Joseph Neil Hartert, Sr.
Aug 29, 2016
Joseph Neil Hartert, Sr., 82, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 in his home with his loving wife at his side. He was a retired business owner/ contractor who built hundreds of houses in Bradley County and surrounding areas. He also owned and operated B & B Marina during the late 70's. He was the original owner operator...
"Dirt" Bobby Swafford
Aug 28, 2016
“Dirt” Bobby Darrel Swafford, 56, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was presently employed with Pen Gulf Industrial Services.
He liked all types of racing including NASCAR and dirt track. Most of all he loved spending time at cookouts with his family.
Mr....
Johnnie Humberd
Aug 24, 2016
Johnnie Humberd, 86, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the family residence surrounded by his family. He was a retired supervisor from Bowater after 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict.
He was a member of Wesley...
Ruby Rosalee Everett
Aug 23, 2016
Ruby Rosalee Everett, 90, a lifelong resident of Birchwood, TN, passed away peacefully August 23, 2016 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.
Mrs. Everett was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Everett; daughter, Reatha Klich; parents, Raleigh Pendergrass and Effie Lily Dunn Pendergrass.
She is survived by her children: Fran Ross and husband, Steve of Harrison, TN, Mary...
Ita Ball Lacy
Aug 20, 2016
Ita Ball Lacy, 97, a resident of Bradley County, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was born July 28, 1919 to the late John M. and Louella Wooten Ball.
A lifelong resident of Cleveland and Bradley County, Mrs. Lacy lived in the Valley View community and was the oldest living member of Cedar Springs...
Connie K. Massengill
Aug 19, 2016
Connie K. Massengill, 64, of Cleveland, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Ellie Roberson Hysinger.
Survivors include her husband, Doyle Massengill of Cleveland; children, Brian Combs of Cleveland and Heather Zumstein of Charleston; three grandchildren; and sister, Joyce McCann of Benton.
There will be no services at...
William "Bill" R. Carroll
Aug 19, 2016
William R. “Bill” Carroll, 89, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He owned and operated Bill’s Radio & TV for many years and later 10-4 Radio Shop. Bill was a member of Cleveland...
Linda Sue Randolph
Aug 18, 2016
Linda Sue Randolph, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at her residence. She was a member of Community Hall Church. Linda enjoyed camping.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Jerry Allen Randolph; parents, Turner and Ruth Moore Brewer; sisters, Betty Bain, Mamie Clark and Margaret Brewer; and brothers, Gilbert Brewer and Roy...
Betty Jo Ogle
Aug 17, 2016
Betty Jo Ogle, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the family residence. She loved her family especially her grandkids and great grandson. She loved traveling and shopping.
Mrs. Ogle was the daughter of the late George Johnson and Millie Johnson and was also preceded in death by her siblings: Willa Mae Kilpatrick, Jeanette...
Ruby Naomi Thurman
Aug 15, 2016
Ruby Naomi Thurman, 93, a resident of McDonald, TN passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Ooltewah Church of God.
Mrs. Thurman was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Charles Thurman; daughter, Bettye Tinker of Ringgold, GA; son-in-law, Ken Elliott of Rossville, GA; granddaughter, Vickie...
Larry Joe Crowe, Sr.
Aug 13, 2016
Larry Joe Crowe, Sr., 65, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home. He was a retired union carpenter and was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by his mother, Nellie Crowe of Cleveland; children, Jamie Lynn Crowe and wife Ashley of Delano, Larry J. Crowe, Jr. and Amy Marchant of Cleveland; grandchildren: Conner Crowe,...
Ralph Julian Bandy
Aug 13, 2016
Ralph J. Bandy, a well known Cleveland businessman, passed away at home on August 13, 2016 in Cleveland at the age of 85. He was an active and dedicated member of the Big Springs United Methodist Church since the early 1950s.
He graduated from Murray County High School in 1948 and married Elizabeth “Betty” Bryant in 1950. He served in...
Loretta Brownlee
Aug 11, 2016
Loretta Brownlee, 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the family residence. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Cleveland, TN. She was an avid reader, shopper, and gardener. She loved to travel and was benevolent to several charities.
She was the daughter of the late...
Owen Fait Holt
Aug 10, 2016
Owen Fait Holt, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. He pastored at the Fairview Church of God where he was a member also.
He was a retired diesel mechanic after many years of working at Collins, Preferred, Smith Transfer, and American. He was loved dearly by...
Ellis Suits, Sr.
Aug 10, 2016
Ellis Terrell Suits, Sr., 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in a local healthcare facility. He was retired from Gulf Oil after many years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII.
Mr. Suits was the son of the late Claude Suits and Nettie King Suits and was...
Gary M. Chumney
Aug 7, 2016
Gary M. Chumney, 78, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 in a Georgia healthcare facility. He retired from the transportation industry where he was a contractor for Fedex Ground. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was of the Methodist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Burchiel and Neva Lee Chumney; and...
Stephen F. Albert
Aug 6, 2016
Stephen F. Albert, 72, of Tampa, FL and a former resident of Chattanooga and Cincinnati, OH, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was retired and a member of the Baptist church.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Owen David and Harriett I. Albert; brother and sister-in-law, David O. and Jeannine Albert; sisters, Louise Albert and Billie...
Hilda Mae Williams
Aug 5, 2016
Hilda Mae Williams, 71, of Cleveland, passed away, Friday, August 5, 2016 in a local hospital. She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. She was retired from Coca-Cola, where she worked as a receptionist. She was also a 1962 graduate of Bradley Central High School. Although she was severely disabled she was very independant and reared her three...
Patricia Bryan Thompson
Aug 4, 2016
Patricia B. Thompson, 76, died on Thursday, August 4, 2016 following her lengthy battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She died as she lived her life - with incredible grace and dignity. She was born in Charleston, Tennessee to Frank Bryan, who was the Mayor of Charleston for many years, and Ruth...
Benjamin Donald Odom
Aug 4, 2016
Benjamin Donald Odom, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Alexian Village on Signal Mountain, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was a loving husband, a great father, and the best g-daddy a kid could have. He was adored by his family. At age 17 he joined the Navy and served his country...


