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Herman Jack Heston

Herman Jack Heston

Aug 8, 2009

Herman M. "Jack" Heston, 84, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Saturday, August 8, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Ohio, he moved to Tennessee with his family at an early age and began a lifelong appreciation of nature and the beauty of Tennessee. His knowledge of history, wildflowers, wildlife, gardening and farming were astounding...

Charles Larry Ray

Charles Larry Ray

Aug 8, 2009

Charles Larry Ray, 60, a resident of Hayesville, NC and formerly of Cleveland passed away, Saturday, August 8, 2009 in an Atlanta, GA hospital. He was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga and was a graduate of the Copper Basin class of 1967. He was employed as a draftsman with Ted F. Duggan & Sons in Chattanooga...

Pearl Gamble

Pearl Gamble

Aug 7, 2009

Pearl Gamble, age 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday morning, August 7, 2009 at the home of her son. She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ. She was formerly employed at J.H. Kellman for fifteen years. She was the daughter of the late James D. Singleton and Velma Rymer Singleton. She was also preceded in...

Clement A. Wyllie, Jr.

Clement A. Wyllie, Jr.

Aug 6, 2009

Clement A. Wyllie, Jr., age 81, retired U.S. Army Colonel, died August 6. He retired from the United States Army in January 1979 after 35 years of active duty. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. His decorations include the Legion of Merit with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross with...

Linda Lee Morgan

Linda Lee Morgan

Aug 4, 2009

Linda Lee Morgan, age 65, resident of Charleston, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. She passed away at her residence with her loving family by her side. She attended the Westwood Baptist Church. She was a retired registered nurse and had worked for Cleveland Community Hospital, Bradley Memorial Hospital, Duracell as an industrial...

Chadwick Brian Mathews

Chadwick Brian Mathews

Aug 3, 2009

Chadwick “Chad” Brian Mathews, 27, of Charleston, passed away Monday, August 3, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, Class of 2000. He attended Mt. Olive Ministries. He was an avid fisherman and loved all water sports. He is survived by his parents, Brian Conway Mathews and Cathy Elaine Graham Mathews of Cleveland;...

Wallace Vincent Dunn

Wallace Vincent Dunn

Aug 2, 2009

Wallace Vincent Dunn, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at his residence. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He lived in the area all his life and was of the Christian faith. He was an independent truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. M....

Harry Albert Macht, Jr.

Harry Albert Macht, Jr.

Aug 2, 2009

Harry Albert Macht, Jr., age 86, resident of Cleveland, TN, died Sunday, August 2, 2009, at his residence. He was of the Lutheran faith. He was employed by Cavitt Construction Co. and Coppingers and Associates. He was a veteran of WWII and served as Master Sgt. in the U. S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Veterans...

Anita R. Wilkerson

Anita R. Wilkerson

Aug 2, 2009

Anita Rosa Wilkerson, age 53, resident of Cleveland, TN, died suddenly Sunday, August 2, 2009, in a local hospital, after an illness of several months. She was a member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church where she sang in the church choir. She was a member of a quilting group and she loved to sew and make her own...

Melanie Katherine Hindman

Melanie Katherine Hindman

Jul 31, 2009

Melanie Kathryn Hindman, age 46, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday morning, July 31, 2009, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a cashier at Save A Lot. She was a 1981 graduate of Bradley Central High School. She loved the outdoors, gardening and she loved animals, especially cats and she was a supporter of the...

Geneva Phillips Newport

Geneva Phillips Newport

Jul 30, 2009

Geneva Phillips Newport, 84, of Charleston passed away, Thursday, July 30, 2009 at her residence. She was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church and was a member of Eastern Star. She was the daughter of the late Mount and Oma Phillips and was preceded in death by her husband Barney Newport and brothers and sisters: Ephraim Phillips, Mary Phillips,...

Dorothy Mae Smith

Dorothy Mae Smith

Jul 30, 2009

Dorothy Mae Eves Stevison Smith, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the family residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents Spence and Bertha Eves, first husband, Mack E. Stevison; second husband, Leonard E. Smith; grandchild, Anthony Dewayne Floyd; sister-in-law, Frankie Rayfield. She is survived by her children;...

Ressie L. Farris

Ressie L. Farris

Jul 29, 2009

Ressie L. Farris, age 85, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Wednesday evening, July 29, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a member of the Washington Avenue Baptist Church. She was formerly employed for 20 years with Captain Ds Restaurant in food preparation. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Farris, mother and father, Sam and Emma...

Betty Jo Fryar

Betty Jo Fryar

Jul 29, 2009

Betty Jo Fryar, 75, a resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in a local hospital. She was of the Church of God faith. She was employed with Scott's Furniture for 20 years prior to her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; Leamon Vernon Sliger and Laura H. Steakly Sliger; son, Randy Fryar. She is...

Arvil C. Wooten

Arvil C. Wooten

Jul 29, 2009

Arvil C. Wooten, 79, a resident of Delano passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Arvil and Sybil Wooten had a total of nine children. He was a member of Southview Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed for 30 years as a welder for Combustion Engineering....

George Scott Warren

George Scott Warren

Jul 27, 2009

George Scott Warren, 56, a resident of Cleveland, passed away July 27, 2009 at his residence following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Army. He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church where he was active in the men’s ministry. He was employed as Supervisor of Engineering...

Benjamin C Morrow

Benjamin C Morrow

Jul 27, 2009

Benjamin C. Morrow, 95, a resident of Cleveland, died Monday, July 27, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater with the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of the American Legion for 63 years and Veterans of Foreign Wars and retired from Maples Chair Company as Business...

James Wayne Southerland

James Wayne Southerland

Jul 27, 2009

James “Wayne” Southerland, 70, a resident of Cleveland, died Monday, July 27, 2009 in a McMinn County hospital with his children by his side. He is now at peace. He was very well liked and was a well known mechanic for many years in town. He was a “jack of all trades,” loved to tell jokes and put a smile...

John H. Simmons

John H. Simmons

Jul 27, 2009

John H. Simmons, 63, a resident of Bradley County, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at his home. John was preceded in death by his mother and father, Rachel Huffine Simmons and Hugh Lee Simmons of Bradley County. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Emma Baldwin Simmons of Bradley County and Ben and Rose Byrd...

Paul A Davis

Paul A Davis

Jul 26, 2009

Paul A. Davis, 85, a resident of Cleveland, died Sunday evening, July 26, 2009 in a local hospital. He was born August 2, 1923 in Clairborne County, TN and was the oldest of four children. After graduating from high school he went to Lockhaven, PA where he took a welding course and went to work for Piper Airplane Manufacturers. Following...

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