OBITUARIES

Regina L. Thompson

Regina L. Thompson

Jul 16, 2015

Regina "Gina" L. Thompson, 66, of Cleveland, TN and Denver, NC, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. She was born to the late Walter Lee Varnell and Margie Johnson on December 29, 1948. She graduated from Bradley Central High School. Family and friends were Gina's passion and delight. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She...

Tom Jones, Sr.

Tom Jones, Sr.

Jul 14, 2015

Thomas Allen "Tom" Jones, Sr., 66, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. Mr. Jones was a well known car dealer in Cleveland since 1980. His hobby was collecting vintage VW's and he enjoyed trout fishing. He was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and...

Wesley Carl Brooking

Wesley Carl Brooking

Jul 14, 2015

Wesley Carl Brooking, 57, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a 1977 graduate of Bradley Central High School and was part of the team that won the state football championship during the 1976 season. Wesley was a member of Red Hill United Methodist Church where he served as a lay leader. He...

Eva Mae Kersey

Eva Mae Kersey

Jul 12, 2015

Eva Mae Kersey, 94, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Kersey enjoyed quilting, crocheting and making dolls. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Benton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Gus Kersey; parents, Albert and Mary Guy; son, Jimmy Lee Kersey; daughter, Ruth Ann Burchfield; brothers, Lyman Guy...

Captain Wallace A. Varnell

Captain Wallace A. Varnell

Jul 8, 2015

Captain Wallace A. Varnell, 55, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was a farmer and owner of Varnell's Bobcat Service as an excavation contractor. Wallace was a 4th generation owner/operator of the Varnell Farm in south Bradley County. He was the fire captain at the Maroon Branch Station #3 of the Bradley County Fire-Rescue for over 10...

Elizabeth "Lib" Allen

Elizabeth "Lib" Allen

Jul 6, 2015

Elizabeth "Lib" Allen, 86, of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 6, 2015 at her home. She started working at Central Drug Store at age 14 and continued there until May of 2015. Lib was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed being around people. She...

Dorothy "Dottie" Wyttenbach

Dorothy "Dottie" Wyttenbach

Jun 25, 2015

Dorothy "Dottie" Wyttenbach, 90, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 in a local hospital. She was a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church and was affectionately known as the "candy lady". She was well known in the community for always telling people "I Love You". She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Wyttenbach; patents, William and...

Betty Jean Thaxton Johnson

Betty Jean Thaxton Johnson

Jun 23, 2015

Betty Jean Thaxton Johnson, 89, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and mother-in-law has joined her husband of 64 years, Bishop Buford M. Johnson in her eternal home. She assisted in her husband's 52 year ministry as the wife of a state evangelist, pastor, general headquarters appointee and state overseer for the Church of God of Prophecy. Betty...

William "Bill" Ledford

William "Bill" Ledford

Jun 22, 2015

William "Bill" Ledford, 79, of Cleveland, passed away after an extensive illness on Monday June 22, 2015, at a local health care facility. Ledford was a lifetime member of Center Point Baptist Church of Charleston, TN, which his parents help establish. Commissioner Ledford retired from the Bradley County Commission in 2014 where he had served the citizens of Bradley County...

Robert Mike Jenkins

Robert Mike Jenkins

Jun 20, 2015

Robert Mike Jenkins, 81, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at his home in Sun Lakes, AZ. He lived much of his life in Cleveland and was a former member of Waterville Baptist Church. He was also retired from M&M Mars. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Helen Jenkins; parents, Floyd and...

Randy Bret Elmore

Randy Bret Elmore

Jun 16, 2015

Randy Bret Elmore, 55, of Rossville, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was preceded in death by father, James D. Elmore. He was a member of Chickamauga Baptist Church of Chickamauga, GA. He is survived by his mother, Marge Dykstra Elmore of Cleveland, TN; his three children, several grandchildren, cousins, aunts and uncles. A...

Myrtle Kathleen Duggan

Myrtle Kathleen Duggan

Jun 6, 2015

Myrtle Kathleen Duggan, 92, of Charleston passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston. She taught VBS and children's Sunday school for many years. She had a heart for missions and was a member of the Women on Mission in her church. She was born February 2, 1923 to...

Barbara J. Goforth

Barbara J. Goforth

Jun 5, 2015

Barbara J. Long Goforth, 74, of Cleveland passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 in a local hospital. She retired as office manager for All Safe Storage after 14 years of service. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Goforth; father, Wayne Long; brother, Jack Long; and sister, Jo Ann Coleman; Survivors include...

Tammy Shuiron Chapman

Tammy Shuiron Chapman

May 29, 2015

Tammy Shuiron Chapman, 44, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015 at her residence. She was a member of Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was loved and served as an inspiration to the membership during her lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, John Chapman and special aunt, Reva Snyder. Survivors include her...

Kaitlyn Rose Luna-Nacipucha

Kaitlyn Rose Luna-Nacipucha

May 22, 2015

Kaitlyn Rose Luna-Nacipucha, infant daughter of Danny and Karla Luna of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, in a local hospital. Other survivors include her sister, Dennesy Luna of Cleveland, and her grandmother, Monica Ortega. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Fike Randolph & Son Funeral Home with Pastor...

Mary Ellen Wooten

Mary Ellen Wooten

May 22, 2015

Mary Ellen Wooten, 89, of Cleveland passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 in a local hospital. Mrs. Wooten was retired from American Uniform and Waterville Elementary School Cafeteria. She was planning to celebrate her retirement from Waterville Elementary the day of her passing. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening where she donated her produce to her church family and neighbors....

Ashlyn Taylor Lamberth

Ashlyn Taylor Lamberth

May 20, 2015

Ashlyn Taylor Lamberth, 17, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She was a 2015 honors graduate from Bradley Central High School. She was very involved in the Bradley Central VocalMotion. Ashlyn was to enter Lee University in the fall with a full academic scholarship. She was employed with Miss Carol's Play School. She was a member of East...

Mary Lou Kerr

Mary Lou Kerr

May 19, 2015

Mary Lou Kerr, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 19. 2015. She was retired from Cleveland Chair after 27 years of service. She was the last charter member of Maple Street Baptist Church. Mary Lou was a volunteer at Bradley Memorial Hospital in the ICU. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lena Mott Vincent; husband,...

Peggy Liner Miller

Peggy Liner Miller

May 11, 2015

Peggy Liner Miller, 79, of McDonald, passed away, Monday, May 11, 2015. She was a graduate of the class of 1954 of Charleston High School. Before her retirement she worked 42 years at Central Services of Cleveland. She was a member of Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Ethel Liner; and...

Doris A. Fulbright

Doris A. Fulbright

May 2, 2015

Doris A. Fulbright, 72, of Benton, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at her residence. She retired as a dietician clerk from Bradley Memorial Hospital after 27 years of service. Doris was a member of Benton Station Baptist Church. She enjoyed being a member of the quilting club at Patti church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her...

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