OBITUARIES

Melvin Earl Gregg

Melvin Earl Gregg

Jan 9, 2019

 

 Melvin Gregg, age 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland and Bradley County, departed this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Tennova Medical Center in Cleveland .

He is preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Judy Stalcup Gregg; son Mack Gregg; and several nieces, nephews and other extended...

David Ware

David Ware

Jan 9, 2019

Clyde “David” Ware, 78, of Cleveland passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He was a Christian musician that loved to play his guitar at church and sing in the Gospel Light Trio.  He was a member of Clover Leaf Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. ...

Pat Eleanor Elliott

Pat Eleanor Elliott

Jan 7, 2019

Pat Eleanor Elliott, 87, of Cleveland passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was a member of The Church of God at Zion Hill.  Her last job was as a reading grandmother to students at Oak Grove Elementary School.  She moved all over Tennessee pastoring churches with her husband.

She was preceded in death...

Dorothy Marie Ridge

Dorothy Marie Ridge

Jan 7, 2019

Dorothy Marie Wilson Ridge, 82, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Hopewell Church of God.  She enjoyed spending her time writing poems, reading, and attending church.  Fall was her favorite season of the year.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lloyd Ridge; parents, W. C. Wilson...

Janet "Fuzz" Cross Teague

Janet "Fuzz" Cross Teague

Jan 7, 2019

Janet "Fuzz" Cross Teague, 69, of Cleveland passed away, Monday, January 7, 2019 at her home.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Franziska Cross and son, Robert Teague, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice Rakestraw; two grandchildren, Erica Waters and husband, Paul and Baylee Rakestraw, all...

Terri Lynn Haygood

Terri Lynn Haygood

Jan 6, 2019

Terri, age 57, of McDonald, passed away comfortably in her home on January 6, 2019. She was born on September 15, 1961 to Linda and the late Jackie Wiliams  of Ooltewah, Tennessee and lived in McDonald, Tennessee from the time she married her loving husband Joey in November of 1982 until she went to be with the Lord.  She was...

Sumitraben M. Desai Patel

Sumitraben M. Desai Patel

Jan 5, 2019

Sumitraben M. Desai Patel, 59, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 in a local hospital.  She was born in Gujarat India and had lived the past ten years in the Cleveland area.  She was a member of the Hindu G.S.E.T. Temple in Chattanooga.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Zaverbhai Desai and Laxmiben Desai...

John Edward Wilhoite

John Edward Wilhoite

Jan 5, 2019

John Edward Wilhoite, 77, of Birchwood, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, in a local hospital.  He was born in Meigs County and had lived in the area his entire life.  He was a retiree of ADM Milling Company with 32 years of service.  He was a member of Burdette Baptist Church in Birchwood.  He loved John Deere lawnmowers and...

Shirley Mae Keller

Shirley Mae Keller

Jan 4, 2019

Shirley Mae Presswood Keller, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She was born in Polk County but had lived in Cleveland most of her life.  She had worked as a seamstress at American Uniform, and she was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by mother, Donnie Presswood Parker; two husbands,...

Rhonda Michelle Jarvis

Rhonda Michelle Jarvis

Jan 3, 2019

Rhonda Michelle Jarvis entered our lives on September 24, 1981, and entered the arms of the One whom she lived her life so faithfully for, preached about, sang about, and wrote about, on January 3, 2019.She is survived by her parents, David and Jan Jarvis; sister, Jessica Lawson (Ryan); beloved nephew, “King of Kentucky” Lincoln David Lawson; grandparents, Dill and...

Seleta Anne Hyde

Seleta Anne Hyde

Jan 2, 2019

Seleta Anne Higgins Hyde, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at a local hospital.  She was of the Baptist faith and attended North Cleveland Baptist Church.   

 

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Edward Hyde; parents Hershel Higgins and Kathleen Whitlock Higgins.

 

She is survived by her children Kenneth “Kenny” Hyde of Cleveland, Teresa...

Mildred Augustine Allen

Mildred Augustine Allen

Jan 1, 2019

Mildred Augustine Clark Allen, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at a local healthcare facility.  She was of the Church of God faith and attended Brainerd Hills Chapel in Chattanooga.  She loved sewing, baking, flowers, and working in her yard.  She was soft spoken but loved serving. 

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe H....

Douglas Lee Boucher II

Douglas Lee Boucher II

Dec 31, 2018

Douglas Lee Boucher II, 51, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at his residence. He was a deputy with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department.  He was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church and the Tennessee Falconers Association.  

 

He is survived by his wife Michele Lynn Boucher of Cleveland; parents Dr. Douglas Boucher and Katie Poston Boucher of...

Jerry LeRoy Oswalt

Jerry LeRoy Oswalt

Dec 31, 2018

Jerry Oswalt, 79, of Cleveland passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  He was a member of First Baptist Cleveland and a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He owned and operated a landscaping company in Chattanooga and enjoyed doing his work.  He was fond of Ford Mustangs and Indiana University Basketball.

He was preceded...

Kyle Reed Davis

Kyle Reed Davis

Dec 28, 2018

Born 7/6/86 died 12/28/18 he was 31 years old

 

Kyle is survived by his wife Cortney, daughter Anjel Davis, mother Ginger Davis, father Brian Davis, brother Dylan Davis, grandparents Carlis and Alyce Swafford, grand father Lebron Brown, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.  He was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church.

 

Kyle worked at Taco Bell for several years,...

Larry David Bingham

Larry David Bingham

Dec 28, 2018

Larry David Bingham, 74, of Cleveland passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at his residence.  He loved animals, enjoyed playing tennis and socializing with friends. Travel and family was very important to him. Larry was instrumental in the development of the Southern Writers Alliance, which helped local writers get published.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Glenn...

Ann Humphrey

Ann Humphrey

Dec 26, 2018

Ann (Annaliese) Bierl Humphrey

Ann Humphrey, 87, of Cleveland, passed away December 26, 2018 on her eldest daughter’s birthday.  She was surrounded by her loving family in her home.  Ann was a member of the North Cleveland Church of God. She was preceded in death by her beloved, Hillbilly soldier, Roy Humphrey, from Maryville, TN. She was the daughter of...

Yolanda Fay Guy

Yolanda Fay Guy

Dec 23, 2018

Yolanda Fay Guy, 56, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018, in a local hospital.  She was a member of Mount Olive Church of God.  She was an employee of the Church of God Headquarters in Cleveland.  She was a supporter of World Missions and Missionaries.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward Guy and Janet Van...

Arthur Louie Masengil

Arthur Louie Masengil

Dec 21, 2018

Arthur Louie Masengil, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 21, 2018 at home.  Born and raised in Bradley County, he moved back to his family farm in 1996, where he wanted to be close to his family.  He was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church in Dalton, GA.  He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior on August...

Boyd Alvin Wilson

Boyd Alvin Wilson

Dec 21, 2018

 Boyd Alvin Wilson, age 93 of Ocoee, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018, at Signature Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on May 8, 1925, in Jackson County, Alabama to the late Charlie and Lillian Wilson, he had lived the past several years in the Cleveland area and was of the Church of God faith. He was a proud veteran of...

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