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Benna Mae Brady

Benna Mae Brady

Mar 29, 2012

Benna Mae Brady, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at her home. She was a retired seamstress with Jackson Manufacturing and a faithful member of Bellefounte Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eva Barnard Mullins; daughter, Deborah Inman; four...

Kaydence Audrey Marie Brooks

Kaydence Audrey Marie Brooks

Mar 29, 2012

Kaydence "Kaydebug" Audrey Marie Brooks, 2, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at a local hospital. She had a big heart and would light any room with her smile. Kaydebug enjoyed music and dancing. She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandfathers, Duke Whitehead and Henry "Bug" Brooks; and maternal great great grandparents, Inez and Joe...

Marlette Duckett

Marlette Duckett

Mar 28, 2012

Della Marlette Duckett, 52, a lifelong resident of Harrison, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of the 1975 Ooltewah State Championship Basketball Team and had attended Chattanooga State. She was previously employed as an administrative assistant with The Honors Course. Marlette had been active as a fund raiser for American Diabetes....

Geneva Odom

Geneva Odom

Mar 28, 2012

Geneva (Geny) Adell Goins Odom, 97, passed away at her home March 28, 2012. She was a graduate of the Old Central Grammar School and attended Bradley Central High School. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and with the encouragement of Dr. Madison Trewitt began a nursing career during the WWII at the Physicians & Surgeons Hospital. Nursing immediately...

Pauline Chapman

Pauline Chapman

Mar 27, 2012

Essie Pauline Chapman, 94, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in a local hospital. She was a member of East Cleveland Baptist Church and also a member at the Walker Street Senior Center. She enjoyed working with flowers in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Harris Chapman; parents, Pete and Elizabeth Officer Finnell;...

Ruth Phillips

Ruth Phillips

Mar 26, 2012

Ruth Phillips, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 in a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Coppingers after twelve years of service and was a homemaker. Mrs. Phillips was the daughter of the late Jesse Robinson and Lillie Fortner Robinson and was also preceded in death by her two...

Pauline Marie Redd

Pauline Marie Redd

Mar 25, 2012

Pauline Marie Wooden Redd, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 in a local healthcare facility. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Zelphie and Ethel Wooden; husband, Robert L. Redd; son, William Redd and grandson, Autie Dean Sims. She is survived by her children: Judy and husband, Avery Stewart, Lucille Hollenhead and...

Susan Simon Blizzard

Susan Simon Blizzard

Mar 25, 2012

Susan Anne Simon Blizzard, 58, a resident of Decatur passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 in an Athens hospital. Survivors include her husband, Emmanuel D. Blizzard of Decatur; parents, Alex and Anita Simon of Riceville; daughter, Paula Bridges of Dayton; brother, Alan Simon of Middlefield, CT and sister, Kathleen Higgins of Silver Springs, MD. A graveside service will be held...

Martha Elizabeth Garrett

Martha Elizabeth Garrett

Mar 23, 2012

Martha Elizabeth Garrett, 74, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens and was a former employee of Mayes Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vera Honey; brothers, Doyle Honey and Ralph Pierce. Survivors include her...

Shawn Donlee Whitehead

Shawn Donlee Whitehead

Mar 22, 2012

Shawn Donlee Whitehead, 26, of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his home. He was a graduate of Walker Valley High School Class of 2004 and former volunteer fireman. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany Edgemon Whitehead of Cleveland; father, Donald Whitehead and wife, Dalina of Cleveland; mother, Tammy Miller and fiancé, Charlie Brown of Hixson;...

Mary Marie Fritts

Mary Marie Fritts

Mar 22, 2012

Mary Marie Fritts, 62, a resident of Cleveland went to Heaven to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 22, 2012 after fighting a battle with cancer. She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church and was employed with American Uniform Company for over 27 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Farris; brother,...

Emma Ruth Pirkle

Emma Ruth Pirkle

Mar 21, 2012

Emma Ruth Pierce Pirkle, 85, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She died the way she lived; with grace and dignity. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Chester Pirkle; her parents,...

James G. Cate, Jr.

James G. Cate, Jr.

Mar 21, 2012

James G. Cate, Jr., 89, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. He received a B.A. degree from the University of the South in 1947 and a J.D. degree from Duke University in 1950. Mr. Cate also served in the United States Army overseas during World War II. He was vice president, general counsel and...

Charles W Chambers Sr.

Charles W Chambers Sr.

Mar 20, 2012

Charles W. Chambers, Sr., 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in a local hospital. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. He was retired from TVA. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Chambers was the son of the late Luther and Dorothy Chambers and was also preceded in death by his...

Wendell Glen Carroll

Wendell Glen Carroll

Mar 19, 2012

Wendell Glen Carroll, 53, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was formerly employed with Cooke Manufacturing Company. Wendell never met a stranger. He was formerly a judge with the United Kennel Club where he was an expert on coon dogs. He was preceded in death...

Nancy Faye Ledford

Nancy Faye Ledford

Mar 18, 2012

Nancy Faye Ledford, 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 in a local hospital. Nancy loved her family, church family and her neighbors. She served as a Resident Council President for a number of years. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Reba Cross Wilbanks; husbands,...

Ruby Burnice Parks

Ruby Burnice Parks

Mar 17, 2012

Ruby Burnice Parks, 81, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 in an Alabama healthcare facility. She was a founding member of Tasso Baptist Church. She was a former employee of American Uniform. She was a local artist and a wonderful seamstress. Mrs. Parks was the daughter of the late Glenn Edward Paul and Willie...

James Aszman

James Aszman

Mar 17, 2012

E. James Aszman, 82, a resident of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was retired from Jackson Manufacturing where he worked in management. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was of the Protestant faith and was involved with the McMinn County Senior Center. He was preceded in death...

Larry Gentry

Larry Gentry

Mar 15, 2012

Charles Larry Gentry, 70, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was a member of Mt. Olive Ministries where he faithfully sang in the choir. He loved and sang Southern Gospel Music where he sang tenor in various singing groups including the King?s Rangers, A Few Good Men, Tribute and the...

Raymond Ball

Raymond Ball

Mar 15, 2012

Raymond “Bunt” Ball, 78, of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at home after a long struggle with lung cancer. Raymond was born in Tulare County, California on March 15, 1934 to the late Clarence and Lydia Delema Ball. He served twice in the United States Army and was honorably discharged November 30, 1962. He worked for a...

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