Buddy Franklin Ricketts
Oct 31, 2023
Buddy Franklin Ricketts passed away on Oct 31 2023 at the age of 47.
Buddy hadn’t been around his family in a few years but we were still family and cared for him. Please remember our family in prayer, as many of you know that his death was due to an overdose. Families are losing their loved ones due to...
William Leon Parks
Oct 18, 2023
William “Leon” Parks, 69, of Soddy Daisy Tn. passed away October 18, 2023, at home with his wife by his side. He was extremely loved by his family and friends. Leon was retired from Soddy Daisy Health Care.
He is preceded in death by his parents, “Sparky” and Billie Parks; two sisters and 3 brothers.
He is survived...
Betty Jean Cofer
Oct 18, 2023
Betty Jean Cofer, 82, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at a local hospice facility. She was of a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Betty retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital after several years as a unit clerk.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Jessie Ellis; sisters, Ruth Williams, Laura Bacon; brothers, Andy Ellis, Carrol...
Mary Ann McElhaney
Oct 12, 2023
Mary Ann “Susie” McElhaney, age 67, passed away October 12, 2023 at home.
She loved to cook for her family, loved being outdoors. Mary loved spending time camping and fishing with her boys. She was a true country girl.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Flora McElhaney; sister, Barbara Jean McElhaney and Patricia Jane McElhaney.
Survived...
Gordon William Browder
Oct 11, 2023
Gordon William Browder, age 61, passed away Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 at his home. He was born in Santa Monica, CA. Gordon enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved hunting, fishing riding his motorcycle, camping, canoeing, bonfires and his grandkids.
Preceded in death by his father, William Browder and grandson, Hunter Davis.
Survived by mother, Charlotte...
Virginia "Ruth" Brackett
Oct 8, 2023
Virginia “Ruth” Brackett passed away Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at Union General Hospital. She was known for Mother, Nanny, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. She was a member of McCaysville United Methodist Church. Ruth enjoyed fishing and going camping. She loved being with her friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Edward Ward and...
Raymond Henry Ketcham
Oct 6, 2023
Raymond Henry Ketcham of Cleveland, passed away at his home on Friday, October 6, 2023, with his family by his side. He was a Regional Service Director for Bell + Howell for 25 years and then he retired from Barku Plastics at the age of 75. Raymond was an avid dirt track driver that raced all over the East coast...
William "Bill" Ray Lallement
Oct 5, 2023
In Loving Memory of William Ray Lallement “Wild Bill”
06/28/1938 – 10/05/2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a true cowboy at heart, Bill Lallement, who peacefully rode into the eternal sunset on October 5, 2023 at the age of 85. He leaves behind a legacy of hard...
Ann Marie Heflin
Sep 21, 2023
Ann Marie Heflin of Graysville, TN., age 83, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was a nurse for many years at several different locations. Ann was a wife, mother and grandmother that loved and cared for her family dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Helen Martin’ granddaughter, Emily Weddle...
Jerry Glenn Pike
Sep 11, 2023
Jerry Glenn Pike, 62, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a native of Polk County, TN.
Those who went before him were his father, Robert “Bob” Pike and his mother, Dovie Plumley; sister, Wanda “Blondie” Blackwell; brother, Larry “Snowball” Pike and grandson, Bradley McGuire.
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Richard Whitfield Painter
Sep 4, 2023
Richard Whitfield Painter, 74, passed away peacefully in his apartment at Morning Pointe in Ooltewah, TN on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Richard was diagnosed with Parkinson’s over 27 years ago. He fought a long courageous (he never said never) battle for the last 9 years with his Windstone family and other close friends by his side.
Richard held a...
David William Rudy
Sep 3, 2023
David William Rudy age 68, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. His career was in electrical and mechanical engineering. He retired from Whirlpool and 23 years of service with Air Force National Guards.
David shared the love of horses, dogs, rebuilding old cars, trucks, farm equipment and remodeling of houses with his wife. There was never a task...
Roger Alexander Hanger
Aug 8, 2023
Roger Alexander Hanger Jr. was born on Oct. 3, 1941 and died on Aug. 8, 2023 at the age of 81 years and 10 months.
He was preceded in death by his parents Roger Alexander Hanger and Betty Mahan Hanger, brother David Whitcomb Hanger and son, Scott Chase Kirby.
He is survived by his loving wife Linda Bryant...
David Cooper Newman
Aug 4, 2023
David Cooper Newman, 80, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at a local healthcare facility. He was born in Cleveland, TN, and lived here his entire life. David retired from First Tennessee Bank also remembered by many as Cleveland Bank & Trust, after 40+ years. He loved to golf, and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a...
Dorothy Mae Herold Somers Ping
Aug 1, 2023
Dorothy Mae Herold Somers Ping age 92, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 1, 2023. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on August 23, 1930 to her late parents, Frank and Agatha Herold. Dorothy married the late Dale Raymond Somers in 1953. When she was widowed in 1967, she was left to raise six children ranging from the...
Warren Grant Oaks Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
Warren Grant Oaks Jr. 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27, 2023 at his family residence surrounded with his loving family by his side. He worked for several years alongside his stepfather, Dowell "Freeway" Simpson, at Freeway Motors in Cleveland, back in the 70's. He was then employed by Westvaco and Weyerhaeuser Paper Co. for...
Jerry Chris Stephens
Jul 27, 2023
Jerry “Chris” Stephens, 62, of Benton passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was a loving father and husband.
Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his daughter and son.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jerry T. Stephens and Thelma Elizabeth Bryant; daughter, Crystal Dawn Stephens.
Survived by his loving wife, Patty Stephens; daughter, Sarah Pomeroy and husband...
Agnes Carlene Hewitt
Jul 26, 2023
Agnes Carlene Hewitt of Ooltewah, passed away peacefully, Wednesday July 26, 2023 at a local hopsital.
Eleanor Jones
Jul 21, 2023
Eleanor Jane Hackney Jones, 76, passed away at her home Friday, July 21, 2023. She lived in Cleveland her entire life. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. She worked for many years for the Employment Office, she also worked at Walmart and did taxes for 34 years. She loved traveling with her family, and adored her cat...
George Edwin McIlvain
Jul 19, 2023
George Edwin McIlvain, 80, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was originally from Texas and moved to Cleveland in March of 1978. George was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from the railroad, then became employed with the United States Postal Service from which he also retired.
Preceded in death by his...
