OBITUARIES

Brenda Gilson

Brenda Gilson

Jul 28, 2021

Brenda Valerie Gilson, 78, a resident of Cleveland for the last 44 years, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at a local hospital. She was a homemaker, and was a dedicated mother and wife, and was married to the love of her life, Daniel Gilson for 61 years. Mrs. Gilson was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church.

She...

Phillip Ronnie Morgan

Phillip Ronnie Morgan

Jul 27, 2021

Philip Ronnie Morgan, 59, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home in Old Fort, TN.  He was a lifelong resident of Old Fort, of the Baptist faith. Mr. Morgan worked at Shaw Industries as a lift truck driver, enjoyed fishing, playing pool, country music, and spending time with friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; James...

Katherine Ann Barber

Katherine Ann Barber

Jul 27, 2021

Katherine Ann Barber, 33, passed away Tuesday afternoon July 27, 2021 at Centennial Medical Center of Nashville, TN.  She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and longtime member of North Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Ann Humphrey and Bill and Irene Barber, and her father, Phillip Barber.

She is survived by...

Barbara Ann Bennett

Barbara Ann Bennett

Jul 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Bennett, 87, passed away Friday afternoon July 23, 2021 at Bradley Healthcare of Cleveland, TN.  She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and longtime member First Baptist Church of Cleveland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrell Edward Bennett; a brother, Charles Berry, and three of her sisters, Sue McGowin, Betty Walkley, and Nancy Whitley.

She...

Samuel McConnell

Samuel McConnell

Jul 18, 2021

Monroe McConnell, 86, a resident of Cleveland,  passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 18, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 67 years, Joyce Belcher McConnell. He is also survived by his daughter, Teresa McConnell Torbett and her husband Mickey Torbett of Cleveland, granddaughter Amanda Torbett of Chattanooga, grandson Jackson Walker of Cleveland,...

Marian Ruth Garner

Marian Ruth Garner

Jul 16, 2021

Garner, Marian Ruth Hicks, age 86, went peacefully to meet her lord and Savior in Cleveland, Tennessee, early on Friday morning, July 16 in loving care of her husband Eugene. Marian accepted her Lord’s highest call, and now has a new home where she is rejoicing her arrival with old friends and family she has not seen in a very...

Angelia Claudean Crumbley

Angelia Claudean Crumbley

Jul 6, 2021

It’s with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Angelia Claudean Richie Crumbley, 52, of Old Fort, TN.  She departed this earth unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Her favorite activities were crocheting, attending rodeos, and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters, who were her world. ...

Makayla Natasha Giraldo

Makayla Natasha Giraldo

Jun 28, 2021

Natasha Giraldo, of Cleveland, born into this world on April 14, 2021 and departed on June 28, 2021, from injuries received in a vehicle accident.

 

Makayla has gone home to be with her Lord, and to meet her grandmother, Densie Simmons; grandfather, Earl Clarke; and a host of other aunts and uncles on her mother’s side.

 

Left behind...

Grayland Durone Lawson

Grayland Durone Lawson

Jun 27, 2021

Grayland Durone Lawson, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving and committed husband, father, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Lawson; mother, Hilda Lawson; brother, Randall Lawson; and son, Gavin Durone Lawson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sara Lawson;...

Jerry Freeman

Jerry Freeman

Jun 27, 2021

Jerry Freeman of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the age of 81.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Selous and Edith Freeman, his sister: Marie Queen, and his brothers: Lee, Gene, and Sam Freeman.

Jerry was survived by his wife, Shirley Freeman of 60 years. He was also...

Susan Hill Finnell

Susan Hill Finnell

Jun 26, 2021

Susan Hill Finnell, 56, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at a local hospital.  She was a 1982 graduate of Charleston High School and earned a degree in microbiology from East Tennessee State University in 1986.  She was a lifetime member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.  She was a loving wife and mother...

Mary Lee Stokes

Mary Lee Stokes

Jun 25, 2021

Mary Lee Stokes, 70, of Birchwood, TN, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a member of Gamble Road Baptist Church.  Mary Lee lived a life of service, as a Christian, a daughter, a sister, a wife, a Nana, and the best Mama.  She was always caring for other...

Jeanne A Jones

Jeanne A Jones

Jun 23, 2021

Jeanne A. Jones, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of First Christian Church of Temple in Texas, and took pride in caring for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mytrle Denis; son, Richard Jones; 3 sisters; and 1 brother.

She...

William "Bill" Thomas Maxwell

William "Bill" Thomas Maxwell

Jun 23, 2021

William (Bill) Thomas Maxwell, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at a Chattanooga hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, and had lived in the Cleveland area most of his life.  He served our Country as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army.  He was the owner...

Mattie Lucille Geren Dixon

Mattie Lucille Geren Dixon

Jun 18, 2021

Mattie Lucille Geren Dixon, 97, passed away on, Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her husband C.L. Dixon; parents Homer Geren and Lura Poe Geren; siblings Haven Geren, Coy Geren, Elmer Geren, Herman Geren, Mary Love Geren Carden, Betty Geren Scott, Bobbie Rose...

Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel

Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel

Jun 18, 2021

Joyce Enzena Lewis Nastvogel, 85, went home to be with our loving Father on Friday, June 18, 2021. She loved to sing and read her Bible.  She loved her animals and family.  She will be deeply missed and loved by all.  Heaven gained a beautiful angel, forever young.

 She was preceded in death by parents Winnie Prince Lewis and Theodore...

Betty Joyce Miles

Betty Joyce Miles

Jun 13, 2021

Betty Copeland Miles, 81, entered the arms of Jesus on June 13, 2021, while surrounded by her family. We know she is filled with joy to be reunited with her beloved husband, Bruce Miles, who we are sure has already taken her fishing.  She was born in West Palm Beach on November 12, 1939 to Robert and Roberta Copeland.

Mrs....

Mabel Inez Spraker

Mabel Inez Spraker

Jun 13, 2021

Mabel Inez Spraker, 93, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on June 13, 2021, at her home. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in the Blackfox Community.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Spraker Sr.; parents, William and Theresa Duncan; sisters, Barbara Hiatt and Betty Dunn; brother, and Woody Duncan.

 

She is...

Paul Bruce Carroll

Paul Bruce Carroll

Jun 9, 2021

Paul Bruce Carroll, 67, went home to be with his Savior on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, after battling complications from COVID-19. He peacefully passed from this life with his family by his side in a Chattanooga, TN hospital. 

National Guardsman, Law Enforcement Officer, faithful Christ follower, and loving family man — Paul Carroll lived out love, integrity, and servant...

Josephine Ellener Edwards

Josephine Ellener Edwards

Jun 7, 2021

Josephine Ellener Helton Edwards, 94, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at her home. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church, and she enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cordia and Russell Helton; husband, Ernest Elmer Edwards; son-in-law Eddie Fulbright; sisters, Mary Ann Helton Hood, Elizabeth Leola...

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