OBITUARIES

Mary Ramsey Jernigan

Mary Ramsey Jernigan

Nov 9, 2017

Mary Evelyn Ramsey Jernigan, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at a local health care facility.  She was a charter member of Northside Presbyterian Church and an Honorary Women of the Church Life Member of the Presbyterian Church, USA.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Jernigan;...

Myrna Lee Davis

Myrna Lee Davis

Nov 1, 2017

Myrna Lee Davis, 78, a resident of Cleveland for the past six years  passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

She is survived by her children, David Jackson Davis of Clairmont, FL, Joey Davis of Okeechobee, FL, and Jeannie Davis Duff of Cleveland; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

The service will be held in Okeechobee, FL.

Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral...

Betty Miller Bowman

Betty Miller Bowman

Oct 19, 2017

Betty Miller Bowman, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 in a local healthcare facility.  She was lifetime member of Candies Creek Baptist Church. 

She was a retired corporate secretary and bookkeeper with NCR Corporation in Chattanooga for 16 years and Coppinger Color Lab in Cleveland for 7 years.

She was the daughter of the late M...

Billie Ann Bird Brumfield

Billie Ann Bird Brumfield

Oct 17, 2017

Billie Ann Bird Brumfield, 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at a local hospital. She was a graduate of Bradley High School Class of 1955.  She was a member of Central Church of Christ for 41 years.  Billie Ann was a beloved wife and mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George...

Sharon Kay Evans

Sharon Kay Evans

Oct 6, 2017

God has now received another Angel, Sharon Kay Evans, 60. She entered the gates of heaven on October 6, 2017.

She was born in Cleveland November 18, 1956. Sharon loved her family, her God and her church family. Sharon was a member of Community Hall Church.

Sharon loved to travel with her loving husband and her son.  They enjoyed many...

Eleanor Wilson

Eleanor Wilson

Oct 4, 2017

Laura Eleanor Weakley Wilson was born April 1, 1925, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the third child and second daughter born to Marshal and Althea Weakley. Eleanor grew up in Nashville and was educated in the public schools of Davidson County, graduating from Hume Fogg Technical High School in 1943.

Eleanor was licensed as an Evangelist in the Church...

Lynn P. Schwarz

Lynn P. Schwarz

Oct 1, 2017

Lynn P. Schwarz, 56, of Ocoee, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital after a short illness.  She, along with her husband ran Camp Cherokee and was an active member at First Baptist Church of Cleveland and enjoyed working in their outdoor ministry.  Lynn was a registered nurse and also an emergency wilderness first responder.  She...

Shirley L. Jones

Shirley L. Jones

Sep 24, 2017

Shirley L. Jones, 76, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Cupp and mother, Almeta Cupp Gibson.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Russell H. Jones, Jr.; daughters, Jamie Haun (Steve), and...

Lillian O. Poteet

Lillian O. Poteet

Sep 22, 2017

Lillian O. Poteet, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at a local health care facility.  She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Poteet; parents, John and Dorothy Grant Boyd; four sisters, Tommie Elkins, Eva Boyd, Jill Boyd and...

Brenda C. Markert

Brenda C. Markert

Sep 21, 2017

Brenda C. Markert, 61, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at her home.  She was the head cook at Lake Forest Middle School for 12 years.    

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph C. Smith, Jr. and Edith Josie Lewter Holley.

Survivors include her husband, Michael L. Markert of Cleveland; children, Christina Brown and husband,...

Joan Ryan Barrett

Joan Ryan Barrett

Sep 13, 2017

Joan Ryan Barrett, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at her home.  She was a parishioner at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.  Joan had a special devotion to the rosary which she prayed every evening.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Barrett; parents,...

Harold Edward Ballard, Sr.

Harold Edward Ballard, Sr.

Sep 10, 2017

Harold Edward Ballard, Sr., 86, of Cleveland, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at his residence with his wife and son by his side.  He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Germany.  He was a well known business man and was owner/operator of Ballard Auto Parts until his retirement in 1998.  It is...

Janet Sue Caruth

Janet Sue Caruth

Sep 7, 2017

Janet Sue Caruth, 70, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017.  She received her MA degree in Library Science at Northern Illinois University in August 1973.  She retired from Cleveland State Community College where she was the librarian for 36 years, (1974-2010).  Janet was dedicated to the library and students at Cleveland State.  She was an active member of...

Geneva B. Durham

Geneva B. Durham

Sep 3, 2017

Geneva B. Durham, 88, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Durham; parents, Chester and Bertha Brown; grandson, Tyler Durham; brothers, Fred Brown and Frank Brown; sisters, Ella Pope, Mamie Parks, Anna Bell McClelland, and Margie...

Anna Louise Turner

Anna Louise Turner

Sep 2, 2017

Anna Louise Turner, 88, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was a very loving mother and a lifelong member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Mrs. Turner was a member of Woodman of the World and was retired from Schering-Plough.

 She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Nora Jones Goins and was also...

Edna L. Johnson

Edna L. Johnson

Aug 30, 2017

Edna Lynn Johnson, 87, of Riceville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at her home.  She was a retired real estate broker. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Athens Elks Lodge and was a Toastmaster. Her hobbies were art, painting, singing and fishing.  She was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in...

Karlene E. Farabee

Karlene E. Farabee

Aug 30, 2017

Karlene Farabee, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in a local hospital.  She moved to Cleveland from Washington D.C. in 1963.  In her youth she was involved in the Bradley County Young Farmers and Homemakers and enjoyed being involved in the Rotary Dairy Show.  Karlene was the past worthy Matron of the Ocoee Chapter #420 of the...

Frances J. Scoggins

Frances J. Scoggins

Aug 24, 2017

Frances J. Scoggins, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvil and Ida Brooks Morgan.

Survivors include her children, Raymond “Junior” Cartwright of South Carolina, Arvil Scott Cartwright, Tracy Falls, Selena (David) Williams and Tina (Charlie) Mendros, all of Cleveland, Angela...

Leslie N. Stepp

Leslie N. Stepp

Aug 22, 2017

Leslie N. Stepp, 101, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at a local health care facility.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II in Guadalcanal.  He was a retired dairy farmer.  Mr. Stepp was a lifelong Republican and a charter member of the Taylors Ruritan Club.  He was a member...

Douglas M. Powers

Douglas M. Powers

Aug 20, 2017

Douglas M. Powers, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He retired from the Parks & Recreation Department with the city of Cleveland.  Doug was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Sallie Melinda Sims Powers; two brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include his sister,...

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