OBITUARIES

Nov 14, 2024

William Raymond Vincent

September 20, 1935 – November 14, 2024

 

William Raymond Vincent, 89, of Cleveland, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 14, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

Raymond Vincent was a Veteran who served in the United States Army, and he also retired from Seaboard Farms in Chattanooga, Tennessee after 31...

Oct 26, 2024

Robert Woods Wright passed peacefully at home on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 90. Robert was a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee. He will be remembered by those who knew him as a loving, Christian, loyal father, leader, and friend. He was a faithful member of the Central Church of Christ. Robert was one of the founders of...

Oct 23, 2024

 

Melba "Jean" Davis, 89 of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away October 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Pauline Hagler. Jean is survived by her son's, Jeffrey Davis and Michael Davis; grandchildren, Victoria Kilian, Matthew Davis, Austin Kilgore and Jake Kilgore; great-grandchildren, Levi Kilian and Sutton Kilian. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 27, 2024...

Aug 26, 2024

Frank R Ellis Jr., 84, of Cleveland passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. He was born November 5, 1939, to the late Frank R Ellis Sr. and Mildred Elizabeth Cox Ellis. Frank graduated from Bradley Central High School, Belmont University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Grace Fellowships International.

He leaves behind the cherished memory of his wife of 67 years, Betty...

Aug 17, 2024

Ann Chittenden, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was a master gardener and was the owner of Chittenden’s Plants and More in Charleston. Ann also worked in the garden center of Home Depot in Cleveland for several years. She was known for the care and knowledge of taking care of her flowers. 

She...

Jul 23, 2024

Mrs. Frances Johnson, of Birchwood, Tennessee passed away early Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at her residence. She was eighty-eight.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 27, 2024, at New Liberty Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Herring officiating. Burial will follow in the McInturff Cemetery with Poole Funeral Home at Fike Chapel directing. Visitation will be held from...

Jul 15, 2024

Michael Kent Sharpton “Magoo” passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born to Kent and Evelyn Sharpton on July 8th, 1965. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, and a great friend to all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Michael was a 1983 graduate of Bradley High School and employed with Whirlpool. MaGoo was full of knowledge...

Jul 11, 2024

Jul 5, 2024

Dianne Fair, 74, passed away at her home on Friday, July 5, 2024, after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lawrence Fair, Sr., and Doris Chancey Fair, and infant sister, Rose Anne.

Dianne is survived by her brother, William Lawrence Fair, Jr.; her aunt, Barbara Crox; numerous cousins and special friends Sandy Sodemann and Judy Elliott....

Jun 27, 2024

Mrs. Bethanie D. Johansen, of Cleveland, TN, passed away at her residence following an extended illness. She was sixty-five years of age.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services at Fike Chapel with Pastors Raymond Allbright and Russell Coffee officiating. Following the service Mrs. Johansen will be placed in...

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Melvin Curtis Buckner, 72, of Cleveland, TN, passed away, Friday, June 14, 2024, at home. Melvin was a loving husband and father. He was devoted to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Melvin attended Ridgeview Baptist Church for 35 years. 

Melvin loved his church family, he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School classes and he was involved in Awana,...

Jun 12, 2024

Mrs. Brenda R Walden, of Cleveland, TN passed away at her residence with her husband William Walden by her side, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, after a long hard battle. She was 56 years old. 

 Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Poole Funeral Home at Fike Chapel, with the Pastor Nathan William officiating. Visitation will...

Jun 8, 2024

Charles Lynn Gobble

May 28, 1927-June 8, 2024

 

Charles Lynn Gobble, 97, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  

 

Preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Barger Gobble; grandchildren, Addison Jewell and Grant Steven Gobble; great-grandson, Hayes Matthew Dodson; parents, Clyde and Lucile Taylor Gobble; grandparents, James L. and Ellen Trotter Gobble and James L. and...

May 27, 2024

May 24, 2024

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/frances-crewsFrances Crews, June 2, 1926 – May 24, 2024Daughter of Foster and Maggie Smith of Waycross, Georgia.  She was predeceased by her husband Fred Crews, her brother Oliver Smith, and her son Philip Crews.  She is survived by her siblings: Elouise Pritchett, Ruth Hilton, Foster Smith (Betty), and Nena Harvey (Herman); 3 children: Phyllis Smith (RO), Ronald Crews, and Dennis...

May 5, 2024

Betty Jean Hyde, 95, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at a local healthcare facility.  She was a longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she loved singing in the choir.  She was a 1946 graduate of Bradley Central High School.  Betty worked as office manager and bookkeeper for several...

Mar 4, 2024

Rachel Pearl Wilson Goins, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Avail Senior Living.

She was born on June 8, 1924 in McMinn County, Tennessee and she was of the Baptist faith. 

She was the daughter of the late Forrest Greely Wilson and Annie Jenkins Wilson.

Her husband E. Haven Goins, son Preston H. Goins, brothers Lester Wilson, Lawrence...

Feb 15, 2024

Virginia Mae “Carter” Smith, age 91 of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. She attended Georgetown Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, E.J. “Smitty” Smith, Jr.; parents, Earl and Annie Marie Carter; sisters, Katherine Roark...

Jan 6, 2024

 

Terry “Tom” Turley, 70 of Cleveland, TN and formerly of Jefferson Park, AL passed away Saturday, January 6th, 2024.

Tom attended Living Word Church in Cleveland, loved to fish, spend time with his family, and watch Alabama football.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, G.W. and Dorothy Turley; brother, Dennis Turley; and grandparents, Alec and Agnes McCardle.

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Oct 25, 2023

Thomas “Ed” Shelton, age 84 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. 

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Edna “Wilson” Shelton; sons, Eddie D. Shelton, Thomas R. Shelton, Addie R. Shelton, sisters, Claudia Headen and Fannie Ledford; brothers, Jack Shelton and Zeke Shelton.

 

Left to cherish his memory is son, John...