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Lula Eva Strode

Lula Eva Strode

Feb 11, 2025

 In Loving Memory of Lula "Grandma Lou" Strode 

Lula Strode, affectionately known by those that loved her as Grandma Lou, was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on October 27, 1919. She passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and an unwavering spirit. 

In 1943, Lula married the love of her life, Willis J. Strode, Sr., and together they built a...

Trevi' Onyah La'Najah Mo'Nae Cisco

Trevi' Onyah La'Najah Mo'Nae Cisco

Feb 9, 2025

Trevi’Onyah CiscoAge 9 | Cleveland, TNWith heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Trevi’Onyah Cisco, who left this world far too soon. Born in Cleveland, TN, Trevi’Onyah was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. Her kind heart, joyful spirit, and boundless creativity made her truly one of a kind.Trevi’Onyah had a deep love...

Darla Jean McGhee

Darla Jean McGhee

Feb 3, 2025

Darla Jean Thomas McGhee of Lebanon, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025.  She enjoyed listening  to old southern gospel music.  Darla loved her family and was a huge animal lover.  In her younger years, her passion was showing horses.

She leaves behind a son, Micah Thomas; sister, Linda Luker; brother, Crawford Thomas; special niece, Cassie Herrick and several...

Diane Kay Dopf

Diane Kay Dopf

Jan 28, 2025

Mrs. Diane Kay Dopf, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Life Care Center of Cleveland after a brief illness. She was 77 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at North Cleveland Church of God in the Dixon Chapel with Pastor Kevin McGlamery and Leonard Albert officiating. Burial will follow...

Marjorie Ann Gates

Marjorie Ann Gates

Jan 27, 2025

Margorie Ann Gates, 72, of Cleveland passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. 

She was a member of Delano Baptist Church. Margorie was a very loving and kind person 

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Steve Gates of Cleveland; sons, Chris Gates of Missouri, Jason Gates of Missouri and Steven Gates of Cleveland; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and...

Jack B. Bache

Jack B. Bache

Jan 22, 2025

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 Belford Bache, 93, of Cleveland, departed this earth on Wednesday, January 22nd, to be with Jesus. He was a native of Culpeper, Virginia and a decorated veteran of the US Army.

Jack was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church and a former member of Gum Springs Baptist Church where he was involved with Vacation Bible School and edited the Church...

Jimmy Dale Vaughn

Jimmy Dale Vaughn

Jan 15, 2025

Jimmy Vaughn, age 60 of Athens, TN passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Hospice of Chattanooga. 

Jimmy is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dale Vaughn.

He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Fox; sisters, Teresa Hartwick and Deborah Hanson; brother, Vurl Alen McPherson; along with several nieces and nephews.

Poole Funeral Home & Cremations of Cleveland is honored to serve...

Ruba Lois Eslinger

Ruba Lois Eslinger

Jan 13, 2025

Ruba Lois Eslinger, age 92 of Cleveland, Passed away Monday, January 13th, 2025, at Life Care Center of Collegedale. She was a member at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where she was a choir member and Sunday School teacher. She was an avid seamstress who enjoyed sewing, crocheting and homemaking.

Ruba was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James...

Emma Isabell Breeden

Emma Isabell Breeden

Jan 12, 2025

Arrangements pending. 

Corine Greene

Corine Greene

Jan 11, 2025

Corine Greene, 95 of Cleveland died Saturday, January 11, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Ruben and Elgie Delainey Turner and was also preceded in death by her husbands, James Goode, James Thompson and Sherman Greene; sons, Arthur Wade Goode, Melvin Eddie Goode and Otis Jay Goode' sister, Myra McKenzie; and brother, Edgar Turner. 

She was a member of...

Lucye A Thompson

Lucye A Thompson

Jan 8, 2025

Lucye Ann Tarkington Thompson, 93, passed away from natural causes in her home January 8, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and teacher. Lucye was born August 8, 1931, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Terry W. Tarkington Sr. and Virginia Eason Tarkington of Chattanooga. Lucye was married to the late Eugene Thompson of Cleveland, TN,...

Harold Lewis Cross

Harold Lewis Cross

Jan 5, 2025

Mr. Harold L. Cross, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2024, at Bradley Health & Rehab after a brief illness. He was 75 years old. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Poole Funeral Home Chapel Cleveland at 2:00 pm with Pastor Gary Higgins officiating. Burial with military honors will be provided by the U.S....

Charles Y. Smith

Charles Y. Smith

Dec 23, 2024

Charles Y. Smith, a beloved member of the Cleveland community, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on January 17, 1948, in Cleveland, Charles was known not only for his unwavering faith as a member of the Church of God but also for his generous spirit and steadfast support of Lee University.

Throughout his life,...

Stephen Wade Kennett

Stephen Wade Kennett

Dec 16, 2024

Stephen Wade Kennett, age 59 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at Bradley Memorial Hospital. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth Lavonda Phillips

Elizabeth Lavonda Phillips

Dec 14, 2024

Elizabeth “Lavonda” Phillips ascended into the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Her Husband Bill Phillips and her father and mother, Hoyt and Nellie Cross, whom she loved dearly, and sister Patsy Rymer also met her at heaven’s gate. She was an incredible mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She will...

Hubert Don Goins

Hubert Don Goins

Dec 14, 2024

Hubert “Don” Goins, 80, of Cleveland, passed away, December 14th, 2024. Don passed peacefully on after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Joining his mother, Clara “Helen” Bible Goins Loe, and his father, Herbert T. Goins to “Rockin Roll” at the Heavenly gates. He was a long time member of Bellefounte Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Christopher...

Lewis Edward Tyner

Lewis Edward Tyner

Dec 13, 2024

Arrangements are pending. 

Shirley Jo Whaley

Shirley Jo Whaley

Dec 11, 2024

Shirley Jo Whaley, 88 of Cleveland died Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in Dalton, GA. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nelle Crisp Creasman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Whaley, her siblings, Helen Pettyjohn, Kate Goforth, Merritt Creasman, and Arthur Creasman, Jr. Mrs. Whaley was a longtime member of Michigan Ave. Baptist Church.

 

Survivors...

William Bedford Campbell

William Bedford Campbell

Dec 11, 2024

William Bedford Campbell, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away December 11, 2024.  He was born on February 28, 1933, at 3:33 a.m. at the family farm on Varnell Road, Bradley County.  He was the son of the late John A. and Martha Campbell. He was educated in the Bradley County School system and attended Old Cleveland College in Cleveland,...

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