Billy F. Shelton, Jr.
Jul 13, 2017
Billy F. Shelton, Jr., 54, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 due to injuries in a motorcycle accident. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and hunting. He was of Baptist faith.
Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by his father, Billy Fate Shelton, Sr. and brother, Rodney D. Shelton.
He is survived by his...
Oscar Wayne King
Jul 13, 2017
Oscar Wayne King, 81, a resident of Charleston, passed away to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, July 13, 2017 after a long illness. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed and forever remembered by all who knew him. He was retired from Wheelers Building materials. He was a member of Redemption Point Church of God and attending North...
Johnnye Hallum Sullivan
Jul 12, 2017
Johnnye Hallum Sullivan, 90, of Cleveland and a former resident of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 peacefully at her home after a short illness.
Mrs. Sullivan was the daughter of the late Sydney Mari Mitchell Hallum and Jesse James Hallum and was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Darce “Frank” Sullivan; her sister, Martha...
Jeannie Faye Coile
Jul 9, 2017
Jeannie Faye Coile, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, died on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She was born on December 4, 1950, the first child of Mack and Lillian Crittenden Coile. She gave her heart to the Lord at a young age and continued to serve Him all of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and...
Ardonna Grace Underwood
Jul 8, 2017
Ardonna Grace White Underwood, age 77, of McDonald, passed away on Saturday, July 08, 2017. Mrs. Underwood was a loving wife and mother who loved collecting dolls. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was married to her beloved John for 59 years.
Ardonna Grace White Underwood was born January 17, 1940 in Bradley County, TN to...
David Dean Dorman
Jul 7, 2017
David Dean Dorman, 59, a resident of Charleston, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served as the Executive Vice President for Pen Gulf, Inc. where he worked for 37 years. David was the committee chairman for Boy Scout Troop and Pack 616, coached the Calhoun Cubs...
Shirley Maupin Lewis
Jul 7, 2017
Shirley Maupin Lewis, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at a healthcare facility in Murfreesboro. She was born in Bradley County and graduated in 1956 from Bradley Central High School. Shirley was a retiree of Creeks Bend Golf Club in Hixson after 30 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Dewey...
T. E. "Sonny" Coppinger
Jul 4, 2017
T. E. “Sonny” Coppinger, 72, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 24, 1944 and graduated in 1964 from Bradley High School. He and his brothers founded Coppinger Brothers Studio, Coppinger Color Lab, The Sample Room, Poly Craft and Hardwood Frames and the Portrait Shoppes....
James Lake Kimsey
Jun 28, 2017
James Lake Kimsey, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in an Athens healthcare facility. He was a member of Central Church of Christ. Mr. Kimsey was retired from Bowater Corporation after 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the US Marines where he served in the Korean conflict.
He was preceded in death by his...
Larry "Mad Dog" Morgan
Jun 26, 2017
Larry “Mad Dog” Morgan, 66, of Charleston, passed away Monday morning, June 26, 2017 at a local hospital. He retired from Bowater after 38 years of service. Larry was of the Christian faith and enjoyed golfing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlee and Augustes “Guss” Morgan.
Survivors include his children, Amanda (Glen) Byrd of Calhoun and Curtis...
Norenia Meredith Breaux
Jun 26, 2017
Norenia Meredith Breaux, 90, of Cleveland, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 26, 2017 at a local health care facility. She was the daughter of the late Sherman McCallum and Alice Woody McCallum. Norenia was the widow of Bert M. Meredith and Pierre Oliver Breaux. Both of her spouses were Navy veterans of WWII.
Following a fulfilling...
Wilma Jean Carden Hamilton
Jun 26, 2017
Wilma Jean Carden Hamilton, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away June 26, 2017 in Johnson City, TN. She was born September 3, 1930 in Bradley County. Jean was a devoted wife for 58 years. She was a generous neighbor and friend, loving sister, aunt and cousin. Most of all, she was “Mother” and “Mamaw” – the heart of her...
Kenneth Charles Ray
Jun 24, 2017
Kenneth C Ray, age 66, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.
He worked at Conditionaire Company for forty four years and thirty one of those years he was President and Co-Owner of the company. He served in the Army three years and the Air Force...
Barbara Lynn Tarpley
Jun 24, 2017
Barabara Lynn Tarpley, age 84 passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William B Lillard and Fern Taylor Lillard; one brother, Bill Lillard.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Tarpley, two children, Connie Tarpley of Keywest, Florida and...
Ruth Samples Pierce
Jun 24, 2017
Ruth Samples Pierce, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday evening, June 24, 2017 at her daughter’s home. For many years she was a sales representative for Stanley Home products. She was a member of Union Grove church of Christ for over 65 years. Ruth loved to take her friends to Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack...
Mary Francis McCall
Jun 23, 2017
Mary Francis McCall, age 80, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home. Mrs. McCall, a retired packer with Dana Corporation, was a former member of the Gateway Quartet, who she sang with for many years. She was of the Pentcostal Faith and was a member of Walker Valley Community Church. She loved her...
Robert "Robbie" Franklin Still
Jun 22, 2017
Robert “Robbie” Franklin Still, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was a dairy farmer most of his life and served on the board of directors at Farms Bureau and the Bradley County Co-op. Robbie also worked at Peyton’s as a security guard. He was a member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church where...
Franklin Maynard Stiles
Jun 18, 2017
Franklin Maynard Stiles, 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the family residence. He was born in North Carolina but spent the majority of his life in Bradley County. He was a member of Council Baptist Church and attended North Cleveland Baptist Church the past ten years and was a member of the Men’s Number...
George R. "Bob" Hughes
Jun 18, 2017
George R. “Bob” Hughes, 76, lifelong resident of Charleston passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. He served in the National Guard and attended Charleston First Baptist Church. Mr. Hughes was best known for his service as Bradley County Road Superintendent for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, H.L. and Ruth Hughes; and brother,...
Thelma Pirkle Phillips
Jun 16, 2017
Thelma Pirkle Phillips, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School class of 1951 and was of the Baptist faith and attended both Bellefounte Baptist Church and First Baptist Church. She had been employed by Woolworth’s 5 and 10, the Central Office of the Bradley County School system, and Cleveland...
