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Joe Pirkle

Joe Pirkle

Oct 25, 2011

Joe Pirkle, 69, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011, in a local hospital. He was a Cantene member of the VFW and an honorary member of the American Legion. He was retired from Quinn Electric supply after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Grant Pirkle and Martha Jo Duff...

Kansas Stanley

Kansas Stanley

Oct 24, 2011

Kansas Stanley, 74, a resident of Liberty Township, Ohio and a former resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at her sister’s residence in Ohio. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Belcher and Rosa Cantrell Belcher; husband, Dennis Hall; sister, Colleen Tucker; brother,...

Betty Sue Norton

Betty Sue Norton

Oct 24, 2011

Betty Watts Norton, 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at her residence. A member of Westwood Baptist Church since moving to Cleveland in 1965 and where she served in various capacities, including as church librarian for over 40 years, Mrs. Norton was also an active volunteer in many community organizations, including serving on the...

Angella A'dair Lohr

Angella A'dair Lohr

Oct 24, 2011

Angella Lohr, age 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 in a local healthcare facility. She was born in Buffalo Valley, TN on September 28, 1927 to the late Charles and Wilma Jones Niles. During the Depression, the family moved to Michigan where she attended high school and met her future husband, Donald Lohr. They married...

David Porter

David Porter

Oct 24, 2011

David Porter, 50, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011, in a local hospital. He was employed with Catnapper of Cleveland. He was of Baptist faith and U.S. Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Porter; grandparents James and Hester Porter and Earl and Lyda Dunn. He is survived by his wife,...

George W Albritton

George W Albritton

Oct 23, 2011

CSM_Ret. George W. Albritton, age 91, died on Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Cleveland, TN. He was a member of Big Spring United Methodist Church on Hardwick Street. He was active in the Lee Atchley Rescue Squad. He was also active in the CCC Camp before World War II. He was retired from Bradley Health Care and Rehab after many...

Jacob C. Smith

Jacob C. Smith

Oct 23, 2011

Jacob C. Smith, age 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 in a local hospital. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. and served during the Korean Conflict. He attended the University of Tennessee. He loved children and animals and was an avid sports fan and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death...

Margaret Rachael Brown

Margaret Rachael Brown

Oct 23, 2011

Margaret Rachael Dunn Brown was born January 18, 1943 and peacefully went to be with our Lord on October 23, 2011. Rachael was born in Jasper, Alabama. She was a loving mother, wife and friend. She was an endeared Cosmetologist from Alabama to Tennessee and was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN. She was preceded in death...

Bonnie Smith

Bonnie Smith

Oct 23, 2011

Bonnie M. Smith, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011, in a local hospital. She was member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. She was also a member of Eastern Star and a great cook. She was ready to help anyone in need and loved the Lord and enjoyed traveling. She was preceded in death by her...

Brenda Liner

Brenda Liner

Oct 22, 2011

Brenda Liner, 67, a Lifelong resident of Cleveland peacefully departed to meet her savior on Saturday, October 22, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was of the Christian Faith. She was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister. She was a continuous encouragement to her children and family. She was the Daughter of the late Viola and...

Debra Ann King

Debra Ann King

Oct 21, 2011

Debra Ann King, 49, a resident of Riceville, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, at Duke University Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, George S. “Stan” King, Jr. of Calhoun, TN; her father, Donald Workman of Niota, TN; her mother, Gwendolyn Workman of Cleveland, TN; daughter, Kristi Buckner and husband Steven of Cleveland,TN;...

Gail Rebecca Trotter

Gail Rebecca Trotter

Oct 21, 2011

Gail Rebecca Trotter Gail Rebecca Trotter, 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, in a local hospital. She was a member of South Cleveland United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Trotter and Julia Vaughn. She is survived by her daughter Whitney Peels, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A memorial service...

Betty Cecil Kelley

Betty Cecil Kelley

Oct 21, 2011

Betty Cecil Kelley, 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church where she served in various children's ministries for 40 years including Sunday School, Bible Drill and AWANA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pledger and Elizabeth Bennett Cecil and son, Marvin...

Mary Gill

Mary Gill

Oct 20, 2011

Eva Lee “Diddie” Crye Gill, 88, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 in a local healthcare facility. She was actively involved at Community Hall Church throughout her life. She touched the lives of many by opening her heart and her home to all. She looked for the best in everyone and she never met...

Jackie Jean Mitchell

Jackie Jean Mitchell

Oct 20, 2011

Jackie Jean Mitchell was born in Cairo, Ill on June 4, 1923. Jack was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and drummer. He served in the military during World War II in the Air Force band. His career included 30 years as an exporter and many years in sales. Jack was also an inventor and author. He invented numerous...

Myrtle L. Swafford

Myrtle L. Swafford

Oct 20, 2011

Myrtle Swafford, age 105, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011, in a local healthcare facility. She dedicated her life to the service and care of others. At the age of 70 she retired after many years of employment with Bradley Healthcare and Garden Terrace/Life Care. She was of the Christian faith and attended the Baptist church. She was preceded in...

Virginia J. Renne`

Virginia J. Renne`

Oct 17, 2011

On Monday, October 17, 2011Virginia J. Renne' joined her loving husband, Wayne and her beloved daughter, Jan in His eternal kingdom. She served her local community as an RN for more than 40 years. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Violet Jenkins; husband, Wayne Renne`; daughter, Janice...

Wanda Sue Cole

Wanda Sue Cole

Oct 16, 2011

Wanda Sue Cole, age 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 in a local hospital. She was an avid lover of animals and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edgar Cole; parents, Earl Edward Gunter, Sr. and Agnes Gunter; brother, Eddie Gunter; and sister, Barbara Reeves Plaster. Survivors include...

Karen Vaughn Hamilton

Karen Vaughn Hamilton

Oct 15, 2011

Karen Elaine Hamilton Karen Elaine Vaughn Hamilton, 42, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at her residence. She attended Philadelphia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Dean Vaughn; grandparents, Paulina A, Baldwin and Carl and Mayme Trentham. She is survived by her husband, Mark L. Hamilton, currently serving in...

Myra Levon Todd

Myra Levon Todd

Oct 14, 2011

Myra Levon Todd, 63, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011. She has lived here the last 45 years moving from Chapmanville, WV. She was self-employed in the cleaning business. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Allen Todd; parents, George and Annie Butcher Lynch; and brother, Chester Day....

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