Kenneth Ray Tarpley, Sr.
Jan 25, 2018
Kenneth Ray Tarpley, Sr., 85, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at a healthcare facility in Knoxville. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
He was formerly a sales person at the Cleveland Daily Banner for 16 years. Mr. Tarpley was later involved in real estate and commercial...
June McDowell
Jan 21, 2018
June McDowell, 92, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 28, 1925 in Pekin, Indiana to the late Raymond and Ruth Hendricks Blankenbaker
At age 17, she left home to become a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II in Miami, FL for Boeing Aircraft. She was...
James David Strickland
Jan 17, 2018
James David Strickland, 62, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at a local hospital. He was a paper carrier for the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Cleveland Daily Banner for 33 years. He was formerly in several car clubs and had a special interest in Volkswagons and hot wheels. James was of the Christian faith. He cherished...
Patsy Ruth Floyd
Jan 17, 2018
Patsy Ruth Floyd, 79, of Cleveland, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at her home. She was employed with Bradley Memorial Hospital before retiring and was a member of Parkway Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard Floyd; her parents, Tom and Callie Jones; and one brother, Johnny Jones.
She is survived by one sister, Shirley Burgess...
Earl P. Daugherty
Jan 15, 2018
Earl Paul Daugherty, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Monday morning after a long and difficult battle with Dementia. He was a member of the South Cleveland Church of God where he served for many years as the Church Trustee. Originally from Kentucky, he joined the army and served in the Korean War Effort and was awarded a purple heart for...
Joe C. McClanahan, Jr.
Jan 13, 2018
Joe C. McClanahan, Jr., 79, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home. He was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church where he coached the boys youth basketball team for several years. Joe was retired from Bowater Corporation after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe C. and Frances Barger...
G.B. "Chub" Goins
Jan 13, 2018
G. B. “Chub” Goins, 85, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 in a local hospital. He attended Union Grove Church of Christ. Mr. Goins was retired from Cleveland Express where he was employed as a truck driver. He and his wife founded and ran Cleveland Flea Hollow Flea Market where they made many dear friends. Chub was a...
MaKlain Lawson
Jan 11, 2018
MaKlain Lawson, 20, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was a 2015 graduate of Bradley Central High School. He attended Smyrna Baptist Church, Mt. Olive Ministries and North Cleveland Church of God. MaKlain loved life and he garnered many incredible friendships during his stay. His light shined for the world to see as...
James Clifford "Cliff" McConnell
Jan 6, 2018
James Clifford “Cliff” McConnell, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday night, January 6, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He served his country by enlisting in the United States Army on June 21, 1949. He was honorably discharged on November 17, 1952. Cliff was retired from Combustion Engineering. He was a faithful member of East Side...
Bobbie Jean Ballew Clayton
Jan 3, 2018
Bobbie Jean Ballew Clayton, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at a Dalton, GA health care facility. She was a member of South Cleveland Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley G. Ballew, Sr.; parents, Coy W. and Lela German Ogle and infant son, Robert G. Ballew.
She is survived by her...
Thomas "Elmer" Cartwright
Jan 2, 2018
Thomas “Elmer” Cartwright, 98, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at a local health care facility. He was born on May 14, 1919 in Meigs County to the late Thomas Owen “T.O.” and Annie Atchley Cartwright.
He was a combat wounded World War II veteran of the United States Army. For his service Elmer received...
Mary Ann Boyd
Dec 31, 2017
Mary Ann Boyd, 88, received her ultimate healing from Alzheimer’s when she entered the portals of heaven on Sunday afternoon, December 31, 2017. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church, where she was an active member of the Silver Seniors. Her and her husband served as camp host at Cumberland Mt. State Park for sixteen years until her health...
Anita "Gail" Brown
Dec 29, 2017
Anita “Gail’’ Brown, 62, lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at her home. She attended Central Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate, Edward W. Brown; and her parents, Eugene and Imogene Woods.
Survivors include her late husband’s daughters, Sherrie McConnell (Steve) of Cleveland, Mary Collins (Craig) of...
Dorothy Humphrey Epperson
Dec 29, 2017
Dorothy Humphrey Epperson, born November 12, 1935, passed away peacefully in her home on December 29th surrounded by her beloved family. She was 82. “Dot”, as she was affectionately known by most, was a shining light in many lives. She exemplified goodness, grace, and optimism in her daily life. She loved deeply, gave generously, and lived life to its fullest. ...
Connie R. Woods
Dec 29, 2017
Connie R. Woods, 61, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 in a local hospital. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. Connie was retired from Sun Trust Bank where she served as Manager.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl C. Johnston.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Woods, Sr. of Cleveland; mother, Robbynell...
Amber Danielle Blair
Dec 23, 2017
Amber Danielle Blair, 21, passed from this doorway and into the Kingdom of Heaven this past Saturday, December 23, 2017 while at home. She was a faithful servant of God and was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. Amber never met a stranger and she could make friends in a room of total strangers in a few moments. Her...
Myrtle E. Ownby
Dec 23, 2017
Myrtle E. Ownby, 88, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at her home. She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. Through many family tragedies, she held a strong faith in God and was the anchor of the family. Her life was spent giving and sacrificing for others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie...
Susan L. Rainwater
Dec 13, 2017
Susan L. Rainwater, 62, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her home. Susan was fondly known as “Nana”.
Survivors include her son, Christopher Mackert (Nicole) of Cleveland; and granddaughter, Ella Allmon.
The family will have a gathering of friends at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home.
The family suggests that memorials...
Martha Geneva Ewing
Dec 13, 2017
Martha Geneva Ewing, 92, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church and was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital after seventeen years of service. She was a devoted wife and mother and spent her life in service to God through her loving care for...
Vernice Prescott
Dec 7, 2017
Vernice Prescott, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at her residence. She was of the Church of God faith. She went to sleep and woke up in the arms of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence William Simmons and Susie Tidwell Simmons; husband, Cecil Prescott; and five siblings.
Survivors include her...
