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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Glen M Byers
Jun 4, 2008
Our beloved husband and father, Glen M. Byers B.S., B.A.,D.D.S., M.D., J.D., M.Ed., born April 22, 1937 passed away quietly and peacefully on June 4th at his family residence. His passion for education began at the University of Michigan where he earned his degree in dentistry. He then graduated from Wayne State University with a medical degree, later specializing in...
Andrew 'Andy' Wain Kristy
Jun 4, 2008
Andrew "Andy" Wain Kristy, 40, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from injuries sustained in an accident. He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Kristy was employed with Mars Inc. He was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his parents, Wain and Diana Kristy of Cleveland; children: Ashley Kristy, Arionna Kristy, Autumn Kristy and their...
Joe Watson
Jun 3, 2008
Joseph Jasper Watson, Sr.
Joe Watson, Sr., age 70, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in a local hospital. He was a member of the Charleston United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a well known local businessman and was a retired grocer with Watson Supermarkets. He...
Jack M. Sliger
Jun 3, 2008
Jack M. Sliger, 79, of Cleveland, beloved husband passed on to glory Tuesday, June 3, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. He retired from Catnapper after 26 years. Mr. Sliger was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Airforce. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sigler...
Martha Fritts
Jun 2, 2008
Martha Fritts, age 49, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away at her home on Monday, June 2, 2008.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Grissom Funeral Home.
Charlie Griffin
Jun 2, 2008
Charlie Griffin, 62, a resident of Cleveland, passed away June 2, 2008 in a local hospital. He attended Keith Street Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Griffin was a chemical technician with Olin Corporation for 35 years. He served in the Tennessee National Guard Company B 117th Infantry. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Johnnie Faye Hubbard...
Ernest L Whitmire
Jun 1, 2008
Ernest L. "Buck" Whitmire, 98, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the family residence. He was of the Methodist faith. He was retired from Burlington Industry. He was a veteran serving in the United States Army. Mr. Whitmire was the son of the late George Minor Whitmire and Cornelia Fields Whitmire and was also preceded...
Virgil Brown
May 29, 2008
Virgil Brown, 72, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, May 29, 2008 at the family residence. He was born October 10, 1935. He was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. Virgil worked most of his life as a general contractor and recently retired. He loved spending time with his family, working in his garden,...
Frank D Mitchell
May 28, 2008
Frank D. Mitchell, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a retired dairy farmer in the Red Hill Community. Mr. Mitchell was the son of the late I.C. Mitchell and Maggie Thomas Mitchell and was also preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Mitchell. Survivors include his wife of 36...
