Elizabeth Irene Davis

Feb 1, 2022

Elizabeth Irene Davis, 85, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born in September 28, 1936 in McMinn County to the late Frank and Eliza Harmon. She enjoyed gardening, watching the Atlanta Braves and the UT Vols, along with spending time with her family and friends. Along with her...

James "Dewight" Hughes

Jan 31, 2022

Dewight Hughes, age 68 of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Born on February 13, 1953 to the late Hoyt and Icie Gates Hughes, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and a member of Mount Olive Ministries. He was retired from Padgett Furniture and was an avid race...

Thomas Grant Thompson

Jan 31, 2022

Thomas Grant “Tommy” Thompson, 78, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. Tommy was born on August 10, 1943, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Elisha and Viola Thompson. Tommy loved all things sports especially the Tennessee Volunteers. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Thompson; sister, Betty Garren; and brother-in-law,...

William Vincent Leonard Iii

Jan 31, 2022

William Vincent Leonard III, 50 resident of Cleveland, passed away at his home on January 31, 2022. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William Jr. and Susan Leonard. He enjoyed his time working as an EMT and a Firefighter. Those left behind to cherish his memory is his wife Tina Leonard, daughter, Kim Hawkins (Chris), son Nick Zwetsch, mother...

James Douglas Trent

Jan 31, 2022

James Douglas Trent, 67, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. James was born on November 5, 1954 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late James and Dorothy Mae Trent. James relocated from Nashville to Northwest Alabama where he raised his family before retiring to Athens. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, cooking, and spoiling his grandchildren. James was a...

Sheila Ann Mcdowell

Jan 30, 2022

Sheila Ann McDowell, a longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Tennova. Shelia loved camping, fishing, and cooking for her large family. She was fiercely devoted to her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother Linda Sue Browning, grandparents George and Juanita Adkins and Ayers and Virdie Browning, and an infant...

Neoma Carolyn Cantrell

Jan 30, 2022

Neoma Carolyn Cantrell, 65, of Englewood, passed away on January 30th, 2022, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband James Donald Cantrell and her son James Wesley Cantrell, mother Ozella Mae Stiles, father A.C. Hampton, and two brothers, Odell and Ronnie Hampton. Survivors included her son James Benton Cantrell II and daughter Sarah Maegan Robinson; six...

Estaleva Lavon Cotte Shafer

Jan 30, 2022

Estaleva LaVon Cotte Shafer was born on November 6, 1926, in Blair, Nebraska, to Florence and Blanche Cotte. She passed away on January 30, 2022. LaVon, as she preferred to be called, was the youngest of five girls. Growing up in the Depression, LaVon and her sisters learned how to work hard and live frugally. She married Edwin Shafer on...

Robert Stanton

Jan 29, 2022

Robert Stanton, 73 passed away on January 29th, 2022, at Tennova Hospital in Cleveland, TN. He was born on June 21st, 1948, in Murphysboro, Illinois to the late Tom and Ethel Swatzel Stanton. He was married to Peggy Cluster. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his brothers John, Tommy, Marvin and Larry; sisters, Nadine, Sue,...

Ruby Clark

Jan 29, 2022

Ruby Clark, age 93 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, January 29, 2022 surrounded by her family Born on January 27, 1929 to the late Doc and Daphne Gaddis, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and attended Lebanon Baptist Church when she was able. Ruby retired from both Charleston Hosiery and Sears and loved spending...