Breeden Family
M.L. Breeden, 56, was instantly killed by lightning last night at 8:oo p.m. at his home on Ladd Springs Road. (Feb. 22, 1927) Breeden was standing on the hearth of the fireplace in his bare feet when the bolt hit … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Obituaries
Duggan Family
Charles “Dee” D. Duggan, 68 a lifelong resident of Charleston, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2004. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Chloe Liner Duggan of Charleston; sister Ozell Duggan Shipe; and brothers; Clarence, James Grady, Leslie … Continue reading →
Cartwright Family
Mrs. Belle (Granny) Cartwright, 93, died Tuesday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Frank Matthews, of Harrison Pike, following a short illness. Born in Bradley County, Mrs. Cartwright was a daughter of the late Arthur & Susan Potter … Continue reading →
Thatch Family
We recommend you search (link in right-hand menu) for numerous Thatch references in various records posted on this site. Click here to read Thomas Early Thatch’s booklet, Brief Sketch of a Country Neighborhood in Bradley County, Eight Miles South … Continue reading →
Womack Family
James L Womack, age 62, died at his home on Wildwood Avenue, Tuesday after an illness of several weeks, death being due to la grippe. Deceased is survived by his widow and several children. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon … Continue reading →
Smith Family
Click here to read Descendants of William Smith by Jean Frazier Freshour. Obituaries The Rev. Jethero D. Smith, 83, a resident of Cleveland, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 30, 2002, in a Chattanooga hospital. He was the son of the … Continue reading →
Griffith Family
MRS. C. Griffith, 76 Buried at Ocoee Shed Mrs. Clementine GRIFFITH, aged 76, widow of Cary Griffith, well-known resident of the east side of the county, died Tuesday, death being due to paralysis. Surviving are five children as follows: Raymond, … Continue reading →
Death of Miss Hattie Thompson, June, 1909
transcribed from microfilm and contributed by Susan Langheld Newspaper: Cleveland Journal & Banner Date: 06/22/1909 MISS HATTIE THOMPSON TAKES HER OWN LIFE Maiden Lady, Despondent Because of Ill Health, Ended Her Troubles Tuesday Morning, Using a Pistol—Death Was Instantaneous Shortly … Continue reading →
Obituaries Published in September, 1909
transcribed from microfilm and contributed by Susan Langheld Newspaper: Cleveland Journal & Banner Date: 9/7/1909 A NOBEL [sic] WOMAN GONE Miss Sarah Williams Answers the Angle’s [sic] Call Tuesday night A gloom was cast over the little village by the … Continue reading →
Obituary of Asa Bean in May, 1909
transcribed from microfilm and contributed by Susan Langheld Newspaper: Cleveland Journal & Banner Date: 5/14/1909 WENT FOR COWS AND FELL DEAD Mr. Asa Bean, a Prominent Farmer of the Prospect Neighborhood, Dropped Dead Wednesday Evening Mr. Asa Bean, a prominent … Continue reading →