OBITUARIES

Martha N Caldwell

Martha N Caldwell

Mar 8, 2022

Martha N. Caldwell, 88, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her home.    She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.  Martha was a very loving mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Caldwell; parents, J.C. and Mearl Shook; brothers, Grover Shook and Glenn Shook; sister, Mary Hoffner; son n law, Dallas Johnson.

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Charles "Charlie" R. Ownby

Charles "Charlie" R. Ownby

Mar 1, 2022

Charles “Charlie” R. Ownby, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at a local healthcare facility.  He was born March 11, 1931 in Bradley County.  Charles was a longtime member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church.  He was retired from Bowater Southern Paper Corporation.  Charles was a veteran of the United States Army and was proud to be in...

Cassie Shantae Stafford Rodriguez

Cassie Shantae Stafford Rodriguez

Feb 28, 2022

Cassie Shantae Stafford Rodriguez, 35, lifelong resident of Cleveland, left this world on Monday, February 28, 2022 and took her heavenly flight home to be with her heavenly Father.  She is now rejoicing in her heavenly home.  Cassie had a smile that was contagious and could light up any room with just her presence.  She was loved by everyone and...

Ina Marie "Chick" Hill

Ina Marie "Chick" Hill

Feb 25, 2022

Ina Marie “Chick” Hill, 84, of Chattanooga and formerly of Cleveland went to her heavenly home Friday, February 25, 2022. “Chick” will be missed by her family and all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Hill; parents, Ralph and Zula Haire; daughter, Suzette Dover; grandson, Aaron Dover; sister, Sue Haire; brothers: Robert Haire, Pee...

Barbara Anderson Bailes

Barbara Anderson Bailes

Feb 18, 2022

Barbara Sue Anderson Bailes, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 in a local hospital.   She enjoyed traveling (especially Daytona Beach) and shopping.  Barbara loved her family and her dogs and was of the Baptist faith.  She was a loving wife and mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh L. and Hazel...

Sara Grace Melton

Sara Grace Melton

Feb 8, 2022

Sara Grace Morrow Melton. 84, of Cleveland, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  She was born and raised in Riceville on January 14, 1938.  Sara graduated from Calhoun High School in 1956 and was voted “Wittiest” her senior year along with Jack Melton whom she married on April 21, 1957.

She was a bank teller...

Charlyne Ann Foster

Charlyne Ann Foster

Feb 6, 2022

Charlyne Ann Foster, 82, of Knoxville and formerly of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Charlyne was born January 16, 1940 to the late LT. Charles Leslie and Gertrude Harmon Foster. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, Middle Tennessee State College where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree...

Clarence A. Lowe

Clarence A. Lowe

Feb 3, 2022

                                                   

Clarence A. Lowe, 78, an Army veteran, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

He became the first Director of Sports for Youth at Bradley County Recreational Park while also serving as a coach. He was a sports and outdoor enthusiast, being an avid fan of the Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves. He...

Walter "Ed" Mingie

Walter "Ed" Mingie

Feb 1, 2022

Walter “Ed” Mingie, 76, a lifelong residence of Reliance, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his home.  He retired after 40 plus years from Robinson/Tindell Building Supply.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Elsie Wilson; and sister, Nellie Wilson.

Survivors include his loving wife, Sarah Juanita Mingie; children, Mitchell Mingie of Reliance and Gary Mingie...

Nellie Ruth Longwith

Nellie Ruth Longwith

Jan 31, 2022

Nellie Ruth Harbuck Smith Longwith, 102, of Cleveland passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Morningside assisted living facility. She was born in Catoosa County, GA on December 28, 1919 to the late Little Walter and Donna Stewart Harbuck.

She had lived in Cleveland for the past twenty years and was a member of Wesleyan Baptist Church. She loved the...

Lea Kinkade Broussard

Lea Kinkade Broussard

Jan 28, 2022

Lea Kinkade Broussard, 67, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at a local hospital.  She was born to the late E.L. “Buddy” and Lela Mae Coats Kinkade at the “home place” in Gober, TX on November 12, 1954.  After graduation from Bonham High School, Lea attended and graduated from East Texas Baptist College with a degree in Social...

David William Oltz

David William Oltz

Jan 22, 2022

David Oltz, 62, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home. He enjoyed working on cars, cooking, camping, fishing and truly loved his family and spending time with them.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ilene Bowering.

Survivors include his loving wife, MaryAnn; children, Will Oltz, Joe Oltz (Felica) of Benton, Genie Donhauser (Jamie) of...

David Alan Warren

David Alan Warren

Jan 22, 2022

David A. Warren, 51, of Cleveland, TN, passed away at a Chattanooga hospital on Saturday, January 22, 2022, with his wife and his brother by his side. He’s gone fishing on the outskirts of heaven.

Dave was born on September 11, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Bessy Warren.  On this day, a loving father, husband, brother, friend,...

James D. Whittaker

James D. Whittaker

Jan 22, 2022

James D. Whittaker, 79, of Cleveland passed away peacefully at home on Saturday morning January 22, 2022.

Jim’s career as an educator started right out of college as a Band Director for Polk County High School in Benton, TN., then later as Music instructor at Tomlinson College, all the while gifting his talent to his local Peerless Road Church as...

James "Jimmy" Edward Thurman

James "Jimmy" Edward Thurman

Jan 20, 2022

James “Jimmy” Edward Thurman, 78, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home. He was retired from Roadway Trucking Company and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Cleveland. James was a member of the Evening Light Gospel Tabernacle. He was married to the love of his life, Jennie Taylor Thurman for 59 years and was...

Karen Reynolds Morgan

Karen Reynolds Morgan

Jan 14, 2022

Karen Reynolds Morgan, 72, of Charleston, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at a local hospital.  She was retired from Bendix Corporation.  Karen was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Imogene Ooten Reynolds; and sister and brother-in-law, Gayle...

Barbara Ann Lorenz Shaw

Barbara Ann Lorenz Shaw

Jan 13, 2022

Barbara Ann Lorenz Shaw, 76, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.  Born April 26, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late CW Lorenz and Roberta Fandel Lorenz.

She moved to Cleveland, TN with her family when she was 6 years old in 1951. She graduated from Bradley High School, then from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in...

Elizabeth Christine Noe

Elizabeth Christine Noe

Jan 12, 2022

Elizabeth Christine Noe, 92, of Cleveland passed away at her home, Wednesday, January 12, 2022.    She worked until she was 85 where she retired from Wal-Mart after 24 years.  Elizabeth and her husband Byrd owned and operated the Chris’s restaurant in Chicago for 7 years. After moving to Cleveland in 1982 they became the owner and operator of A &...

Brenda J. "Cricket" Lawllan

Brenda J. "Cricket" Lawllan

Jan 4, 2022

Brenda J. “Cricket” Lawllan, of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 with her family by her side.  She retired from Duracell.   

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ruby Lawllan.

Brenda leaves behind her only sister and brother in law, Shirley and Jamesie Neyman. She also leaves behind her close...

Mary Margaret Pierce

Mary Margaret Pierce

Dec 31, 2021

Mary Margaret Pierce, 78, went home to be with her Lord on December 31, 2021.  She was born on June 16, 1943 in Madisonville, TN to Lillie Viola Green Williams and Ellia Martin Williams.  Her family moved to the Black Fox Community when she was in the fourth grade.  She became a resident of McDonald, TN on June 1, 1962...

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