Lois R. Ballinger
Mar 21, 2017
Lois R. Ballinger, a resident of Bradley County since 1962, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare. Mrs. Ballinger was a retired nurse and a member of First Church of the Nazarene. She loved her church, her family and most of all her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Ballinger was preceded in death by her parents, W.A. Robinson...
Jerri Everett Collins
Mar 20, 2017
Jerri Everett Collins, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 in a local hospital. She was born in Meigs County but spent most of her life in Bradley County. She was a member of Brittsville Baptist Church where she played the piano for several years. She loved to travel, loved her church, loved her family and...
Rex Gale Wilson
Mar 20, 2017
Rex Gale Wilson, 62, a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was an avid fan of Bradley Central High School where he volunteered at many sporting events and attended Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to car shows and spending time with family and friends.
Rex was...
Mattie A. Gibson
Mar 19, 2017
Mattie A. Gibson, 91, a native and lifelong resident of Cleveland. She loved to dance and loved music. She enjoyed being a caregiver for the elderly, a nursery care provider for several local churches, and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Stafford and Cordie Lingerfelt Stafford; her first husband,...
Elizabeth Vaught Hall
Mar 19, 2017
Elizabeth Vaught Hall of Cleveland, TN, passed into glory on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
She was the daughter of the late W.B. & Harriet Vaught of Chattanooga.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Darrell Hall; daughter:
Deborah Cross; and sons: Christopher Hall, Phillip Hall, and Mark Hall; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She...
Hugh V. Griffin, Jr.
Mar 18, 2017
Hugh V. Griffin, Jr., local insurance sales representative, of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 18, 2017 while surrounded by his family. A loving husband, father and grandfather he enjoyed spending time with his family especially during the holidays when he could play the role of Santa Claus not only for family, but other...
Reba Cloud Sipe
Mar 17, 2017
Reba Cloud Sipe, 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was born in Polk County but had spent the majority of her life in Bradley County. She served as a “gray lady” for a number of years at Bradley Memorial Hospital and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
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Carlos Hugh Roberson
Mar 13, 2017
Carlos “Hugh” Roberson, 68, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. He was of the Christian faith and attended North Cleveland Church of God. Hugh enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Clinton Roberson and Katherine Scoggins Roberson; and sister, Kay Graham.
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Betty Ford
Mar 13, 2017
Betty Ford, 82, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in a local heath care facility. She was retired from American Uniform. Betty was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ford; parents, Arthur Franklin Miller and Melinda...
Ruby Lee Givens
Mar 12, 2017
Ruby Lee Givens, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Dalton Pike Baptist Church and was retired from Jackson Manufacturing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Givens; parents, Herman L. Hudgins and Louise Hudgins Miles; sisters, Shirley Hackney, Virginia Davis, and Irene Myers.
Survivors...
Ann Goins
Mar 12, 2017
Ann Goins, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born and raised in Reliance. Ann was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener and love working with her flowers. She was an excellent seamstress who enjoyed sewing and making things for her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death...
Kimberly Raye Hines Smitty
Mar 11, 2017
Kimberly Raye Hines Smitty, 45, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 in a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved to do crossword puzzles and coloring.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Hines; her grandchild, Zoey Underwood.
She is survived by her father, John Hines of Cleveland; three...
Charles Thomas "Tom" Brock
Mar 11, 2017
Charles Thomas “Tom” Brock, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. He was retired from Eaton Corporation and Burlington Mills. Mr. Brock loved animals, especially his dogs and goats and he enjoyed going to area flea markets. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by...
Stella Inez (Aunt Nesie) Franks
Mar 10, 2017
Stella Inez Franks, (Aunt Nesie), 83, passed away on March 10, 2017. She was born to the Reverend Thomas and Eva Franks on February 2, 1934. She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church and was a graduate of Carson Newman College, Carver School of Missions and Belmont University with an emphasis in missions. She received a bachelor’s degree in...
Edith Miller
Mar 8, 2017
Edith Miller
Edith Lorene Miller, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at a Cleveland healthcare facility. A wife and homemaker, Ms. Miller was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where she was active in the Gleaners Sunday School Class and the Church Manna Ministry. She also served several years as a Hospital...
Mary Frances York
Mar 5, 2017
Mary Frances York, 83, a resident of Cleveland, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday, morning, March 5, 2017 after spending time in a regional rehabilitative hospital. She was a beloved mother and retired school teacher, having taught in Bradley County Schools for 34 years. She was often greeted in public by her many former students who often proclaimed her the best...
Paula S. McCullough
Mar 2, 2017
Paula Joanne Savage McCullough, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 02, 2017. She was a gifted and prolific painter as well as a Member of the Tennessee Artists Association. She loved reading, traveling and had a knack for designing beautiful jewelry. She was of Baptist faith. Ms. McCullough spent her career teaching Arts and English in the...
Anna Maria Sue Evans
Mar 2, 2017
Anna Maria Sue Evans, 21, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at her home. She was a member of Abundant Life Church and was a junior at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy and Leonard Smith; and cousin, Anthony Dewayne Floyd.
Survivors include her parents, Doris Kathleen Driver and...
George "Cotton" W. Myers
Mar 1, 2017
George W. (Cotton) Myers, 78, a lifelong resident of Birchwood, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the family residence. He was a member of Gamble Road Baptist Church. He was retired from Magic Chef- Maytag Whirlpool after 25 years of service. He was a member of the RSV P~ Senior Neighbors and loved football and other sports.
Mr....
Micheal "Mitch" Napier
Feb 27, 2017
Micheal “Mitch” Napier, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 in a local hospital. He was a member of Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene, where he was a Sunday School Teacher, Board Member, Trustee, Steward, and routinely served on mission trips. He became a Little Caesar’s franchisee in 1989, recently operating up to 7 locations...
