Jessie Ryan

Dec 16, 2020

Jessie Ryan 50 years old of Cleveland, Tn was a veteran of the US Army. He was born in Decatur, AL on April 11, 1970. He entered eternal rest on December 16, 2020. Jessie enjoyed woodwork in his garage, fishing, and collecting artifacts and rocks. He loved long drives through the mountains with his wife, Carlee Ryan. Jessie is preceded...

Virginia Mitchell

Dec 16, 2020

Virginia Dare Mitchell (Smith), 95, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 in Cleveland, TN, reuniting with her husband of 71 years just in time for Christmas. She leaves behind a legacy of commitment to her family and her church as a steadfast example of a Christian life, serving the role of Elder at First Christian Church in Cleveland. Born...

Phil A. Crawley

Dec 16, 2020

Phil Crawley, 89, a resident of Dayton, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was honorably discharged after serving 10 years in the Air Force. He considered himself a jack of all trades and loved watching Vols Football and the Atlanta Braves. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.C. Crawley and Marie N. Crawley; and wife...

Tara Prestenbach Everett

Dec 16, 2020

Tara Prestenbach Everett, 51, born December 5, 1969, resident of Cleveland, TN, formerly New Orleans, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 16th 2020. She was a graduate of Cleveland State Community college and worked as a certified medical assistant. She was a beloved and devoted member of GraceWay Chapel in Cleveland. She never met...

Kenneth David Caplinger

Dec 15, 2020

Kenneth David Caplinger, age 68, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away Tuesday, December 15 at home following an extended illness. He was an Army Veteran, beloved husband, loving father & grandfather. He was an avid bowler for many years and a car enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Brenda and two daughters Karen (Nathan) and Sarah (Michael); three grandchildren...

Earl David Walton

Dec 15, 2020

Earl David (Dave) Walton, 70, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in Brookdale Memory Care Mount Vernon Drive, Cleveland, TN after ten years of Alzheimers and complications from COVID. Dave is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jenny McCray Walton; his mother, Lillie Mae Martin Walton; brothers and sisters-in-law Roger and Robin Walton, Jeff and...

John W. Cox

Dec 15, 2020

John W. Cox, 97, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He joyfully entered his Heavenly eternal home to be reunited with his beloved wife, Opal Lauderdale Cox. He was born on April 14, 1923, in Crossfield, Alberta, Canada, but spent most of his early life in Vidora, Council, and Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. His interests in technology and...

Sharon Lee Cripps

Dec 15, 2020

Sharon Lee Cripps, 73, lifelong resident of Chattanooga TN passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 23, 1947 to the late Harold and Dorothy Lee Cripps. Sharon retired from the City of Chattanooga’s Public Works Department as an Administrative Assistant, it was there she met her longtime companion Carl Lane. She enjoyed spending...

Don Ray Watkins

Dec 14, 2020

Don Ray Watkins 71, of Maryville but resided in Niota, lost his battle to cancer on Monday, December 14, 2020. Don worked for Alcoa Aluminum for 35 years, he also drove a school bus for Blount County schools for 35 years. A Celebration of Life gathering is planned for Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at...

Bobbie Peck Ragsdale

Dec 14, 2020

Bobbie Peck Ragsdale, age 89, passed away at her home surrounded by her family and best friend on Monday December 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Peck, her parents , Claude and Stella Griffith, her granddaughter Meghan Sharpe and her brother and his wife, Wilburn and Rose Griffith. She is survived by her daughters, Devra...