Robert "Bob" Braun
May 8, 2020
Robert “Bob” Braun, 79, a resident of Riceville, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020 at his home. He was born in Rochester, NY on July 23, 1940. He was an employee of Eastman Kodak for 30 years. Bob enjoyed his retirement by moving to Tennessee and starting his own auction business where he formed many friendships. He also had...
Elayne Dougan Freeman Crittenden
May 7, 2020
Elayne Crittenden, age 96 of Charleston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Grace Healthcare of Decatur. She was a native of Michigan who moved to Cleveland to work as a cook in the Tomlinson Home for Children. While working there she attended Wildwood Avenue Church of God of Prophecy. It was at church that she met her...
Merle Sue Gamble Salmon
Apr 30, 2020
Merle Sue Gamble Lane Salmon of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was 83 years old. Merle was born in Beggs, Oklahoma but grew up in Chattanooga’s Alton Park area. She married and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio for several years where her children were born and attended elementary school.
After returning to Chattanooga, Merle...
Jane Rebecca Holder
Apr 27, 2020
Jane Rebecca Holder, 84, of Ooltewah passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home.
She was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Bessie Davis Hendricks; husband, Walter C. Holder; and several siblings.
Survivors include her daughters, Alice Rebecca (Raymond) Couey and Billie Louise Correll; grandchildren, Gary Dewayne Couey and Tonya Michelle Couey; and great grandson, Justin...
Billy Gene Vandergriff
Apr 16, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Billy Gene Vandergriff announces his passing on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the age of 73 years.
Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years, Belinda; his brother, Ronnie (Janice); his children, David, Terry, Kristie, Sheralee, Mindy (Andy), Shanae, and Megan (Chad); and 19 grandchildren.
He was predeceased...
Charles "Charlie" Joseph Lupo
Apr 15, 2020
Charles “Charlie” Joseph Lupo, 61, of Cleveland, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, after fighting a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed with his loving wife of 20 years, Joanie Lupo, by his side.
Charlie was born and raised in Louisiana before making Cleveland his home. He graduated from Lee University and attended seminary...
Charlotte Ann Rice Murphy
Apr 5, 2020
Charlotte Ann Rice Murphy, 72, of Ringgold, GA and a longtime resident of Rossville, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Rossville Church of God for over 30 years. Charlotte was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and loved her family with a special kind of love. She loved God and lived her...
Karen Michelle Ford
Apr 3, 2020
Karen Michelle Ford, 44, passed away at her home in Chickamauga, GA on Friday, April 3, 2020. She was a graduate of Ringgold High School and studied nursing at Dalton State College.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence “Buddy” and Virginia Jo Ford and Bill and Mae Wright.
Survivors include her mother, Debra Ford of Ringgold, GA;...
David Darrell Linder, Jr
Mar 26, 2020
David "Darrell" Linder, Jr. age 68 of Athens, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his home. He was the son of David Lee Linder, Sr. and Louise M. Moore..
Darrell is preceded in death his wife Evelyn Imogene Abernathy Linder; and one daughter Brooke White; two brothers. Rodney Moore and Vincent Moore ; three sisters, Loretta Moore, Carla Moore...
Doris Virginia Smith
Mar 26, 2020
Doris Smith age 90, of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday morning, March 26, 2020 at her home. Born on December 15, 1929 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to the late Ross and Opal Frazier Collette, she had lived a majority of her life in Bradley County and was a longtime member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. She enjoyed serving the Lord,...
Carol Henry Massey
Mar 20, 2020
Carol Henry Massey, 66, of Hixson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, surrounded by her family. Carol was a graduate of Tyner High School and attended ETSU and Chattanooga State. She was a member of St. Thaddaeus Church. Carol was a real estate agent for over 30 years, and was recently employed with Happy Home Realty. Carol was...
Roger Lewis Barr
Mar 20, 2020
Roger L. Barr, 64, of Hixson Tennessee, died peacefully March 20, 2020 at Chattanooga Hospice Care Center. He is survived by his father Ray L. (Ann) Barr and son Regan L. (Jennifer) Barr, grandsons Dakota and Jayden Barr; brother Mark Barr. He was predeceased by mother Betty Barr. He was born in W. Monroe, LA. Services and burial will be...
Denise Gail Reno
Mar 12, 2020
Denise Gail Reno, age 67 of Chattanooga passed away on Thursday March 12, 2020 at the Health Center at Standifer Place. She was born on July 25, 1952 to the late William and Esme Knight Reno. She lived in Chattanooga her whole life and was a avid University of Tennessee fan.
She is preceded in death by her parents...
Randall Eugene Tatum
Mar 11, 2020
Randall Eugene Tatum, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 6:43 p.m. at his home in Calhoun, TN from a nearly four year battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends when he peacefully left his beloved home and family to be with our Lord in heaven. Randall was born on December 29, 1954 in Cleveland...
Lewis Bernard (Buddy) Davis
Mar 9, 2020
Lewis Bernard (Buddy) Davis, 86, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. He was the Office Manager at Duncan Electric for 20 years and was loved by many. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Buddy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded...
Ronald William O'Shields
Feb 29, 2020
Ronald William O’Shields, 66, of Rossville, GA passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at a local healthcare facility. He was of the Christian faith. Ronald enjoyed all sports and was an avid Alabama fan and also NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William LeRoy O’Shields and Johnie Ruth Shores O’Shields.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Bedwell O’Shields...
Ruth Joan Hickey
Feb 24, 2020
Ruth Joan Farr Hickey, 82, of Turtletown passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was born in Detroit, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Elizabeth Boyce Farr; father, Harry Farr; sister, Iris Farr; and brothers Charles Farr and James Farr.
Survivors include her children, Iris J. Morse, Ruthie D. Presswood, Geraldine...
Harry Alan Taylor
Feb 23, 2020
SCPO Harry Alan Taylor, USCG, Ret., 67, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his home. Born in Chattanooga on February 25, 1952 he spent the last 20 years in Bradley County. He served his country as a Senior Chief in the United States Coast Guard. Harry was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. He was known...
Bernice Stout Woodard
Feb 20, 2020
Bernice Woodard, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home. She was born in Lawrence County, Illinois, the fourth of the ten children of James and Alice Stout. Five of her siblings, Geraldine, Wanda, Garnet, Paul and Esther preceded her in death. Surviving are four siblings, Calvin Stout of Alton, IL, Naomi Urfer of Oblong, IL,...
Mary Hall Simmons
Feb 4, 2020
Mary Simmons, 99, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at a local health care facility. She was born in Murfreesboro and lived the majority of her life in Bradley County. She was a charter member of Northside Presbyterian Church. She was retired from Cleveland Bank and Trust and a member of the Calico Square Dance Club. Mary was...
