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Douglas Denver McAlister

Douglas Denver McAlister

Dec 5, 2022

Douglas “Denver” McAlister, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee went to his heavenly home, Monday, December 5, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 27, 1943, to the late Clifford and Clara McAlister of Charleston, Tennessee. Denver was the grandson of Jim and Francis Wright and George “Mac” and Emma McAlister. Denver retired from Olin Chemicals in Charleston,...

Doris Janelle Chumney

Doris Janelle Chumney

Nov 30, 2022

Doris Janelle Chumney passed away at age 84. She was born April 6th 1938 in Tellico Plains, TN. She married Gary M. Chumney, her High School Sweetheart, and moved to California where he served in the US Navy. They then moved back to Tellico and then to Cleveland, TN. Doris was the secretary of Cleveland High School from 1968 until...

Katherine Kelley

Katherine Kelley

Nov 23, 2022

Katherine Loraine Gibson Kelley, of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022.

She was a former employee of American Uniform.  She enjoyed camping and fishing. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Jesse Joe Kelley;...

Kenneth (Kenny) Liner

Kenneth (Kenny) Liner

Nov 18, 2022

Kenneth Liner

Kenneth Earl Liner “Kenny” 51, a lifelong Resident of Cleveland died on November 18th at his home.

 

He was born on August 3,1971 to the late Philip Ray and Margaret Clark Liner

He was proceeded in death by his grandparents Loyal Kenneth and Pearl Clark and Flex and Mildred Liner.  His bother Jimmy Liner also proceeded him...

Esdras Betancourt

Esdras Betancourt

Nov 14, 2022

Dr. Esdras Betancourt was born April 21, 1935, in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Reverend Angel and Emma Betancourt. Dr. Betancourt loved boxing and boxed while he was in the Marine Corps. While attending Lee College, Esdras met Mary and they were married April 21, 1961.

Esdras and Mary were then blessed with a son Angelo and daughter, Damaris. Esdras attended...

Darrell (pete) Roberts

Darrell (pete) Roberts

Nov 7, 2022

Darrell (Pete) Roberts 84 of Calhoun TN passed away November 7, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Darrell was born May 17, 1938 in Bomont West Virginiato the late Cecil M. Roberts and Vera Catherine Iseman Roberts. Darrell was a Vietnam War Veteran and served in the United States Army for 13 years, and was honorably discharged in...

Barbara Ann (Byrd) Freytag

Barbara Ann (Byrd) Freytag

Oct 31, 2022

Barbara Ann Byrd Freytag, 88, of Cleveland, TN passed peacefully on October 31, 2022. She was born to Lowell Ancil Byrd and Juanita Hatfield Byrd on May 29, 1934. She graduated from Coalfield High School where she was a star member of the basketball team and continued playing basketball through portions of her adult life. She attended and graduated from...

Cheryl Merritt

Cheryl Merritt

Oct 23, 2022

cheryl merritt

Margaret Clark Liner/Stewart

Margaret Clark Liner/Stewart

Oct 21, 2022

Margaret Clark Liner Stewart, 86, of Cleveland, TN went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 21, 2022. 

Margaret was born August 7,1936 in Cleveland to Loyal & Pearl Johnson Clark. She was an only child.  

In 1968, she met and married the love of her life, Ray Liner. They had one child Kenneth...

Molly Ann Davis Burns

Molly Ann Davis Burns

Oct 21, 2022

Molly Ann Davis Burns age 91 of Cleveland, passed away October 21, 2022. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Hazel Davis; loving husband, Robert James Burns; brothers, David Davis, Pryor Davis (Althea), Bob Davis (Margie); sister, Nancy Linton (Fred); brother-in-law, Edward Burns (Betty); sister-in-law, Jane Malone (Jim). 

Survivors are her son, Robert Vernon Burns...

Billy Joe Crittenden

Billy Joe Crittenden

Oct 10, 2022

           

 

Billy Joe Crittenden

Billy Joe Crittenden, age 82 of Charleston, TN passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at Erlanger Hospital.

