James "Jamie" Bryson
Feb 20, 2016
James ''Jamie'' Bryson, 81, of Cleveland was carried peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 20, 2016 with his family by his side. He attended Lebanon Baptist Church and was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War.
Mr. Bryson was a bus driver and contractor for Bradley County Schools for...
Olaree McAlister Taylor Messer
Feb 18, 2016
Olaree McAlister Taylor Messer, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday morning, February 18, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving children. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, but attended Chilcutt United Methodist for over 50 years. Olaree retired from Cleveland Tennessee Enamel Plant after 25 years of service.Â
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Col. Robert Thompson, Jr.
Feb 17, 2016
Robert Thompson, Jr., (Col USAF Retired), 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospice facility.Â
He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Martha Jo Thompson; his two daughters and one son: Pam Thompson of Fayetteville, NC, Catherine Rice (husband Carl) of El Paso TX and Brian Thompson of Tuscaloosa, AL;...
Lonnie L. Jones, Jr.
Feb 17, 2016
Lonnie L. Jones, Jr., 44, of Blue Ridge, GA and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away from this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School where he played in the Bradley Marching Band. Lonnie graduated from Cleveland State Community College and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He graduated from...
Leola Sadowski
Feb 15, 2016
Leola Sadowski, 75, returned to her heavenly home on February 15, 2016 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
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She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church and involved in the Emmaus Community. Leola was also a Hospice...
Leo Raymond Earlley, Jr.
Feb 15, 2016
Leo Raymond Earlley, Jr., age 76 of Etowah, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a native of Pennsylvania and born to Leo Earlley,Sr., and Nettie Angela Galenas Earlley.
He was of the Catholic faith, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed fishing, trains, sailing, & spending time with his family...
Gregory "Greg" Scott Swafford
Feb 15, 2016
Gregory “Greg Scott Swafford, age 53, passed away February 15, 2016 at his residence. He was native and life-long resident of Bradley County. Greg was a member of Tasso Christian Church and he worked for Scott’s Furniture for 22 years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Swafford...
Danny Ray Maddron
Feb 15, 2016
Danny Ray Maddron 62 of Whitfield County, GA, passed away Monday, February. 15, 2016.
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He is preceded in death by his parents, Essie and Willie Maddron and son, Ricky Lee Maddron.
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Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Crystal Maddron of Whitfield Co. GA, son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Keneta Maddron of Ellijay, GA and daughter-in-law, Rebekah...
Donald N. Ervin
Feb 13, 2016
Donald N. Ervin, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 13, 2016 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Don was born March 14, 1931 in Cleveland, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Winstead, Sr. and Claudia Pearl Panky Ervin; brothers, George Ervin, Jimmy Ervin, Carl Ervin and Bobby Ervin and sisters, Dean Bigham...
Jerrine Hernandez
Feb 13, 2016
Jerrine Hernandez, 42, of Cleveland, passed away, Saturday, February 13, 2016 at her home. She was a resident of Bradley Country for her entire life.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Tommy Stoops: brother, Timothy Stoops and sister, Darlene Cross.
She is survived by her husband, Francisco Hernandez; children, Patricia Villatoro and husband, Lizmar and Francisco Hernandez...
Oscar William Soule
Feb 12, 2016
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Oscar William Soule, age 100, passed away February 12, 2016, at his residence. He was formerly of Berrien Springs, Michigan, but lived the majority of his last 25 years in Rhea County.   Oscar was of the Seventh-day Adventist faith and spent many years in Guatemala and Honduras serving as a missionary.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Ethel Marr
Feb 12, 2016
Ethel ''Pete'' Marr, 80, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in a local hospital.  She was of the Baptist faith. She was a Red Cross Volunteer at Park Ridge Hospital for 15 years. She was known as a great cook and was famous for her homemade biscuits.Â
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Marr;...
Mary B. Chandler
Feb 11, 2016
Mary Lee Ball Chandler, 94, a former resident of Chattanooga, died Thursday, February 11, 2016, at home in Cleveland, Tennessee.
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Mary was born in Horse Cave, Kentucky, April 21, 1921 to Willie Lee Ball and Lucy Alice Tudor Ball. She was raised on a farm in Knob Lick, Kentucky, by her maternal grandparents, Princeton Parrish Tudor and Izora Alice...
Jolie Pope Koonce
Feb 11, 2016
Jolie Pope Koonce, age 36, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. She was a resident of Old Fort, TN. and Bradley County all her life. She was of Baptist faith.
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Jolie was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lee Pope and her brother, Ronnie Lee Pope.
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She is survived by her mother, Mildred and Kenneth...
Gustave R. (Gus) Karge
Feb 10, 2016
Gustave R. (Gus) Karge, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Gus served in the Pacific as a navy aircraft carrier pilot in WWII and in the Korean War as a flight instructor.
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He is survived by his loving wife, Jean of 71 years; daughter, Barbara Bacon, son, James (Barbara), daughter, Deborah Crosby (James), daughter, Kristine Karge, daughter, Jo...
Dan Ray Varner
Feb 9, 2016
Dan Ray Varner, age 77, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a farmer, fireman and cabinet maker. Dan loved woodworking, history, hiking, traveling and birdwatching. Most of all, Dan was a family man who...
Felicity Connolly-Brown
Feb 7, 2016
Felicity Connolly-Brown, 60, of Barrhead, Scotland, died Sunday the 7th of February 2016 at her home in Cleveland, TN. She fought a valiant battle with ALS and finally surrendered with grace and dignity surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong Roman Catholic a member of St. Therese of Lisieux, and a mother whose generous heart never turned away...
Edna Kathleen Nance
Feb 6, 2016
Edna Kathleen Nance, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.  She had lived in the Cleveland area her entire life.  She loved to play the guitar, sing, and square dance. She enjoyed studying her ancestry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Wallace and Cordia Hair Wallace; husband, Joseph...
Glenna Kaye Martin
Feb 6, 2016
 Glenna Kaye Martin, 66, a resident of Cleveland passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 6, 2016 at a local hospital. She was born January 4, 1950 to the late Charles and Joyce Richardson Harris. Glenna will be greatly missed by her loving family.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Martin;...
Jessie Ledford Taylor
Feb 4, 2016
Jessie Ledford Taylor, age 82, of Calhoun, passed away, Thursday evening, February 4, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland. Born April 17, 1933, to the late Rev. L.V. and Eula Mae Cunningham Ledford, she lived most of her life in the Bradley and McMinn Counties and was a member of Unity Church of GOD. Jessie retired from Hardwick Clothes with...
