Arnold Brigdon
Feb 4, 2023
Arnold Brigdon, age 80, of Athens, TN went to his Heavenly home on February 4, 2023 while being lovingly cared for in the Hospice Care Center, Chattanooga, TN.
Arnold loved nature and the outdoors, especially deer hunting. He always kept a keen eye out for arrow heads along the way. Through his many adventures, Arnold amassed a large and beautiful...
Katherine "Kay" Jenkins Cowan
Feb 2, 2023
Katherine “Kay” Jenkins Cowan was the founder and owner of Jenkins Deli in Cleveland and Athens. Jenkins Deli opened in 1976 and has been a staple in the community as well as a landmark. Many people have come to know and love this establishment. Kay had a charitable drive, supporting many organizations such as the Special Olympics in Bradley County...
Blanche Irene Voiles
Jan 31, 2023
Blanche Irene Voiles, of Cleveland, originally from Knoxville, passed away on January 31, 2023, at her home with her husband by her side. Her hobbies included crocheting and crafting project. Blanche never met a stranger; she was very religious and read her Bible daily. She was in a wheelchair, but managed to maintain her pretty smile, even though she was...
Brenda Billingsley
Jan 22, 2023
Brenda Billingsley, age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Brenda was a loving and happy person. She always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed picnics, Disney World, and spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lucille Billingsley, along with her sister-in-law, Alice Ortwein Billingsley. Brenda is survived...
Afton "Bill" Kile Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Afton “Bill” Kile Jr, Passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Afton was born on January 12, 1937 to Afton Kile Sr. and Francis Jackson Kile. Bill had been in the car business all his life from A.W. Kile Motors to Bill Kile Used Cars to Elder-Kile Chevrolet to Kile Dodge Chrysler Plymouth Jeep, currently...
Ella "Doris" Johnson
Jan 17, 2023
Ella Doris Bolen Johnson, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Doris was born on October 4, 1932, to Charles Grundy Bolen and Frances Heifner Bolen of Calhoun, TN. Doris was known for her fiery red hair and the personality to match. Both her locks and her...
Tommie Louise Jenkins Vincent
Jan 11, 2023
Tommie Jenkins Vincent
February 15, 1935 - January 11, 2023
Tommie Jenkins Vincent, 87, of Cleveland Tennessee went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She lived a happy, full life and touched the hearts of all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
Tommie was born on February 15,...
Ann York
Jan 7, 2023
Ann B. York, 85, of Cleveland Tennessee. She went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 7, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family following a long battle with dementia. Ann was born in Bradley County Tennessee at home on September 25, 1937. She graduated from Charleston High School and started working soon after graduation. She retired from Hardwick Clothes...
Colleen Crowe Bennett
Jan 5, 2023
Colleen Crowe Bennett, age 91 of Cleveland, went home to be with our Lord on January 5, 2023.
She was born in Cherokee, NC October 3, 1938 and went on to graduate from Bradley Central High School in the class of 1951. She became the loving wife of the late Don Bennett, July 5, 1966 and started her family...
Bobby Lee Woods Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
Bobby Lee Woods, Sr., 75, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on January 2nd, 2023. Bobby was born on April 23, 1947 to the late Clarence and Anna Mae Woods of Cleveland, Tennessee. Many Cleveland residents will remember Bobby as a familiar face at the local Cooke’s Food Store in Cleveland where he served in various positions for 30 years along...
Betty Joyce Mclain
Jan 1, 2023
Betty Joyce McLain (30 August 1932 - 1 January 2023) died on New Year's Day at the Life Care Center of Cleveland, after a brief illness. She was the oldest daughter of Thomas Lloyd McLain and Mattie Latimer McLain, little sister to Theron Lavern McLain, and big sister to Barbara McLain Walker and Patricia Gayle McLain. Betty graduated from Bradley...
Robert “Bob” George Jayne
Dec 31, 2022
Robert “Bob” George Jayne, of Seymour, TN. formerly a resident of Cleveland, TN, slipped peacefully into heaven on December 31st, 2022 surrounded by his three beloved daughters and family. Robert was a vibrant 82-year-old. He was known as “Pappy” or “Papaw” by most everyone he met. His great grand-kids liked to call him Papaw Robert Jayne. He was deeply loved...
Marianne R Christison
Dec 29, 2022
Marianne R. Christison, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at a local living facility. She was born in Virginia, but lived in Cleveland most of her life. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, where she was a choir member since 1998. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in...
Robert "Bob" Lee Headrick Jr.
Dec 28, 2022
Robert “Bob” Lee Headrick, Jr., age 78, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Bradley County and had lived here his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the local chapters of the Vietnam Veterans and the Disabled...
Sandra Kay Roberson
Dec 19, 2022
Sandra Kay Roberson, 77, went into eternal rest on December 19, 2022. A citizen of Cleveland, TN for over 50 years, she was a member of St. Therese Church. Sandra was artistic in photography, painting, and carving. She was a Foster Parent and a lover of all children. She was preceded in death by her parents James Louis and Amber...
Janice Elizabeth Kersey
Dec 14, 2022
Janice Elizabeth Kersey (aged 75) left to be with her Heavenly Father on December 14th, 2022 while surrounded by her family. A lifetime citizen of Cleveland, TN, she was a member of Tasso United Methodist Church, and was a 1965 graduate of Bradley Central High School, and a 1966 graduate of Edmondson’s Business College. She was retired from the North...
Nell Mackey
Dec 11, 2022
Nell Mackey of Cleveland, born in McMinn County, age 94, passed away at a local assisted living facility Sunday, December 11, 2022. She attended Cleveland State Community College and Lee University. She was involved in numerous civic organizations. Nell spent many years with the Charleston Methodist Church and in the last number of years was a member of Bellefonte Baptist...
Dorothy Ann Scalla
Dec 9, 2022
Dorothy Ann Hughes Scalla, 78 of McDonald, TN went into eternal rest on December 9, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband, Henry Scalla; Children, Michael (Kellie) Scalla, Angela (Scott) Johnson, Matthew (Melissa-Rose) Scalla; grandchildren, Jared Scalla, Chandler Scalla, Gage Johnson, Gehrig Johnson, Gabrielle Johnson, Rachel-Anne Scalla, Collin Scalla; great-grandchildren, Ramsey and Lily Cannon. The family will receive friends...
Leona McFarland
Dec 8, 2022
Leona McFarland, 80 of Cleveland. For us the angels arrived unexpectedly on Thursday morning December 8th to take Leona to meet her loving savior. She appreciated beautiful things in life and is now experiencing the greatest beauty ever! Leona was born on December 28, 1941, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Gilbert and Blanche Beaty Pence. She was retired from Hickory Springs...
