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Jeanie Davis

Jeanie Davis

Apr 14, 2009

Jeanie Davis, 55, of Cleveland, died at her residence Monday, April 13, 2009, with her husband at her side after losing a hard-fought battle to lung cancer, but she made peace with the Lord and she is the winner now.

Jeanie was employed as a teller at First Tennessee Bank where she loved working with dear co-workers and customers....

Ruby E. Davis

Ruby E. Davis

Apr 14, 2009

Ruby Ernestine Hanks Davis, age 86, a resident of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord she worshipped and adored, Tuesday, April 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Walter H. Davis, Sr.

She was a longtime faithful member of the Westmore Church of God where she had many friends who...

James S. (Dick) Chambers

James S. (Dick) Chambers

Apr 14, 2009

James S. (Dick) Chambers, age 84, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a dedicated and devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Cleveland, TN. He was retired from Simco Leather Company as General Manager and Co-Owner. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the...

Bobbi J. Price

Bobbi J. Price

Apr 14, 2009

Bobbi J. Price, 70, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. She was of the Baptist faith. She was born in Cleveland and raised in Benton. She resided in Akron, OH for many years and returned to Cleveland, TN nine years ago. In her leisure time she enjoyed arts...

James E. Lively, Sr.

James E. Lively, Sr.

Apr 13, 2009

James Edward Lively, Sr., age 82, a resident of Ocoee, Tn., went home to be with his heavenly father Monday April 13, 2009. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Benton. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served in World War II and the Korean War. He and his wife owned and operated...

Dennis Edward Cox

Dennis Edward Cox

Apr 13, 2009

Dennis Edward Cox, 54, a resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a past member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. He was a lifelong Tennessee Vols fan. He was Captain of the football team of Bradley Central High School, Class of 1972, where he received the honor "Mr. Bradley" of football. Dennis...

Sam Edward LaRue

Sam Edward LaRue

Apr 12, 2009

Sam LaRue, age 57, a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Hattie LaRue. He is survived by his wife, Janice and children: Jessica LaRue Sowther and Justin LaRue both of Cleveland, Scott LaRue of Knoxville and Shane LaRue...

Jay F. Sherlin

Jay F. Sherlin

Apr 12, 2009

Jay Franklin Sherlin, age 75, resident of Cleveland, TN, entered heaven Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009. He passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was a member of North Cleveland Church of God for more than 50 years where he served as a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, council member, Building Committee member,...

Clifton Leon Masengil

Clifton Leon Masengil

Apr 12, 2009

Clifton Leon Masengil, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday in a local hospital. He was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church; an avid gardener and woodcraftsman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Bowater after twenty-five years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Reverend Luther Masengil and Agnes...

Judith Powers

Judith Powers

Apr 11, 2009

JUDITH POWERS Judith Powers, 62, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday evening, April 11, 20009. Ms. Powers was Director of Communications at Check Into Cash, Inc. from November 2005-present. Before moving to Cleveland, she was Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Waterway Guide, a boating publication owned by Primedia, Inc. Ms. Powers was an accomplished writer, editor, and publisher and achieved...

Mildred Kyle McKinnis

Mildred Kyle McKinnis

Apr 11, 2009

Mildred Kyle McKinnis, age 82, resident of Birchwood, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 in a local hospital. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott G. McKinnis; sons, Allan A. McKinnis and Michael McKinnis, Sr.; parents, Fred and Daisy Kyle; three sisters, Evelyn Mansel,...

Benjamin Bryson

Benjamin Bryson

Apr 11, 2009

Benjamin "Benjie" Bryson, 39, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Bryson served with the United States Marines in the Desert Storm conflict. He was an avid Tennessee Vols fan. He is survived by his wife, Tabitha Flowers Bryson of Cleveland; parents, James and Martha Sue...

Ann H German

Ann H German

Apr 10, 2009

Ann H. German, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 in a local hospital. She was a member of Central Church of Christ for years. She retired from the Bradley County Board of Education where she was employed as a bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold (Cooney) D. German who passed away...

Rita Jones

Rita Jones

Apr 10, 2009

Rita Marlene Jones, 56, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 at the family residence. She was a member of Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren P. Welch and Nellie Jo Tillery Welchel; brothers: Warren P. Welchel, William D. Welchel and Dibell Welchel and step-father, Mike Gray. Survivors...

Maxine Thompson

Maxine Thompson

Apr 8, 2009

Nancey Maxine Wells Thompson, resident of Charleston, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at her residence. She was a resident of Tennessee for the past 23 years and before that she resided in San Marcos, Texas. She was a member of the New Horizons Church in Charleston. She was formerly a member of the First Baptist Church in San...

Edna Shirley

Edna Shirley

Apr 8, 2009

Edna Tillery Shirley, age 95, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in a local health care facility. She retired from Magic Chef after many years of service. She was the oldest member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the United Sunday School Class, Joy Club and Mildred Brown Circle of...

Jerry Kenneth Gourley

Jerry Kenneth Gourley

Apr 7, 2009

Jerry Kenneth Gourley, 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away April 7, 2009, in a local hospital. He had been employed with Bowater for 42 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Gourley, mother, Gertrude Graves Richesin, and brother-in-law, Larry Kyker. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Gourley of Cleveland; one son,...

Eva Lauderback

Eva Lauderback

Apr 7, 2009

Eva Lauderback, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in a hospital in Athens, TN. She was a member of the Bethel Springs Baptist Church where she played the piano for over 40 years.

She is survived by one daughter and son in law, Mitzi and Gary Ledford, Cleveland, TN.

Graveside services were held Wednesday,...

Bill Helms

Bill Helms

Apr 7, 2009

William David Bill Helms, age 55, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at his residence. He was presently employed with Steve Williams Construction Co. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Chatata Valley Golf Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wheeler...

Bessie M Stewart

Bessie M Stewart

Apr 5, 2009

Bessie McClure Stewart, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009, with her family by her side. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church. She loved her church and was very faithful in God?s work. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. She enjoyed visiting the sick and elderly in...

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