David Lynn Rakestraw
Dec 18, 2021
David Lynn Rakestraw, age 63 of McDonald, departed this life on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on March 14, 1958, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County. David was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lovene Dixon Rakestraw. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan Rakestraw; son Sean and...
Ronnie Paul Barker
Dec 18, 2021
Ronnie Barker, age 67 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on October 28, 1954 to the late Paul and Paulie Barker, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist faith. He was previously employed at Fullmart and enjoyed fishing, taking road trips, and spending time...
Kenneth Jesse Mcirath
Dec 17, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Jesse McIlrath, 77, of Cleveland TN, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2021. Kenneth passed peacefully in his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a difficult battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Jewell McIlrath. Kenny leaves behind his wife, Joanie; two brothers, Timothy and Teddy; two sons, Daniel and...
Mary Lee Taylor
Dec 17, 2021
Mary Lee Taylor, 68, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1953, to William Dation and Virginia Lee Fields. Mary loved to fish and to ride in mountains. She enjoyed going to church when she could, and she loved talking about Jesus...
Ronnie L. Parker
Dec 16, 2021
Ronnie L. Parker, May 24, 1942 to December 16, 2021. A lifelong resident of Bradley County, he graduated from Bradley Central High School. Ronnie worked at Cooke’s Food Store and Collins Manufacturing before going into business for himself, The Lawn Company for 47 years, working a long side his son, Greg. He was known for his exceptional yard work and...
Elizabeth Ann Harvell
Dec 16, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Harvell,66, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away, December 16, 2021. She was born September 13, 1955, to Carl and Dorothy Freeman. She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved bird watching, gardening, flowers, and spending time with her family. Elizabeth was a selfless, giving woman who always thought of others first. Preceded in death by her...
James Lynn Swafford
Dec 16, 2021
James Lynn Swafford, 65, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Thursday morning, December 16, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born in Athens, TN on October 13, 1956. Lynn was of the Church of God faith and a member of Englewood Church of God where he loved working in the nursery. He was an avid fisherman,...
Shirley Faye Masingale Gibson
Dec 15, 2021
Shirley F. Masingale Gibson, 78, departed this earth for her heavenly home, surrounded by loved ones who will miss her so much. Anticipating her arrival was her husband of 54 years Robert G. Gibson of whom she married at 17 years old. Shirly was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Austin and Allie Mae Ledford Masingale. She Worked at...
Roberta "Bobbie" Phelps (Moore)
Dec 15, 2021
Roberta “Bobbie” Phelps (Moore), age 75, Collegedale, TN passed away December 15th 2021 with her family by her side. Bobbie was born May 26th, 1946 in Fordingbridge, England to Robert Douglas Phelps and Gertrude Christina Phelps (Foyle) (Bickler). She grew up in Ringwood in the South Hampton County, England with her older brother Chester Elliot Phelps. Bobbie immigrated to the...
Kaye Jones
Dec 15, 2021
Kaye Jones, 81, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away, Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her residence in Georgetown, TN. Mrs. Jones was born Mary Kaye Shirley on July 20, 1940, in Crossville, Alabama to her parents, Clifford and Nell Shirley. Kaye had an undying love and commitment to her husband, Gilbert Jones, whom she married in 1976....