Della Mae Dodd Jones
Feb 22, 2021
Della Mae Dodd Jones, 92, of Cleveland, TN passed to her heavenly home February 22 with her favorite nurse and cherished granddaughter, Sally Meachen at her side. Della was born March 20, 1928 and would have celebrated her 93rd birthday this March. She was born in Oakdale, TN; moved to Cleveland, TN in 1965, where she and her late husband,...
Joel Thomas "J.T." Moore, Sr.
Feb 15, 2021
Joel Thomas “J.T.” Moore, Sr., 88, of Dalton, GA and a former resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. During the 1950’s he was a businessman in Cleveland and was owner/operator of the Sinclair on Inman and the truck stop on Hwy. 60. J.T....
William "Bill" McClure
Feb 15, 2021
William “Bill” Morris McClure, 80, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday morning, February 15, 2021. He was born on the family farm on March 10, 1940, in southeast Bradley County to Morris and Ganelle McClure. Bill was a graduate of Bradley High School Class of 1958 and the University of the Tennessee...
Richard Joseph Shaw, Jr.
Feb 10, 2021
Richard Joseph Shaw, Jr., 75, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with his wife, daughter, nieces and nephew by his side. Born April 5, 1945, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Richard Joseph Shaw and Mildred Jackson Shaw. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his in laws, CW Lorenz and Roberta...
Marie T. Crawford
Feb 8, 2021
Marie T. Crawford, 85, of Cleveland passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at a healthcare facility in Springhill, TN. Mrs. Crawford was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. She enjoyed gardening and having picnics on the Hiawassee River in Reliance and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John...
James R. Ray
Feb 7, 2021
James “Jimmy” R. Ray, 94, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of Eastside Church of Christ. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War, earning several decorations and the rank of Sergeant. During his tour in the Korean War, he was honored...
Shirley Jean Rogers
Feb 6, 2021
Reverend Shirley Jean McBurney Rogers, 88, of Mountain City, GA passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at a local healthcare facility. Shortly after her birth, she and her family moved to Jennings, Louisiana; she claims Jennings as her home town. Shirley is a retired member of the Holston Conference and is registered at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Cleveland,...
Velma Suits
Feb 4, 2021
Velma Inez Lawson Suits, 92, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home. Velma loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and dancing. Velma was employed with Woolworth, Peerless Woolen Mill, Lays 5&10 at Five Point, and Schering and Plough, retiring at the age of 69.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
William Thomas Wilson
Feb 1, 2021
William Thomas Wilson, 85, of Cleveland passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 in a local hospital. He was a member of Cohutta Hills Community Church and a veteran of the Army Reserve.
He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Gladys Marie Davis Wilson; parents, Luther R. and Mamie Wilson; and siblings, Lois Thurman,...
Yevonne H. Olsson
Jan 29, 2021
Yevonne H. Olsson, 100, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in a local health care facility. She was a receptionist at Charleston Hosiery Mills. Yevonne was a founding member of the Pilot Club where she served as secretary. She was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. Her hobbies included reading, traveling and cooking. Yevonne was a wonderful...
Julia Morgan
Jan 25, 2021
Julia (Judy) Morgan, 79, a resident of Birchwood went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021 at a local healthcare facility with her children at her side. She was a lifelong resident of Hamilton County and a member of New Liberty Baptist Church where she worked in children’s ministry and sang in the choir. She loved...
Franklin Delano Guthrie
Jan 20, 2021
Franklin Delano Guthrie, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in a local hospital. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Guthrie; parents, Toney A. Guthrie and Mary M. (Cavener) Guthrie; siblings, Netta Dellavinia Guthrie, Ruth Inez Guthrie, Madison Eugene Guthrie, Phyllis Albadine Guthrie,...
Jack Odom
Jan 18, 2021
Jack Odom, 91, of Cleveland passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at a local hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the Army he was owner/operator of a local grocery store and later retired as an insurance agent. Jack enjoyed traveling, cooking and working crossword puzzles. He was of...
Gary N. Davis
Jan 16, 2021
Gary N. Davis peacefully passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 watching football at his home in Cleveland, Tennessee at the age of 79 as a result of esophageal cancer.
Born in Cleveland, Tennessee in 1941 to O.D. and Virginia Davis, he moved with his parents and brother, Richard to Cleveland, Ohio around 1943. After graduating from West Tech High School...
ReNee' Fair Haney
Jan 9, 2021
ReNee’ Fair Haney, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was born November 25th to the late Hoyt O. and Ruth Turpin Fair. ReNee’ attended Bradley Central High School and was a member of the 1957 graduating class. After she graduated she attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She worked as a secretary...
Imogene C. Guinn
Jan 9, 2021
Imogene C. Guinn, 88, of Ocoee passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home. She was a homemaker who loved her children and grandchildren. Imogene was always happy and upbeat and was very content and happy to be at her home in Ocoee. She was a member of Chestuee United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her...
Alvin J "Cotton" Harris
Jan 7, 2021
Alvin J “Cotton” Harris, born in 1924 and a life-long resident of Bradley County, escaped these earthly bounds on Thursday, January 7, 2021, to join his high school sweetheart and wife of more than 70 years.
In World War II, he served in the Navy aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Herzog in North Atlantic’s “Torpedo Alley.” (1943-44) From 1945-46, he was...
Flora Sue Lillard Posey
Jan 4, 2021
Flora Sue Lillard Posey, 93, of Cleveland passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Garfield Lillard and Sena Kirksey Lillard. Sue was a member of Big Springs United Methodist Church. She was a long time employee of Dethero’s Laundry and Superior Cleaners in Cleveland.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Sarah Lou Bledsoe
Jan 3, 2021
Sarah Loftis Bledsoe, 99, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021.
She was preceded in death by parents William and Sarah Rue Loftis; daughter, Cathryn Bledsoe Cowart; grandsons, Victor Lee Cowart and Garry Lynn Cowart; siblings, Cleo Arp, Claude “Buster” William Loftis, James Robert “J.R.” Hice, and Ethel Loftis; and the father of her children, Walter Allen Bledsoe.
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Peggy L. Whaley
Dec 31, 2020
Peggy Whaley, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ. She was a wonderful wife and mother, and loved her dogs. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School.
She was preceded in death by parents Wayne Frazier and Ruth Derben Frazier.
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