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.
...
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...
Anna Maria Sue Evans
Mar 2, 2017
Anna Maria Sue Evans, 21, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at her home. She was a member of Abundant Life Church and was a junior at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy and Leonard Smith; and cousin, Anthony Dewayne Floyd.
Survivors include her parents, Doris Kathleen Driver and...
Lucy M. Smith
Feb 26, 2017
Lucy M. Smith, 97, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church where she was a member of the Women’s Bible study group. Lucy was a lifelong resident of the Chatata Valley Community. She was retired from Cleveland Natural Gas Company as office manager after 48...
Betty Jo Hutson
Feb 25, 2017
Betty Jo Hutson, 81, of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Hutson; parents, Joe and Annie Bishop; sister, Margaret Brancefield; and brothers, J.C. Bishop and Ray Bishop.
She is survived by her two sons, Ricky...
Deedy Foster McCann
Feb 21, 2017
Deedy Foster McCann, 96, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at a local hospital. She was a member of Community Hall Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos McCann; son, Danny McCann; parents, Daniel Clay Foster and Lois Morton Foster Gibbs; brothers: Elmer Foster,...
Barbara Gail Howard
Feb 20, 2017
Barbara Gail Howard, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at her home surrounded by her children. She was a devoted and caring mother who loved being with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Gail loved to be outdoors, had a passion for reading books and enjoyed traveling. She had a smile that would light up the...
Carolyn Sue Pierce
Feb 15, 2017
Carolyn Sue Pierce, 69, lifelong resident of Birchwood, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at a local hospital. She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Danny Smith, father of her sons; second husband, Haskell Pierce; parents, Tom and Tennessee Mathews; brother, Jesse Alan Mathews; and sisters, Drusilla Pendergrass and...
