Donald Bedford Thomas

Aug 9, 2016

Donald Bedford “Trouble” Thomas, 82, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 at his home. He was a member of the Unity Sunday School Class at North Cleveland Church of God. Donald always enjoyed being outdoors, especially walking and hunting when he was able. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He...

Rachael Helen Neal

Aug 9, 2016

Rachael Helen Neal, 49, resident of Apison, TN, went home to be with her Lord on August 9, 2016. She was a longtime member of Apison United Methodist Church. She was known for always being a loving mother, daughter, and friend, and will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her two...

Joy Boles

Aug 9, 2016

Joy Boles, 73, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Brown and Edith Hall Brown. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Marvin Boles Jr. and Tim Boles, and her sister, Martha Gibson. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later...

George E. "Sonny" Howard Jr.

Aug 8, 2016

George “Sonny” E. Howard Jr., 64, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 8, 2016. He was born on January 10, 1952 McMinn County to the late George and Thelma Howard. Sonny lived in Cleveland for more than 45 years after moving her, from McMinn County. He was a member of Samples Baptist Church. Sonny was the previous owner of...

Shirley May Hackney

Aug 6, 2016

Shirley May Hackney, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 6, 2016. She was born on August 22, 1946 to the late Herman and Mary Hudgins. Shirley was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Parkway Baptist Church. She loved going to the beauty shop and would talk to anyone. Above all things, Shirley loved her...

Eric Michael Darcy

Aug 4, 2016

Eric Michael Darcy, 39, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 4, 2016. He was born on May 26, 1977. Eric has lived in the Cleveland area for the past 20 years. He was an avid reader who loved books and also enjoyed various types of music including swing and zydeco. Eric was also very patriotic and loved his country....

Donald J. Rucker

Aug 3, 2016

Donald J. Rucker, 76, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. Don was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Elmo and Florence Rucker. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.A. in English Literature. He then received a National Defense scholarship to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for graduate...

Frank Robert Rusk

Aug 2, 2016

Frank Rusk, 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee and formerly of Wellington, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2016, with his wife, and brother-in-law, Bryan at his side. He suffered many years with illness that he fought courageously to overcome. He was born in Montrose, Colorado on April 7, 1939. He was the son of Robert and Mary...

Mary Katherine Emerson

Aug 2, 2016

Mary Katherine Emerson, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 2nd, 2016. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Elva Smith. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Roy Smith, Ronald Smith, and Glen Fredrick “Jack” Smith. Survivors include her children,...

Christ William "Bill" Bergman Jr.

Aug 1, 2016

Christ William "Bill" Bergman Jr., 85, a resident of Delano, TN passed away on Monday night, August 1st, 2016 at his home. He was born in Bryan, Ohio on March 24th, 1931 a son of the late Christian & Molly Bergman. He was an honorable discharged veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country. He was awarded...