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Billy Joe Crittenden

Billy Joe Crittenden

Oct 10, 2022

           

 

Billy Joe Crittenden

Billy Joe Crittenden, age 82 of Charleston, TN passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at Erlanger Hospital.

Bill was born in Moro, Arkansas to the late Joe C. and Loueva Monger Crittenden.

Years later, Bill with his parents, moved to the Calhoun, Charleston, TN area. He soon met the love of his life, Wanda Colloms,...

Barbara "Jean" Baines Owens

Barbara "Jean" Baines Owens

Oct 7, 2022

Barbara “Jean” Owens, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away Friday October 7, 2022.

She was a lifelong follower of Christ and spent most of her years as a member of Big Springs Methodist Church of Cleveland, TN.

Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Alvin J. L. Owens; parents, Jethro and Mary Baines; two sisters,...

Joe Taylor Gobble

Joe Taylor Gobble

Oct 2, 2022

JOE TAYLOR GOBBLE

 After 90 blessed years, Joe Taylor Gobble went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2022. Joe was a resident of Bradley County for almost 80 years and was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. He was born on Harle Avenue in Cleveland, TN in 1932. After living in Knoxville for a few...

Donald L. Ratcliff

Donald L. Ratcliff

Sep 24, 2022

Donald L. Ratcliff

 

Donald L. Ratcliff passed away in Riverdale, GA at the age of 88 years old on September 24, 2022.  He was born Dec 9, 1933 in Cleveland, TN at his grandmother’s home on Wildwood Avenue.

He was a Graduate of Bradley High School, Cleveland, TN in the class of 1952.

Donald then served in the U.S....

Alice Fay Pettit

Alice Fay Pettit

Sep 2, 2022

Alice Fay Keith Pettit, 75, of Cleveland passed away at her residence on Friday, September 2, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Hamilton and Iva Jacks Keith as well as her beloved husband of over 50 years, Sam Pettit. Fay leaves behind to cherish her memory, five children, Gary (Misty)...

Hazel E Bird

Hazel E Bird

Aug 30, 2022

Hazel E. (Burgner) Bird, 75, of Cleveland passed away peacefully onTuesday, August 30, 2022.Born on February 5, 1947, she was a lifelong resident of this area. As a caseworker for United Way, she provided assistance to those in need. Hazel wasan avid collector of antiques. She enjoyed searching for vintage collectablesat flea markets and yard sales.She was the loving daughter...

Mittie Bonita James

Mittie Bonita James

Aug 30, 2022

Mittie Bonita Brackett James Mittie Bonita Brackett James, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away, August 30, 2022 at Life Care of Cleveland. She was born in Cohutta, GA on January 6, 1935. She was of the Baptist faith and was a very devoted Pastor’s wife. Mrs. James was a very loving mother and grandmother. Bonita loved farming, cooking for her...

Tamala Hicks-Scarbrough

Tamala Hicks-Scarbrough

Aug 26, 2022

Tamala “Tammy” Hicks Bowers-Scarbrough, 52, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at Bradley Healthcare. Tammy, as we often called her, attended Michigan Avenue Elementary and Trewhitt School.  She had an outgoing personality and a green thumb for rose planting. Tammy was of the Church of God faith.  She loved the song “Winner Either Way” sung...

Sherrilynn Johnson Hurd

Sherrilynn Johnson Hurd

Aug 7, 2022

Sherrilynn Johnson Hurd, 59, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her residence. She was a veteran of the United States Army.  Sherrilynn was a vocational rehabilitation evaluator with the State of Tennessee. She was a faithful member of the East Side Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger Reid and...

Ted Chase, Jr.

Ted Chase, Jr.

Jul 31, 2022

Harry Theodore “Ted” Chase, 79, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home.  He was a used car dealer for many years.  Ted was a member of Chilcutt Methodist Church.  He enjoyed playing the piano and listening to music.  Ted loved to aggravate his loved ones and make people laugh.  Most of his loved ones were given a nickname. ...

Willystene Calfee

Willystene Calfee

Jul 30, 2022

Willystene Calfee, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born on December 28, 1926, to the late Urbane and Tillie Goins Calfee. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Willystene was the oldest of 6 children and spent most of her life living at the family's Hidden Valley Dairy Farm.  

She graduated from Charleston High School in...

Gregory Scott Sheffey

Gregory Scott Sheffey

Jul 21, 2022

Gregory Scott Sheffey, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home. Gregory was an honorary member of the Waffle House club. He loved his motorcycle, friends, the beach, old cars and guns. He was devoted to and loved his special granddaughter, Kambree.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Bunch Sheffey;...

Crystal Lynn "Gypsy" Coffman

Crystal Lynn "Gypsy" Coffman

Jul 21, 2022

Crystal Lynn “Gypsy” Coffman, 38, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. Crystal loved making jewelry and she truly loved music.  She was a free spirit and loved to dance. Crystal loved her kids and had a great sense of humor.   She was an advocate for the homeless, and worked with Speak out Magazine.   

She was...

Randy Parrish

Randy Parrish

Jul 20, 2022

Randel “Randy” Parrish, 70, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in a local hospital. He attended Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church. Randy was employed with and retired from Johnston Coca Cola Co. He loved his family and enjoyed cooking, fishing, guns, and tinkering.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ida Mae Parrish; sister, Gayle...

Zollie Oliver

Zollie Oliver

Jul 18, 2022

Zollie Oliver, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 in a local hospital.   He was a forklift operator at Weyerhaeuser for 37 years.  Zollie enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, his vegetable garden, making walking sticks and he loved animals.  He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jane Davis

Jane Davis

Jul 17, 2022

Jane Davis, 77, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 in a local hospital. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, and was lovingly called “Nanny”. She loved playing with them and going to their games. Jane was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Taylor and Margaret...

Betty J. Ownbey Ballard

Betty J. Ownbey Ballard

Jul 16, 2022

Betty J. Ownbey Ballard, 91, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home.  She was a 1948 graduate of Bradley High School.  Betty was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church.  She loved cooking, being with her family and friends and spending past summers at Parksville Lake.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jacob Matthew Creasman

Jacob Matthew Creasman

Jul 15, 2022

Jacob Matthew Creasman, 33, of Etowah passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Jacob was a graduate of Bradley High School, class of 2007. He was a kind and loving man and always had a smile on his face, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and Georgia football. Jacob’s life...

Mary Lou Cross Sluder

Mary Lou Cross Sluder

Jul 7, 2022

Mary Lou Cross Sluder, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 in a local health care facility.   She was born April 21, 1948 in Germany to the late Homer and Franziska “Fanny” Cross.  Mary Lou was a member of Mount Olive Ministries.  She enjoyed her flower gardens and was a loving wife.

In addition to her parents she...

Bryan L. Liner

Bryan L. Liner

Jun 25, 2022

Bryan L. Liner, 82, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his residence.  He was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church for many many years. He was the owner, operator of Texaco and Sinclair Filling Stations and also the owner of Auto Town Used Cars.  Bryan was always the life of the party, the “Jokester” and he never...

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