OBITUARIES

Benny Ray McAllister

Benny Ray McAllister

Dec 25, 2016

Benny Ray McAllister, 64, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. McAllister was a member of the VFW and enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and the Tennessee Vols.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Barbara Jean McAllister; and brothers, Bobby McAlister and Dale McAlister.

Survivors...

Jimmy Joe Stamps

Jimmy Joe Stamps

Dec 23, 2016

Jimmy Joe Stamps, 71, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University where he received a degree in Business Administration. After graduation he served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. During that time he served in the Vietnam War as a Ranger where he received the Purple Heart....

Lorene "Belle" Samples

Lorene "Belle" Samples

Dec 19, 2016

Lorene “Belle” Samples, 71, lifelong resident of Charleston passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home. She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. Mrs. Samples always considered her family first and foremost.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rue A. and Minnie Josephine Long; infant son, Barry Samples; grandson, Jason Wright; brothers: Joe...

Carolyn Wilene Wilson

Carolyn Wilene Wilson

Dec 14, 2016

Carolyn Wilene Wilson, 78, of Cleveland, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at a local health care facility. She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. Carolyn was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital where she worked as a RN for many years.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wilson who passed away November 11, 2015; and...

John Parks Morgan

John Parks Morgan

Dec 14, 2016

John Parks Morgan, 81, a resident of Cleveland since 1978, having moved from Tacoma Park, MD passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016.  He moved to Cleveland from Tacoma Park, MD where he served as a sergeant with the police department.  John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and was employed with the City of Cleveland as a...

Verda Ruth Perry

Verda Ruth Perry

Dec 5, 2016

Verda Ruth Perry, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at her residence.  She attended Clingan Ridge Baptist Church where she enjoyed the singing and choir.  Her interests included going to work with her sister, Mary, artwork, movies and gathering with family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Isham Albert Perry and Ella...

Dolores Gobble Douglas

Dolores Gobble Douglas

Dec 5, 2016

Dolores Gobble Douglas, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at her residence.  She retired as the secretary for Mayfield Elementary after 34 years of service.  She was a member of Central church of Christ.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Lewis and Aline Trotter Gobble and her precious grandson, Cody Smith.

She leaves behind to cherish...

Erin E. Grodek

Erin E. Grodek

Dec 3, 2016

Erin E. Grodek, 33, of Cleveland went to be with her Lord and Savior on  December 3, 2016 in a local hospital. She was a member of Eagles Landing Worship Center where she was a singer and day care volunteer. Erin loved to ride motorcycles, loved the beach, and loved photography.  She was devoted to her church and church family.

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James A. "Jim" Scott

James A. "Jim" Scott

Nov 27, 2016

James A. “Jim” Scott, 75, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at his home. He attended Philippi Baptist Church. He graduated from Bradley Central High School, class of 1960 and was a well known stone mason in the Chattanooga and Cleveland area.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Ann Reed Scott; birth mother,...

Tammy Susie Timmons

Tammy Susie Timmons

Nov 23, 2016

Tammy Susie McLain Timmons, 58, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at a Chattanooga hospital. Tammy was a professional driver for Malone Busing. She loved and sang gospel music for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Lois Ramona Petit McLain.

She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Gaither of Cleveland; companion...

Charles E. McDonald

Charles E. McDonald

Nov 22, 2016

Charles E. McDonald, 86, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in a local hospital. He was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church for 70 years where he coached church softball for 15 years. He was retired from Schering Plough after 20 years of service with perfect attendance. For many years Mr. McDonald was a bulldozer operator in...

Margarita "Maggie" Hayes

Margarita "Maggie" Hayes

Nov 21, 2016

Margarita “Maggie” Hayes, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at a local health care facility.  She was a manager with Trinity Broadcasting Network for several years.  Mrs. Hayes was a member of New Life Bible Church where she worked side-by-side as wife and personal assistant to her husband, the Reverend Norvel Hayes.  She also worked in ladies’...

Joan Lovell Still

Joan Lovell Still

Nov 16, 2016

Joan Lovell Still, 86, a long-time Cleveland church and community leader, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at a local health care facility, following a lengthy illness. She was a 1947 graduate of Bradley County High School and then went on to business school in Chattanooga. She worked as an accountant for a number of area businesses including those of...

Jennifer Booton Donahue

Jennifer Booton Donahue

Nov 14, 2016

Jennifer Booton Donahue, 69, of Charleston, passsed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at her home.  She was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict.  Jennifer was a member of Covenent Promise Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pearl Cox Booton.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Marvin Charles...

Sue Kelley Liner

Sue Kelley Liner

Nov 13, 2016

Sue Kelley Liner, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God and was involved in the Geneva Circle at church.  Sue enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Max Liner; mother and step-father, Vergia and Oliver “Hop” Painter;...

Max Liner

Max Liner

Nov 13, 2016

Max Liner, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was retired from Bowater after 48 years of service. Max enjoyed golfing, working in his yard, walking and his grandchildren.  

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Sue Kelley Liner; parents, Jess and May Liner; and two sisters, Pat Jones and Ruth Varnell.

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Sheila Kirby Bowman

Sheila Kirby Bowman

Nov 12, 2016

Sheila Kirby Bowman, 70, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her home. She retired after 15 years of service as a Para Legal for the Department of Children’s Services of Tennessee and was a veteran of the United States Marines. Sheila was a member of River City Parrot Heads Club. She earned her Associate’s Degree from Cleveland...

Reba Stuman Cunningham Cook

Reba Stuman Cunningham Cook

Nov 8, 2016

Reba Stuman Cunningham Cook, 76, of Cleveland, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  She was surrounded by her family in her final moments that of whom were touched throughout her admirable, joyful and devout life.

 

She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a retired employee of Schering Plough Healthcare.  A...

Beulah Denton Lawson

Beulah Denton Lawson

Nov 4, 2016

Beulah Denton Lawson, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at a local health care facility.  She was the ultimate mother to her children and family was always first.  She loved nature, flowers and her cats.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Evert Lawson; parents, Charlie George Denton and Fannie Caroline Skinner Denton; brothers, Richard...

Robert "Bob" Travis

Robert "Bob" Travis

Nov 2, 2016

Robert “Bob” M. Travis, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee and moved to Cleveland in 1965. He began his career in the office equipment business with Burroughs Corporation in 1947 and retired after 47 years as President of Commercial Business Machines. He graduated from Chattanooga City High...

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