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...
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...
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....
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;...
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...
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...
Americo Deana
Oct 1, 2006
Americo Francis "Dee" Deana, age 82, a resident of Cleveland for the past 45 years, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2006 in a local healthcare facility. He was a charter member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was very active. He was a veteran of the United States...
James Kenneth Elliott
Sep 28, 2006
Jim Elliott, age 71, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away Thursday evening in a local hospital. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. In his earlier years, Jim was instrumental in bringing ASA Softball to Bradley County and was the first softball commissioner. He was well known in the car and the guard dog business....
Ruby G. Ellis
Sep 26, 2006
Ruby G. Ellis, age 72, a resident of Cleveland passed away, Tuesday, September 26, 2006 in a local hospital. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church. Mrs. Ellis was retired from Charleston Hosiery Mill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Fritts and Margaret Turnbill Fritts; son-in-law, Howard Lee Garrett, Jr. and fifteen brothers and sisters. She...
Mae H. York
Sep 22, 2006
Mae H. York, age 83, a resident of Cleveland since 1928 , passed away suddenly Friday, September 22, 2006 in a local hospital. She was a member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Huskey and Clementine Whaley Huskey; her husband, John D. (J.D.) York; sisters: Lavisha Prince, Trula Officer, Melissa Goins...
Clyde Johnston Hodgkins Tidwell
Sep 18, 2006
Clyde Johnston Hodgkins Tidwell, a descendant of several of Bradley County's pioneer families, died on Monday, September 18, 2006, at Alexian Village on Signal Mountain. She was a Roman Catholic. Mrs. Tidwell was born in Cleveland on February 4, 1925, to Ray Hodgkins and Frances Steed Hodgkins. She was educated at St. Mary's in Sewanee, Stephens College in Columbia, MO,...
Ethel M. Boring
Sep 17, 2006
Ethel M. Boring, age 85, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, September 17, 2006 in a local healthcare facility. She was of the Christian faith. She was the daughter of the late William and Viva Viola Lee Watkins and was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Boring, grandson, Richard Boring, brothers: J....
Sarah Grace Finnell
Sep 16, 2006
Sarah Grace Finnell, age 88, a loving mother and grandmother and lifelong resident of this area, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2006 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church. Mrs. Finnell was a retired seamstress and was formerly employed at Margaret's House of Fashion for many years. She was preceded in death by...
Sgt David Thomas Weir
Sep 11, 2006
Sgt. David Thomas Weir, 23, a life long resident of Cleveland, died September 14, 2006 in Iraq while serving his country. He was a member of the Waterville Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School where he played football as number 24. His favorite sport was football and also enjoyed camping and the outdoors. He was...
Darius 'Buck' C. Reynolds
Sep 4, 2006
Darius "Buck" C. Reynolds, age 78, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, TN went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 4, 2006. He was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church. Mr. Reynolds was an avid fisherman, enjoyed working and restoring old cars and loved his family and grandchildren. His great grandchildren were the love of his life. He was...
John Scott Chumney
Sep 2, 2006
Scott Chumney, age 49, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006 in Hamilton County. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a boating enthusiast and a member of a local boating association. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, B. W. and Neva Chumney and Curt and Johnnie Morris. He is...
Patrick L. Pierce
Aug 31, 2006
Patrick L. Pierce, age 70, a resident of McDonald, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006 at a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and attended McDonald United Methodist Church. Mr. Pierce was a truck driver for thirty-five years with Nabisco Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Lane Pierce and Alice McAmish Pierce; sisters, Esther...
