Juanita H. Farmer
May 7, 2018
Juanita H. Farmer, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. She was retired from Life Care of Cleveland. Juanita was a member of Unity Church of God. She sang and traveled with the Heavenly Heirs Gospel Group.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Farmer; parents, George B. Hunter and Nora Early Hunter; six sisters; and...
Carl F. Petty
May 5, 2018
Carl F. Petty, 58, a well-known Cleveland attorney, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. He grew up at Tybee Island, GA, Columbia, SC and Walterboro, SC, where as a teenager he developed a passion for Quarter Horse racing. He quit school at 17 to become a professional horse trainer, but financial realities soon required him to earn a living wage. ...
Dean Lee "Lynn" Hyberger
May 4, 2018
Dean Lee “Lynn” Hyberger, 86, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Friday, May 4, 2018 surrounded by her four loving daughters. From her humble roots of being a coal miner’s daughter, she was proud of her Scottish roots from the Giles clan. She was co owner along with her husband Franklin, of Star Printing Company. Her home congregation was East Side...
Karen Creasman Goforth
Apr 27, 2018
Karen Creasman Goforth, 69, a lifelong resident of Calhoun, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church. Karen was a loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W. Harold Creasman and Violet M. Bailey Creasman; husband, Terry Dale Goforth; infant daughter,...
Rita Joan Pepper
Apr 26, 2018
Rita Joan Pepper, 64, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. She was a parishioner at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Pepper, Jr. and Kathryn Daves Pepper; sister, Debbie Leard; brother, Ricky Pepper and infant daughter, Becky Pepper.
Survivors include her brother, Roy McCurdy and wife, Bonnie of Oak...
Raymond Brackin Jr.
Apr 19, 2018
Raymond Brackin, Jr, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. He was a lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he was in charge of the Lord’s Stichers. He was a 1965 graduate of Bradley Central High School and graduated from UTC with a degree in criminal justice.
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William "Bill" Thatch
Apr 18, 2018
William “Bill” Thatch, 79, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday April 18, 2018.
He is survived by Barbara Stepp (Roy), the mother of his four children: Dianne Myers (Herman), Kathi Mowery (Jerry), Tony Thatch (Lisa), and Kelly Guffey (Joe), grandchildren aka “the Freds,” Cassidy Turner (Johnathon), Cayci Freeman (Eric), and Corey Thatch (Michelle) and great grandchildren aka “the Little Freds,” Amelia...
Daniel C. "Danny" Queen
Apr 18, 2018
Daniel C. “Danny” Queen, 68, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home. He was of Baptist faith. Danny was employed by the Cleveland Fire Department for ten years, was a well known car dealer and had extensive real estate holdings. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam.
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Linda F. Shell
Apr 9, 2018
Linda F. Shell, 71, a resident of Etowah, passed away, Monday, April 9, 2018 at her residence. Linda was a resident of Cleveland until 1991, when she moved to Etowah with her family. She was a 1964 graduate of Bradley Central High School and a 1967 graduate of Ft. Sanders Nursing School. She was a long time employee of Bradley...
Esther "Carol" Clevenger
Apr 8, 2018
Esther “Carol” Clevenger, 85, of Cleveland, received her much deserved heavenly reward on Sunday, April 8, 2018, passing away at her home ending her struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born October 27, 1932 to the late Floyd and Mary Wattenbarger Clevenger. Carol was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. She was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital as a medical records...
James Tennis Reagan
Apr 5, 2018
James Tennis Reagan, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was a long distance truck driver and was retired from Shaw Industries. Tennis was formerly employed with Magic Chef. He was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church where he served as head deacon. He was a member of the Hardees Breakfast Club at the Hardees on...
Flora Belle "Flo" Higgins
Apr 4, 2018
Flora Belle “Flo” Higgins, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. A life-long resident of Cleveland in the Blue Springs community, she was born November 28, 1933, to Herbert E. and Anna Lee Coe. Flo was an employee of the American Uniform Company from 1967 until retirement in June 1997. She served on the company’s Credit Union Board...
Dorothy "Dottie" Owen
Apr 3, 2018
Dorothy “Dottie” Jones Owen, 92, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She and her late husband, Jack ran a small grocery store called Jack Owens Grocery on Gaut Street from the late 1940’s until they retired in 1988. After that they spent their time taking family trips to Walt Disney World, Branson, MO and to...
John L. Boyd
Mar 30, 2018
John L. Boyd, 93, of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. He was a charter member and deacon of Waterville Baptist Church, where he was an active member of the Silver Seniors. He and his late wife, Ann served as camp host at Cumberland Mt. State Park for sixteen years until their health failed them. John was owner/operator of...
Ruby Lee Hannah Cato
Mar 27, 2018
Ruby Lee Hannah Cato, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Cherokee National Forest Service. Ruby was devoted to her family and loved working outside.
She was preceded in death by her father, Millard Eugene Hannah; sister, Virginia Jo Maynor; brother, Bobby Hannah; nephew,...
Sierra Mackenzie Underwood
Mar 26, 2018
Sierra Mackenzie Underwood, 15, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at her home. She was very musical and played the flute and percussion. She attended Lake Forest Middle School where she was on the honor roll and a member of the Beta Club, but was already excited about going to Bradley Central High School to carry on her...
Alexander "Sandy" Christison Jr.
Mar 25, 2018
Alexander “Sandy” Christison Jr, 77, of Cleveland, and originally from Schenectady, NY, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was retired from Rubbermaid as Plant Manager. Sandy was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and a former member of American Legion Post 81. He was preceded in death...
Sherrylon Althia Carter
Mar 23, 2018
Sherrylon Althia Carter, 59, of Bradley County, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. She was a loving sister and friend, even though she had no children of her own, she loved helping take care of them.
Sherrylon was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Bookout; parents, Wanda Steve Evans and Birdie Mae Prock Evans; siblings, William Joseph Evans...
Elizabeth Moore
Mar 22, 2018
Elizabeth Moore, 96, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was retired from Cleveland National Bank. She was the oldest living member of Candies Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R. C. Moore; daughter, Ethelle Douglas; parents, Thomas J. and Myrtle Wooden; and siblings, Tommie Gibson, Lucy Graham, Thelma Bates, T. J. Wooden...
David Joseph Colloms
Mar 21, 2018
David Joseph Colloms, 51, of Blairsville, GA and originally from Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was self-employed as an investor in real estate. He attended First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC. David loved being outside and loved Tennessee football. He loved hiking, golfing, landscaping, gardening, training dogs and camping. One of the things he enjoyed...
