Kathleen Preston
Jan 21, 2017
Kathleen Buckholts Marchant Preston, 80, passed away Saturday evening at her home, surrounded by family and friends.She was born on July 14, 1936, to Carrie Mae and John Robert Buckholts in DuPont, Georgia, and attended public schools there.She and her family moved to Tennessee, in 1955, and she worked as a secretary at Cleveland National Bank and at St. Luke’s...
Sarah Allison Reynolds
Jan 19, 2017
Sarah Allison Reynolds, 36, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly from a fall on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at a local hospital. She lived life on her terms and was generous, bright and witty. She was a graduate of White Station High School and Ole Miss University. Sarah was a lover of books and animals. She was loved and will be...
Jack McAlister
Jan 19, 2017
Jack McAlister, 83, a lifelong resident of Charleston, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was born October 28, 1933 to the late Clifford and Clara McAlister. Known as “Mailman Jack” he was the rural mail carrier in Charleston for over 38 years. A veteran of the United States Army he worked at the Post Office...
Dr. John W. Besing
Jan 15, 2017
Dr. John W. Besing, 64, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by his wife and many friends from Bradley Healthcare; he succumbed to his injuries from his accident in 2006. John was born in Haubstadt, Indiana and grew up in the rural community on a farm. He graduated from Indiana State University with a biology degree and did his residency in...
Viola B. Greer
Jan 14, 2017
Viola B. Greer, 92, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at a local health care facility. She moved to Cleveland from Tellico Plains eight years ago and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Cedar Ridge in Georgetown, TN. She loved working in her church as well as being an exceptional seamstress.
She...
John Merrilees
Jan 12, 2017
John Merrilees, 76, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home. He moved from Houston, TX and has been a resident of Cleveland since 1993. John was a family oriented man and loved his dog, Delilah. He played professional soccer in Philadelphia in 1959 and was an avid golfer. For the past year John found great joy in his...
Larry "Tator" Duggan
Jan 12, 2017
Larry “Tator” Duggan, 64, a lifelong resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Larry was also retired from Bowater. He was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church. He enjoyed his time outdoors on his tractor and never met a stranger.
He was preceded...
Alma Jean Beard
Jan 10, 2017
Alma Jean Beard, 73, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Chattanooga healthcare facility. She attended Pine Hill Church of God. She loved yard sales and collecting tools.
She was preceded in death by her parents, French M. Beard and Gladys Wilcox Beard; siblings: Hoover Beard, Beatrice Messer, Andrew Beard, Homer Beard, and Pearney...
Glenda Charlene Riden
Jan 9, 2017
Glenda Charlene Riden, 73, of Cleveland, passed away, Monday, January 9, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Glenda was a true blessing to all that had the privilege to know her. Her child-like spirit and contagious smile taught us lessons in life that her family and friends will always cherish. She had a great love for her...
John Cartwright
Jan 8, 2017
Johnny “John” Ray Cartwright, 57, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 in a local hospital. He was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Joe and Reba Cross Cartwright.
He is survived by his children, Stephanie Lord (Gerald), and Daniel Cartwright (Lisa) all of Cleveland; seven grandchildren; sister,...
Scott Alsobrooks
Jan 4, 2017
Scott Alsobrooks, 54, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at his home. He attended First Baptist Church in Cleveland and was an avid sports fan. He loved the Nashville Predators and the Vanderbilt Commodores. He never passed up an opportunity to tease any Vols fans. He loved spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren....
Johnny Collins, Sr.
Jan 1, 2017
Johnny Collins, Sr., 68, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 in a local hospital. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was of the Baptist faith. Johnny enjoyed drag racing, golf, and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert P. and Alice J. Horn Collins; siblings: Buddy Collins, Mary Stewart,...
Shirley Green Casteel
Dec 31, 2016
Shirley Green Casteel, 72, a resident of Decatur, Texas, and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was a member of Covenant Baptist Church in Cleveland. She enjoyed gardening and collecting dolls. She also loved spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren.
Mrs. Casteel was preceded in death by her husband, Earl...
Donald J. Alley
Dec 31, 2016
Donald J. Alley, 82, of Charleston, TN, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 in a local hospital. He was born a British citizen, and when Canada acquired Newfoundland, he became a Canadian citizen. After moving to Tennessee, he became a naturalized American citizen. He was employed with Bowater Paper Mill for 41 years. He attended First Baptist Church. He was...
Ramon Rios
Dec 30, 2016
Ramon Rios, 57, of Birchwood, TN passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was self-employed as a painter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Gloria Rios and brother, Ruben Rios.
He is survived by his children, Leslie Anne Warren of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Christopher Rios, age 12, and Ruben Rios, age...
James L. Smith
Dec 29, 2016
James Louis Smith, 63, a resident of Harrison, TN, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his residence. He had worked as an electrician with TVA and was a member of IBEW Local 175. He had lived in Harrison most of his life and was of the Church of God faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Martha R. Thomas
Dec 26, 2016
Martha R. Thomas, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at a local healthcare facility. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Church. She was a teacher and had taught school at Saint Thomas More in Louisville, KY.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...
Mary Lou Morris
Dec 25, 2016
Mary Lou Amos Morris, 81, a resident of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2016 in the comfort of her home. She was a wonderful, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved working in her greenhouse and garden and going to the Farmer’s Market. She loved her family and had a wonderful 49 years of marriage to...
Wesley Dean Cranfield
Dec 25, 2016
Wesley Dean Cranfield, 51, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the family residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved gardening and being around nature.
Wesley is survived by his parents, Zeno and Mary Bowman Cranfield; brothers: Jesse Ray Cranfield and wife, Rachel of Georgetown; Stanley Keith Cranfield and wife, Darlene of Mineral Bluff, GA;...
Benny Ray McAllister
Dec 25, 2016
Benny Ray McAllister, 64, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. McAllister was a member of the VFW and enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and the Tennessee Vols.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Barbara Jean McAllister; and brothers, Bobby McAlister and Dale McAlister.
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