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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Elizabeth "Libby" Tipton Golden
Jun 16, 2017
Maurine Elizabeth “Libby” Tipton Golden, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. She was born January 23, 1928 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Libby grew up in Bradley County where she graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1945. She attended Milligan College and the University of Chattanooga and graduated with a BS Degree. She taught 8th grade at...
Melba "Jean" May
Jun 15, 2017
Melba “Jean” May, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her son’s home. She retired from Charleston Hosiery after 35 years of service and then worked at Goodwill for ten years where everyone called her “Granny” May. She was a member of Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James B....
Linda Gail Lovelace Varnell
Jun 13, 2017
Linda Gail Lovelace Varnell, 64, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was a 1971 graduate of Cleveland High School where she played basketball. Linda was an avid fan of the UT Lady Vols.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Rayford Lovelace, Sr.; and her great nephew, Nolan Russell Blackmon.
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Sue Haynes Martel
Jun 10, 2017
Sue Haynes Martel, retired Cleveland State Community College psychology professor, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Cleveland home surrounded by family at the age of 93 on Saturday, June 10, 2017.
Mrs. Martel was born in Clyde, North Carolina on February 25, 1924. She grew up with five brothers and a sister on a small farm in the...
Sarah Faye Owenby
Jun 5, 2017
Sarah Faye Owenby, 80, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at an Etowah hospital. She retired from Burlington Industries. She was of the Christian faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ruble McCurry and Pearl Odessie Wattenbarger McCurry; husband, Henry V. Owenby; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her son, Wayne V. Owenby and...
Nellie Louise Tanner
Jun 3, 2017
Nellie Louise Tanner, 97, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at a local health care facility. She had been a resident of Red Bank for the past several years prior to her home at the health care facility.
She was the last surviving child of John F. and Daussie Griffith Tanner. Also preceding her in death were her...
Joel Young
May 29, 2017
Joel Young, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital.
He is survived by his parents, Jeffry and Farrah Young; sister, Tova Young; maternal grandfather, Ricci Fissel; paternal grandmother, Renee Holt; and paternal grandfather, David Young.
A private graveside service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery with Erich...
Nora Marie Fetzer Still
May 27, 2017
Nora Marie Fetzer Still 90, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Her passing was peaceful and she was surrounded by the love of her family.
She was a member of the North Cleveland Church of God. She was a faithful member of the Unity Sunday School Class and attended weekly until only recently...
Nancy M. Young
May 25, 2017
Nancy M. Young, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at a Chattanooga health care facility. She was a member of Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Young; parents, Samuel and Mildred Hall McCamy; and sisters, Marian Hanks and Aurelia Anne Nelson.
Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia (Scott) Steward of Germantown,...
Charlotte Elise Blankenship
May 22, 2017
Charlotte Elise Blankenship passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at a local hospital.
She is survived by her parents, Greg and Erin Blankenship of Riceville; twin sister, Kennedy Grace Blankenship; brother, Will Blankenship; paternal grandparents, Robin and Steve Blankenship of Calhoun, maternal grandparents, Willie and Barbara Potter of Cleveland; great grandmother, Beverly Blankenship of Murfreesboro; great grandparents, Juanita...
