Born on April 18, 1929, Howard ‘Ralph’ Bryson entered the world during the challenges of the Great Depression. He was the 2nd of 9 children born to Pearle and Minnie Morgan Bryson. The children were encouraged to seek an education that would ultimately help them with their many challenges living in poverty. The miracle of the story is that Ralph...
Dorothy Hilliard, age 95 of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at a local healthcare facility. Born on August 12, 1926 to the late John and Annalee Hillard, she was a native and lifelong resident of Polk and Bradley Counties. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by five siblings, Johnnie Bell, Wallace Hilliard,...
Victoria Lee, 67, a resident of Madisonville, TN passed away on March 6, 2022 in a Sweetwater hospital. She was born in St. Lois, MO on March 24, 1954. She is survived by her mother Elissa Covert Candreia, one brother Michael Candreia, one daughter Rachel Ellinger and grandchildren. There will be no formal services at this time. Condolences can be...
Geoffrey Brian Stubbs (72) born March 22, 1949, passed away on Sunday March 6, 2022. Geoff currently resided in Tunnel Hill, GA for the past 25 years. Prior to moving to Georgia, he resided in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Geoff was born in Whitney, Ontario, Canada to the late Walter and Gwendolyn Stubbs. Geoff is survived by his wife Anita Bridges...
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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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...