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Ray Franklin Hawkins

Ray Franklin Hawkins

Jan 21, 2010

Ray Franklin Hawkins, age 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the family residence. He was employed with TDOT. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and received numerous medals as a "marksman" during his military service. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen...

Sandra Rinehart

Sandra Rinehart

Jan 20, 2010

Sandra “Dolly” Rinehart, 56, loving wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at her home in Cleveland. She was a member of Berean Baptist Church. She had worked in the medical supply industry for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Hale Holden. She was a very loving wife to Daniel...

Loy Lester Parlier, Jr.

Loy Lester Parlier, Jr.

Jan 20, 2010

Loy Lester Parlier, Jr., 61, of McDonald, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at a local hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Loy and Sarah Creasman Parlier; and sister, Sandra Winkler.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Parlier; two daughters, Stephanie Hatmaker of McDonald and Angee Parlier and Tony Jones of Soddy Daisy;...

Vina Swafford

Vina Swafford

Jan 19, 2010

Vina Cranfield Swafford, 89, of Birchwood, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010, in a Chattanooga hospital. She was born in the Grasshopper community on February 20, 1920, to the late Jake Albert Cranfield and Sarah Hixson Cranfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl F. Swafford, son, Charles Steven Swafford, and four siblings: Mae Davis, Bell Dover,...

Erma Lee Caldwell

Erma Lee Caldwell

Jan 19, 2010

Erma Lee Caldwell, 86, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at her home. She was a devoted wife and mother and a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. She was the daughter of the late Sim and Avie Cartwright Cofer, but was reared in the home of Bob & Lassie Scott. Her husband, C.L....

Marilyn Kay Clayton

Marilyn Kay Clayton

Jan 18, 2010

Kay Clayton, 72, dearly loved mother and a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord and family who were waiting, Monday, January 18, 2010 in Rome, GA. She was a member of New Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was involved in the women’s Presbytery and was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the...

Joan Marie Toney

Joan Marie Toney

Jan 18, 2010

Joan Marie Adams Toney, 66, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 in a Knoxville healthcare facility. Although she was born and raised in Knoxville, she relocated to Cleveland to care for her ailing daughter. She quickly adopted Cleveland as her home. She renewed her faith by being confirmed into the Episcopal Church. She was active at St. Luke’s...

Lake Thomas Long

Lake Thomas Long

Jan 18, 2010

Lake Thomas Long, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He retired in 1987 as a truck driver with Georgia Highway Express. He was also in the United States Army where he served during World War II. He was a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his...

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...

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