Jimmy Ray Triplett
Jul 18, 2015
Jimmy Ray Triplett, age 68, resident of Birchwood, TN, passed away early Saturday morning, July 18, 2015, at his residence. He was a farmer and an avid fisherman. He loved the outdoors. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Edith Rhea Triplett, one daughter, Rhonda Triplett and one sister, Carlene Cross....
Laverne Boyd Bryant
Jul 18, 2015
Laverne Boyd Bryant, 95, a long-time resident of Cleveland, devout Christian, and Charter Member of Stuart Park Baptist Church, died in a local assisted living facility on Saturday morning. Laverne and her family moved to Cleveland, TN from Hodge, Louisiana in 1954. Laverne was born May 20, 1920 in Winn Parish, Louisiana. Her father and stepmother raised twelve children on...
Perry W. Harden
Jul 18, 2015
Perry W. Harden, 91, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 in a local hospital. Mr. Harden was a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Hysinger Harden; parents, Jess and Rutha Mary Harden; and...
Harry "Chip" James Thomas
Jul 18, 2015
Harry James "Chip" Thomas, 71, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 in a local hospital. He was an active member of Beacon Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Lela Thomas; brothers, Robert E. Boring and Leland A. Thomas, Jr.; and step-daughter, Carolyn...
Regina L. Thompson
Jul 16, 2015
Regina "Gina" L. Thompson, 66, of Cleveland, TN and Denver, NC, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. She was born to the late Walter Lee Varnell and Margie Johnson on December 29, 1948. She graduated from Bradley Central High School. Family and friends were Gina's passion and delight. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She...
Tom Jones, Sr.
Jul 14, 2015
Thomas Allen "Tom" Jones, Sr., 66, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. Mr. Jones was a well known car dealer in Cleveland since 1980. His hobby was collecting vintage VW's and he enjoyed trout fishing. He was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and...
Wesley Carl Brooking
Jul 14, 2015
Wesley Carl Brooking, 57, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a 1977 graduate of Bradley Central High School and was part of the team that won the state football championship during the 1976 season. Wesley was a member of Red Hill United Methodist Church where he served as a lay leader. He...
Eva Mae Kersey
Jul 12, 2015
Eva Mae Kersey, 94, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Kersey enjoyed quilting, crocheting and making dolls. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Benton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Gus Kersey; parents, Albert and Mary Guy; son, Jimmy Lee Kersey; daughter, Ruth Ann Burchfield; brothers, Lyman Guy...
Ronnie "Little Ronnie" Pennick, Jr.
Jul 11, 2015
Ronnie "Little Ronnie" Pennick, Jr., 42, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015. He was born in Augusta, GA and has lived in Cleveland since 1986. He was of Baptist faith. Ronnie was a graduate from Bradley High School and has held the school track record in the 400 meter race since 1992. He was employed as a...
Deborah "Deb" Shuler Green
Jul 10, 2015
Deborah "Deb" Shuler Green, age 60, of Philadelphia, TN, passed away on Friday morning, July 10, 2015 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of Knoxville, she had spent the last sixteen years in McMinn County. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, camping, and spending times with family and friends. She is preceded in death...
Captain Wallace A. Varnell
Jul 8, 2015
Captain Wallace A. Varnell, 55, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was a farmer and owner of Varnell's Bobcat Service as an excavation contractor. Wallace was a 4th generation owner/operator of the Varnell Farm in south Bradley County. He was the fire captain at the Maroon Branch Station #3 of the Bradley County Fire-Rescue for over 10...
Lucille Lee Kelly
Jul 7, 2015
Mrs. Lucille Lee Kelly, age 95, resident of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Born in Mt. Vernon, Monroe County, TN October 26, 1919, she grew up in Townsend. She was a retired elementary school librarian and married to Reverend John E. Kelly, a retired Church of God minister. They were...
Elizabeth "Lib" Allen
Jul 6, 2015
Elizabeth "Lib" Allen, 86, of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 6, 2015 at her home. She started working at Central Drug Store at age 14 and continued there until May of 2015. Lib was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed being around people. She...
Gene D. Gentry
Jul 5, 2015
Gene D. Gentry, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at a local healthcare facility. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Gentry was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Lutz Gentry; and parents: Fred Gentry and Margaret Langford Gentry. He is survived by his son, Eldon Chambers and wife, Wilma of Cleveland; grandson, Bruce...
Max Edwin Coffey
Jul 4, 2015
Max Edwin Coffey, 84, a resident of Ooltewah, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church, a retiree of Bowater, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by parents, Clifford Monroe Coffey and Nettie Lou Woody Coffey; four brothers, Howard...
Shirley Ann Strickland
Jul 4, 2015
Shirley Strickland, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday July 4, 2015 at SkyRidge Medical Center. She was a member of Peerless Road Church where she was a greeter. She played the bass drum in the Cleveland Community band. She worked as a registered nurse and also taught nursing in a community college for almost 25 years. She was an...
Treva Louise Riemendschneider
Jul 3, 2015
Loving wife and mother, Treva L Riemenschneider age 77 passed on July 3, 2015 after a long hospital stay. Leaving husband of 60 years, Merle (Bud); children, Linda, Robert and wife Cynthia; grandchildren Jan, Michael and Lisa, Stephen and Alisa, and Natalie; great-grandchildren, LeeAnn, Tyler, Alina, Emily and Sophia; one brother Arvid Bell of Nebraska. She was preceded in death...
Patrick Jay Murphy
Jul 2, 2015
Patrick Jay Murphy, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed peacefully with his family at his side Thursday, July 2, 2015. He was a God loving, peaceful and humble family man who will be greatly missed. He was a retired crane operator in the steel industry. Mr. Murphy was a member of Candies Creek Church for over twenty years and was...
Elige Ancil Davison
Jul 2, 2015
Elige Ancil Davison, 53, a resident of Chickamauga, Georgia, passed away July 2, 2015 in East Ridge, TN. He was a lifelong resident of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga area. Mr. Davison was the son of the late Charles Davison and Nelda Harris Davison and was also preceded in death by his sister, Eukeda Sampson and his brother, Phillip Davison. He is survived...
Simon Rymer
Jul 1, 2015
Simon "Peto" RymerService Date: Sunday, July 5, 2015Death: 07/01/2015Obituary: Simon “Peto” Rymer, age 61, of Delano, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at his residence. The son of the late Jack and Gracie Hall Rymer, He was a native and lifelong resident of Polk County and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.In addition to his parents, he was...
