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Louise E. Suits

Louise E. Suits

Aug 12, 2019

Louise E. Suits, 86, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday evening, August 12, 2019 at her home following a very lengthy illness.  She attended Red Clay Church of God and was a faithful person all her life.  Louise was an artistic person who enjoyed sewing, painting, writing and music.  She held many jobs sewing in Dalton and the American Uniform...

Betty Kaye Smith

Betty Kaye Smith

Aug 8, 2019

Betty Kaye Smith, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She was of Baptist faith and was retired from Whirlpool after forty-four years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Lizzie Mantooth Kersey and siblings, Kenneth Kersey, Roy Kersey, Billy Kersey, Bobby Kersey, Ruthanna Kersey-Suggs and Grace Disharoon.

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Preston H. Goins

Preston H. Goins

Aug 7, 2019

Preston H. Goins, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in a Chattanooga Hospital.  He was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church. He was former employee of Elastic Yarn, Dana Corporation and was a graduate of Tennessee Tech.

He was preceded in death by his father, Haven Goins.

He is survived by his mother, Rachel Pearl Wilson...

Lane Watson

Lane Watson

Aug 2, 2019

Lane “Wad” Watson, 86, of Cleveland passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. He was the most loving, generous man to everyone around him. Even in the last months of his life he would give everyone a good laugh with his ability to say the entire alphabet backwards in rapid time. He...

Laura Jean Calfee

Laura Jean Calfee

Jul 31, 2019

Laura Jean Morrow Calfee, 54, lifelong resident of Cleveland found victory after a courageous, determined life’s journey to Heaven on July 31, 2019. After being welcomed by her Savior, Jesus Christ, she was lovingly embraced by her parents, James William “Bill” and Sarah Elizabeth Morrow. She leaves behind the love of her life, her dairy farming husband of nearly 33...

Paul C. King

Paul C. King

Jul 31, 2019

Paul C. King, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his residence.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked construction.  Paul loved the mountains and was just a good old mountain country boy.  He attended Valley View Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Annie King; children,...

Ida Mae "Maw" Hitson

Ida Mae "Maw" Hitson

Jul 18, 2019

Ida Mae “Maw” Hitson, 94, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her residence. She was retired from Cleveland State Community College and was of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin “Boss” Smith and Mary K. Floyd Smith; daughter, Brenda Hitson; brother, L. A. Smith; and sisters, Clarice Bonine and Ruth...

Loisteen T. Stapp

Loisteen T. Stapp

Jul 14, 2019

Loisteen T. Stapp, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Beacon Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Martin Russell and Ola Jane Cook Russell; three brothers, four sisters; and one grandson, Kevin Stapp.

Survivors include her sons, Joe (Donna) Stapp of Dalton, GA...

Luther "Luke" Dean Powers

Luther "Luke" Dean Powers

Jul 14, 2019

Luther “Luke” Dean Powers, 57, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at a Chattanooga hospital.  He was born August 28, 1961 to the late Sammie and Geraldine Branam Powers.  Luke was employed by Mohawk Carpets for 38 years.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was a loving husband and dad.  Luke loved people and had a heart...

Jean Davis

Jean Davis

Jul 13, 2019

Jean Davis, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at her home.  She attended Samples Memorial Baptist Church.  Jean was a loving mother, daughter and sister. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin Boyd and Velma N. Carson Boyd.

Survivors include her daughter, Kim Sneed and husband, Russell of Cleveland; siblings, Don Boyd and...

Reverend Charles Edward Henderson

Reverend Charles Edward Henderson

Jul 10, 2019

Reverend Charles Edward Henderson, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was a veteran of the United States Army and also was the department head of Inhalation Therapy at Bradley Memorial Hospital.  After leaving there he started an electrical business, Ed’s Service Center.  Ed finished his career as an industrial electrician in Georgia.

Ed was the founding...

Donald Stanton Epperson

Donald Stanton Epperson

Jul 7, 2019

Donald Stanton Epperson, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Charleston on December 20, 1925.  He retired as a truck driver from Cleveland Express after 30 years of service.  Donald attended North Cleveland Baptist Church with his family, but was a lifelong member of Charleston United Methodist Church.

He was preceded...

Richard "Rick" Paul Donohoo

Richard "Rick" Paul Donohoo

Jul 4, 2019

Richard “Rick” Paul Donohoo, 61, of Panama City Beach, Florida, lost his life in a motorcycle accident on July 4, 2019 in Panama City Beach, FL.  Rick had lived in Florida for nine years and loved it there.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Rick was employed at the Sandpiper Hotel in Panama City Beach. 

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Ray Ownby

Ray Ownby

Jul 2, 2019

Ray Ownby, 91, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  He was a longtime member of North Cleveland Baptist Church.  He was retired from Bowater, and was a former member of the Bradley County School Board.  He was a member of the Masons and a United States Army Veteran.

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Huey P. Long, Sr.

Huey P. Long, Sr.

Jul 2, 2019

Huey P. Long, Sr., 80, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.   He was a Truck Driver for Roadway Express for many years. He was a 50 year member of the Morristown Masonic Lodge 231 and a member of the Kerbela Shrine.  He was dedicated to helping children with transportation to the Shriners Hospital....

Virginia D. "Bill" McClure

Virginia D. "Bill" McClure

Jun 29, 2019

Virginia D. “Bill” Epperson McClure, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at a local hospital.   She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Ethel Stonecipher Epperson; husband, W. P. “Jack” McClure; and sister, Wanoka McClure.

Survivors include her children, Doug McClure and...

Ruth Simmons Moore

Ruth Simmons Moore

Jun 25, 2019

Ruth Simmons Moore, 101, a resident of the Dry Valley Community, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She was born on September 22, 1917 to the late Frank and Emma Baldwin Simmons.  Ruth was born and grew up in the Chatata Valley Community and attended local schools.  She was a graduate of Bradley Central High...

Michael E. Stalans, Sr.

Michael E. Stalans, Sr.

Jun 19, 2019

Michael E. Stalans, Sr., 53, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his home.  He was a truck driver with Estes Express for 23 years.  Michael was of the Baptist faith.  He was a beloved father, brother and son and was loved by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Leroy Stalans...

Alice Shamblin Maddox

Alice Shamblin Maddox

Jun 19, 2019

Alice Shamblin Maddox, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.  A graduate of Calhoun High School, she retired as an office worker from Hardwick Clothes after 43 years of service.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where she worked in the nursery department for many years.  Her passion was...

Albert C. "Cassie" Stafford, Jr.

Albert C. "Cassie" Stafford, Jr.

Jun 16, 2019

Albert Cassrell “Cassie” Stafford, Jr., 70, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at a local hospital. He was a self employed handyman. Mr. Stafford was a 13 year veteran of the US Army and lifetime member of the DAV and VVA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert C. and Cora Brewer Stafford, Sr.;...

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