Bill was born in Moro, Arkansas to the late Joe C. and Loueva Monger Crittenden.

Years later, Bill with his parents, moved to the Calhoun, Charleston, TN area. He soon met the love of his life, Wanda Colloms,...

Ethel Lucy Thomas

Ethel Lucy Thomas

Oct 10, 2022

Obituary of Ethel Lucy Neloms Thomas Ethel Lucy Thomas , 96 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Monday morning, October 10, 2022. She was of the Church of God faith. Preceded in death by: her parents, James and Judie (Vest) Vess of Knoxville, Tennessee; three brothers and nine sisters; three children, Raymond Neloms, Ada Akins, and Jerline Huff; and her...

Barbara "Jean" Baines Owens

Barbara "Jean" Baines Owens

Oct 7, 2022

Barbara “Jean” Owens, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away Friday October 7, 2022.

She was a lifelong follower of Christ and spent most of her years as a member of Big Springs Methodist Church of Cleveland, TN.

Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Alvin J. L. Owens; parents, Jethro and Mary Baines; two sisters,...

Joe Taylor Gobble

Joe Taylor Gobble

Oct 2, 2022

JOE TAYLOR GOBBLE

 After 90 blessed years, Joe Taylor Gobble went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2022. Joe was a resident of Bradley County for almost 80 years and was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. He was born on Harle Avenue in Cleveland, TN in 1932. After living in Knoxville for a few...

Donald L. Ratcliff

Donald L. Ratcliff

Sep 24, 2022

Donald L. Ratcliff

 

Donald L. Ratcliff passed away in Riverdale, GA at the age of 88 years old on September 24, 2022.  He was born Dec 9, 1933 in Cleveland, TN at his grandmother’s home on Wildwood Avenue.

He was a Graduate of Bradley High School, Cleveland, TN in the class of 1952.

Donald then served in the U.S....

Alice Fay Pettit

Alice Fay Pettit

Sep 2, 2022

Alice Fay Keith Pettit, 75, of Cleveland passed away at her residence on Friday, September 2, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Hamilton and Iva Jacks Keith as well as her beloved husband of over 50 years, Sam Pettit. Fay leaves behind to cherish her memory, five children, Gary (Misty)...

Hazel E Bird

Hazel E Bird

Aug 30, 2022

Hazel E. (Burgner) Bird, 75, of Cleveland passed away peacefully onTuesday, August 30, 2022.Born on February 5, 1947, she was a lifelong resident of this area. As a caseworker for United Way, she provided assistance to those in need. Hazel wasan avid collector of antiques. She enjoyed searching for vintage collectablesat flea markets and yard sales.She was the loving daughter...

Mittie Bonita James

Mittie Bonita James

Aug 30, 2022

Mittie Bonita Brackett James Mittie Bonita Brackett James, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away, August 30, 2022 at Life Care of Cleveland. She was born in Cohutta, GA on January 6, 1935. She was of the Baptist faith and was a very devoted Pastor’s wife. Mrs. James was a very loving mother and grandmother. Bonita loved farming, cooking for her...

Tamala Hicks-Scarbrough

Tamala Hicks-Scarbrough

Aug 26, 2022

Tamala “Tammy” Hicks Bowers-Scarbrough, 52, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at Bradley Healthcare. Tammy, as we often called her, attended Michigan Avenue Elementary and Trewhitt School.  She had an outgoing personality and a green thumb for rose planting. Tammy was of the Church of God faith.  She loved the song “Winner Either Way” sung...

Sherrilynn Johnson Hurd

Sherrilynn Johnson Hurd

Aug 7, 2022

Sherrilynn Johnson Hurd, 59, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her residence. She was a veteran of the United States Army.  Sherrilynn was a vocational rehabilitation evaluator with the State of Tennessee. She was a faithful member of the East Side Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger Reid and...

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