OBITUARIES

Bonnie Mae Swafford Ash

Bonnie Mae Swafford Ash

Jun 25, 2018

Bonnie Mae Swafford Ash, 91, of Ocoee, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 in Gainesville, GA where she had been living with her family for the past three years.  She was born July 8, 1926 to the late Isom Lawson Swafford and Lula Thomas Swafford.  Bonnie was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school.  She worked...

Wanda J. Moses

Wanda J. Moses

Jun 22, 2018

Wanda J. Moses, 75, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee and formerly of Marion, Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday June 22, 2018 in the arms of her husband at the family residence.  She attended Kinser Church of God.  Today, Jo Ann is singing with God, who she loved so much.

Jo Ann was born January 23, 1943.  She was...

Mary Helen Lee

Mary Helen Lee

Jun 16, 2018

Mary Helen Lee, 96, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church where she was a member of the J.O.Y Sunday school class and the Clark Circle.  Helen taught the seven year olds at the church for many years.  She was retired from Unum Provident with...

Lora Mae Green Lunsford

Lora Mae Green Lunsford

Jun 11, 2018

Lora Lunsford passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018, in Cleveland, Tennessee.  Lora was born on May 22, 1943 and grew up in McMinn County, Tennessee, the second of three daughters born to Cleo Gladys (Jones) Green and Tommie Taylor Green, who preceded her in death.  She was Deputy Clerk and Master of Bradley County Chancery Court from 1977 until...

Vladimir Bindr

Vladimir Bindr

May 31, 2018

Vladimir Bindr, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Mejtska.

Survivors include his father, Vladimir Bindr of Cleveland; two children: Vladimira Bindr-Bayer of Geneva, Illinois, and Roman Bindr of Cleveland; five grandchildren: Jake Bayer, Logan Bayer, Zachary Bindr, Daniel Bindr and Alexandra Paladian; and great...

Pauline O. Brackin

Pauline O. Brackin

May 27, 2018

Pauline O. Brackin, 94, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, went to be with her Lord and family Sunday, May 27, 2018.  She was a life time member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she was presented an award for 75 years of service.  Mrs. Brackin served her church in many ways, one of which was as one of the first Lord...

Troy H. Richmond

Troy H. Richmond

May 27, 2018

Troy H. Richmond, 73, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Inverness, FL after a brief illness.  He was formerly employed at Collins Manufacturing and Padgetts and retired from Cleveland Utilities.  He was a veteran of the Tennessee National Guard.  He was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ for the past 40 years where he was...

Alice Marie Parris McDowell

Alice Marie Parris McDowell

May 26, 2018

Alice Marie Parris McDowell, age 58, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday evening, May 26, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on March 30, 1960 in Douglasville, Georgia to the late Bill and Myrtle Parris, she had lived a majority of her life in Bradley County.  Alice enjoyed crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

In...

Robert Harold Evans

Robert Harold Evans

May 26, 2018

Robert Harold Evans, 76, of Cleveland, died Saturday, May 26, 2018 in a local hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States National Guard and was retired from Check into Cash. 

He was preceded in death by his father, William Robert Evans; and mother, Geraldine Virginia Hilliard Angelone.

Survivors include his half-sister, Sharon Wright; two half-brothers, Terry Evans...

Betty J. Guinn

Betty J. Guinn

May 23, 2018

Betty J. Guinn, 79, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday May 23, 2018.  She was a member of West Cleveland Church of God.  She was employed at Duracell for 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Guinn; parents Edward Boling and Lucille Brock Boling; son Ricky Guinn, four brothers and four sisters.

She leaves behind to cherish...

Willis Glenn "Fat" Shults

Willis Glenn "Fat" Shults

May 22, 2018

Willis Glenn “Fat” Shults, 79, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons.  They took care of him for the past several months, but never left his side for the past two weeks.  His wife, Rose Marie stayed by his side for the past six months.

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Wanda Faye Sluder

Wanda Faye Sluder

May 22, 2018

Wanda Faye Sluder, 89, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in a local healthcare facility.  In earlier years she worked at the Holiday Inn on Keith Street and then worked at Bradley Memorial Hospital for over 10 years.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Bryson Sluder; parents...

Ben E. Lewis

Ben E. Lewis

May 15, 2018

Ben E. Lewis, “Gentle Ben”, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Linda and other family members.  He was born in Polk County on May 25, 1940.  Ben graduated from Auctioneer School at the age of 20 and continued on to obtain a Real Estate Broker License in 1968. 

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Willie Mae Burns

Willie Mae Burns

May 10, 2018

Willie Mae Burns, 98, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018.  She joined Broad Street United Methodist Church in 1942 and was very active for many years.  She was very involved in the Fealty Sunday School Class.  In her younger years she helped in the ministry to the poor to help meet their needs for food and clothing.  She...

Juanita H. Farmer

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

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

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

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

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.

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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