John E. “Buddy” Cox
Jul 22, 2015
Service Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015 John E. "Buddy" Cox, age 81, of Englewood, passed away Wednesday evening, July 22, 2015, at his home. The son of the late John Fred and Rossie Ann Gregory Cox, Buddy was born in Chatsworth, GA and lived in McMinn County the past 37 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States...
Raymond E. Crowley
Jul 21, 2015
Reverend Raymond Elton Crowley, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at his home on Chincoteague Island, VA. He was an honored and widely respected pastor, administrator, and leader in the Church of God for 77 years. He was born on Chincoteague Island on September 12, 1922. Dr. Crowley began his life-long service to God and humanity when he...
Dorothy E Johnson
Jul 21, 2015
Dorothy Johnson, age 93, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. She loved to knit and crochet and also loved to draw. She was a true artist. She was a very kind and gentle lady. She is survived by daughter and son in law, Darlene and Roger Frank of McDonald, 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren....
Bryan Wayne Gee
Jul 21, 2015
Bryan Wayne Gee, 42, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his residence. He was previously employed with Shaw Industries. Bryan enjoyed fishing and loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, A.C. and Pearl Gee; and maternal grandfather, Jack Pierce. Survivors include his wife, Ila Sue Gee of Cleveland; parents, J.W. and...
Michael D Crittenden
Jul 20, 2015
Michael Mike' "Critter" Dale Crittenden, age 61, passed away Monday July 20, 2015 at his residence. He was a member at Grace Point Church. He was formerly employed with Bradley County Emergency Medical Services, Bradley County Sheriff's office and was a Volunteer with the Bradley County Rescue Service for many years. For over 38 years he worked with the Mounted...
Horace Danny Palmer
Jul 20, 2015
Horace (Danny) Palmer, 66, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015. He was born July 18, 1949. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Meadowview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father: Harry Palmer; three brothers, Joe, Larry and Roy Palmer; two sisters, Linda and Brenda Palmer; two grandsons: Leroy...
Ruba Martha Parks Allen
Jul 19, 2015
Ruba Martha Parks Allen, 96, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga. She had been a resident at Brookdale Assisted Living for the last five years. She was a 1936 graduate of Bradley Central High School and she also graduated from Edmondson Business College in Chattanooga. Shortly after...
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...
