Delmer Ford Gooden, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023. He was born June 30, 1935, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Reverend Lon W. Gooden and Laura Mairanda Gooden (Stephenson). Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: Elgie Gooden of Cleveland, and Allen Gooden of Kenner, LA.
He was employed at...
Robert Jack Wooden, 86, of Georgetown, TN passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1936 to the late George and Jessie Wooden. Jack was a lifelong resident of this area. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was also a gifted musician who loved to play his guitar and sing. Above...
Shellry Smith, 59, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 1, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1963 to the late Shelby Langford and Nancy Bayless. Shellry was an extremely hard-working woman who always provided for family. She had a generous spirit and enjoyed helping others. Shellry also enjoyed crafting. Above all things, she loved her grandchildren and spending...
Mitzi Lee Ann Hawkins, 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 1, 2023. She was born on September 19, 1955 to the late Ray and Connie Womac.
Lee Ann loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed being at home with the people she loved.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her grandson Chandler...
Gloria Hope Skeen passed away on January 1st, 2023. She was born on February 4th, 1947, to Lucille B. Rhea.
She was proceeded in death by her mother, Lucille, Grandparents, Lily and Charlie Burns, brother, Larry Rhea, grandson, Brad Yates, cousins, Elaine, Phillip, and Pam, and special friends, Pat Patty and Frances Packet.
She is survived by her sons, Steve Stephens and...
Ulyss James Calfee, 90, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 1, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1932 to the late Urbane Calfee and Tillie Goins Calfee. Ulyss was a hard-working Dairy Farmer by trade. He also served as the Chairman of the Ambulance Service Board for 20 years and was a former Bradley County Commissioner. He enjoyed...
Sammie Jean Shelton Goins, 79, a resident of Cleveland and born in Decatur, TN, passed away in the early morning of January 1, 2023 in a local hospital with her daughter by her side. She went into the hospital two weeks before after having a stroke.
She was a very loving and caring wife, sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Ruth Ann Davis, 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Ruth was born on December 19, 1945, in Athens, Tennessee to the late George Esley and Thelma Eloise Howard. Ruth was a dedicated member of Brittsville Baptist Church.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Michael Miller; siblings, Betty Howard,...
Melvin King Sweet, 80, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on December 31, 2022. Melvin was born on October 23, 1942, in Loudon, Tennessee to the late Ed and Della Sweet.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ethel May Sweet; daughter, Sandra Harmon; son, Billy Sweet; siblings, Martha Lou McNabb, Marion Sweet, Clifford Sweet, C.L. Sweet,...
Mathew Lebron Edwards 39 of East Ridge, TN passed away December 31, 2022.
He was born on September 3, 1983.
He is preceeded in death by his brother; Lance Edwards, Grandparents; Dwight and June Parris, Earl and Edna Edwards.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory:
Mother Deborah Reckard, Stepfather Mark Reckard, Nephew Landond Edwards, Father Robert Edwards.
In addition, he leaves behind several...