Bernie “Jim” Rigden, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Sunday April 30, 2017. A former Marine Staff Sergeant, he proudly served his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernie and Jean Curd Rigden, and daughter, Carol Tate. He is survived by his wife, Dolly Clawson...
John Philip “Phil” Fleming, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Friday April 28, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada; father, Frank; and brother, Paul. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sister, Susan; brother/sisters-in-law, Gene Massey, Aileen Beach, Connie (Bob) Braun, Kyle Sullivan, and many special cousins, nieces, and nephews. Phil was...
Horace “Junior” Buckner, 77, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday April 28, 2017. He was dearly loved by all that knew him and he will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Horace Buckner Sr; children, Kimberly Mae Buckner and John David Buckner; and brother, James Edward Buckner. He leaves behind to cherish...
Roger D. Tudor, 66, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday April 27, following a lengthy illness. He was retired from Covenant Transport and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Landon and Elsie Tudor; brothers Ralph Tudor, Doyle Tudor, Charlie Tudor, and Doug Tudor; sisters Irma Tudor and Wanda Kay Kennedy. Survivors include...
Linda Jeanette Boles Ball, 67, passed away on Thursday, April 27th, after a lengthy illness. She was stubborn, and fought hard till the end. Surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing, there was not a dry eye in the place. Originally from Kentucky, she moved to Cleveland as a child and attended Bowman Hills SDA Church. She...
Lori Kelso, 30, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday morning, April 27, 2017. All that knew Lori knew that she had a lively presence and could make anyone’s bad day bright again. She loved her two kids and Alabama football. She is survived by her loving mother and second daddy, Karen Key & Thomas Clements; father, Gary...
Carl Dill, 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday morning, April 27, 2017. He worked at the Bradley County Road Department for over 10 years. Carl loved restoring antique cars and fishing, but more than anything, he loved spending time with those who he loved. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Dill. He leaves...
Clinton Hutto, 27, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday April 24, 2017 at his home. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Clenton Hutto. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Regina; children, Kevin Dixon and Kyra Dixon; mother, Jane Hutto; aunt, Judy...
Gary Vernon Tippens of Philadelphia, TN, 68, passed away Sunday morning, April 23, 2017 at Sweetwater Hospital. Son of the late V.L. (Jim) and Kathleen Stewart Tippens, he was also preceded in death by his sister Rebecca Tippens Martin. Tippens was a lifelong Southern Baptist who served as a volunteer and a Sunday School teacher. An eternal patriot, he voluntarily...
Donald “Donnie” Byers Jr, 57, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He loved tinkering with little things. He loved his church, making people smile, and most of all, giving to other people. Donnie will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in...