OBITUARIES

Elizabeth Claudette Buckner

Elizabeth Claudette Buckner

Jul 26, 2009

E. Claudette Hilton Buckner, 69, a resident of Cleveland, died Monday, July 27, 2009 in a local hospital. She was a well known secretary in the community and was a graduate of Bradley Central High School’s class of 1958 where she was active in class reunions. Also a member of Philippi Baptist Church, she was a beloved and devoted mother...

Emma Jean Eslinger

Emma Jean Eslinger

Jul 26, 2009

Emma Jean Eslinger, age 76, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a member of the Union Missionary Baptist Church. She was formerly employed with Maytag and also worked at Hardwick Clothes. She was preceded in death her grandson, Justin Andrew Eslinger, four brothers, John Ogle, Eli Buck Ogle, Bob M....

Richard Joseph Hillard

Richard Joseph Hillard

Jul 25, 2009

Richard Joseph Hillard, age 90, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Satuday, July 2009, in a Chattanooga hospital. Born July 13, 1919 in Bristol, Virginia, he was the son of the late Paul and Belle Hillard of Bristol, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Ruby Irene Hillard, brothers, James Hillard, Elmer Hillard and...

Robert Floyd Nicholson

Robert Floyd Nicholson

Jul 24, 2009

Robert Floyd Nicholson, 72, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by family, Friday, July 24, 2009. He was an avid fisherman and never met a stranger. He loved practical jokes and always had a smile on his face and a thumbs up. He was of the Christian faith. He was a proud...

William Vernon Allen

William Vernon Allen

Jul 23, 2009

William Vernon Allen, 87, a resident of Cleveland passed away, Thursday, July 23, 2009 at his residence. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and was retired from Magic Chef. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents William Arthur and Flossi Ash Allen and his wife...

George Jefferson McNeal Jr.

George Jefferson McNeal Jr.

Jul 23, 2009

George Jefferson McNeal, Jr. 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at a local hospital. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. He was the son of the late George J. McNeal and Paralee Cushion. Survivors include his wife Opal Irene Schaeffer McNeal; two children: George Jefferson McNeal, III of Riceville, TN;...

Alton Jess Marshall

Alton Jess Marshall

Jul 23, 2009

Alton Jess Marshall, 19, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He enjoyed deer hunting, trout fishing and riding motorcycles. He loved animals and brought many home as pets. He attended Bellefounte Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, J. J. Marshall; grandfather, Alton Quine; grandmothers:...

E.K. Davis

E.K. Davis

Jul 22, 2009

E. K. Davis, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Christian faith. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was inducted into the Bradley County Old Timers Sports Hall of Fame for playing baseball in his younger years. He loved the outdoors, especially...

Roy H Kerr

Roy H Kerr

Jul 21, 2009

Roy H. Kerr, 84, a longtime resident of Bradley County passed away, Monday, July 20, 2009 in a local hospital with his loving family at his side. He attended Valley View Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. During his enlistment he was stationed in China with company #952. He also...

Spencer Leigh

Spencer Leigh

Jul 20, 2009

Spencer Leigh, 60, a resident of Cleveland for the past 23 years and a native of the Chicago area, passed away, Tuesday, July 20, 2009 at his residence. He owned and operated Alicia’s Sport Bar. He was preceded in death by his parents David M. and Doris Harris Leigh. Survivors include one sister Vicki Leigh of Cleveland; one brother Dave...

Donald Pitt Yates

Donald Pitt Yates

Jul 19, 2009

Dr. Donald Pitt Yates, 80, a resident of Cleveland and former superintendent of Cleveland City Schools passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009 with his family and friends by his side. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving at Fort Jackson, SC, during 1951-1953, where he served as an instructor in the Third Army Leadership School. He was a...

Gordon Bruce Suttle

Gordon Bruce Suttle

Jul 18, 2009

Gordon Bruce Suttle, 70, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. Born October 10, 1938 in Pleasant Hill, Cumberland County, TN, he was the son of the late Carlen Herschel Suttle and the late Katherine Neal Suttle. He was a graduate of Tennessee Technological...

Gerald Jerome Williams

Gerald Jerome Williams

Jul 17, 2009

Gerald Jerome Williams, 76, went to be with the Lord, July 17, 2009. He was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ila Jean Saffle Williams; one stepson, Jeffery Manery; mother, Vesta Williams Burton; stepfather, Horace Burton and brother, Carlos Burton. Survivors include his sons...

Anina D

Anina D

Jul 17, 2009

Anina Marie D'Andrea,18, of Cleveland died 7-17-09, in a local hospital. She was the daughter of Julie and Michael D'Andrea. She graduated from Cleveland High School this past May. Anina was very loving, caring, outgoing, bright young lady. She was very popular in High School and never met a stranger. She lived in the area most of her life and...

Naomi Ruth Trimble

Naomi Ruth Trimble

Jul 17, 2009

Naomi Ruth Trimble, age 75, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009, in a Chattanooga hospital with her loving family by her side. She was presently employed with the Bradley County Register of Deeds office at the Courthouse and served as Deputy Register. She was a faithful and devoted member of the North Cleveland Church of God....

Lucille Chadwick Myers

Lucille Chadwick Myers

Jul 16, 2009

Lucille Myers, 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Willie Chadwick of Dalton, GA, father, Levi Chadwick and brother, Bob Chadwick of Cleveland. She is survived by her children: David and Barbara Myers of Rocky Face, GA, Mike...

Eunice E Hicks

Eunice E Hicks

Jul 13, 2009

Eunice E. Hicks, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009 in a local healthcare facility. She was of the Christian faith and was a well known caretaker of children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Hicks; parents, William K. Caldwell and Callie Breeden Caldwell; three sons, Johnny Hicks, Bill Hicks and Charles Hicks;...

Helen Moore Trout

Helen Moore Trout

Jul 13, 2009

Helen Moore Trout, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was a life long resident of this area and was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. She was a former church pianist at Blue Springs Baptist Church, Fairview Baptist Church and Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was a graduate...

Jerry David Johnson

Jerry David Johnson

Jul 13, 2009

Jerry David Johnson, 60, a resident of Monteagle, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam Conflict. He was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Johnson and parents, Henry Johnson and Ollie Cockran Johnson. He is survived...

Ruby M Green

Ruby M Green

Jul 12, 2009

Ruby Green, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 in a local healthcare facility. She was of the Pentecostal faith and served as a gray lady at Bradley Memorial Hospital in earlier years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Green; parents, Chester Wilson and Lucy Rymer Wilson; daughter, Christine Kibble; sister, Reba Roberts; and step...

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