John William Alford
May 18, 2017
John William Alford, 74, lifelong resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 of complications from a stroke surrounded by family and friends. He attended Chilcutt Elementary school and graduated from Charleston High School. Mr. Alford retired from Magic Chef/Maytag shipping department after 38 years of service. He enjoyed farming, tending his livestock, gardening and going to flea markets.
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Julia R. Tinsley
May 16, 2017
Julia Rebecca Tinsley, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at her home. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. Julia retired from American Uniform Company after 40 years of service.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Julia loved spending time with her family.
Julia was born July 17,...
Virginia P. Boring
May 11, 2017
Virginia P. Boring, 85, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Willie Boring; brothers, Clifford Boring and Harvey Boring; sisters, Marie Boring, Juanita Epperson and Dorothy Boring.
She is survived by her sister, Violet Hefner of...
Elsie Ann Johnson
May 9, 2017
Elsie Ann Allison Johnson, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2017, in a local hospital from a hard-fought battle with strokes and cancer. She was a retired English teacher from the Bradley County School system. Her 35-year career spanned both junior high and high school as well as college where she shared her love of literature...
Buck Small
May 6, 2017
Oather Carroll “Buck” Small, 90, of Mims, FL and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Florida. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. Buck was a retired auto mechanic. He was a member of the North Cleveland Church of God.
He was preceded in death by...
Louise B. Flowers
May 6, 2017
Louise B. Flowers, 88, a resident of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord May 6, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. She was a dedicated Christian and a member of Eastside Church of Christ.
She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Flowers had a gifted talent of caring for children and spent many years babysitting...
Merle Hixson Green
Apr 22, 2017
Merle Hixson Green, 97, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She enjoyed playing golf and working in her flower garden. She and her husband, Carl were active members of Big Spring United Methodist Church where they spent many enjoyable times with friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Leona...
Kester Calfee
Apr 19, 2017
Kester Calfee, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his residence. He retired from Allied Bendix after 31 years of service and was a deputy for the Bradley County Sheriff Department for 11 years until his retirement in 2016. Kester was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association. He was of...
Sam H. Humbard
Apr 19, 2017
Samuel “Sam” Houston Humbard, 87, of Cleveland, received his final reward and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father and papaw that loved his family very much. Sam was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and a known and respected custom home builder...
Eddie Lee Clingan
Apr 7, 2017
Eddie Lee Clingan, 56, of Cleveland passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Faye Bivens Clingan and brother, Byrd Clingan.
Survivors include his father, George Edward Clingan of Chattanooga; and siblings, Victoria...
Lucille K. Goins
Apr 5, 2017
Lucille K. Goins, 87, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in a local hospital. She was of the Christian faith; and was retired from Charleston Hosiery Mill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Goins; son, James Goins; parents, Hobert and Rosa Lee Yarber; sister, Catherine Roderick; and brother, Robert Yarber.
Survivors include her...
William "Bill" Wilkinson
Apr 3, 2017
William “Bill” Wilkinson, 91, a resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, April 3, 2017. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II. Bill was a minister of the gospel with the church of Christ and served in various churches throughout Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina. He preached his first sermon at Union Grove...
Emily Grace Evans Lowrance
Mar 26, 2017
Emily Grace Evans Lowrance, 94, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was born in Ocoee to the late Ida Mae and Charlie Evans. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Lowrance; daughter, Sharon Lowrance; sister, Marchie Cloud;...
Hugh V. Griffin, Jr.
Mar 18, 2017
Hugh V. Griffin, Jr., local insurance sales representative, of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 18, 2017 while surrounded by his family. A loving husband, father and grandfather he enjoyed spending time with his family especially during the holidays when he could play the role of Santa Claus not only for family, but other...
Carlos Hugh Roberson
Mar 13, 2017
Carlos “Hugh” Roberson, 68, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. He was of the Christian faith and attended North Cleveland Church of God. Hugh enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Clinton Roberson and Katherine Scoggins Roberson; and sister, Kay Graham.
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Betty Ford
Mar 13, 2017
Betty Ford, 82, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in a local heath care facility. She was retired from American Uniform. Betty was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ford; parents, Arthur Franklin Miller and Melinda...
Ruby Lee Givens
Mar 12, 2017
Ruby Lee Givens, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Dalton Pike Baptist Church and was retired from Jackson Manufacturing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Givens; parents, Herman L. Hudgins and Louise Hudgins Miles; sisters, Shirley Hackney, Virginia Davis, and Irene Myers.
Survivors...
Ann Goins
Mar 12, 2017
Ann Goins, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born and raised in Reliance. Ann was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener and love working with her flowers. She was an excellent seamstress who enjoyed sewing and making things for her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death...
Charles Thomas "Tom" Brock
Mar 11, 2017
Charles Thomas “Tom” Brock, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. He was retired from Eaton Corporation and Burlington Mills. Mr. Brock loved animals, especially his dogs and goats and he enjoyed going to area flea markets. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by...
Mary Frances York
Mar 5, 2017
Mary Frances York, 83, a resident of Cleveland, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday, morning, March 5, 2017 after spending time in a regional rehabilitative hospital. She was a beloved mother and retired school teacher, having taught in Bradley County Schools for 34 years. She was often greeted in public by her many former students who often proclaimed her the best...
