Zollie Oliver
Jul 18, 2022
Zollie Oliver, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 in a local hospital. He was a forklift operator at Weyerhaeuser for 37 years. Zollie enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, his vegetable garden, making walking sticks and he loved animals. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Jane Davis
Jul 17, 2022
Jane Davis, 77, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 in a local hospital. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, and was lovingly called “Nanny”. She loved playing with them and going to their games. Jane was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Taylor and Margaret...
Betty J. Ownbey Ballard
Jul 16, 2022
Betty J. Ownbey Ballard, 91, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home. She was a 1948 graduate of Bradley High School. Betty was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. She loved cooking, being with her family and friends and spending past summers at Parksville Lake.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Jacob Matthew Creasman
Jul 15, 2022
Jacob Matthew Creasman, 33, of Etowah passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Jacob was a graduate of Bradley High School, class of 2007. He was a kind and loving man and always had a smile on his face, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and Georgia football. Jacob’s life...
Mary Lou Cross Sluder
Jul 7, 2022
Mary Lou Cross Sluder, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 in a local health care facility. She was born April 21, 1948 in Germany to the late Homer and Franziska “Fanny” Cross. Mary Lou was a member of Mount Olive Ministries. She enjoyed her flower gardens and was a loving wife.
In addition to her parents she...
Mart Allen Epperson
Jun 25, 2022
Mart Allen Epperson, born May 14, 1934, left his earthly home June 25, 2022 surrounded by his beloved family. Though saddened by our loss, we’re comforted in knowing he is finally at rest in the arms of Jesus and his cherished wife, Dorothy Faye Epperson.
Known to many for his quick wit and fondness for adventure and fun, Mart...
Bryan L. Liner
Jun 25, 2022
Bryan L. Liner, 82, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his residence. He was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church for many many years. He was the owner, operator of Texaco and Sinclair Filling Stations and also the owner of Auto Town Used Cars. Bryan was always the life of the party, the “Jokester” and he never...
Anna Louise Suits
Jun 24, 2022
Anna Louise Moore Suits, 97, of Cleveland completed her life of faith on June 24, 2022, at a local healthcare facility. Her son Jerry waited by her bed as her breaths became more shallow and less and less frequent, until they were no more. She slipped quietly into the life beyond where God awaited her. Her departure left all with...
James Andrew "Andy" Calfee
Jun 19, 2022
James Andrew “Andy” Calfee, 33, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. He served 16 years in the United States Army and the National Guard. After serving in the military he was an EMT/firefighter in the Ooltewah/ Collegedale area. In his youth Andy attended Chilcutt United Methodist Church and Council Baptist Church. Andy was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. ...
Jerry Lynn McClure
Jun 19, 2022
Jerry Lynn McClure, 67, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W. P. “Jack” McClure and Virginia “Billy” Epperson McClure; and brother, Doug McClure.
Survivors include his sister, Benita (Terry) Walsh of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later...
Derrick Maxwell "Moon" Pelley, Sr.
Jun 14, 2022
The Family of Derrick Maxwell “Moon” Pelley, Sr. of Charleston announces his passing from this earth into heaven on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Max was born on January 9, 1938 in Cornerbrook Newfoundland, Canada. He made the Calhoun/Charleston area his home since 1954. He became a naturalized citizen November 13, 1969.
He was a lifelong member of the Church of...
Wilma Lucille Officer
Jun 11, 2022
Wilma Lucille Officer, 91, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Wilma was a very loving mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Warren Officer; parents, James O. and Tennie Lee Jordan; siblings, Lily Gibson, Jimmie Lee Gibson, Ruth Presley,...
Edna Mae Gregg
Jun 6, 2022
Edna Mae Gregg, 95, of Cleveland passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 in a local healthcare facility. She had joined her Savior in her eternal heavenly home where she was welcomed with open arms by her son. We can only imagine that glorious reunion. Our loving, spunky and independent grandmother was a shining example of living a tenacious life overflowing...
John Stephen Slifko
Jun 5, 2022
John Stephen Slifko, 60, of Birchwood, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 in a local hospital. He was retired from Enertec and enjoyed maintaining and spending time on his family’s farm. He loved fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. John was of the Christian faith and was a loving grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Slifko; and...
Annie Belle Clabough
Jun 5, 2022
Annie Belle Fann Clabough, 85, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home. Annie Belle was a very loving mother and grandmother and loved to travel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Clabough; parents, Earl and Nora Belle Fann; son, Gary Allen Clabough; brothers, Dewey and Donald Fann; and sisters, Ruth Kimmons...
Elizabeth Ann Dotson
Jun 4, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Dotson, 76, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at a local hospital. She was a member of Community Hall Church. Elizabeth was retired from Duracell in 2001 after 36 years of service. She was a very loving mother, grandmother “Nana”, and great grandmother. She enjoyed her sweet little dog Roxie.
She was preceded in death by...
Betty Davis Hicks
May 29, 2022
Betty Davis Hicks, 88, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her home.
She was a member of South Cleveland United Methodist Church. Betty was born and passed away on the family property. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1951 where she was captain of the girl’s basketball team and voted most athletic....
Betty J. Epperson
May 27, 2022
Betty J. Epperson, 98, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 in a local health care facility. She was born on April 3, 1924 and lived most of her life in Cleveland.
She worked for Bradley Memorial Hospital for 25 years. Upon retirement she was a full time homemaker. Betty was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. She...
Wilma Ruth Corbin
May 25, 2022
Wilma Ruth Corbin, 89, went to be with the lord on May 25, 2022. She was an honorary mother to many, who were truly blessed to have her in their lives.
Her husband, Paul T. Corbin, her parents, Garland and Bertha Smith Whiteside, and numerous brothers and sisters preceded her death.
She is survived by many people who loved...
Seth Bernhardt Champion
May 22, 2022
Seth Bernhardt Champion, age 34, passed away in Guadalajara, Mexico on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and later moved to Montgomery. He graduated with honors from St. James High School in Montgomery and later Cum Laude from Auburn University. Seth resided in Atlanta for 10 years, working in the logistics sector for Echo Global and...
