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Wilma Gilliland Merrell

Wilma Gilliland Merrell

Jun 16, 2008

http://www.msgpix.com/video/merrelltribute.htmlClick on the above link to view the video tribute.Wilma Gilliland Merrell, age 94, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008, in a local healthcare center. Affectionately known as The Peach Lady , she was one of the founders of Gillilands Peach Orchard. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School...

David E. Mowery Jr.

David E. Mowery Jr.

Jun 16, 2008

David E. Mowery, Jr., 36, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008 at his home. He was employed with Mohawk Industries for the past 8 years. Mr. Mowery was a motorcycle enthusiast. He is survived by his father, David E. Mowery, Sr. and wife, Debbie of Cleveland; mother, Jaunita Jean Mowery of Georgetown; 2 brothers: Danny Mowery...

John Vida Kirkpatrick

John Vida Kirkpatrick

Jun 15, 2008

John Vida "Buddy" Kirkpatrick After the blessing of a long and fruitful life, John Vida "Buddy" Kirkpatrick, 80, of Cleveland, went home to heaven on Father?s Day, June 15, 2008. The son of Vida Barker Kirkpatrick and John R. Kirkpatrick of the Oak Grove Community, he was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. A graduate of Bradley High School, he...

Dale Hewitt

Dale Hewitt

Jun 14, 2008

Dale Hewitt, 67, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away in peace on June 14, 2008. He was a loving husband, daddy and papaw. He was a well-known tractor mechanic. He was respected and loved by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bart and Blanche Hewitt and his brother, Van Hewitt. Survivors include...

Barbara Riden Parkinson

Barbara Riden Parkinson

Jun 13, 2008

Barbara Riden Parkinson, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 at a local hospital. She was the daughter of the late William Riden and Lois Presswood Riden. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jim Riden and son-in-law, Gary Davis. Survivors include her husband of 60 years Mansel Parkinson of Cleveland; two daughters Sandra...

Andrew T. 'Andy' Lambert

Andrew T. 'Andy' Lambert

Jun 13, 2008

Andrew T. "Andy" Lambert, 24, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 in a local hospital. He attended Cleveland Christian Fellowship. Andy had a great love for music and enjoyed the guitar. He valued people and the many friendships they shared. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jim and Dorothy Lambert. He is survived...

Pauline Taylor

Pauline Taylor

Jun 12, 2008

http://www.msgpix.com/video/taylortribute.htmlClick the above link to view the video tribute.Pauline Taylor, age 77, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008, in a local health care facility. She attended the Ladd Springs Church of God. She was the daughter of the late Albert Bowman and Laura Palmer Bowman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester E....

Paul Leach, Sr.

Paul Leach, Sr.

Jun 10, 2008

Paul Revere Leach, Sr., 92, resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, June, 10.

Paul was born on July 2, 1915 in Jellico, TN to the late E.W. and Lydia Faulkner Leach, Sr. He served in the US Army Air Force during World War II and retired from Norfolk Southern Railway. He was a member of First United Methodist...

Tyler Carver

Tyler Carver

Jun 9, 2008

http://www.msgpix.com/video/carvertribute1.htmlhttp://www.msgpix.com/video/carvertribute2.htmlClick the above links to view Tyler's Video TributeTyler Hugh Carver, age 16, resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 9, 2008, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a rising junior at Cleveland High School where he played for the CHS basketball team, was a State contender in track, football (9th grade), played in concert band,...

Viola Strickland

Viola Strickland

Jun 9, 2008

Viola Mae Strickland, age 83, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, June 9, 2008, in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church. She was formerly employed as a nurses aid at Wellington Place and also worked for the Holiday Inn North in the Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph...

Alice F Delatorre

Alice F Delatorre

Jun 8, 2008

Alice F. Delatorre, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008 in a local hospital. She was a member of the Cleveland Christian Fellowship. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Pernell Ford and Alta Lee Sullins Ford; a brother, Don Ford. She is survived by her children: Terry Lynn Doyle of Fayetteville, Arkansas and...

Gordon Dills

Gordon Dills

Jun 8, 2008

http://www.msgpix.com/video/dilltribute.html Click the above link to view the Video TributeGordon Pappy Dills, age 86, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008, at his residence. He was a well known truck driver for over 60 years and owner/operator of Dills Trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lettie Dills, his first wife, Wilma Dills,...

Etta McKnight

Etta McKnight

Jun 8, 2008

Etta Polly McKnight, age 77, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the family residence. She attended the Washington Ave. Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart Jack McKnight, parents, Walter and Mary Castello Wallace.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Yvonne Vonnie McKnight, Cleveland, TN; beloved...

Bonnie Ruth Lewis

Bonnie Ruth Lewis

Jun 8, 2008

Bonnie Ruth Lewis, 61, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday June 8, 2008 at the family residence. She was a member of Berean Baptist Church. Mrs. Lewis was especially devoted to her grandchildren. Her hobby was quilting and she enjoyed making quilts for her grandchildren. She was employed as a textile worker with Shaw Industries for 27 years....

Edith Heifner Boring

Edith Heifner Boring

Jun 7, 2008

Edith Heifner Boring Edith Heifner Boring, 89, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday June 7, 2008 at the family residence. She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church for over 60 years. Mrs. Boring was in the wholesale manufacturing business with her husband, Roy, for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram C. Heifner...

Blanche McConnell Cartwright

Blanche McConnell Cartwright

Jun 5, 2008

Blanche McConnell Cartwright, 96, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 05, 2008 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church. Mrs. Cartwright was the daughter of the late Leander C. Whaley and Mary King Whaley and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Jess McConnell and Willard Cartwright; her daughter, Marie...

Fern Collins

Fern Collins

Jun 5, 2008

Agnes L. Fern Collins, age 80, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008, in a local health care facility. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Collins.

Services and interment were held privately.

Grissom Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomfh.net

Ruth E Hutson

Ruth E Hutson

Jun 4, 2008

Ruth E. Hutson, 85, a resident of Cleveland, went to rest in peace on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 in a local hospital. She was a member of Keith Street Church of God of Prophecy. She was known for her homemade yeast bread and also wrote beautiful poetry. She was formerly a volunteer at the Helpline of Cleveland and enjoyed the...

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