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He worked as a heavy machine operator for many years and in his free time, he loved driving and working on cars, especially Chevys. He also enjoyed the outdoors, mainly hunting and fishing. Some of his joys in life were, coaching and playing Open Legue softball. He had a kind and caring heart that was always willing to help others and loved his family.
Ronnie is survived by: children, Amber Baltimore and husband Chase of Shelbyville, Cody Ainsworth of Chattanooga, and Taylor Ledbetter of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Keegan, Lucas, Mayzie, and Cameron; brother, Bryan Ledbetter of Chattanooga; and step-mother, Patricia Ledbetter of Chattanooga.
He was a native of Shelbyville; a graduate of Bell Buckle High School; former employee of Rock City Construction; former Co-Owner of Clanton Paving; current Co-Owner of Clanton Pipe; a member of the Baptist Church and a member of Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge No. 122. He was a veteran of Duck River Speedway where he raced for many years.
His most important role was being a loving Dad, Grandfather, who was loved by all his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C.J. Clanton Jr. and Frances Blackwell Clanton and the love of his life, Dorothy Arwood. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Elizabeth Clanton; brothers, Alvin Ray Clanton (Sue), Jerry Lee Clanton (Phyllis); a sister, Shirley Clanton Davis ("Bo"); two grandchildren, Amber and Whitney; five great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Tylen "Bubba", Grayson, Devin, Bella and a great great grandchild, Kinsleigh.
Jean was born on April 29, 1927 in Rover, TN to the late Sam B. and Ruth Elmore Blanton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Walls; and her brothers, Sam, Jr. and James Blanton (twin brother).
She was a lifelong member of Rover Baptist Church. She loved going to church and did so until her health declined. She loved God and her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all her heart.
She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Cleek of Shelbyville, and Angela Thompson and husband Dwight of Bell Buckle; grandchildren, Zeke Cleek and wife Lauren, and Ben Thompson, along with four great grandchildren.
Cleonne's journey through life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and community. She was a treasured mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Her sons Kent, Russell, Mark (Cindy), and Karl Friedman, as well as her daughters Donna (Vern) Tutty, and Karen (Billy) Reed, will forever hold her in their hearts. Cleonne's joy was multiplied by her adoring grandsons Russ Jr. Friedman, Joseph (Amber) Green, Tyler (Melinda) Green, Bronson (Izii) Friedman, and Noah (Rachel) Friedman, and her granddaughters Shannon Friedman, Abigail (Patrick) Johnston, Jennifer (Ross) Beavers, and Kasey (Will) Sliger. Her great-grandsons Samuel and Malachi Green, Gideon and Elliot Friedman, along with great-granddaughters Anna and Leia Johnston, Lydia Green, and Grace Anne Beavers, were the twinkles in her eye.
Cleonne's life was one of active service and unwavering faith. She was a devoted member of Cedar Grove Church in Unionville, Tennessee, where she found great joy in teaching Sunday School and uplifting the spirits of all who crossed her path. Her commitment to her church family was evident in every action she took and every word she spoke.
Cleonne's interests were a reflection of her loving and generous spirit. She had a passion for giving gifts and making others feel special and important. She never forgot a birthday, whether it was a family member or someone from her church family. Her love for rescuing cats, collecting lighthouses, and teaching Sunday School were just a few of the ways she shared her warmth and kindness with the world.
The pallbearers honored to carry Cleonne to her final resting place include Mark Friedman, Karl Friedman, Billy Reed, Ross Beavers, Bronson Friedman, and Noah Friedman. Her great-grandsons Gideon Friedman and Elliot Friedman will serve as honorary pallbearers, a symbol of the future generations who will carry on her legacy of love and faith.
Services to honor and celebrate Cleonne's life will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2024. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the service following at 1 p.m. in the chapel at Gowen-Smith Funeral Home. Pastor Danny Freeman will officiate the ceremony. The interment will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Cleonne Rene Friedman's memory will be cherished and kept alive by the countless lives she touched. Her spirit of giving, her faith-filled heart, and her boundless love will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed, but her light will never fade.
Mary was born on May 16, 1941in Manchester, TN to the late Ruben Ernest Jones and Mary Emma Hailey Jones. Mary was of the Church of Christ faith and was a seamstress and homemaker for most of her adult life.
