Wayne Eugene Lee Wayne Eugene Lee, 69, of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Wayne was born to the late J.C. and Blanche Davis Lee. He was a graduate of Birchwood High School. more

Marlene Baxter McCoy, 69, of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at her residence. Born in Michigan on Sept. 6, 1951, to late Jimmie and Flora Baxter, she spent a majority of … more

JoAnn Messer JoAnn Messer, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in a local hospital.  She was born in Cleveland and she was the daughter of the late Jessie Goodner Wells and Lonas Wells.   She was preceded in death by her son, James Daniel Messer; her grandson, Johnathon Earl Messer; her infant great-granddaughter; and her brothers: Jerry, Robert, Jimmy and Tom Wells. more

Anna Christine Lyda Mickler Anna Christine Lyda Mickler, affectionately known as "Babe," departed this life to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. more

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Sue Posey Flora Sue Lillard Posey, 93, of Cleveland passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Garfield Lillard and Sena Kirksey Lillard. Sue was a member of Big Spring United Methodist Church. She was a long-time employee of Dethero’s Laundry and Superior Cleaners in Cleveland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe T. Posey; son-in-law, Kenneth C. Martel; brothers: Ted, D. G. Mel, Joe, Beany and infant brother, William Abraham Lillard; and sisters: Rachel, Nancy and Gladys Lillard and Geraldine Lillard Brock. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joey and Mark James; granddaughters: Kendra Martel McDonald (Martin) of Greeneville, and Alex Allen (Trey) of Cleveland; great-grandchildren: Lilly and Skyler McDonald; sisters-in-law: Betty, Peggy and Doris Lillard; and several nieces and nephews. A private family burial will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Richard Mason officiating. At Sue’s request, there will be no formal visitation at the funeral home due to COVID-19. more

Mac Stepp, 78, of Cleveland , departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Born on Nov. 15, 1942, to the late George and Thelma Stepp, he was a native … more

Edward “Ed” Turner, 83, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in a local hospital.  The Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Chapel will announce … more

Avery Michael ”Bubbles” Whaley, 56, of Georgetown, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at his residence. He was a member of Eastview Baptist Church and enjoyed farming, westerns, antiques, … more

The donations for the annual William Hall Rodgers Christmas Basket Fund have reached $23,904. Some $1,981 has been received this week. more

Sarah Loftis Bledsoe, 99, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. more

James Edward (Eddie) Graig, 61, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Marcos, Calif. more

Wylene Jacobs, 77, died on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. 

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Marlene McCoy, 69, of Cleveland, died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at her home. more

Linda Pepping, 67, of Birchwood, died today, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga. more

On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, James Edward (Edd) Pruett Sr., devoted husband and father, was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 79.  more

Jeffery Vernon Ramsey, 50, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, Jan. 4, 2021. more

Charles Sansing, 68, of Lafayette, Ga., died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in a Lafayette healthcare facility. more

Mac Stepp, 78, of Cleveland, died on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2020, at Memorial Hospital. more

Avery Whaley, 56, of Cleveland, died today, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at his home. more