OBITUARIES

Bonnie Ruth Lewis

Bonnie Ruth Lewis

Jun 8, 2008

Bonnie Ruth Lewis, 61, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday June 8, 2008 at the family residence. She was a member of Berean Baptist Church. Mrs. Lewis was especially devoted to her grandchildren. Her hobby was quilting and she enjoyed making quilts for her grandchildren. She was employed as a textile worker with Shaw Industries for 27 years....

Edith Heifner Boring

Edith Heifner Boring

Jun 7, 2008

Edith Heifner Boring Edith Heifner Boring, 89, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday June 7, 2008 at the family residence. She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church for over 60 years. Mrs. Boring was in the wholesale manufacturing business with her husband, Roy, for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram C. Heifner...

Blanche McConnell Cartwright

Blanche McConnell Cartwright

Jun 5, 2008

Blanche McConnell Cartwright, 96, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 05, 2008 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church. Mrs. Cartwright was the daughter of the late Leander C. Whaley and Mary King Whaley and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Jess McConnell and Willard Cartwright; her daughter, Marie...

Ruth E Hutson

Ruth E Hutson

Jun 4, 2008

Ruth E. Hutson, 85, a resident of Cleveland, went to rest in peace on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 in a local hospital. She was a member of Keith Street Church of God of Prophecy. She was known for her homemade yeast bread and also wrote beautiful poetry. She was formerly a volunteer at the Helpline of Cleveland and enjoyed the...

Glen M Byers

Glen M Byers

Jun 4, 2008

Our beloved husband and father, Glen M. Byers B.S., B.A.,D.D.S., M.D., J.D., M.Ed., born April 22, 1937 passed away quietly and peacefully on June 4th at his family residence. His passion for education began at the University of Michigan where he earned his degree in dentistry. He then graduated from Wayne State University with a medical degree, later specializing in...

Andrew 'Andy' Wain Kristy

Andrew 'Andy' Wain Kristy

Jun 4, 2008

Andrew "Andy" Wain Kristy, 40, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from injuries sustained in an accident. He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Kristy was employed with Mars Inc. He was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his parents, Wain and Diana Kristy of Cleveland; children: Ashley Kristy, Arionna Kristy, Autumn Kristy and their...

Jack M. Sliger

Jack M. Sliger

Jun 3, 2008

Jack M. Sliger, 79, of Cleveland, beloved husband passed on to glory Tuesday, June 3, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. He retired from Catnapper after 26 years. Mr. Sliger was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Airforce. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sigler...

Charlie Griffin

Charlie Griffin

Jun 2, 2008

Charlie Griffin, 62, a resident of Cleveland, passed away June 2, 2008 in a local hospital. He attended Keith Street Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Griffin was a chemical technician with Olin Corporation for 35 years. He served in the Tennessee National Guard Company B 117th Infantry. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Johnnie Faye Hubbard...

Ernest L Whitmire

Ernest L Whitmire

Jun 1, 2008

Ernest L. "Buck" Whitmire, 98, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the family residence. He was of the Methodist faith. He was retired from Burlington Industry. He was a veteran serving in the United States Army. Mr. Whitmire was the son of the late George Minor Whitmire and Cornelia Fields Whitmire and was also preceded...

Virgil Brown

Virgil Brown

May 29, 2008

Virgil Brown, 72, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, May 29, 2008 at the family residence. He was born October 10, 1935. He was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. Virgil worked most of his life as a general contractor and recently retired. He loved spending time with his family, working in his garden,...

Frank D Mitchell

Frank D Mitchell

May 28, 2008

Frank D. Mitchell, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a retired dairy farmer in the Red Hill Community. Mr. Mitchell was the son of the late I.C. Mitchell and Maggie Thomas Mitchell and was also preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Mitchell. Survivors include his wife of 36...

Dewey S Massey

Dewey S Massey

May 27, 2008

Dewey S. Massey, age 71, became cancer free when he walked into the loving arms of Jesus on May 27, 2008. There to meet him at Heaven?s gates were his loving wife, Geneva Massey, Momma and Dad- Bessie Maudy and William Franklin (Barney) Massey, sister- Ruby Watson, brother- Plez Emory along with a host of other family members and friends....

Clyde Arter Colloms

Clyde Arter Colloms

May 25, 2008

Clyde Arter Colloms, 87, went to be with his beloved wife of 61 years, Mellie, in the early morning hours of May 25, 2008. Millie preceded Clyde in death on April 15, 2003. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Mr. Colloms death on Memorial Day weekend was fitting as Clyde had served with the U. S. Army, 202...

Boyd Knight

Boyd Knight

May 21, 2008

Boyd Knight, 97, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday morning, May 21, 2008 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Boyd was the son of the late John and Laura Knight and was also preceded in death by his wife Loma Shelton Knight; a grandson, Jeff Ledford; six sisters and four brothers. Survivors include daughters, Gail...

Amber Janell Brown

Amber Janell Brown

May 21, 2008

Amber Janelle Chrisman Brown, 20, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harold Roe; great-grandmothers, Ollie Howard and Annie Hall. She is survived by her son, Jacen L. Brown of...

William Millwood

William Millwood

May 21, 2008

The Reverend William J. Millwood, age 85, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, May 21, 2008. He passed away at Skyridge Medical Center with his loving family along side him. He joined the Toonigh, GA Church of God in August, 1939. He attended Bible Training School (BTS), Sevierville, TN from 1940-1942. He...

Amber Janelle Chrisman Brown

Amber Janelle Chrisman Brown

May 21, 2008

Amber Janelle Chrisman Brown, 20, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 due to injuries sustained in a car accident.  She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harold Roe; great-grandmothers, Ollie Howard and Annie Hall.She is survived by her son, Jacen L. Brown of Cleveland;...

Eston Cordell Blaylock

Eston Cordell Blaylock

May 21, 2008

Eston Cordell Blaylock, 80, a resident of Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a self employed mechanic. He owned and operated Highway 58 Exxon Station for several years. He worked for Hamilton County Board of Education. Mr. Blaylock was the son of the late Frank Blaylock...

Bennie Harold Orr

Bennie Harold Orr

May 21, 2008

Bennie Harold Orr, 62, a resident of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the family residence. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all that knew him. He was a member of Hiwassee Baptist Church for 44 years. He was employed with Maytag for 44 years. He was preceded in death by...

Donald Wesley Lofty

Donald Wesley Lofty

May 19, 2008

Donald Wesley Lofty, 76, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 19, 2008 at the family residence. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church where he was a deacon and altar counselor. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the...

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