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Lona Lewis Duncan

Lona Lewis Duncan

Jan 6, 2015

Lona Lewis Duncan, 94, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in a local healthcare facility.  She was known for her loving and caring ways and her numerous acts of thoughtfulness, kindness, and compassion for the needs of others throughout her lifetime.  She had a love for taking care of others in the hospital and nursing homes....

Freddy Troy Robbins

Freddy Troy Robbins

Jan 5, 2015

Reverend Freddy Troy “T” Robbins, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 in a local hospital.  He was a member of Spring Place Church of God of Prophecy.  He was a bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy and had pastored seven different in five different states churches in Tennessee, Oklahoma, Alaska, North Dakota, and...

Robert Wilson Jr.

Robert Wilson Jr.

Dec 30, 2014

Robert Bryant Wilson, Jr., a lifelong resident of Bradley County died on December 30, 2014 at the age of 84.  “Bob” was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Owen Wilson; parents, Robert Bryant Wilson, Sr. and Mary Moore Wilson; his grandparents, Noah R. Wilson and Sallie Bryant Wilson and William M. Moore and Mayme Gamble Moore; a baby brother,...

Charles “Chuck” Wright

Charles “Chuck” Wright

Dec 30, 2014

Charles “Chuck” Wright, 84 of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in a local healthcare facility.  He was a native of Michigan, but had spent the last fifteen years in Cleveland.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was retired from DOW Chemical after thirty three years, a veteran of the U.S. Army, an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed...

Melanie E. Burris

Melanie E. Burris

Dec 29, 2014

Melanie E. Burris, 55, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 in a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Melanie loved the out-of-doors and enjoyed her grandchildren and spending time at Cocoa Beach, FL with her family. She was employed with Charleston Hosiery for 17 years She was preceded in death by her...

Ann Sanders

Ann Sanders

Dec 27, 2014

Ann Elizabeth Sanders, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2014 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a good and faithful servant to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Guy Sanders and their infant son. Ann was an active member of Birchwood Baptist Church where she sang...

Bennie L Swafford

Bennie L Swafford

Dec 25, 2014

Bennie Lea Swafford, 88, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014.  She was of the Baptist faith.She was the daughter of the late Ben F. Mull and the late Bertha Curtis Mull of the Tasso community.   Bennie was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. “C.L.” Swafford and son, Ronnie C. Swafford; sisters: Lena Longwith,...

Jeffrey Lynn Cartwright

Jeffrey Lynn Cartwright

Dec 25, 2014

Jeffrey Lynn Cartwright, 48, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014.  He loved to travel and enjoyed seeing the country.  Jeff was a truck driver and of the Christian faith. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Bobbie Jean Clayton Cartwright; two sisters; and one brother. There will be no services at this time. Ralph...

Lily T Perry

Lily T Perry

Dec 23, 2014

Lily T. Perry, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the family residence.  She was born in San Gabriel, California.  She was a former volunteer at Bradley Memorial Hospital for 35 years. Mrs. Perry was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Perry, Jr. and her parents, Haro Takayama and Asono Takayama. She is survived...

Sharon Gail Johnson Price

Sharon Gail Johnson Price

Dec 20, 2014

Sharon Gail Johnson Price, 55, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 20, 2014.  She was of the Christian Faith.  She loved the mountains, beach and also loved fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Johnson and Charlotte Jeanette Ray Johnson King and one brother, William Glen Johnson.  She is survived...

Donald A Zanker Jr.

Donald A Zanker Jr.

Dec 15, 2014

Donald (Sonny) A. Zanker, Jr., a resident of Athens and Cleveland for the past thirty years, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the home of his sister.  He was born on March 22, 1937 in Ellisburg, NY. He was a retired auto mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith.   Donald served in the United States Army for 11...

Jessie Mae Beard

Jessie Mae Beard

Dec 14, 2014

Jessie Mae Beard, 69, resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, in a local health care facility.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Flavis Beard; parents, Earl and Delma Mae Whittington; and one son, John L. Shelton. She is survived by four children: Flavis...

Donnalee Hicks

Donnalee Hicks

Dec 12, 2014

Donnalee Florence Farrar Hicks, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 in a local hospital.  She moved from Oregon and has lived in Cleveland for the past 14 years.  She was a long time resident of Valparaiso, IN and Tualatin, OR.  She is of Lutheran faith.  She was a caregiver for many years at Legacy Meridian...

Harry J Eversole

Harry J Eversole

Dec 12, 2014

Harry J. Eversole, 75, was carried away on wings of angels on December 12, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.  He is at rest with his heavenly Father whom he has been longing to see.  Harry was born in Covington, KY on June 30, 1939 and was raised in Harlan County and Hazel Patch, KY.  He never lost sight...

Virginia Holt

Virginia Holt

Dec 11, 2014

Virginia Ruth Bryant Hysinger Holt, 74, a lifelong resident of McDonald, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the family residence surrounded by family.  She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in McDonald.  She was a former seamstress with Hardwick Clothes.--- ---Mrs. Holt was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Arnold Hysinger and her parents, Clyde Mae...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

Dec 11, 2014

Dorothy Pawlowski Miller, 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 in a local healthcare facility.  She was of the Catholic faith.  She was a former resident of Florida.  She loved painting and gardening.  ---Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Pawlowski; her parents, Edward Blemel and Elizabeth Salzler Blemel; sons, Richard Blemel...

Ortha Marie Carson Kersey

Ortha Marie Carson Kersey

Dec 10, 2014

Ortha Marie Carson Kersey, 93, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at the family residence with her care givers by her side.   She was born in Cleveland, TN on February 6, 1921 to the late Walter E. and Pearl Dixon Carson and was a lifelong resident of Chilcutt community. She was the oldest living member of...

Claiborne Kerr Jr.

Claiborne Kerr Jr.

Dec 10, 2014

Claiborne Kerr, Jr., 85, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in a local hospital.  He was a member of East Side Church of Christ.  He was an avid lover of boxing. Mr. Kerr was the son of the late Claiborne Kerr, Sr. and Willie Mae Baker Kerr; he was also preceded in death by his...

Ernest Lewis Davis

Ernest Lewis Davis

Dec 9, 2014

Ernest Lewis “Mousey” Davis, 70, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, December 09, 2014 in a Collegedale healthcare facility.  He was a member of Mt. Zion New Covenant Church of God.  He was a truck driver for Sathers Candy Company. He loved fishing, his family, grandchildren and his dog, Rocky.   Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his...

Virginia Ruth Stinnett Elliff

Virginia Ruth Stinnett Elliff

Dec 8, 2014

Virginia Ruth Stinnett Elliff, 93, died Monday, December 08, 2014 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility. A graduate of Bradley High School, Class of 1939, she was a lifelong Cleveland resident.  She was previously employed for many years by Davis /Charleston Hosiery Mill.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Hattie Belle Stinnett and Julius Stinnett; her brothers, Henry, Max...

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