OBITUARIES

Martha Marie Street

Martha Marie Street

Oct 27, 2006

Martha Marie Street, age 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 27, 2006. She was born to the late Dora and Bruce Henley on October 14, 1911 in Washington County, Tennessee. In her early years she was a court stenographer in Jonesborough, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Ogleva Street, who was a Methodist...

Dortha L Hawkins

Dortha L Hawkins

Oct 27, 2006

Dortha L. Hawkins, age 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 27, 2006 at her home. She was employed with Sanda Hosiery Mill for eighteen years and was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Jennie Pruitt Swafford, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Hawkins, and three sons:...

P.L. (Plez) Burris

P.L. (Plez) Burris

Oct 27, 2006

P.L. (Plez) Burris, age 86, passed away Friday, October 27, 2006 at a local hospital. He was a charter member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church and former Sunday school teacher. Mr. Burris was a well known cattle farmer in this area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi Morton Burris and Myrtle Melton Burris. He is survived by his...

Martha Marie Walker

Martha Marie Walker

Oct 26, 2006

Martha Marie Miller Walker, age 85, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2006 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Walker was the daughter of the late James Arthur and Bessie Marie Miller and was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Calvin Walker; daughter, Tonya...

Virgle Price

Virgle Price

Oct 26, 2006

Virgle (Snook) Price, 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2006 in a local hospital. He retired from Cleveland Chair. He provided lawn care and maintenance for the Griffiths and was employed at Tennessee Nursery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dok and Myra Turner Price.

Survivors include his nieces and nephews, Robbie and...

David Randall Thompson

David Randall Thompson

Oct 26, 2006

David Randall Thompson, age 54, a lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away, Thursday morning October 26, 2006 at his home. He was a pipe fitter and welder and a member of Local 43. He was employed by King Mechanical. Mr. Thompson enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Dave...

Mimia Kate McClelland

Mimia Kate McClelland

Oct 25, 2006

Mimia "Kate" Stewart McClelland, age 89, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in a local healthcare facility. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. McClelland was the daughter of the late James and Belle Kirkland Stewart and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Clyde McClelland; two brothers: Paul Stewart and Frank...

Violet Sullivan

Violet Sullivan

Oct 23, 2006

Violet Irlene Wright Sullivan, born January 1, 1934, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 23, 2006. She was a 1951 graduate from Bradley Central High School and served with great love in the ministry along side her husband of 54 years, J. Russell Sullivan. She was a member of the Church of God in Dunn, NC. Her immediate...

Virginia Dykes

Virginia Dykes

Oct 22, 2006

Virginia I. Dykes, age 103, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2006 in a local healthcare facility. She was the longest living resident of Life Care of Cleveland. She was the oldest member of the Central Church of Christ. Mrs. Dykes was the daughter of the late James A. and Sarah Seymore Phillips and was also preceded in death...

Albert Lumbert

Albert Lumbert

Oct 22, 2006

Commander Albert Wayne (Bert) Lumbert , age 79 of Cleveland, has gone to be with the Lord, in whom he loved with sweet hope as one of His elect. He retired from the United States Navy after 25 years of service. He was decorated with the Commendation Medal, Meritorious Achievement Award, European, American and Asiatic Awards and numerous medals and...

David Wayne Carroll

David Wayne Carroll

Oct 22, 2006

David Wayne Carroll, age 35, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at his residence in Charleston. He was a member of the Hiwassee Baptist Church who supported him faithfully throughout his illness. He was employed with SWM Manufacturing Company in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Wayne Carroll. He is...

Walter James Prince

Walter James Prince

Oct 22, 2006

Walter James Prince, age 71, of Castle Rock, Washington, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2006. He was born on July 19, 1935 in Monroe, MI to Joe and Thelma Waters Prince. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1953, and enlisted in the Army that November. He served three tours of duty in the Vietnam War with the rank...

Blanche Ellis Womac

Blanche Ellis Womac

Oct 22, 2006

Blanche Ellis Womac, age 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2006 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Diora Moats Ellis and her first husband, Lloyd Perkins and two brothers, Burch Ellis and Bob Ellis. She is survived by her husband, R.L. Womac...

Hazel Turner Renner

Hazel Turner Renner

Oct 21, 2006

Hazel Turner Renner, age 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 21, 2006 at her home. She was born in Bridgeport, Alabama on November 13, 1926 and was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Coley of Bridgeport. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jasper, Tennessee for many years. She was...

Raymond Ernest Morgan

Raymond Ernest Morgan

Oct 20, 2006

Raymond "Ray" Ernest Morgan, age 48, a resident of McDonald, passed away Friday, October 20, 2006 in a local hospital. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. His father, Ernest Boyd Morgan, preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother, Vera Louise Kirkpatrick Morgan of McDonald; and two sons: Joseph Ray Morgan and Oscar Nathaniel Morgan, both...

Bertie Josephine Lowery

Bertie Josephine Lowery

Oct 20, 2006

Bertie Josephine Lowery, age 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 20, 2006 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of the Bowman Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Maude Chapman Rhodes and was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lee Lowery. She is survived...

Clarence Ramsey

Clarence Ramsey

Oct 19, 2006

Clarence L. Ramsey, age 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2006 in a local hospital. He attended the South Cleveland Church of God for over fifty years. He was a well known barber in Bradley County for over fifty years at My Barber Shop on 1st Street. He was a veteran of the United States Army...

Sim Floyd Swafford

Sim Floyd Swafford

Oct 17, 2006

Sim Floyd Swafford, age 78, resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Arthur Sterling Swafford and Mary Elizabeth Rayburn Swafford; brothers, T.L. Swafford, Willard Swafford, Bart Swafford and Warren Swafford; sisters: Pearlee Cartwright, Caroline Swafford, Lucinda Belford, Florence Lawson, Eula Leamon and Dovie Abbatto and step daughter, Cathryn Cowart....

Joe Cephas Geren,

Joe Cephas Geren,

Oct 17, 2006

Joe Cephas Geren Sr., age 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at his home Tuesday, October 17, 2006. He was a retired security guard, employed as a car-hauler and worked at Magic Chef. He enjoyed fishing, his cats and being outside. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Velma Geren; two sisters, Ozell (Tootsie) Cartwright, Jimmie...

Willard Paul Cornwell, Jr.

Willard Paul Cornwell, Jr.

Oct 16, 2006

Willard Paul Cornwell, Jr., 59, a resident of North Carolina and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 16, 2006. He was a retired salesman and a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served during Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle Cannon Cornwell in 2003; and his father, Willard Paul Cornwell, Sr.

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