Thomas "Elmer" Cartwright
Jan 2, 2018
Thomas “Elmer” Cartwright, 98, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at a local health care facility. He was born on May 14, 1919 in Meigs County to the late Thomas Owen “T.O.” and Annie Atchley Cartwright.
He was a combat wounded World War II veteran of the United States Army. For his service Elmer received...
Mary Ann Boyd
Dec 31, 2017
Mary Ann Boyd, 88, received her ultimate healing from Alzheimer’s when she entered the portals of heaven on Sunday afternoon, December 31, 2017. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church, where she was an active member of the Silver Seniors. Her and her husband served as camp host at Cumberland Mt. State Park for sixteen years until her health...
Anita "Gail" Brown
Dec 29, 2017
Anita “Gail’’ Brown, 62, lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at her home. She attended Central Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate, Edward W. Brown; and her parents, Eugene and Imogene Woods.
Survivors include her late husband’s daughters, Sherrie McConnell (Steve) of Cleveland, Mary Collins (Craig) of...
Connie R. Woods
Dec 29, 2017
Connie R. Woods, 61, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 in a local hospital. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. Connie was retired from Sun Trust Bank where she served as Manager.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl C. Johnston.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Woods, Sr. of Cleveland; mother, Robbynell...
Dorothy Humphrey Epperson
Dec 29, 2017
Dorothy Humphrey Epperson, born November 12, 1935, passed away peacefully in her home on December 29th surrounded by her beloved family. She was 82. “Dot”, as she was affectionately known by most, was a shining light in many lives. She exemplified goodness, grace, and optimism in her daily life. She loved deeply, gave generously, and lived life to its fullest. ...
Hershel S. Colley
Dec 28, 2017
Hershel Sumpter Colley, 78, of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home. He graduated from Charleston High School where he played on the basketball team. Hershel previously owned and operated Colley Radiator Shop in Cleveland. He served six years in the National Guard, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Marksmanship...
James Franklin Flowers
Dec 27, 2017
James Franklin Flowers, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017, in a local hospital. He was of church of God faith and lifelong resident of Bradley County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Rosie Sanders Flowers and brother, James Howard.
He is survived by his sisters, Dora McGill of Cleveland and Mary...
Amber Danielle Blair
Dec 23, 2017
Amber Danielle Blair, 21, passed from this doorway and into the Kingdom of Heaven this past Saturday, December 23, 2017 while at home. She was a faithful servant of God and was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. Amber never met a stranger and she could make friends in a room of total strangers in a few moments. Her...
Myrtle E. Ownby
Dec 23, 2017
Myrtle E. Ownby, 88, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at her home. She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. Through many family tragedies, she held a strong faith in God and was the anchor of the family. Her life was spent giving and sacrificing for others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie...
Sarah Lucille Varner
Dec 22, 2017
Sarah Lucille Varner (“Mamaw”), 85, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at a family residence. She had been a resident of Cleveland for over 70 years. She was a Godly woman and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She attended many different community churches close to her home during her lifetime. She was a member of Benton...
Virginia "Jimmie" Wallace
Dec 19, 2017
Virginia Hooper Wallace, of Cleveland, passed away with peace and grace, just as she lived, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She loved to grow and enjoy flowers in her gardens and delighted in cooking for her ever-growing family, her kitchen was never closed. A true Southern lady, she exuded a spirit of excellence in everything she...
Gladys Mae Chapman
Dec 13, 2017
Gladys Mae Chapman, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the family residence. She was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Chapman; parents, William Lee and Delise R. Adams; daughter, Tammy Shuiron Chapman and brother, Norman Adams.
She is survived by her three children,...
Martha Geneva Ewing
Dec 13, 2017
Martha Geneva Ewing, 92, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church and was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital after seventeen years of service. She was a devoted wife and mother and spent her life in service to God through her loving care for...
Susan L. Rainwater
Dec 13, 2017
Susan L. Rainwater, 62, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her home. Susan was fondly known as “Nana”.
Survivors include her son, Christopher Mackert (Nicole) of Cleveland; and granddaughter, Ella Allmon.
The family will have a gathering of friends at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home.
The family suggests that memorials...
Robert H. (Papaw) Green
Dec 11, 2017
Robert H. (Papaw) Green passed from this life, Monday, December, 11, 2017. He was 86 years old. He served in the Army during the Korean War and respected his opportunity to be a veteran, following the war; he worked nineteen years for Maytag. In 1975, Robert joined Cleveland Police Department as a Patrolman until he retired in 1996 at age...
J.D. Evans
Dec 11, 2017
J.D. Harold Evans, age 93, was born on July 13, 1924 to his parents, Arthur and Lula Ellis Evans. He passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 to be with Jesus, his precious Savior. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and he was retired from Maytag. He was a deacon of his church, Faith Memorial. He loved to...
Moses Samuel Ballew
Dec 10, 2017
Moses Samuel Ballew, 83, a former resident of Cleveland passed away quietly at home in Villa Rica Georgia on Saturday December 9th, 2017. He was born and raised in Polk County but has lived a majority of his life in Bradley County. He had been a member of Samples Baptist Church for 56 years and a deacon for the last...
Mary Frances Christian
Dec 7, 2017
Mary Frances Higgins Christian, 96, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the family residence. She was born in Lexington, KY, and had lived in the Cleveland area for the last 40 years. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time...
Vernice Prescott
Dec 7, 2017
Vernice Prescott, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at her residence. She was of the Church of God faith. She went to sleep and woke up in the arms of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence William Simmons and Susie Tidwell Simmons; husband, Cecil Prescott; and five siblings.
Survivors include her...
Jessie Wilbert Sanders Sr.
Dec 2, 2017
Jessie Wilbert Sanders, Sr., 84, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at his residence. He was retired from Bendix Corporation after 35 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved working in his yard. Jessie was of the Church of God faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Susanna Vines Sanders; son, William...
