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...
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...
John William Alford
May 18, 2017
John William Alford, 74, lifelong resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 of complications from a stroke surrounded by family and friends. He attended Chilcutt Elementary school and graduated from Charleston High School. Mr. Alford retired from Magic Chef/Maytag shipping department after 38 years of service. He enjoyed farming, tending his livestock, gardening and going to flea markets.
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Julia R. Tinsley
May 16, 2017
Julia Rebecca Tinsley, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at her home. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. Julia retired from American Uniform Company after 40 years of service.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Julia loved spending time with her family.
Julia was born July 17,...
Virginia P. Boring
May 11, 2017
Virginia P. Boring, 85, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Willie Boring; brothers, Clifford Boring and Harvey Boring; sisters, Marie Boring, Juanita Epperson and Dorothy Boring.
She is survived by her sister, Violet Hefner of...
Elsie Ann Johnson
May 9, 2017
Elsie Ann Allison Johnson, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2017, in a local hospital from a hard-fought battle with strokes and cancer. She was a retired English teacher from the Bradley County School system. Her 35-year career spanned both junior high and high school as well as college where she shared her love of literature...
Louise B. Flowers
May 6, 2017
Louise B. Flowers, 88, a resident of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord May 6, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. She was a dedicated Christian and a member of Eastside Church of Christ.
She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Flowers had a gifted talent of caring for children and spent many years babysitting...
Buck Small
May 6, 2017
Oather Carroll “Buck” Small, 90, of Mims, FL and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Florida. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. Buck was a retired auto mechanic. He was a member of the North Cleveland Church of God.
He was preceded in death by...
