Betty Bean Smith
Oct 13, 2026
Betty Elizabeth Bean Smith passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, she was born February 4, 1943.
Betty was one of nine siblings born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was a 1961 graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended Cleveland State Community College and Cleveland School of Business. She was employed with Magic Chef/Maytag for approximately 12 years...
Betty Faye Bradt
Oct 13, 2026
Betty Faye Bradt, 70 of Cleveland, Bradley County passed away on October 13, 2026.She was a resident of the area for over 45 years. She enjoyed spending time with family, watching football, cooking and coloring. She was an avid doll collector. She was selfless and kind and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Sarah Jean Ross
Oct 12, 2026
Sarah Eugenia “Jean” Ross, 91, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga on June 16, 1935, to the late Albert and Stella McCarty Shaw. In her younger years, she enjoyed being outdoors camping, hiking, and traveling, and she liked tending to her vegetable gardens and flowers. Jean was a devoted housewife, mother, and...
Joe Harle Edwards
Oct 12, 2026
Joe Harle Edwards, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born on December 21, 1943, to Margaret Ione Copeland Edwards and Lea Harle Edwards, Joe grew up in beautiful Sylco Mountains. It was there that his lifelong love of the outdoors took root. He learned to hunt as a boy, and that pastime...
Deborah Jayne Smith
Oct 11, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Smith, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born in Gallatin, TN, on December 24, 1958, to the late George and Elizabeth Henderson Majors, Jr. She enjoyed getting dressed up in bright colors and shiny jewelry. In her earlier years, she loved to travel. She liked cheering for her Tennessee Vols. She loved...
Leota Juanita Crowe
Oct 11, 2026
Though our hearts are broken by her passing, Leota Crowe, 82, went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2026.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life and love will forever be treasured by her family. We are so grateful for the years, memories, and moments we were blessed to share with her.
She was...
Alene Lones
Oct 11, 2026
Alene Lones, widow of the late Norman Lones, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman Lones; her parents, Charlie and Dessie Stephens; her brothers, Clarence Stephens, Pryor Stephens, and W. E. Stephens; and her sisters, Fannie Haun and Jeanette Smith.She is survived by her nephews, Michael Haun (Kelly), Roger Stephens (Melanie),...
Dessie Irene Ellis
Oct 10, 2026
Dessie "Irene" Ellis, age 75, entered the gates of Heaven on October 10, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved her dearly.Irene was born on September 15, 1951, in Reliance, Tennessee, to the late Meldon Sanford and Margie Garrett.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Dalton Hicks.Irene spent...
James (Jay) Walker Owens
Oct 10, 2026
James (Jay) Walker Owens, age 77, of Cleveland, TN (formerly of Anderson, SC) passed into eternity with his Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Born September 19, 1949, in Bladendoro, NC, Jay was the oldest son of the late James Edward Owens and Ruby Tatum Owens. He was preceded in death by brothers, David and Danny Owens; brother-in-law, Perry Orvin...
Mary Rose Sidowey Gatlin
Oct 10, 2026
Mary Rose Sidowey Gatlin passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by her family, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, cherished memories, and friendships that stood the test of time. Mary would have celebrated her 84th birthday on November 22.
Born to William and Lucy Sidowey, Mary lost her mother at a young age and was lovingly raised...