannie Ray Dixon of...
Betty Sue Hargrove Harvey
Jan 16, 2019
Betty Sue Hargrove Harvey, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in a local healthcare facility. She was born in Canton, NC on May 7, 1929. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. She was a long time employee of Luck Color Lab.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years,...
William Raymond "Ray" Lunny
Jan 16, 2019
William Raymond “Ray” Lunny, Jr., age 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at a Chattanooga hospital.
Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Ray wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn, refusing to follow doctors’ orders, and raising hell for more than six decades. He enjoyed greasy food, guns,...
Ralph "Buddy" Louis Lee
Jan 16, 2019
Ralph Louis “Buddy” Lee, 82, of Cleveland passed away, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his home after a short battle with colon cancer. He attended Templeton School, Bradley High School and later graduated from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. He was very athletic and was offered athletic scholarships to attend college. He was a veteran of the United States Army...
Malinda "Mendy" White
Jan 16, 2019
Malinda “Mendy” White, 55, of Cleveland passed away, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert N. Thomas and sister, Johnda L. Thomas.
She is survived by her spouse, Jill Ann White of Cleveland; mother, Dorothy L. McDowell of Tazewell; children, Jerry J.D. Lundy, Jr. of Huntington, WV, Daniel Lundy...
Kelly Annette Thomas Ellis
Jan 14, 2019
Kelly Annette Thomas Ellis, 49, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.
Kelly was born in Chattanooga, TN. and resided there for the majority of her life.
Kelly was preceded in death by her husband Steve Ellis, father Douglas Allen Thomas I and her grandparents on both sides.
Kelly is survived by her daughter Meagan Alana Israel, her two...
JoAnn Cross
Jan 12, 2019
JoAnn Fry Cross, 66, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 in a local hospital. She was born in Cookeville, TN, but had lived in the Cleveland area most of her life. She was a member of Cohulla Baptist Church. She loved cooking, flowers, gardening, and most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.She was preceded in...
Raymond A Joseph
Jan 10, 2019
Raymond A. Joseph, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 in a regional hospital. He was a resident of Cleveland over 40 years.He was a member of Mt. Olive Ministries. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a former businessman in Chattanooga, TN and Alabama until his retirement. During the early days of cable television, he...
