OBITUARIES

Johnnie Lou Wooden

Johnnie Lou Wooden

May 13, 2010

Johnnie Lou Wooden Johnnie Lou "Lucy" Wooden, 72, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor. She loved camping, cooking, fishing, gardening, yard sales, animals and especially all her "kids". She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert...

Sam Fair

Sam Fair

May 13, 2010

Sam Fair Sam Fair, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010, in a local hospital. Sam was born in Knoxville and graduated from Central High School. He entered the Army during WWII in 1944, as part of the 10th Mountain Division serving in Italy. He was awarded the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, Combat Infantryman’s Badge...

Pauline P. Tallent

Pauline P. Tallent

May 13, 2010

Pauline P. Tallent, age 75, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010, in a local healthcare facility. She was a hairdresser for many years. She was very much a family person and she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olan and Elbania Hampton.

She is survived by her husband,...

Sharon Kay Goode

Sharon Kay Goode

May 12, 2010

Sharon Kay Goode, long-time resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, of complications following surgery. She was an Honors Graduate of the Cleveland State Nursing Program. Recently retired from a distinguished and successful career as a Registered Nurse, most recently for the Bradley County Health Department, she was called home by the Lord before we were prepared to...

Betty Jo Strickland

Betty Jo Strickland

May 12, 2010

Betty Jo Strickland, 63, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at her home. She was a member of Cleveland Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie M. Strickland as well as her parents, Alvin and Irene Mims Lemacks. She is survived by four children: Marvin Green and wife, Angela of Chatsworth, GA,...

Billy Davis

Billy Davis

May 12, 2010

Billy Davis, age 63, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in a Chattanooga health care facility. He was of the Christian faith and was saved under the ministry of Rev. Guinn Green. He was an avid NASCAR fan and was a huge Dale Earnhardt, Sr. fan. He was employed by Cleveland Chair for 13 years....

Charles K. Harmon

Charles K. Harmon

May 12, 2010

Charles K. Harmon, 81, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of Black Fox United Methodist Church. Mr. Harmon was a self-employed candy salesman before retirement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Effie Humberd Harmon...

Willie Irene Rogers

Willie Irene Rogers

May 11, 2010

Willie Irene Rogers, 86, a resident of Birchwood, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in a local healthcare facility. She was a lifelong resident of Meigs County and was retired from Magic Chef. She was of the Baptist faith. Her parents, Bill and Ellen Combs Millard, preceded her in death as well as her husband, J. R. Rogers, son, Carl...

Louise Freeman Blackwell

Louise Freeman Blackwell

May 11, 2010

Louise Freeman Blackwell, 72, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the family residence. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Ted Blackwell; brothers, Everett and Robert Blackwell; sisters, Diane Lowe and Mary Sue Raby. Survivors include her children: Mary Torbett and husband Carl of Delano, Barbara...

Paula Bosse

Paula Bosse

May 10, 2010

Paula Irene Bosse, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, in a local hospital. She was a member of the North Cleveland Baptist Church.

A private prayer service was held at Grissom Funeral Home with Dr. Jay McCluskey officiating. Interment will be held privately.

Arrangements by Grissom Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to...

Thomas Allen Curtis

Thomas Allen Curtis

May 10, 2010

Thomas Allen Curtis, 60, a resident of Riceville passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church. Mr. Curtis was employed with Mid West Towers Construction Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis L. and Dollie M. Curtis and brother, Ricki D. Curtis. Survivors include three sisters:...

William Bruce Bender

William Bruce Bender

May 9, 2010

William Bruce Bender, 87, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at his residence in Naples, Florida where he and his wife had lived for the past 28 years. He was born and reared in Chattanooga, Tennessee and spent his professional life in Cleveland before retiring to Naples. He attended the public schools of Chattanooga and graduated from the University of...

Eric Christopher Sneed

Eric Christopher Sneed

May 9, 2010

Eric Christopher Sneed, 41, a resident of Cleveland, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2010. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1988. He was employed at Peyton’s Southeastern. He was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church where he served as the choir director. He enjoyed serving the Lord and...

Frances Marie Gentry

Frances Marie Gentry

May 9, 2010

Frances Marie Stonecipher Gentry, 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. The last eighteen months of her life were filled with great joy as she cared for her great grandson, Brendan. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt and she will be missed greatly. She was preceded in death...

Shipley Rose Buckner

Shipley Rose Buckner

May 9, 2010

Shipley Rose Buckner, 18, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010. She was a senior at Baylor School of Chattanooga. She was a member of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad, Baylor Choir, Baylor Dance Team and the Baylor Theater. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. Shipley lived life to the fullest and loved her family and...

Frances Inez Banks

Frances Inez Banks

May 8, 2010

Frances Inez Banks, 84, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2010. She was born on January 13, 1926. She was called “Mom” by five and “Nana” by many and was a member of Spring Place Road Church of God of Prophesy. Inez was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Leona Beck;...

Alvin Lynn Derby Jr.

Alvin Lynn Derby Jr.

May 8, 2010

Alvin L. “Buddy” Derby, Jr., 22, of Cleveland, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, on Saturday, May 8, 2010 while swimming with his church group. He was a member of Mercy and Truth Ministries. To some of his friends he was known by his nickname, Micah. He was the beloved grandson of Eugene Joseph and Joyce Enzena Lewis...

Terry Sorrells Majors

Terry Sorrells Majors

May 7, 2010

Terry Carolyn Sorrells Majors, 63, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 in a local hospital. She was a retired beautician. She was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Oliver and Louise MacKenzie Sorrells; brother, John MacKenzie Sorrells; and sister, Judith Ann Sorrells Oliver....

Guadalupe Perez Lopez

Guadalupe Perez Lopez

May 5, 2010

Guadalupe Perez Lopez, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Community of Hope Hispanic Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnulfo Soto Zepeda; and parents, Mariano and Carmen Perez Lopez. She is survived by children, Arthur P. Soto, Joel...

Linda Sample

Linda Sample

May 4, 2010

Linda Sample, 57, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Tuesday, May 4 2010.

She joined her husband (Mike Sample) of 34 years in Heaven on his birthday. She was also preceded in death by her father Don C. Simpson, granddaughter Olivia K. Sample, and daughter- in-law Anita Sample.

She was attending...

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