Eleanor Long Perkinson
Oct 24, 2023
It is with great sadness that we must report that Eleanor Long Perkinson passed away from complications of Parkinson’s Disease at Life Care Ooltewah Hospice on October 24, 2023.
Eleanor was born August 12, 1934 in Chattanooga Tennessee. She married Jack Perkinson of Riceville in 1954 and became an Army Wife where Captain Perkinson was assigned as the Public Information...
Sarah Belle Brown Harris
Oct 14, 2023
Sarah Belle Brown Harris, 101, of Cleveland, passed away at home Saturday morning, October 14, 2023. She was born in Valley Head, Alabama. She was a devoted Christian and member of First Baptist Church, and previously a longtime member of Charleston Presbyterian Church, where she started the very first Sunday School Class for children and later for adults. Along with...
Brenda Blackwell Bentkowski
Oct 12, 2023
Brenda Blackwell Bentkowski, age 80 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Brenda moved from Polk County at the age of 9 and has spent most of her life in Bradley County. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grant Dalton and Vena Blackwell, and her husband, Dale P. Bentkowski. Brenda is...
Margie Prince McAlister
Oct 4, 2023
Margie McAlister, aged 91, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023. She was a pillar of her community and was the oldest devoted member of Council Baptist Church. She enriched the lives of her fellow churchgoers through her unwavering faith and active involvement. Margie was also active in the Eastern Star and Ruritan N Lee Charleston Chapters. Margie retired after...
Sheila Pierce Kinder
Sep 23, 2023
On September 23, 2023, Sheila Kinder was welcomed into her Heavenly home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as well as numerous family members and friends. She passed away peacefully at her home. She was 60 years old and had been sick for several years. In spite of her illness, she maintained a joyful attitude with a winsome smile....
Terry Wayne Pippenger
Sep 20, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Terry Pippenger, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, who passed away on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at the age of 72 with his family by his side.
Terry was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1968, and went on to UTC where he excelled in...
Glenda Faye Henry
Sep 13, 2023
Glenda Faye Henry, 84, a long-term resident of McDonald, passed away on September 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Glenda was born in Cleveland and was the daughter of the late James and Virginia Dooley. She was employed by Cleveland Utilities for 30 years and co-managed the family farm for over 50 years. Following her retirement,...
Robin Deanne Blanchard
Sep 2, 2023
Robin Deanne Blanchard, 58, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday September 2, 2023 at AHC Meadowbrook in Pulaski, TN.She was preceded in death by her son Justin Crumley and sister Beth Stepp. Robin is survived by her daughter and son, Nikki Brock and Dustin Crumley; three grandchildren, Kaidon Crumley (Brooke), Bryce Brock, Peyton Brock; mother and stepfather, Brenda and...
James Lewis
Aug 23, 2023
James Edward “Edd” Lewis, 90, passed away, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born in Meigs County, Tennessee, on August 12, 1933, son of Spencer and Glenn Lewis. Edd worked for TVA in Combustion Engineering, and for the Bradley County Road Department, where he was a superintendent for 15 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Robert Hawk
Aug 13, 2023
Robert (Bob) Julian Hawk, 89, a life-long resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 13, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Bob’s first loves were God and his family. He thoroughly enjoyed special things in his life that he generously shared with family and friends some of which include Tennessee football, music, reading,...
Richard Rick Litwicki
Aug 3, 2023
Richard “Rick” Litwicki, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Survived by his wife of 49 years, Dana Litwicki; Son, Jason (Tonya) Litwicki; Daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Adkins; Grandchildren, Olivia Adkins and Sophia Adkins.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 12-2 PM, in the parlor at Fike Randolph & Son Funeral Home, with a...
Emma Jean McDonald
Jul 29, 2023
Jean Mcdonald, 88, passed away Saturday, July 29,2023.
She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church her whole life where she taught Sunday School.
She loved playing Softball for the church, and she also played on the Bowling League for many years at the Village Green.
She is preceded in death by her Parents; Jesse and Muncie Morrow, Husband;...
Jessie Mae Shelton
Jul 17, 2023
Jessie Mae Shelton’s new life began on July 17, 2023, in her home located in OldFort, Tennessee.
Jessie was a mammaw to everyone who knew her. Most of the Polk County residents knew her from the local Hardee’s. But not only did she love people, she also loved the lord.
She is followed in her new life with all...
Jerry Lee Howard
Jul 8, 2023
Jerry Lee. Howard Sr. 77 of Cleveland, surrounded by his loving daughter Callie and son-in-law Tyler, escaped the bounds of this earth late afternoon on July 8th, 2023, Jerry Lee was born July 6th, 1946, to a very loving family. He was a mama’s boy, he adored her in every way. Jerry Was preceded in death by his both parents...
Angela Denise McNeese
Jun 24, 2023
Angela Denise McNeese, 50, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, in a Chattanooga Hospital. She lived in the Cleveland area for her entire life. She attended Mountain View Church of God. She loved cats and dogs.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Glen McNeese, and father Edward King.
Survivors include her mother WillaDean...
Margie Jane Cross
Jun 15, 2023
Margie Jane Cross, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday morning, June 15, 2023 at the family residence. Mrs. Cross was the daughter of the late Dollie Emerson Stephenson and Charles Stephenson. Her husband, of 46 years, Wallace McKinley Cross Jr., brothers, Ben Stephenson and William Stephenson; her sisters, Lucille Morgan, Betty Moses and her half brothers, Frank, Melford...
Melanie Markiewicz
May 25, 2023
Melanie (“Meme”) Markiewicz, passed away peacefully at home in Cleveland, TN, on Thursday, May 25, 2023, after a two year battle with cancer. Melanie was born in Chicago, IL, on April 3, 1963, the youngest of three daughters. Her family moved to West Tennessee when she was six. Following graduation from Saint Joseph School of Nursing, she moved to Louisville,...
Ernestine Moore
May 22, 2023
Ernestine Moore, 88, went home to be with the Lord, Monday morning, May 22nd, at 7:25 am, following a short battle with cancer. She was at home with her two daughters and caregiver, Tiny, by her side. Ernestine was born July 10, 1934, to Hamilton and Margaret Goins. She retired from Lee University at the age of 85. She made...
James "Bart" Mckinney
May 20, 2023
James ‘Bart’ McKinney, 64, of Cleveland, TN passed on to his heavenly home in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 20, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Lee and Dorothy McKinney, brothers-in-law Eddie McAmis and Claude Crye, and his special niece and nephew, Teresa Gates and Brian McAmis. He is survived by his loving wife Wynonia...
