James Marshall (J.M.) Creasman
Nov 24, 2006
J. M. Creasman, age 86, a lifelong resident of Calhoun went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2006 at his home. He was a member of Hiwassee Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was a former teacher of the Adult Sunday School class. Mr. Creasman retired from Bowater after 31 years of service. He...
Ethel E. Tinsley
Nov 22, 2006
Ethel Collette Tinsley, age 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed away, Wednesday, November 22, 2006 in a local healthcare facility after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late William P. Frazier and May O'Neal Frazier. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Luther M. Collette, her second husband, Rando R. Tinsley; seven brothers; three...
Deola Bingham Clayton
Nov 22, 2006
Deola Bingham Clayton, age 94, a resident of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Wednesday, November 22, in an Indiana nursing home. She was born July 30, 1912 in Cleveland, TN to the late Charles and Mary Bingham. She was the wife of the late William Clifford Clayton for fifty-two years. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Blanche B....
Harry Edward Miller
Nov 21, 2006
Harry Edward Miller, age 81, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at a local health care facility. He was a member of Cookson Creek Baptist Church. He was a butcher for many years, employed by M.C. Headrick Stores, Cooke's Food Store and was the Market Manager for Gibsons and retired from Rogers Food Market in Chattanooga. Mr. Miller was veteran...
Colby Ryan Stansberry
Nov 12, 2006
On Sunday, November 12, 2006 surrounded by family and friends, Colby Ryan Stansberry, age 18, left this world and entered into the presence of the Lord. As he crossed into Heaven, Colby joined his Little Papaw (Sam "Sambo" Potts). Colby loved life and was a joy to everyone honored enough to cross his path. His unforgettable smile was life giving...
Clarence Olen Hampton
Nov 9, 2006
Clarence Olen Hampton, age 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away, Thursday, November 9, 2006 at his residence. He was of the Church of God faith. For fifty years, Mr. Hampton was well known as an auto mechanic in this area. He was a member of the Cleveland Cycle Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olen Hampton...
Jessie R. Hancock
Nov 7, 2006
Jessie R. "Jackie" Hancock, age 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at a local hospital. She was a member of the Baptist church. Mrs. Hancock was preceded in death by her parents, Luther R. Jackson and Lola Gilstrap Jackson; sisters: Eileen Jackson, Beatrice Keasler, Frances Kile, Grace Presswood Violet Price and Gladys Hargraves; brothers: Alvin...
Shirley Sharp
Nov 6, 2006
Shirley "Tiny" Sharp, age 63, passed away Monday, November 6, 2006 at a local hospital. She was a well known waitress in this area and was formerly employed at Holiday Inn and Shoney's Restaurants. Mrs. Sharp was preceded in death by her father, James Payne. She is survived by her mother, Louise Varnell Payne of Cedartown, GA; husband, Dea Junior...
Timothy Ray Green
Nov 3, 2006
Timothy Ray Green, age 50, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 3, 2006 in a Chattanooga hospital. He attended Taylor Elementary School and was a 1974 graduate of Bradley Central High School. He received his Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering at Cleveland State Community College and a B.S. and Masters Degree from Southwestern University in Tucson, Arizona. He...
John H. Brock
Nov 3, 2006
John H. Brock, age 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 3, 2006 in a local hospital. He had lived in Bradley County his entire life and was of the Church of God faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and a charter member the V.F.W. Before his retirement, he was employed as a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,
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...
Willie Mae Womack
Oct 16, 2006
Willie Mae Womack, age 78, passed away Monday, October 16, 2006 in a local hospital. Mrs. Womack was a member of Burdette Baptist Church. She was an assistant teacher in Meigs County Head Start Program for 17 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Howard and Cecil Ellen Stokes Howard; her husband, Jess Clarence Womack and daughter,...
Leslie Susan Bradshaw
Oct 13, 2006
Leslie Susan Bradshaw, age 29, a resident of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 13, 2006. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter and sister who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband Terry Bradshaw of Decatur; parents, Lester and Sue Crisp of Cleveland; children: Damon Bradshaw, Paige Bradshaw, Ethan Bradshaw, Kaden Bradshaw and Quentin Bradshaw of Decatur;...
Lois M. Stewart
Oct 4, 2006
Lois M. Stewart, age 88, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in a local healthcare facility. She was a devoted Christian mother. She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God since the 1960's. Mrs. Stewart was the daughter of the late William C. and Julia O. Fortner Helton and was also preceded in death...
May Ruth Green
Oct 4, 2006
May Ruth Green, age 85, a resident of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was a long time member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a member of the Tyner United Methodist Church at the time of her death. She retired from Magic Chef after 40 years of service. Mrs. Green...
