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Viola Sue Carson

Viola Sue Carson

Aug 27, 2009

Viola Sue Nation Carson, known to all as Nannie, will celebrate her 95th birthday with her Heavenly Father. She slipped away peacefully from her earthly family in her sleep. Although we are all grieving for our loss, today we are celebrating her life and many memories we all have with her. Nannie joined hands with her husband, Bruce Carson, and...

Johnny Lynn Combs

Johnny Lynn Combs

Aug 25, 2009

Johnny Lynn Combs, 53, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Tonya Combs of Cleveland; children, Anita Underdown and husband, Ted and Michelle Combs, all of Cleveland; grandchildren, Bryson Underdown, Delanie Underdown, Lucas Underdown and Kaylee Combs; brothers, Jimmy McKinney and Jackie Combs, both of Birchwood and Robert...

Pauline Martin

Pauline Martin

Aug 25, 2009

Pauline Martin, 85, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at her home. She was of the Methodist faith. She retired from American Uniform after twenty-seven years. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.D. Martin; son, William "Gary" Martin; parents, W.D. Howell and Fannie Lee Swisher Howell and brother, Tommy Howell. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Phyllis Martin...

Betty Baker Roark

Betty Baker Roark

Aug 24, 2009

Betty Baker Roark, 92, a lifelong resident of Birchwood, passed away Monday, August 24, 2009 at the family residence. She was a member of Birchwood Baptist Church where she served as the church treasurer and pianist for many years. Early in life she was employed by Davenport Hosiery Mill in Chattanooga and was later employed as an elementary school teacher...

Jacqueline Ann Hamilton

Jacqueline Ann Hamilton

Aug 23, 2009

Jacqueline Ann Hamilton, a resident of Cleveland, lost her six year battle with cancer, with her family by her side, on Sunday, August 23, 2009. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland and a participator in the Relay for Life. She enjoyed arts and crafts, water sports and traveling. She loved giving to needy families and...

Mary C Underwood

Mary C Underwood

Aug 23, 2009

Mary C. Underwood, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a member of West Cleveland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Lizzie Curbow, as well as her husband, Paul Underwood, brothers: J. Melford Curbow, A. Frank Curbow and Sam Curbow, and one sister, Olene...

Willie Steven Lyles

Willie Steven Lyles

Aug 22, 2009

Willie Steven Lyles, 62, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the family residence. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Merriman; father, Clarence Willett; and mother, Evelyn Lyles Willett; and brother, Bill “Junior” Willett. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Sydnor; children, Lisa Jo Bennett...

Charles Howard Daugherty

Charles Howard Daugherty

Aug 18, 2009

Charles Howard Daugherty, age 82, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday evening, August 18, 2009 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired engineer for WBAC. He was the son to the late Clyde Daugherty and Jane Clark Daugherty. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane Daugherty and brother,...

Rebecca Bledsoe Milligan

Rebecca Bledsoe Milligan

Aug 15, 2009

Rebecca "Becky" Bledsoe Milligan, 54, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009 in a Chattanooga hospital. Becky went home to be with the Lord and her family after a 12 year battle with cancer. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where she played in the church orchestra. She was the Survivor Chairman for the...

Carl R. Fryar

Carl R. Fryar

Aug 12, 2009

Carl Fryar, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the family residence. He was of the Church of God faith and a well-known carpenter in this area. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Fryar on July 29, 2009; son, Randy Fryar; parents, Andrew...

Herman Jack Heston

Herman Jack Heston

Aug 8, 2009

Herman M. "Jack" Heston, 84, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Saturday, August 8, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Ohio, he moved to Tennessee with his family at an early age and began a lifelong appreciation of nature and the beauty of Tennessee. His knowledge of history, wildflowers, wildlife, gardening and farming were astounding...

Charles Larry Ray

Charles Larry Ray

Aug 8, 2009

Charles Larry Ray, 60, a resident of Hayesville, NC and formerly of Cleveland passed away, Saturday, August 8, 2009 in an Atlanta, GA hospital. He was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga and was a graduate of the Copper Basin class of 1967. He was employed as a draftsman with Ted F. Duggan & Sons in Chattanooga...

Pearl Gamble

Pearl Gamble

Aug 7, 2009

Pearl Gamble, age 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday morning, August 7, 2009 at the home of her son. She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ. She was formerly employed at J.H. Kellman for fifteen years. She was the daughter of the late James D. Singleton and Velma Rymer Singleton. She was also preceded in...

Chadwick Brian Mathews

Chadwick Brian Mathews

Aug 3, 2009

Chadwick “Chad” Brian Mathews, 27, of Charleston, passed away Monday, August 3, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, Class of 2000. He attended Mt. Olive Ministries. He was an avid fisherman and loved all water sports. He is survived by his parents, Brian Conway Mathews and Cathy Elaine Graham Mathews of Cleveland;...

Wallace Vincent Dunn

Wallace Vincent Dunn

Aug 2, 2009

Wallace Vincent Dunn, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at his residence. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He lived in the area all his life and was of the Christian faith. He was an independent truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. M....

Geneva Phillips Newport

Geneva Phillips Newport

Jul 30, 2009

Geneva Phillips Newport, 84, of Charleston passed away, Thursday, July 30, 2009 at her residence. She was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church and was a member of Eastern Star. She was the daughter of the late Mount and Oma Phillips and was preceded in death by her husband Barney Newport and brothers and sisters: Ephraim Phillips, Mary Phillips,...

Dorothy Mae Smith

Dorothy Mae Smith

Jul 30, 2009

Dorothy Mae Eves Stevison Smith, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the family residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents Spence and Bertha Eves, first husband, Mack E. Stevison; second husband, Leonard E. Smith; grandchild, Anthony Dewayne Floyd; sister-in-law, Frankie Rayfield. She is survived by her children;...

Betty Jo Fryar

Betty Jo Fryar

Jul 29, 2009

Betty Jo Fryar, 75, a resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in a local hospital. She was of the Church of God faith. She was employed with Scott's Furniture for 20 years prior to her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; Leamon Vernon Sliger and Laura H. Steakly Sliger; son, Randy Fryar. She is...

Arvil C. Wooten

Arvil C. Wooten

Jul 29, 2009

Arvil C. Wooten, 79, a resident of Delano passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Arvil and Sybil Wooten had a total of nine children. He was a member of Southview Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed for 30 years as a welder for Combustion Engineering....

George Scott Warren

George Scott Warren

Jul 27, 2009

George Scott Warren, 56, a resident of Cleveland, passed away July 27, 2009 at his residence following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Army. He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church where he was active in the men’s ministry. He was employed as Supervisor of Engineering...

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