Donald Baldree
Jan 7, 2022
The world became a little dimmer early Friday, January 7, 2022, as Cleveland’s premier raconteur moved on to spin yarns in heaven. Donald Bruce Baldree (Don, Donnie, Don Juan, DB, The Donald, Baldree, Papa), came into this world on December 31, 1930, delivered to J.P. Baldree and Naomi Bruce Baldree by his paternal grandfather, Dr. Francis Marion Bruce in the...
Blanche Elizabeth Becker
Jan 6, 2022
Blanche Elizabeth Hagan Becker, age 80, passed away peacefully and left the worries of this world to be present with her Savior on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home in Cleveland, TN. She was born on January 27, 1941, in Tampa, FL. God was always number one in Elizabeth’s life. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord,...
Luba Skobyak
Jan 5, 2022
Luba Skobyak, age 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in Cleveland, TN. Luba owned and worked as a seamstress at Precision Tailoring in Cleveland, TN. She loved people and would always find ways to lift their spirits. Most importantly she loved Jesus with all her heart. She also loved to cook and to spend...
Richard Bowie
Jan 4, 2022
Richard Bowie, age 84, a resident of Birchwood, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in Birchwood, TN. He was raised in Clinton, SC. God called home the most gentle and loving soul…you will be missed by all. Magoo fly high in the sky and watch over all of us. He was employed by Clinton Mills Textile Industry of Clinton, SC....
Henry James Gray, Sr.
Jan 4, 2022
Henry J. Gray, a longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Henry was born in Dalton, GA where he later joined the U. S. Army. After his service, he met Georgia in Chattanooga TN. After she moved to California, he hitchhiked across the country to be reunited with her and begin their life together. Henry will be...
William "Bill" Henry Shamblin
Dec 31, 2021
William “Bill” Henry Shamblin, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born in Riceville, Tennessee on November 2, 1928 to Lester and Marie Shamblin. He was preceded in death, by his beautiful wife of 66 years, Eleanor “Kay” Howles Shamblin, who passed away on November 24, 2021. Bill and Kay were married on August 20, 1955...
Freddy Eaves, Sr.
Dec 31, 2021
Freddy Eaves, Sr., age 67, a resident of Calhoun, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, December 31, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. He was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church. Freddy was a graduate of Calhoun High School. Freddy was known for his sense of humor, contagious laugh, and his ability to be a friend to anyone he encountered. Freddy was...
Gerald Ray Duckworth
Dec 31, 2021
Gerald Ray Duckworth, age 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home in Cleveland, Tennessee. Ray was born in Peachtree, North Carolina. He was of the Christian Faith. Ray was a veteran of the United States Army serving as Corporal and achieved higher certification in Automotive Mechanics. He was a graduate of Polk County High...
Bonnie Watson
Dec 27, 2021
Bonnie Watson, age 84, a resident of Cleveland went to her Heavenly home on Monday, December 27, 2021. She was an active member of Bethel Baptist Tabernacle in Cleveland TN. She loved to travel and do word search puzzles.
She was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Laura Watson; her brothers: James Watson, Curtis Watson, Reed Watson, R....
Emmett Chastain
Dec 25, 2021
William Emmett Chastain, age 83, a resident of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. Upon his honorable discharge of the United States Marine Corp in 1962, he returned to Cleveland and became an active leader at the Boys Club of Cleveland. He then began working for Cletus Benton. He served as the manager of the Cleveland Shoney’s from 1972...
James Teligades
Dec 25, 2021
James Teligades, age 69, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. He was of the Greek Orthodox faith and enjoyed spending time with his family while listening to Greek music and cooking delicious Greek food.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Teligades and Constantina Tzimas.
He is survived by Sondra Teligades...
Laura Albinus
Dec 23, 2021
Laura Jean Albinus, 85, a longtime resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Summerville, SC on December 23, 2021. Laura Jean was an active member of the Ladd Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee prior to declining health, and moving to South Carolina. She loved serving those in need and did not want anyone to go hungry. To...
Delores Stinnett Brown
Dec 21, 2021
The children of Delores (Dee) Brown of Signal Mountain, TN, announce her death on December 21, 2021, with great sadness. As per her request, she simply wanted to be remembered as a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother.
Our grandparents, Letha and Howard Stinnett of Cleveland, Tennessee, preceded her in death. She was their only child. Our father, Kenneth E. Brown,...
Willard Carroll
Dec 19, 2021
Willard Carroll, age 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. He was a deacon at Michigan Avenue Baptist Church for over fifteen years. An avid Lady Vols fan and golfer, he also coached Little League Baseball and YMCA Basketball. Yet his greatest love was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death...
Edna Mae Houck
Dec 17, 2021
Edna Mae Houck, age 95, a resident of Fayetteville, GA, passed away Friday, December, 17, 2021 in Fayetteville, GA with her daughter, Sherry Williams at her side. She was a longtime member of the Spring Place Church of God and was in retail sales at J. C. Penney. She was known for her active lifestyle and her southern charm and...
Kenneth Buckner, Jr.
Dec 12, 2021
Kenneth Buckner, Jr., age 48 a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Cleveland, TN with his wife, Susan, by his side. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, he was definitely an “old soul.” He loved the cars and music of the 1950s and a friend to anyone in need. His favorite activities were attending classic car shows...
Mary Louise Workman
Dec 10, 2021
Mary Louise Workman, age 96, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. She was an avid craftsperson and loved decorating cakes and preparing holiday meals. She had a sweetness about her that reflected in everything she did.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Waymon Workman.
She is survived by her son,...
Nina Prichard
Dec 9, 2021
Nina Prichard, age 83, resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. She was Miss POCO High, 1956 and played on the Championship Wildkitten Basketball Team. She also played basketball at Warren Wilson College. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church for 58 years where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, active in...
Barbara Sloan
Dec 8, 2021
Barbara Sloan, age 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday December 8, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. She was a Christian of non denomination faith. She resided at Signature Care of Cleveland and performed volunteer work there during her stay. Her hobbies included pictures, crocheting, bingo, music, dancing, the Bible, family historian and loving her family.
She was preceded...
Claude Jason Trentham
Dec 7, 2021
Claude Jason Trentham, age 42, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. Jason was loved by many for his kind heart and ability to make anyone laugh even in the hardest of times. He was a beloved husband, father, son, manager, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Blanche...
