Homer L. “Sonny” Hayes Jr. passed away Saturday August 22, 2020 at an Atlanta Hospital with his wife by his side. Sonny grew up in east Tennessee and has dedicated his life to serving others. He started his career as a dispatcher, volunteer fireman, EMT, and Paramedic. His career grew and he Volunteered For Bradley County Rescue Service and eventually...
Jeanette Stansberry, 77, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 22, 2020. She was born on April 12, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Madison and Clara Workman. Jeanette loved “nick nacks” and second hand stores. She was adventurous and fun loving who enjoyed crafts and spending time with those she loved. In addition to her mother and...
Sandra Lucille “Sandy” Baliles, 58, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Originally a resident of Cleveland, she spent the past 20 years in Blue Ridge. She was loving and caring. She had a free spirit full of joy and happiness and was always a pleasure to be around. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth; and brothers,...
Steven Charles Davis, 72 of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War and on the USS Okinawa. He served as the pastor of New Fellowship Baptist Church in Charleston for 36 years. He loved preaching and...
Clifford E. “Clink” Barger passed away on Thursday evening, August 20, 2020 at a local health facility at the age of 91. He was born in Bradley County on September 16, 1928 and was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. Clifford was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War and a member of the Disabled American Veterans....
Reginald Ray Pursley, 52, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Brittney; brother, Ricky; grandchildren Amelia and Madeline Salsman; uncle, Junior Moore; aunt, Becky Moore; and best friends, Martha and Robert Scoggins. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Vesta Kaya Hargis – Branson, 74, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 20, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by two husbands: Albert T. Hargis and Reese Branson; Father Benjamin William Suggs and Mother Minnie Mae Suggs; 2 brothers: Edsel Suggs & Eddie Suggs - 3 Sisters: Lillie Mae, Alice Lee and Mary; 1 Grandson:...
Wayne Franklin Lakins, age 83, passed peacefully into eternity on Thursday August 20, 2020 at a local hospital. Wayne battled a brutal pneumonia infection in February resulting in a lengthy stay at LIfeCare Center of Cleveland. He was able to return to his home in July and enjoyed his last six weeks with his daughter and family. He enjoyed watching...
Donald Presswood, 79, of Charleston, TN, passed away on August 19, 2020 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Presswood; parents, John & Willalee Presswood; grandson, Brandon Blankenship; great-grandson, Dean Blackwell. Survived by his sons, Fred Presswood and Stacy (Cathy) Presswood; Angie (Gilbert) Blackwell; siblings, Bill Presswood, Sandra (Earl) Williams, Elizabeth McCallie and Harold...
Jason “Jay” Millard, 42 of Hixson, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 in Chattanooga. As a child, he loved to run and wrestle for the Hixson Wildcats. He was of the Christian faith. Jay was a duck hunting enthusiast and loved motorcycles and spending time with his family. He was a very strong and whole-hearted man. He was kind...