OBITUARIES

Harold "Gus" Lippard

Harold "Gus" Lippard

Jun 19, 2010

On June 19, 2010, the life of Harold A. Gus Lippard was required by his Maker. He was born 9/17/21 in Iredell County, NC to Jesse Monroe Lippard and Florence Augusta Troutman Lippard and came to Cleveland in 1952. He owned and operated Lippard Propane Service for many years.

He retired from the LP gas industry in 1986.

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Ruby Finnell Stepp

Ruby Finnell Stepp

Jun 18, 2010

Ruby Finnell Stepp, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010, in a local hospital. She was a member of Kinser Church of God and a former member of the Taylor’s Home Demonstration Club for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Gladys “Kitty” Finnell, two brothers: Rufus Finnell and Joe Finnell,...

Houston Shamblin

Houston Shamblin

Jun 16, 2010

Houston Charles "Cotton" Shamblin, 71, a resident of Charleston was called home to be with his Lord and Savior with his family by his side on June 16, 2010. His battle with cancer ended after five years. Mr. Shamblin was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston where he served as a deacon. He was employed with Magic Chef...

Doyle Lee Freeman

Doyle Lee Freeman

Jun 15, 2010

Doyle Lee Freeman, 70, a life long resident of Bradley County, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010. At 19 he was chosen to play the stand in for Montgomery Clift in the movie, “Wild River.” He retired as a heavy equipment mechanic and also worked at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church....

Doyle Freeman

Doyle Freeman

Jun 15, 2010

Doyle Freeman, age 70, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the family residence.

Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Grissom Funeral Home.

Daryl Nelson Lee

Daryl Nelson Lee

Jun 13, 2010

Daryl Nelson Lee, 43, of Cleveland, and former resident of Harrison, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010. He graduated from Central High School in 1986. He was employed with Stealth Racing as a mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his parents, John and Pat Lee of Harrison; sister, Robin Millard and husband, Charles of Birchwood;...

Frieda G. Wilson

Frieda G. Wilson

Jun 12, 2010

Frieda G. Wilson, 66 of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, following complications with diabetes.

Born September 13, 1943 in Pemberton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frasure and Elizabeth Meador.

She was a retired employee of the Church of God International Offices...

William H. Johnson

William H. Johnson

Jun 12, 2010

William H. "Bill" Johnson, 78, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was of the Protestant faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Herbert Johnson, Sr. and Clara Constance Johnson; brothers: David Johnson, Larry Johnson and Garry Johnson; grandson, Kyle Christopher Herman. Survivors...

Ernest E Rathbone

Ernest E Rathbone

Jun 11, 2010

Ernest E. “Easy” Rathbone, 80, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 in a local hospital. He retired as a MSGT from the United States Air Force after 23 years having served in Korea and Vietnam. He also worked for the United States Postal Service in Tampa, FL for 20 years. He was a member of South Cleveland Church...

Ray Hooper

Ray Hooper

Jun 11, 2010

Hooper, 78, of Cleveland, born January 7, 1932 passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at home with his family by his side. His gentle ways and smile will be greatly missed. He was a well known auto mechanic at Harris Phillips 66 and Orbit Oil. He loved to fish. He was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church for 60...

Vickie Aileen Smith

Vickie Aileen Smith

Jun 9, 2010

Vickie Aileen Wood Smith, 51, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in a local hospital. She was formerly a social worker with Bradley County Health Department, Bradley Memorial Hospital, Polk County Department of Human Services and the Tennessee Department of Corrections. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael David Wood....

Leona Gray

Leona Gray

Jun 8, 2010

Leona Gray, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in a local hospital. She retired from Sanda Hosiery Mills after 30 years of service. She enjoyed camping and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Hattie McAlister Burris; brothers, Jack Burris and George Burris; and sisters, Dorothy Burris and Louise...

Betty Jo Black

Betty Jo Black

Jun 8, 2010

Betty Jo Whitted Saffels Black, 77, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. She worked as a caregiver at Bradley Nursing Home for 17 years. She was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She had a great love for life, people, family and her loving Savior, Jesus. She was preceded in death by...

Kathleen P. Hash

Kathleen P. Hash

Jun 5, 2010

Jennie Kathleen (Katie) Hash, 97, passed away June 5, 2010 in Chattanooga. She was born September 27, 1912 in Morristown, TN to Ida C. Goan Purkey and John L. Purkey. She lived in Morristown, Cookeville, Cleveland and Chattanooga. She Married Victor Edward (Edd) Hash in 1932 and they had been married over 62 years when he died in 1995. She...

Dorothy Abel Campbell

Dorothy Abel Campbell

Jun 4, 2010

Dorothy Abel Campbell, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010. A native of Cleveland, Dorothy was born on July 31, 1918. She graduated from Bradley High School and attended Tennessee Wesleyan and the University of Tennessee. She was the longest tenured member of Broad Street United Methodist Church, making her profession of faith on April 17, 1927. At...

Katherine Dale

Katherine Dale

Jun 1, 2010

Katherine M. Dale, 84, of Old Fort, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. She was a member of Ladd Springs Church of God for 57 years where she was a charter member and their oldest member. Her life was committed to her church and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren...

Brenda Green Clark

Brenda Green Clark

Jun 1, 2010

Brenda Green Clark, 68, passed away Tuesday June 1 in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her son Kevin Clark, and her parents Jack Green Sr and Dorotha Green and three cousins , Connie Day, Denn Sanders and LeRoy Sanders.

She is survived by one brother, Jack (Buster) Green Jr and his wife Carolyn, two nieces...

Ramona Bull Reed

Ramona Bull Reed

May 31, 2010

Ramona Bull Reed, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 in a local hospital. She attended Emory and Henry College and the University of Tennessee. She was retired from East Tennessee State University where she was in management in the continuing education department. She was a volunteer at Skyridge Medical Center and was honored with 2800 hours of...

Deborah J. Edwards

Deborah J. Edwards

May 30, 2010

Deborah Edwards, age 58, resident of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 30, 2010. She passed away in a local hospital with her loving family and many friends by her side after a four year battle with cancer. She was a devout Christian and she attended Cleveland Christian Fellowship. She was preceded...

Ruby L Mealer

Ruby L Mealer

May 29, 2010

Ruby L. Mealer, 78, a resident of Chatsworth, GA, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 in a Murray County hospital. She was formerly a seamstress with Hardwick Clothes. She was a member of Hitchin Post For Christ Cowboy Church in Ringgold, GA. She enjoyed horses, cooking and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Henderson and Leta...

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