OBITUARIES

Phyllis Whitehead

Phyllis Whitehead

Jan 18, 2010

Phyllis Whitehead, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010, in a local hospital. She was born February 1, 1930 in Bradley County. Phyllis attended Carson Newman College and the National School of Business. She began her career in banking at Cleveland National Bank and later, as Senior Vice-President with Merchants/Suntrust Bank. She served the community many...

Jessie Mae Haney

Jessie Mae Haney

Jan 17, 2010

Jessie Mae Haney, 93, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hayden Haney; parents, Jesse and Muncy McKinney Morrow; sisters, Allie Earby, Stella Morrow, Kay Goodner, Edith Gibson...

Georgia Davis Bible Munns

Georgia Davis Bible Munns

Jan 17, 2010

Georgia Davis Bible Munns, 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010, in a local nursing facility. She was a member of Central Church of Christ She was the widow of Thomas Bible and H. Allen Munns and was also preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Martha Michaels Davis. Several sisters and brothers also preceded...

Virginia Louise Davis

Virginia Louise Davis

Jan 17, 2010

Virginia Louise Davis, 89, a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 at her home. She was a member of the Cohulla Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis was owner and operator of the "Chocolate Pot" in the Cleveland Mall for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Whitehead and Ida Pankey Whitehead and her husband,...

Joe Allen Priest

Joe Allen Priest

Jan 17, 2010

Joe Allen Priest, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. A veteran of the United States Army, he served in Korea in 1978 and 1979. Mr. Priest enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, George Joe Priest. Survivors include...

J B. White

J B. White

Jan 16, 2010

J. B. White, age 87, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010, in a local healthcare facility. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired with 35 years of service as a truck driver with Magic Chef. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He was a veteran of WWII and served as...

Elmer Taulbee

Elmer Taulbee

Jan 16, 2010

Elmer Taulbee, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday morning, January 16, 2010, in a local health care facility.

Survivors and arrangements will be announced by Grissom Funeral Home.

John R. J.R. Evans, Jr.

John R. J.R. Evans, Jr.

Jan 16, 2010

John R. "J.R." Evans, Jr., a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a member of Chilcutt United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees and sang in the church quartet. A veteran of the United States Army Airforce, he served in Italy and Africa during World War ll. He...

Norman Ross Pike

Norman Ross Pike

Jan 15, 2010

Norman Ross Pike, 70, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at his residence. He was a retired truck driver. He also served in the Tennessee National Guard. He was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldrick Pike and Paralee “Tootsie” Malone Johnson, and also two brothers: Gordy Pike and Ray Pike....

James David Williams

James David Williams

Jan 15, 2010

James David Williams, age 64, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, at his residence with his loving family by his side. David retired in 2002 after a very accomplished sales career starting with Magic Chef and ending with Maytag Appliances. He served on the Presidents Council numerous times over the years and received the Bradford Rymer...

Gladys Price Wyatt

Gladys Price Wyatt

Jan 15, 2010

Gladys Price Wyatt, age 94, resident of Charleston, TN, died peacefully on Friday, January 15 after a very short illness. Her husband, Harlan J. Wyatt, preceded her death in 1988. They had five children: Rebecca Louise Day, Abingdon, VA, Martha Mae Johnston, Ardmore, AL, Melinda Sue Ledford (deceased), Ronald Jacob Wyatt (deceased) and Donald Harlan Wyatt, Charleston, TN. One sister,...

Lela Mae Wilcoxon

Lela Mae Wilcoxon

Jan 15, 2010

Lela Mae Wilcoxon, 88, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 in a local hospital. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leland J. Miolen and Willie Mae Jones Miolen; first husband, Leonard John Stafford; second husband, Clarence Wilcoxon; son, Timothy Arlen Stafford; grandson, Dale Bryson; three brothers...

James Edward Durham

James Edward Durham

Jan 15, 2010

James Edward Durham, 85, a resident of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord January 15, 2010. He was a member of Faith Memorial Church for 55 years. He retired from Hardwick Stove Company after 42 years of service in the maintenance department. Mr. Durham was a World War 11 veteran, serving with the United States Army in the...

Joe Perry Bettis

Joe Perry Bettis

Jan 12, 2010

Joe Perry Bettis, 70, of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at his residence. He retired in 2004 as an electrician with McKee Foods. He was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in death by two wives, Dorothy Lane Bettis and Ruth Slaughter Bettis; parents, Joseph and Pearl Bettis; brothers, William, Harrison, Perry and Paul Bettis;...

William Darel Cox, Sr.

William Darel Cox, Sr.

Jan 12, 2010

William Darel Cox, Sr., age 69, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at his residence with his loving family by his side. A long time resident of Joliet, Illinois, Mr. Cox was a member of the Elks Lodge and he was a truck driver with the Teamsters Local Union #179. He was preceded in death by...

Roy M Hicks

Roy M Hicks

Jan 11, 2010

Roy Milburn Hicks, 91, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January, 11, 2010. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He served with the US Army in the 581st AAA Brigade in World War II and spent 18 years volunteering in the public service...

Irene F Allen

Irene F Allen

Jan 11, 2010

Irene F. Allen, 82, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 11, 2010 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church. She was an accomplished seamstress. She loved gospel music and was a doting great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

George Mason Watson

George Mason Watson

Jan 11, 2010

George Mason Watson, age 83, resident of Ocoee, TN, passed away Monday evening, January 11, 2010, at a family residence in Cleveland, TN. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired machinist and had worked for Cleveland Machine and Lockheed. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was born in Oklahoma. He was preceded in...

Claude Tatum

Claude Tatum

Jan 11, 2010

Claude Tatum, 94, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, January 11, 2010. He was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. He attended Oak Chappel School in Cleveland, GA. Mr. Tatum was retired from Olin Chemical Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess Dillard Tatum and Emma McCollum...

Doris Fay Maroon

Doris Fay Maroon

Jan 10, 2010

Doris Fay Maroon, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. She was employed at Bradley County Nursing Home for 20 years and volunteered at the nursing home after her retirement. She enjoyed yard work especially working with flowers. She leaves behind a loving...

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