Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services

Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services We create meaningful experiences that honor a life well-lived. For the majority of those years, since 1963, Jim Rush has been there. Mr.

Whether you are looking for a traditional funeral or at cremation options, our staff will exceed your expectations and prove that affordability and excellence can still go hand-in-hand. The business that would become the Jim Rush Funeral Homes has been serving families in Cleveland for over 45 years. Back then, Jim worked for Ralph Buckner, Sr. as part of the Buckner Funeral Home. Buckner sold the business to a Houston, Texas conglomerate in 1973, and Jim stayed on until 1977 when he and Ralph Buckner, Jr. bought the funeral homes back. The name of the business then became the Buckner Rush Funeral Homes. In 1978, Jim Rush took sole ownership of the North Ocoee and Wildwood Avenue Chapels. In 1993, the business, but not the chapels, was sold to Prime, a large Funeral Home conglomerate.

A little sweetness — what’s your favorite treat?
02/05/2026

A little sweetness — what’s your favorite treat?

Shirley Drucilla Graham, 88, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 with her daughter holding her...
02/04/2026

Shirley Drucilla Graham, 88, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 with her daughter holding her hand. She took her last breath peacefully and entered into the arms of her Savior. Shirley was born in Charleston, Tennessee and she was the daughter of the late Martha Sheilds Gi...

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02/03/2026

Valentine’s Day isn’t only about romantic love — it’s also a beautiful time to remember those who hold a special place in our hearts. ❤️

Here are 3 meaningful ways to honor a loved one this Valentine’s Day:

Light a candle in their memory and take a quiet moment to reflect.

Do something they loved — a favorite meal, song, or tradition that brings you closer to them.

Share a story with someone who knew them. Keeping their memory alive is a gift in itself.

Love lives on in the ways we remember. How will you honor someone special this year?

James Lee Haley, 75 a resident of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 31, 2025 at his home. He was the s...
02/02/2026

James Lee Haley, 75 a resident of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 31, 2025 at his home. He was the son of late Gerald and Virginia Haley.
James is retired as general manager with Sanico Manufacturing in Atlanta. He had over 40 years of service in the textile industry. Atlanta i...

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You’ve given countless gifts to your family over the years. Pre-planning your final wishes is one more — and it’s a gift...
01/29/2026

You’ve given countless gifts to your family over the years. Pre-planning your final wishes is one more — and it’s a gift that never fades

Jeffrey "Jeff" Wayne Dunn, 65, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the family res...
01/28/2026

Jeffrey "Jeff" Wayne Dunn, 65, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the family residence. Jeff was born in Cleveland and he was the son of the late Hazel Blackwell Dunn and J. M. Dunn. His son, Bradley "Brad" Dunn, his step sister, Willene Carver and his step br...

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Sarah Diana Woody 78 a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday January 25, 2026 in a local hospital. She was the daught...
01/27/2026

Sarah Diana Woody 78 a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday January 25, 2026 in a local hospital. She was the daughter of the late James and Bonnie Hayes and was also preceded in death by her brother Jim Hayes.

Sarah was retired from Calfee's as their bookkeeper with over 40 years of ser...

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Do you have a tried and true family recipe? Here's ours, share yours below!
01/27/2026

Do you have a tried and true family recipe? Here's ours, share yours below!

Debbie Maupin Wetzel, 73, of Ringgold, GA, passed away on Friday, December 19th, 2025.Debbie grew up in Cleveland, TN an...
01/26/2026

Debbie Maupin Wetzel, 73, of Ringgold, GA, passed away on Friday, December 19th, 2025.
Debbie grew up in Cleveland, TN and graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1969. She dedicated many years of her professional life as a medical transcriptionist, supporting doctors in multiple medical spe...

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Katherine Inez Hicks, 86, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Saturday morning at the family residence. Mrs. Hicks was...
01/26/2026

Katherine Inez Hicks, 86, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Saturday morning at the family residence. Mrs. Hicks was born in Cleveland and she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Chastain Smith and Cleo Smith. Her husband, Charles Amos Hicks and her brother, Wesley Smith, also preceded her in d...

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Wallace “Craig” Dillard, age 59, passed away on January 22, 2026 and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior. C...
01/26/2026

Wallace “Craig” Dillard, age 59, passed away on January 22, 2026 and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior. Craig made Heaven his home, where he is now fully restored, healed, and rejoicing in eternal peace.
Craig was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, faithful son and br...

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01/23/2026

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2603 North Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN
37312

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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