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Wanda Sue Humberd

Wanda Sue Humberd

Jan 31, 2020

Wanda Sue Humberd, 85, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, entered the gates of heaven on, Friday, January 31, 2020 to be greeted by her family and friends who went before her. 

She was born on September 30, 1934 to the late Jewel and Ruby Watkins.  Wanda Sue was a Godly woman, who served as the organist and as a...

Jeffrey E. Howard

Jeffrey E. Howard

Jan 31, 2020

Jeffrey E. Howard, 56, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home with his wife and two sons holding his hands, with other loved ones surrounding.  He was of the Church of Christ faith. He was a farmer and loved animals, family, and talking. 

He is preceded in death by his father Larry Howard, grandparents Maggie...

Joe Thomas King

Joe Thomas King

Jan 22, 2020

Joe T. King, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home.  Joe was a 1950 graduate of Chattanooga Central High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served in the Korean War and was stationed in Guam/Okinawa.  Joe was a golden glove boxer and little league and senior league coach...

Wilma J. "Snookie" Mattson

Wilma J. "Snookie" Mattson

Jan 22, 2020

Wilma J. “Snookie” Mattson, 79, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home.  She was retired from M&M Mars and was a member of Peerless Road Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rex Risenhoover and Dennis Mattson; parents, James C. Evans and Rosetta Botts Evans and siblings, Freddie Evans, Charles Evans, Erma...

David Lee Brewer

David Lee Brewer

Jan 22, 2020

David Lee Brewer, 70, a life-long resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in a local facility.  He was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church and was retired from Duracell after 31 years of service.   David was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

He enjoyed hunting and loved spending time with his grandchildren and teaching...

Calvin C. Davis

Calvin C. Davis

Jan 17, 2020

Calvin C. Davis, 94, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in an Etowah healthcare facility. Calvin attended McMinn County High School and the The National School of Business.  He moved to Cleveland in 1947 after serving in the U.S. Army in World War II in the Philippines.

Calvin worked for 14 years at Hardwick Stove as a mounter...

Edward Marvin Sneed

Edward Marvin Sneed

Jan 17, 2020

Edward Marvin Sneed, 89, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home.  He was retired from Bowater after 30 plus years and was of Baptist faith.  He was an accomplished musician and avid Blue Grass fan, having played and sang for 75 years.  He was well known in local Blue Grass circles and...

Mary Elizabeth Brannon Betancourt

Mary Elizabeth Brannon Betancourt

Jan 16, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Brannon Betancourt, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her home.  She was a member of Redemption Point Church of God in Ooltewah Hispanic Division.  She was a registered nurse who enjoyed her job and was an instructor/teacher for Cleveland State Community College Nursing Program.  She was also a pastor’s wife that throughout her marriage,...

Taylor Thomas Morris

Taylor Thomas Morris

Jan 14, 2020

Taylor Thomas Morris, age 87 and a lifelong resident of Bradley County departed this life on January 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was a United States Army veteran, serving his country in the Korean War.  He was retired from Magic Chef with over 39 years of service.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially when in the...

Dorothy Lee Disney

Dorothy Lee Disney

Jan 14, 2020

Dorothy Lee Disney, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, quilting and camping.  She loved listening to Gospel music and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Disney; parents, Aflonzo and Ona Weaver; brother, Lloyd Weaver and...

Robert Franklin Johnson

Robert Franklin Johnson

Jan 10, 2020

Robert Franklin Johnson 64, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a loving husband and father, always putting others needs before himself. He was a Christian and loved the Lord and studying the Bible. He attended Eastview Baptist Church. He retired in March 2019 after serving 41 years of service at Georgia Pacific....

Wanda Sue Davis

Wanda Sue Davis

Jan 6, 2020

Wanda Sue Davis, 87, of Cleveland passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospice facility.  She was employed for Dr. Sullivan for many years and then worked at Bradley Memorial Hospital.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. She enjoyed going to the river and listening to music.  She was also an avid Tennessee Vols...

Betty June Rue

Betty June Rue

Jan 6, 2020

Betty June Rue, 79, of McDonald, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 6, 2020 due to heart failure.  Betty was a member of Westwood Baptist Church, where she was active in her Sunday school class.  She was a retired substitute school teacher and business owner of Brides by Betty.  She loved traveling...

Vestal L. Boring

Vestal L. Boring

Dec 19, 2019

Vestal L. Boring, 88, of Benton, passed away, Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her residence.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton and a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ocoee Chapter.  She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, Class of 1947.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Wade...

Shirley Dean Burgess

Shirley Dean Burgess

Dec 18, 2019

Shirley Burgess, 79, of Cleveland, passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at her residence.  She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School Class of 1958 and a member of Park Way Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sergeant Major L.D. Burgess, parents, Callie and Tom Jones and sister, Patsy R. Floyd.

She is survived by...

John Wayne Mull

John Wayne Mull

Dec 9, 2019

John Wayne “PaPaw” Mull, 83, of Cleveland passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2019, surrounded by his family following a short illness. He was born in McMinn County but moved to Bradley County as a child. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and member of First Baptist Church.  He was also a Master Mason.  Wayne was a...

Thomas Austin Graham

Thomas Austin Graham

Dec 8, 2019

Thomas Austin Graham, 16, was born July 25, 2003 in Cookeville and passed away on December 8, 2019 in Chattanooga. He always had a big heart. He was always very kind and generous to other.  He had a big love for online video gaming, 70’s and 80’s classic Rock music, and enjoyed playing the guitar and the drums.  He loved...

Edna Mae Gates

Edna Mae Gates

Dec 8, 2019

Edna Mae Gates, 92, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Gates loved to cook and garden, and if you visited she made sure you did not leave hungry. She loved her family and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ada Gamble; brothers, Curtis Gamble and...

William "Tom" Johnson

William "Tom" Johnson

Dec 5, 2019

William “Tom” Johnson, 69, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the US Air Force.

 

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his mother, Olive T. Neeley; grandparents, Ella Bess Neeley and Samuel L. Neeley, Sr.; aunt, Sara Jane Neeley...

Walter Igean Calfee

Walter Igean Calfee

Dec 2, 2019

Walter Igean Calfee, 87, a lifelong resident of the Cleveland and Charleston area was welcomed to Heaven by his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth, on December 2, 2019. Igean was a quiet, steadfast man who lived the life that he loved as a dairy farmer.

 He joined the FFA in 1945 and won the East Tennessee Dairy Efficiency Award and was...

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