Wanda Biddy

Mar 5, 2022

Wanda Bivens Biddy, age 78 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home. Born on May 12, 1943 to the late Lester and Nell Miller Bivens, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist Faith. She was retired from Peyton’s after 33 years of service and loved dancing...

Calvin Eugene Crowder

Mar 5, 2022

Calvin Eugene Crowder, 75, of Athens, Tennessee Went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his wife Karen on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Calvin was born on December 29, 1946, to the late Clarence and Edna Crowder in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Calvin was a member of Valley Road Baptist Church; he was also a former marine...

Patsy Ruth Goda

Mar 5, 2022

Patsy Ruth Goda, 92, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 5, 2022. She was born on September 27, 1929 to the late Dwight and Vianna Daniel. Patsy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She loved music and it was very important to her. Patsy was a gifted musician who played gospel hymns...

Jeffery Lynn Curtis

Mar 4, 2022

Jeffery Lynn Curtis age 62 of Whitwell departed this life on Friday March 4th 2022. He was born on January 18th 1960. He was preceded in death by his mother Della Sue Horton and father Roy Curtis. Brothers Roy Curtis Jr., Tracy Curtis, and Tony Curtis. Left behind to cherish his memory, his only son Dusty Lynn Curtis Cordell Grandchildren...

Jay Roy Rodgers

Mar 4, 2022

Jay Roy Rodgers, of Madisonville, Tennessee passed away on Friday March 4, 2022. Jay was born to the late James Leroy and Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Brown Rodgers on December 1, 1941, in Monroe County. Along with his parents Jay was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Porto, and Wilma Yearwood; brothers, Clyde Rodgers, Thomas Rodgers, and Raymond Rodgers; and...

Louise Fairfield

Mar 4, 2022

Louise Fairfield, 76, went to be with her Savior and was reunited with her beloved husband of 36 years and her infant son on March 4, 2022 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Louise was born June 23, 1945 to the late Charlie and Ruby Elrod West, she was a faithful member of Philadelphia Baptist Church where she loved worshiping...

Melba Louise Saffles

Mar 3, 2022

Melba Louise Saffles, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday March 3, 2022. She was born on September 6, 1934 to the late Bill and Sybil Bennett. Melba was a lifelong resident of this area and a charter member of Waterville Baptist Church. Before that she was a member of Big Springs Baptist. Melba taught Sunday School and volunteered...

Paul " Buddy" Maples, Sr.

Mar 3, 2022

Paul “Buddy” Dye Maples, Sr. 80 years old of Cleveland, TN passed away March 3rd, at Bradley Healthcare of Cleveland, TN. He was born July 23rd 1941 in Cleveland, TN. He was the son of the late Claude and Martha (Baldwin) Maples. He was a former employee of Cleveland Plywood Company where he worked many years. He had many hobbies...

Randall Lynn Couch

Mar 3, 2022

Randall Couch, age 56 of Charleston, departed this life on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home. Born on February 3, 1966, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and a member of Charleston First Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting, helping others, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his sister,...

Fred "Grease" Longley

Mar 2, 2022

Fred “Grease” Longley, 85, of McDonald, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on February 12, 1937 and according to him he was “born and half raised in half of Polk County”. He retired after 40 years of service with perfect attendance from Whirlpool Corporation. He was a loyal friend to...