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Nelle M. King

Nelle M. King

May 19, 2021

Nelle M. King, 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 surrounded by family.  She has lived in the Cleveland area most of her life, and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. King loved flowers, gardening, and working her puzzle books.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert King; father, Francis...

Paul Daniel Kilgore

Paul Daniel Kilgore

May 17, 2021

Paul Daniel Kilgore, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at a hospital in Chattanooga surrounded by his family. U.S. retired Army Sergeant, First Class, E-7, Paul, served from 1956-1976, serving for 2 tours in Vietnam. Mr. Kilgore was in the Airborne division, and was shot down once during combat. He received many decorations, medals, and...

Geraldine L Johnson

Geraldine L Johnson

May 12, 2021

Mrs. Geraldine Le Meris Tate Johnson, passed away on Wednesday night, May 12, 2021 at a local nursing home. She was born in Reeves Station, Georgia on May 16, 1932. Her parents were Marvin Walter Tate and Mary Jane Burnett Tate. Geleraldine moved to Tennessee where she married Lawrence Elwin Johnson of Canandaigia, New York in 1952. Together they taught...

Mildred Virginia Worley

Mildred Virginia Worley

May 11, 2021

Mildred Virginia Worley, 83, a resident of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at a healthcare facility. Ms. Worley retired from Kroger, and had lived in this area most of her life. She loved going on mountain and car rides, and in her pastime she enjoyed reading. “Mama Worley”, as she was called by many, ensured no one...

Charles Ray Abercrombie

Charles Ray Abercrombie

May 8, 2021

Charles Ray “Charlie Brown” Abercrombie, 81, of Cleveland entered into heaven through the Gates of Glory on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  He was assured of this because he believed that John 3:16 was true and that “God so loved the world that he sent his only son, Jesus that whomever believed in him would not perish, but have eternal life.”...

John Franklin Browder Jr.

John Franklin Browder Jr.

May 7, 2021

John F. “Pinky” Browder Jr, 83, passed away May 7, 2021 at his home in Old Fort, TN. He loved his family, music, especially Gospel and Bluegrass, going to the Smokey Mountains, and sitting on his garage porch. “Pinky” was a role model employee. He retired from Maytag after 43 years of service, amassing 35 years of perfect attendance.

In...

Mary B. Frye

Mary B. Frye

May 6, 2021

Mary B. Frye, 86, passed away Thursday evening May 6, 2021 at Life Care Center of Collegedale.  She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, longtime member Bellefounte Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school.  She enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and also enjoyed going on cruise ships.  She was a great cook.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Wilburn Larry Pritchett

Wilburn Larry Pritchett

May 3, 2021

Wilburn Larry Pritchett, 83, a resident of Cleveland, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, May 3, 2021. He was of the Christian faith and passed peacefully at his home of forty-five years.

Larry was a Vietnam War Veteran.  He served his country proudly and retired from the United States Navy after thirty years of service (twenty of which...

Denise "Sister" Casias

Denise "Sister" Casias

Apr 29, 2021

Denise “Sister” Casias, age 61, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. She enjoyed talking to people and she was a great listener. She was never on-time for a single event, and had an influence on so many people, her smile was truly contagious. She was a beautiful person inside and out,...

Mary Lee Thomasson

Mary Lee Thomasson

Apr 28, 2021

Mary Lee Thomasson, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Thomasson was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, traveling (having traveled to Alaska, Canada, and Mexico), camping, crocheting, sewing, crafting, and was a homemaker. She was also employed at Bendix as a supervisor for 20 years. She was...

Barbara Anne Tummins

Barbara Anne Tummins

Apr 27, 2021

Barbara Anne Tummins, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Thomas and Myrtle Wilson, and had lived in this area most of her life. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church, and taught the ladies Sunday School class. Ms. Tummins was known for being very...

William Jay Senters

William Jay Senters

Apr 21, 2021

William Jay Senters, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at a healthcare facility. Mr. Senters worked as a supervisor at Coppinger Color Lab for 20 years before becoming a drill press operator at Bendix. He also was a professional violin builder, an artist, and he enjoyed Fishing and arrowhead hunting.

He was preceded in death...

Joyce Ann O'Neal

Joyce Ann O'Neal

Apr 18, 2021

Joyce Ann Sneed O’Neal, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born in Cleveland, TN on September 26, 1941 to the late Charles Franklin and Bessie Lee Hickman Sneed.

She was preceded in death by husband, Roger O’Neal of Ocoee, TN; sister, Mary Elizabeth Knott of North Little Rock, AR; brother, Verlin Sneed of...

Joshua "Dalton" Beri

Joshua "Dalton" Beri

Apr 16, 2021

Evangelist Joshua “Dalton” Beri, 18, of Charleston, Tennessee, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at a local hospital. Dalton was a loving son and “Mama’s Boy,” a friend to all, a heart to serve, an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener. Always shouting with a shout of triumph, he was known to be a great warrior, with a high kick to...

Lenora Loretta Hitson Patterson

Lenora Loretta Hitson Patterson

Apr 16, 2021

Lenora Loretta Hitson Patterson, age 85, born August 26, 1935, received her full healing as she went to her heavenly home, Friday, April 16, 2021. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. She was always encouraging and helpful. She enjoyed and loved all of her family and friends.

She was preceded in...

Tunice Deanna Young

Tunice Deanna Young

Apr 15, 2021

Mrs. Tunice D. Young, age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. She loved flowers, especially roses, and working in her yard. She was co-founder with her husband of 60 years, Charles E. Young of Youngs Auto Body. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Mrs. Young was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. Her faith in Christ...

James Franklin Shields

James Franklin Shields

Apr 8, 2021

Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4) James Franklin Shields, 90, a resident of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at a medical facility in Gallatin, TN.  He served with the 3d Mission Battalion, 79th Artillery for 25 years active duty and then served out the rest of his military career with the 3397th U.S. Army Reserve Garrison in Chattanooga, Tennessee. ...

Glenn Ahlberg

Glenn Ahlberg

Apr 7, 2021

Glenn Ahlberg, age 78, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was a devoted husband and father of two sons, a proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a member of Post 81 American Legion in Cleveland, TN.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pamela Ahlberg of Georgetown; sons, Donny Ahlberg...

Kenneth Edward Morgenthaler

Kenneth Edward Morgenthaler

Apr 3, 2021

Kenneth Edward Morgenthaler, 51, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at a local hospital.

Kenney was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the 7th Infantry Regiment (Cottonbalers) during Desert Storm. He was an incredibly loving father and grandfather, a devout Christian who attended First Baptist Church, and a hard worker. He was truly the...

C. L. Cook

C. L. Cook

Mar 30, 2021

C. L. Cook, a resident of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born to the late Day Cook and Maggie May (Burnette) Davis in Etowah, TN on May 1, 1934. C. L. was an accomplished furniture builder and supervisor for Collins Furniture Company for many years, retiring to enjoy spending time with his...

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