Survivors include children: Angie (Phil) Vincent of Wartrace, TN, Donnie Cates Jr. of Texas, and Shannon (Brooke) Cates of Wartrace, TN, Grandchildren: Cody Cates, James Cates, Emily Norris, Coy Cates, Mary Cates, Katie Schweitzer, Kassidee Cates, Adrianna Cates, Ryker Cates, Phillip Vincent, Jake Vincent, and 11 great grandchildren. Siblings: Dorothy Myers of Tullahoma, TN, and Jackie Jones of Indiana.
Along with her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband Donnie Cates Sr, siblings: Helen Rhoton, Gladys Berry, Leroy Jones, John Jones, Wayne Jones, grandson: Jesse Lee Cates and great grandson River Scott Schweitzer along with many nieces and nephews.
Mark attended Shelbyville Central High School and would go on to become a talented machinist with a meticulous eye. He was a people person that never met a stranger, he always put others before himself but never shied away from speaking his mind. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and family trips to Tybee Island. He enjoyed fishing on the Duck River, having fun with family and friends, and all UT Vols sports.
Mark is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Regina Bailiff Graham; daughters, Shirley Merlo and husband Richard, and Veronica Adcock and husband Kris; grandchildren, Trisha Merlo, Kary Merlo, Justin Dunn, Mia Renner, Madison Adcock, and Kaleb Adcock; siblings, Bonnie Graham Rojas and husband Ed of Shelbyville, David Graham of Shelbyville, and Jeff Graham and wife Mary Jo of Murfreesboro; nephews, Richard Rojas, and Josh Graham; nieces, Ellen Osborne, and Mary Lee Ward; along with several great nieces and great nephews.
He graduated class of 1992 from Calhoun High School in Georgia. By trade he was a brick mason and worked in masonry since the age of 19. He worked with a few different companies over the years before starting his own, Chad Brown Masonry, in which he ran for the past few years before his health declined. He was a member at Normandy Baptist Church and loved his church family. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his Heritage Softail Harley, cooking delicious meals, and playing his guitar. He was described by family as a quick-witted jokester that never wasted a funny moment. He loved his family very much and they will miss him very much.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Faye Burton Hester, their daughter Tina Renee Hester Gymer and husband Jonathan; grandchildren, Haylee Renee Gymer, Justin Doyle Gymer, and Heidee Renee Gymer.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Darryl Lewis and Mike Richardson officiating. Military honors and burial will follow at Pressgrove Cemetery in the Longview community.
Rita was born on November 17, 1960, in Coffee County, TN to Lorene Dotson Rector and the late John Mooneyham. She had worked in various fields throughout her career but was mainly a homemaker. She enjoyed baking, flower gardening, spending time with family and friends, and loved spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Patricia David Smith July 20, 2000. He is survived by a son, David Hal Smith of Wartrace, a daughter, Anita Smith Heck and her husband Brad Heck of Murfreesboro; two grandchildren, Emma Grace Heck and Ethan Bradford Heck and a sister, Maxine Smith Odle of Wartrace.
He was born July 2, 1935 in Madison, TN. to the late William Parks and Oween Hix Smith. He was a 1952 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School; a 1956 graduate of Middle Tennessee State College in Murfreesboro and a 1980 graduate of Florida Institute Of Technology in Melbourne, FL.
He was ordained Deacon of Duck River Baptist Association while a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Manchester, Tn.; a current member of First Baptist Church Shelbyville. He was a retired Contracts and Acquisition Manager from Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 1st from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Graveside Services to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Rev. Jeff Rasnick officiating.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Benevolance Fund, 304 East Depot Street, Shelbyville, TN. 37160.
Jo was born on November 11, 1943, in Bedford County, TN to the late Jerald and Mary Lou Patterson Lowery. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by: son, Joseph Sisk; and sister, Shirley Ann Lowery.
Danny suffered permanent brain injury from an early childhood illness. Nevertheless, he attended Shelbyville Mills School where he excelled in basketball. He worked in several jobs during his adulthood until his retirement.
She is survived by a granddaughter, Crystal Brown and loving and devoted nieces, Brenda Brown, Dorothy "Dot" Parker, Barbara Brown and several great nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of David Lipscomb and retired from Walmart Optical Center after years of dedicated service. She had a passion for the outdoors, working in her yard and flower garden and was an avid reader.
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