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Stanley "Clyde" L. Mason

Stanley "Clyde" L. Mason

Feb 5, 2019

Stanley “Clyde” L. Mason, 62, of McDonald, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in a local hospital.  He was an avid reader and enjoyed music.  Clyde was an outdoor person and was of Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Lucy Mason.

He is survived by his daughter, Lacey Mason of Cleveland; three grandchildren, Audrey...

Beatrice Sue Hughes

Beatrice Sue Hughes

Feb 1, 2019

Beatrice Sue Hughes, 78, a life-long resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at an Athens health care facility.  She was a member of Prospect Church of God.  She enjoyed working with her flowers, loved gardening and liked to shop.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dames Shorty Hughes;...

Ruth Snyder

Ruth Snyder

Jan 27, 2019

Ruth Snyder, 82, of Cleveland, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at an Athens health care facility.  She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and she lived by faith and loved the Lord Jesus Christ.  She was and avid walker and farmer’s wife.  Ruth was a loving mother and had a deep love and cared for her family. 

She...

Ruth Shadden

Ruth Shadden

Jan 27, 2019

Ruth Shadden, 97, of Birchwood, died, Sunday, January 27, 2019 at a Chattanooga health care facility.  She was of Baptist faith. Ruth enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. She was known as Momma Ruth to everyone and loved to cook and bake.

She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Shadden; parents, Ernest and Dolly Hixson Bettis and...

Gilbert Spurgeon Ballard, Jr.

Gilbert Spurgeon Ballard, Jr.

Jan 25, 2019

Gilbert Spurgeon Ballard, Jr., 65, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 25, 2019.  He was a truck driver for Cleveland Ready Mix.  Gilbert was a member of the Cleveland Hunting Club, Rifle and Pistol Club and the NRA.  He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed metal detecting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Spurgeon Ballard, Sr. and...

Malinda "Mendy" White

Malinda "Mendy" White

Jan 16, 2019

Malinda “Mendy” White, 55, of Cleveland passed away, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in a local hospital. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert N. Thomas and sister, Johnda L. Thomas.

She is survived by her spouse, Jill Ann White of Cleveland; mother, Dorothy L. McDowell of Tazewell; children, Jerry J.D. Lundy, Jr. of Huntington, WV, Daniel Lundy...

Ralph "Buddy" Louis Lee

Ralph "Buddy" Louis Lee

Jan 16, 2019

Ralph Louis “Buddy” Lee, 82, of Cleveland passed away, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his home after a short battle with colon cancer.  He attended Templeton School, Bradley High School and later graduated from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.  He was very athletic and was offered athletic scholarships to attend college.  He was a veteran of the United States Army...

David Ware

David Ware

Jan 9, 2019

Clyde “David” Ware, 78, of Cleveland passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He was a Christian musician that loved to play his guitar at church and sing in the Gospel Light Trio.  He was a member of Clover Leaf Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. ...

Janet "Fuzz" Cross Teague

Janet "Fuzz" Cross Teague

Jan 7, 2019

Janet "Fuzz" Cross Teague, 69, of Cleveland passed away, Monday, January 7, 2019 at her home.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Franziska Cross and son, Robert Teague, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice Rakestraw; two grandchildren, Erica Waters and husband, Paul and Baylee Rakestraw, all...

Jerry LeRoy Oswalt

Jerry LeRoy Oswalt

Dec 31, 2018

Jerry Oswalt, 79, of Cleveland passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  He was a member of First Baptist Cleveland and a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He owned and operated a landscaping company in Chattanooga and enjoyed doing his work.  He was fond of Ford Mustangs and Indiana University Basketball.

He was preceded...

Larry David Bingham

Larry David Bingham

Dec 28, 2018

Larry David Bingham, 74, of Cleveland passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at his residence.  He loved animals, enjoyed playing tennis and socializing with friends. Travel and family was very important to him. Larry was instrumental in the development of the Southern Writers Alliance, which helped local writers get published.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Glenn...

Eddie R. Epperson

Eddie R. Epperson

Dec 19, 2018

Eddie R. Epperson, 92, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  He was a member of West Cleveland Baptist Church and he was and antique car enthusiast.  He was employed as foreman over the carpenters at Imperial Chemical Industries of America for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65...

Samuel Philip Blackwell

Samuel Philip Blackwell

Dec 18, 2018

Samuel Philip Blackwell, 70, of Charleston passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in a local hospital.  He was a retired General Manager of JIT Terminals in Chattanooga and was an avid outdoorsman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Steve Blackwell.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Blackwell of Charleston; daughter, Jennifer Goza and husband, Bud...

Martha Ann Whaley

Martha Ann Whaley

Dec 15, 2018

Martha Ann Whaley, 79, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 in a local hospital. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dot Whaley and her daughter, Teresa Whaley.

She is survived by her three children, Shelia Crye and husband Mike, Paul Whaley and special friend Angie Ross and Andrew Whaley, all of Cleveland; two grandchildren, Chastity...

James Allen Sitzler

James Allen Sitzler

Dec 14, 2018

James Allen (Preacher) Sitzler, 84, of Cleveland passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018 in a local hospital.  He was born in Tellico Plaines in 1934.  A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in Korea in 1952-53.  He received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.  He retired from...

Taz Alan Eidson

Taz Alan Eidson

Dec 7, 2018

Taz Alan Eidson, 51, passed away December 7, 2018, in Cleveland, Tenn.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.

 

He is survived by his son Aadonnyss Eidson of Cleveland; mother Sandra Freitas of Castro Valley, California; sisters, Kim Rayford of CO and Dawn Bras of CA; brother, Rob of CA.

 

There will be no services at...

Joseph (Joe) Paul Hamilton, Jr.

Joseph (Joe) Paul Hamilton, Jr.

Dec 2, 2018

Joseph (Joe) Paul Hamilton, Jr. passed away December 2, 2018, in Cleveland, Tenn.  A lifelong Cleveland resident, he was a driving force in the creation of the Museum Center at 5ive Points and helped bring the community together to raise .5 million to build the facility. He served as executive director from 1994 to 2006. The museum earned 10 awards...

Clarence Black

Clarence Black

Nov 26, 2018

Clarence Black, 94, of Cleveland passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at the family residence.  He was an avid collector of die cast cars, antique cars and old car tags.  He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church.  He was retired from Honeywell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Era Ann Black; daughter, Glenda Rae Waters and parents,...

Fred W. Mayo Sr.

Fred W. Mayo Sr.

Nov 23, 2018

Fred W. Mayo Sr., 80, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at his residence.  He worked for Maytag for 49 years, and was a member of the Shiners Lodge in Chattanooga. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents Fletcher L. Mayo and Ruth Farmer Mayo; children Randy Mayo and Karen...

George Moore

George Moore

Nov 16, 2018

George Moore. 76, of Cleveland passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 16, 2018, after a long battle with heart disease.  He was a well-known well driller operating, George Moore and Son Well Drilling for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Moore; parents, Leva and Clarence Moore; daughter, Janet Jones; brothers, Jesse and...

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