OBITUARIES

Lena Marie Smith

Lena Marie Smith

Jul 19, 2017

Lena Marie Vines Smith, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at a local health care facility.  A member of God’s House of Prayer, Mrs. Smith loved Arts and Crafts and all of her grandchildren and will be missed by all of those who knew her.

 

Born April 7, 1940 to the late George Clark Vines and...

Josephine W. Stewart

Josephine W. Stewart

Jul 19, 2017

Josephine Watson Stewart, age 99, of Cleveland died on Wednesday. July 19, 2017.  She was born in Meigs County on April 18, 1918 to Bertie Ann and Perry White Watson who preceded her in death.  Her spouse of 62 years, Jackson K. Stewart, died in 2002.  She also lost her brother, Carl E. Watson of Decatur and sister, Willie Mae...

Colby Thomas Smith

Colby Thomas Smith

Jul 19, 2017

Colby Thomas Smith, age 19, a resident of Cleveland, passed away, Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

Colby was a native and lifelong resident of Cleveland.  He graduated from Bradley Central High School where he was on the track team and in the marching band.  He was recently employed with Toyota of Cleveland.

Colby was predeceased by his grandfather, Ralph Thomas Smith.

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George (Jeep) Tulloss III

George (Jeep) Tulloss III

Jul 17, 2017

In loving memory of George Perkins (Jeep) Tulloss III, who went home to be with The Lord on July 17th, 2017.  He never met a stranger and enjoyed sharing his faith and his many stories with everyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Perkins Tulloss II and Ila Vera Duncan Tulloss; sister, Dorothy (Dot)...

Billy F. Shelton, Jr.

Billy F. Shelton, Jr.

Jul 13, 2017

Billy F. Shelton, Jr., 54, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 due to injuries in a motorcycle accident.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and hunting. He was of Baptist faith. 

 

Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by his father, Billy Fate Shelton, Sr. and brother, Rodney D. Shelton.

 

He is survived by his...

Oscar Wayne King

Oscar Wayne King

Jul 13, 2017

Oscar Wayne King, 81, a resident of Charleston, passed away to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, July 13, 2017 after a long illness.  He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.  He was retired from Wheelers Building materials.  He was a member of Redemption Point Church of God and attending North...

Johnnye Hallum Sullivan

Johnnye Hallum Sullivan

Jul 12, 2017

Johnnye Hallum Sullivan, 90, of Cleveland and a former resident of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 peacefully at her home after a short illness.

Mrs. Sullivan was the daughter of the late Sydney Mari Mitchell Hallum and Jesse James Hallum and was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Darce “Frank” Sullivan; her sister, Martha...

Gary Blaine Allen

Gary Blaine Allen

Jul 10, 2017

Gary Blaine Allen, age 59 of Spring City, passed away July 10, 2017 at Sweetwater Hospital.  He is a native of Paducah, KY.

 Gary is survived by his parents, George & Louise Fuller Allen of Spring City and one brother Brack Allen. 

There will be no formal services at this time, however, a memorial service will be held...

Jeannie Faye Coile

Jeannie Faye Coile

Jul 9, 2017

Jeannie Faye Coile, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, died on Sunday, July 9, 2017.  She was born on December 4, 1950, the first child of Mack and Lillian Crittenden Coile.  She gave her heart to the Lord at a young age and continued to serve Him all of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and...

Ardonna Grace Underwood

Ardonna Grace Underwood

Jul 8, 2017

Ardonna Grace White Underwood, age 77, of McDonald, passed away on Saturday, July 08, 2017.  Mrs. Underwood was a loving wife and mother who loved collecting dolls.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was married to her beloved John for 59 years.

 

Ardonna Grace White Underwood was born January 17, 1940 in Bradley County, TN to...

David Dean Dorman

David Dean Dorman

Jul 7, 2017

David Dean Dorman, 59, a resident of Charleston, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at his home.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He served as the Executive Vice President for Pen Gulf, Inc. where he worked for 37 years.  David was the committee chairman for Boy Scout Troop and Pack 616, coached the Calhoun Cubs...

Shirley Maupin Lewis

Shirley Maupin Lewis

Jul 7, 2017

Shirley Maupin Lewis, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at a healthcare facility in Murfreesboro.  She was born in Bradley County and graduated in 1956 from Bradley Central High School.  Shirley was a retiree of Creeks Bend Golf Club in Hixson after 30 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Dewey...

Iris Jeanette Hodge

Iris Jeanette Hodge

Jul 5, 2017

Iris Hodge, age 89, of Delano, and formerly of Tampa, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 5, 2017, at her home. Born on December 27, 1927 in St.George, Georgia to the late George and Missouria Crawford, she had lived most of her life in Georgia and Tampa before moving to Polk County eight years ago. She attended Crossroads Baptist Church.

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T. E. "Sonny" Coppinger

T. E. "Sonny" Coppinger

Jul 4, 2017

   T. E. “Sonny” Coppinger, 72, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 24, 1944 and graduated in 1964 from Bradley High School. He and his brothers founded Coppinger Brothers Studio, Coppinger Color Lab, The Sample Room, Poly Craft and Hardwood Frames and the Portrait Shoppes....

Mary Clarice Triplett

Mary Clarice Triplett

Jul 2, 2017

Mary Clarice Triplett, age 73 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Life Care of Collegedale. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was a member of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. She loved crafts, spending time with family and friends, animals and loved the Christmas Season.

She is survived by her parents,...

Sherri Ann Chopper

Sherri Ann Chopper

Jun 30, 2017

Sherri Ann (Bingman) Chopper, loving wife, mother, and daughter was born to Robert Charles Bingman and Betty Mae Knox on March 9, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. She was laid to rest in Cleveland, Tennessee on June 30, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was raised in Colorado by her father and step mother Norma Elaine (Carroll) Bingman.

She...

James Lake Kimsey

James Lake Kimsey

Jun 28, 2017

James Lake Kimsey, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in an Athens healthcare facility. He was a member of Central Church of Christ. Mr. Kimsey was retired from Bowater Corporation after 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the US Marines where he served in the Korean conflict.

He was preceded in death by his...

Larry "Mad Dog" Morgan

Larry "Mad Dog" Morgan

Jun 26, 2017

Larry “Mad Dog” Morgan, 66, of Charleston, passed away Monday morning, June 26, 2017 at a local hospital.  He retired from Bowater after 38 years of service.  Larry was of the Christian faith and enjoyed golfing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlee and Augustes “Guss” Morgan.

Survivors include his children, Amanda (Glen) Byrd of Calhoun and Curtis...

Norenia Meredith Breaux

Norenia Meredith Breaux

Jun 26, 2017

Norenia Meredith Breaux, 90, of Cleveland, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 26, 2017 at a local health care facility.  She was the daughter of the late Sherman McCallum and Alice Woody McCallum.  Norenia was the widow of Bert M. Meredith and Pierre Oliver Breaux.  Both of her spouses were Navy veterans of WWII. 

Following a fulfilling...

Wilma Jean Carden Hamilton

Wilma Jean Carden Hamilton

Jun 26, 2017

Wilma Jean Carden Hamilton, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away June 26, 2017 in Johnson City, TN.  She was born September 3, 1930 in Bradley County.  Jean was a devoted wife for 58 years. She was a generous neighbor and friend, loving sister, aunt and cousin. Most of all, she was “Mother” and “Mamaw” – the heart of her...

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