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...
Mary Ruth Hodge Kelley
Mar 2, 2022
Mary Hodge Kelley, age 75, of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at her residence. Born on August 18, 1946 to the late David and Ruby Latham Hodge, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist Faith. She was retired from American Uniform and loved fishing, camping, and spending time...
Nicholas Lee Galyon
Mar 2, 2022
Nicholas Lee Galyon 34 of Athens, Tn, began his eternal voyage March 2, 2022. Nick was a joy to be around. He was a kind gentle soul, forever loved. He loved his son with all his heart and cherished his family and friends beyond the heavens. His passions were gaming, sci- fi, fantasy and all things computer related. Nicholas was...
Derk Henry Dewayne Burton
Mar 2, 2022
Derk Henry Dewayne Burton, 36, of Englewood, Tennessee, passed away March 2, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1986. He was a good-hearted person that loved with all his heart. He loved to be outdoors: hunting, fishing, four wheeling in the mud, or just spending time with his dad at the garage. He will be greatly missed by all...
Betty Frances Earls
Mar 1, 2022
Betty Frances Earls, 88, of Birchwood, TN passed away on March 1, 2022. She was born on September 11, 1933 to the late Paul and Gladys Earls. Betty was a lifelong resident of this area. She was extremely artistic and enjoyed oil painting. She loved to fish, travel, and participate in Field Trials. Above all she loved her family and...
Vickie Regina Mckerchie
Mar 1, 2022
Vickie Regina McKerchie, 67, of Riceville passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Vickie was born to the late Virginia Gardner, and Gene Sheafer in Cleveland, Tennessee on February 20, 1955. Vickie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and lived her life to the fullest. Along with her parents Vickie was preceded in death by her sisters,...
Dora Rae Bridgman
Mar 1, 2022
Dora was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. Preceding her death were her parents (Gordon and Helen), sister (Deana), and former husband (Cain). Dora attended elementary, middle, and high school in Chattanooga followed by college at The University of Knoxville and The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Dora married an Army Officer (Cain) traveling the world extensively. Her travels and residences...