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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Pauline Webb
Jun 24, 2017
Mary Pauline Webb
Mary Pauline Webb, age 87 of Decatur, Alabama passed away on June 24, 2017 at her home. She loved the Lord and witnessed to all of her caregivers. She also liked to sew and was known for making satin pillow cases and house coats that she gave away as gifts. She would teach the art...
Doyle Lee Puett
Jun 24, 2017
Doyle Lee Puett, age 62, of Etowah, passed away Saturday morning, June 24, 2017, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. Born on January 20, 1955, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a longtime faithful and active member of Coghill Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon for many years. He...
Kenneth Charles Ray
Jun 24, 2017
Kenneth C Ray, age 66, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.
He worked at Conditionaire Company for forty four years and thirty one of those years he was President and Co-Owner of the company. He served in the Army three years and the Air Force...
Barbara Lynn Tarpley
Jun 24, 2017
Barabara Lynn Tarpley, age 84 passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William B Lillard and Fern Taylor Lillard; one brother, Bill Lillard.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Tarpley, two children, Connie Tarpley of Keywest, Florida and...
Ruth Samples Pierce
Jun 24, 2017
Ruth Samples Pierce, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday evening, June 24, 2017 at her daughter’s home. For many years she was a sales representative for Stanley Home products. She was a member of Union Grove church of Christ for over 65 years. Ruth loved to take her friends to Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack...
Mary Francis McCall
Jun 23, 2017
Mary Francis McCall, age 80, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home. Mrs. McCall, a retired packer with Dana Corporation, was a former member of the Gateway Quartet, who she sang with for many years. She was of the Pentcostal Faith and was a member of Walker Valley Community Church. She loved her...
Robert "Robbie" Franklin Still
Jun 22, 2017
Robert “Robbie” Franklin Still, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was a dairy farmer most of his life and served on the board of directors at Farms Bureau and the Bradley County Co-op. Robbie also worked at Peyton’s as a security guard. He was a member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church where...
Franklin Maynard Stiles
Jun 18, 2017
Franklin Maynard Stiles, 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the family residence. He was born in North Carolina but spent the majority of his life in Bradley County. He was a member of Council Baptist Church and attended North Cleveland Baptist Church the past ten years and was a member of the Men’s Number...
George R. "Bob" Hughes
Jun 18, 2017
George R. “Bob” Hughes, 76, lifelong resident of Charleston passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. He served in the National Guard and attended Charleston First Baptist Church. Mr. Hughes was best known for his service as Bradley County Road Superintendent for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, H.L. and Ruth Hughes; and brother,...
Thelma Pirkle Phillips
Jun 16, 2017
Thelma Pirkle Phillips, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School class of 1951 and was of the Baptist faith and attended both Bellefounte Baptist Church and First Baptist Church. She had been employed by Woolworth’s 5 and 10, the Central Office of the Bradley County School system, and Cleveland...
Tommy Willis
Jun 16, 2017
On Friday, June 16, 2017, Tommy Willis earned his eternal reward and met our Lord and Savior face to face. He joined his oldest son, John Thomas, for their first Father’s Day together in heaven. Tommy loved his wife, cherished his children, honored his parents, helped his friends and served his church in every way possible. To know Tommy is...
Elizabeth "Libby" Tipton Golden
Jun 16, 2017
Maurine Elizabeth “Libby” Tipton Golden, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. She was born January 23, 1928 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Libby grew up in Bradley County where she graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1945. She attended Milligan College and the University of Chattanooga and graduated with a BS Degree. She taught 8th grade at...
