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Ralph Edward Barrett

Ralph Edward Barrett

Dec 16, 2019

Ralph Edward Barrett, age 82, of McDonald, Tennessee, departed this life on Monday morning, December 16, 2019 at the Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga.  He was born on July 10, 1937 to the late Henry and Ruby McElrath Barrett.  He was of Baptist faith, and he dearly loved and was devoted to his family and his animals.  He was retired from...

Kandy James Lewis

Kandy James Lewis

Dec 16, 2019

Kandy James Lewis, 44, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 in a healthcare facility in Chattanooga, TN  

She is preceded in death by her parents William Henry James and Sivil Bracket James and her brother Calvin James.

She is survived by her daughter Rachael Lewis; grand-son Steven Lewis; one sister, Barbara Shirkey (Ricky) of Cleveland; two brothers,...

Bennie S. Triplett

Bennie S. Triplett

Dec 15, 2019

 

Dr. Bennie Triplett, age 90 of Eatonton, Georgia, and formerly of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday morning, December 15, 2019 at The Harbor at Harmony Crossing in Eatonton, Georgia. Born on January 5, 1929 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late John and Sarah Freeman Triplett. He was a member of North Cleveland Church of God and served...

Andrew Clayton Richardson

Andrew Clayton Richardson

Dec 2, 2019

Andrew Clayton Richardson, 59, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home.  He was a member of Big Springs United Methodist Church.  He loved duck hunting, fishing and repairing old stereos.  He also loved taking care of his daddy every day.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by...

Walter Henry Shelton

Walter Henry Shelton

Dec 1, 2019

Walter Henry Shelton, 88, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his home. He was a member of Anchor Point Church.  He enjoyed working around the house and tinkering with autos, watches and he was a trade electrician. He also enjoyed attending Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Emily Shelton:  his first wife...

Arlie Alfred Holcomb

Arlie Alfred Holcomb

Dec 1, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Arlie Alfred Holcomb announced his passing on December 1, 2019 at his Cleveland, TN home.  He was 77 years old.

Al was born December 25, 1941 in Chickamauga Ga.  Al's early childhood was spent at the Methodist Children's home in Decatur Georgia subsequently moving with his family to Chicago.

He spent...

Judy Legenza

Judy Legenza

Nov 26, 2019

Judy Legenza, age 79 passed away on November 26, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. After retirement, Judy and her husband Wally moved to Cleveland from the Chicago Illinois area. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith.

Judy was an active member of BridgeMakers. She attended meetings and traveled on many bus trips. She was a volunteer at Senior...

Richard "Dick" Bruce Watson, Sr.

Richard "Dick" Bruce Watson, Sr.

Nov 23, 2019

Richard “Dick” Bruce Watson Sr., 94, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Dick was born on July 29, 1925 in his family home in Waycross, GA. He grew up on a small family farm and enjoyed an adventurous childhood milking cows, riding mules, climbing pecan trees and swimming in Kettle Creek. As a teenager, he was...

Helga Blankenship

Helga Blankenship

Nov 21, 2019

Helga Blankenship, age 84, of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Signature Healthcare. Born in Germany on July 26, 1935 to the late Karl and Mina Hoffman Arlt, and lived in Bradley County since 1981 and was a member of South View Baptist Church.

A mother is someone who can take the place of all others...

Cyrus Dewayne Hooper

Cyrus Dewayne Hooper

Nov 18, 2019

Cyrus Dewayne Hooper of Cleveland, TN, passed away with peace and grace, in the presence of his family on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the age of 83.

He was the President and Owner of Hardwood Frames of America, where he worked for 35 years, and retired at 70 years young.  One of the things he most enjoyed in life...

Ann Katherine Bishop

Ann Katherine Bishop

Nov 18, 2019

Ann Katherine Grieve Bishop, 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Connecticut and had lived in the Cleveland area for 53 years.  She retired from Maytag with 23 years of service.  She was of the Episcopalian faith.  She loved gardening, the New England Patriots and “Tom Terrific”; Corvettes, adored...

Greta Jones Dykes

Greta Jones Dykes

Nov 13, 2019

Greta Jones Dykes, 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in a local healthcare facility.   She was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan University and a retiree of the Bradley County school system.  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed sewing and being a seamstress and doing needlework.

 

She was preceded in...

Martha Joyce Ball Morgan

Martha Joyce Ball Morgan

Nov 11, 2019

Martha Joyce Ball Morgan, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019, in a local hospital. She was member of South Cleveland Church of God.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Winston Ball and Martha Emmaline Ball and siblings, Miriam Thornton, James Aaron Ball and Dr. Winston Noah Ball.  

She is survived by her...

Oca Vana Debity Bonine

Oca Vana Debity Bonine

Nov 9, 2019

Oca Vana Debity Bonine, 85, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at a family residence in Lewisburg, TN.  She loved to travel, go out to eat, and to wear colorful clothes.  Her family and friends will  remember her as being a very loving and out spoken person.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Bonine;...

David Mitchell Woods

David Mitchell Woods

Nov 7, 2019

David Mitchell Woods, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, at his home.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was born in Cleveland, moved to Miami Beach, FL, where he worked as a personal assistant to the Ware family for over 35 years.  He returned to Cleveland in 2008.  He was an avid poker player...

Julia Elizabeth Warren Burchfield

Julia Elizabeth Warren Burchfield

Nov 5, 2019

Julia Elizabeth Warren Burchfield, 46, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her residence. She enjoyed spending time with her family and she was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her mom and step-father, Patricia and Raymond Davis; five children, Justin Warren (Leticia) of Cleveland, Ashlynn Ridge (Randy) of Birchwood, Caleb Letson...

William (Bill) Olen Curtis, Sr.

William (Bill) Olen Curtis, Sr.

Oct 30, 2019

William (Bill) Olen Curtis, Sr., 78, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at his residence.  He had worked for Cleveland Utilities as a lineman for 38 years.  He loved softball, hunting, and fishing.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Otis and Cara Cheek Curtis; son, William “Bill” Curtis, Jr., brother, Glen Curtis.

 

He...

Donnie Raymond Tanksley

Donnie Raymond Tanksley

Oct 30, 2019

Donnie Raymond Tanksley, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at his home.  He was a member of Everlasting Gospel Tabernacle and loved singing in church.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a loving husband and father.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Evelyn King Tanksley; daughter, Janet Tanksley; brother, Roger Tanksley and...

Ashlie Bonin Childers

Ashlie Bonin Childers

Oct 29, 2019

Ashlie Bonin Childers, 36, of Cleveland, passed away on October 29, 2019.  She was a wife, mom, gifted singer, and true worshiper.  She adored her children, loved her husband, and brought so much joy to her family and friends.  She did everything with excellence and care.  The impact she made on those around her will be both missed and treasured.

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Norma Sue Watson

Norma Sue Watson

Oct 27, 2019

Norma Sue Watson, 85, of Crestwood KY and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, in a Kentucky hospital.  She was of Church of God faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Watson; her parents, C.H. and Massie Lawson; grandson, Bryan Shane Sampson;  and siblings, AJ Lawson, Bertie Lou, Lamar Lawson and Clarence Lawson.

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