OBITUARIES

Michael Lee Morgan

Michael Lee Morgan

Feb 12, 2019

 Michael Lee Morgan, age 44, of Cleveland, departed this life on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. Born on May 21, 1974 in Chattanooga, he had spent the majority of his life in Bradley County and was of the Church of God faith. He was a 1993 graduate of Cleveland High School where he played...

Betty Miles May

Betty Miles May

Feb 11, 2019

Betty Miles May, 88, a resident of Cleveland and formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019, at Garden Plaza, Life Care in Cleveland.

Betty was born June 13, 1930 in Rockwood, Tennessee.  She taught science at Rockwood Jr. High School until she retired.  She attended First Baptist Church of Rockwood, TN.  When Betty moved to Cleveland in...

Elizabeth Ann Chambers

Elizabeth Ann Chambers

Feb 11, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Chambers, 77, of Cleveland, passed away, Monday, February 11, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.  Elizabeth worked as the bookkeeper for Merchants Bank and later at SunTrust Bank.  She was a loving wife.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Thelma Bryant Crabtree and siblings, Carl...

Mary Ida Stockburger

Mary Ida Stockburger

Feb 10, 2019

Mary Ida Stockburger, age 94, died on February 10, 2019, at her home where she had been cared for many years by her daughter, Sherry Stockburger.

Mary was born December 13, 1924, near Samson, Alabama to William Lester Pinckard and Ida Eliza (Patterson) Pinckard. She had eight siblings, Margaret Teressa Pinckard, William Henry Pinckard, Wendell Lamar Pinckard, Gwennie Beatrice...

Brittney Wearner

Brittney Wearner

Feb 8, 2019

Brittney Erin Wearner was born November 10th, 1988, died February 8th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carla (Thompson) Wearner in 2015. She is survived by her father & step-mother, Neal & Nancy Wearner; her brother, Todd Wearner; her sister & brother-in-law, Jenny & Ivan Byrd; her nieces & nephews, Maya, Elliot, David & Henry Byrd; along...

Francis Afton Allen

Francis Afton Allen

Feb 7, 2019

Francis Afton Allen, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  He was of the Church of God faith and attended Brainerd Hills Chapel in Chattanooga.  He was a well known builder in the Cleveland and Bradley County area for over 60 years.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served...

Charles Edwin Oliver

Charles Edwin Oliver

Feb 6, 2019

Charles Edwin Oliver, 86, a life-long resident of Cleveland, passed away, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home.  He was a member of Eastside Church of Christ and a well known electrician.  He was a veteran of the Army National Guard.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Ratcliff Oliver; parents, Columbus Monroe Oliver and Maude Eslinger Oliver...

Stanley "Clyde" L. Mason

Stanley "Clyde" L. Mason

Feb 5, 2019

Stanley “Clyde” L. Mason, 62, of McDonald, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in a local hospital.  He was an avid reader and enjoyed music.  Clyde was an outdoor person and was of Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Lucy Mason.

He is survived by his daughter, Lacey Mason of Cleveland; three grandchildren, Audrey...

Thomas L. Struzinsky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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