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Cleveland native Gail DeLay Ray passed away at her home in Maryville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, after a six-year battle with cancer.A graduate of Bradley High School and last employed as an administrative assistant by Whitlock & Associates CPA, she is a member of Grandview Baptist Church in Maryville. Gail was a loving wife, mother and daughter known for her compassion, servant's heart and warm smile that emanated from an inner beauty. She was a master barber with a keen eye for interior decorating and a love of antiques. She was pre-deceased by her son, Marc Jason Lawson of Cleveland. She is survived by her husband, Darryal Ray of Maryville; son, CPT. M. Jeremy Lawson, MD and...

Josephine Ellener Helton Edwards, 94, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at her home. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church, and she enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cordia and Russell Helton; husband, Ernest Elmer Edwards; son-in-law Eddie Fulbright; sisters, Mary Ann Helton Hood, Elizabeth Leola Helton Wheeler, Maxine Louise Helton Conley, Barbara Ethel Helton Kissell; and brother, Russell Wilbur Helton. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth A. Fulbright of Cleveland, Sarah Jo Boyd and husband, Ken of Maryville, and Jeanne E. Jackson and husband, J. Bruce of East Ridge; grandchildren, Aaron Fulbright,...

Gail Davis, 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Gail was a believer and a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland. One of her favorite songs was, "Amazing Grace". Gail is now experiencing that true amazing grace throughout eternity. Gail enjoyed camping, boating, swimming, landscaping, gardening, volunteering with Logan's school trips, and attending to her chickens. She was an avid fan of reading and the television series, "Survivors". The greatest joy in Gail's life was being "nana" to her grandson, Logan. Gail faithfully taught Logan the gift of unconditional love for everyone and for God. Gail's quick wit and funny sense of humor will provide...

Martha Joyce Ball Morgan, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019, in a local hospital. She was member of South Cleveland Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Winston Ball and Martha Emmaline Ball and siblings, Miriam Thornton, James Aaron Ball and Dr. Winston Noah Ball. She is survived by her husband, Paul Smith Morgan; two children, David Lee Morgan and Melody Faith Goodwin and husband, Darrell, all of Cleveland; grandchild, Jennifer Michelle Wilson and husband, James, of Cleveland; great-grandson, Ethan Avery Wilson; one sister, Jo Lawson of Albany, GA and one brother, Dr. William Abner Ball and wife, Sara of Thomasville, GA; several...