OBITUARIES

Lillian Marie Stinnett

Lillian Marie Stinnett

Feb 22, 2007

Lillian Marie Stinnett, aka "Grandma" Lillian Marie, known lovingly as "Grandma" by many people in the Twin Cities, and "Aunt Lea" to "her people" in her hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was born November 22, 1901, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the proud parents of Andrew Johnson McNeely and Hattie Mae Oldham. She was one of 10 joyful children in her family,...

Helen Stone Rapp

Helen Stone Rapp

Feb 22, 2007

Helen Stone Rapp, a resident of Oak Ridge since 1944, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2007 in a Farragut healthcare facility. She was a Bradley County native. She was the daughter of the late Oceola (O.G.) and Lida Denton Stone and was also preceded in death by a brother, O.G. Stone. She was a member of the First Christian Church...

Darrell Longwith

Darrell Longwith

Feb 21, 2007

Darrell Longwith, 46, a resident of Benton, having lost his battle with cancer, passed away Wednesday evening, February 21, 2007 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Nellie E. Longwith and a brother, Steven Longwith.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Longwith of Benton; step-granddaughter, Jennifer Jenna Carter of Benton; three step-sons,...

Aaron Hasler Ottinger

Aaron Hasler Ottinger

Feb 20, 2007

Aaron Hasler Ottinger, age 29, a resident of Ten Mile, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2007. He attended the Blue Springs Baptist Church in Philadelphia, TN. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School Class of 1997. He was a self employed carpenter and was a devoted father. Survivors include his wife, Kim Ottinger of Ten Mile; daughter, Lindsey...

Frances Elizabeth Hilburger

Frances Elizabeth Hilburger

Feb 20, 2007

The following obituary notice is provided for the family by Grissom Funeral Home.

FRANCES ELIZABETH HILBURGER WOJCIK, 95. LONGTIME RESIDENT OF CHICAGO, MORE RECENTLY OF WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN. PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 20, 2007. BORN IN CHICAGO, JULY 4, 1911 TO THE LATE FRANK AND THE LATE AGNES GLAZ HILBURGER. BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE JULIUS WOJCIK. LOVING MOTHER OF...

Clent J Beck

Clent J Beck

Feb 19, 2007

Clent J. Beck, age 71, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, went to be with his Master Monday, February 19, 2007 at Skyridge Medical Center. He worked for almost fifty years as a diesel mechanic; 35 years for Chancey Truck Rentals and almost 15 years in his own garage. He was the son of the late Wes and Leona Beck...

Paul Julian Morgan

Paul Julian Morgan

Feb 16, 2007

Paul Julian Morgan, 53, a life-long resident of Bradley County, passed away Friday morning, February 16, 2007 at his home. He was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. He was a commercial salesman for Lowes of Cleveland. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He was a very active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. He was preceded in...

Viola R Ingram

Viola R Ingram

Feb 15, 2007

Viola Ingram, age 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Cleveland Care and Rehabilitation facility. She was a member of Sunny Side Church of God in Canton, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Worth Rich and Lola Rosa Bramlett Rich; husband, James Robert Ingram; sisters, Vera Rich and Eva Mae Page...

David Bruce Banner

David Bruce Banner

Feb 14, 2007

David Bruce Banner, age 22, a resident of Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2007 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his father, Carl Banner, Sr. of Morristown and mother and stepfather, Audrey and Larry Graves of Calhoun; sister and husband, Sonya Duggan and Ryan of Calhoun; brother...

Billy Goodwin

Billy Goodwin

Feb 13, 2007

Billy D. "Wild Bill" Goodwin, age 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 in a Decatur healthcare facility. He was of the Church of God faith. Mr. Goodwin was the son of the late Joseph William and Mary Goodwin Brewer and was also preceded in death by a special cousin, Paul Stokes. He is survived by...

William E. Woody

William E. Woody

Feb 10, 2007

William E. Woody, Sr., age 74, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007, in a local hospital. He was retired from Tennessee Distributors as a salesman. Mr. Woody was a member of the Georgetown Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Woody and parents, Oakley Ervin Woody and Annie Baker Woody.

Survivors...

Emmerlean Draper

Emmerlean Draper

Feb 10, 2007

Emmerlean Draper, age 80, resident of Cleveland, died Saturday, February 10, 2007, at her residence. Emmerlean was born in Banks County, Georgia. She was retired from Hardwick Clothes as a presser. She was an avid gardener and she also loved to quilt. One of her greatest joys in life was taking care of her two pets. She attended the Lakeview...

Joseph T Greene

Joseph T Greene

Feb 9, 2007

Joseph T. Greene, age 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 after a short illness. He was a member of the Tasso United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of North Lee Ruritan Club where he was very active for many years. He was retired from Magic Chef after with 46 years of service. Mr....

Fred William Bayne

Fred William Bayne

Feb 9, 2007

Fred William Bayne, age 63, a resident of Cleveland, and local businessman passed away at his home Friday, February 9, 2007. He lost his battle with pancreatic cancer following almost one year of treatment at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He was the son of the late Seretha Kelley Bayne and Allard F. Bayne Sr. He was preceded...

Richard Lynn Cox

Richard Lynn Cox

Feb 9, 2007

Dr. Richard Lynn Cox, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee formerly of Cleveland, Tennessee and Long Beach, California, died unexpectedly Friday, February 9, 2007 in Park West Hospital. He was a member of West Hills Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a former member of Westwood Baptist Church. He was born in Long Beach, California in 1938 and graduated from...

George Blackwell

George Blackwell

Feb 9, 2007

George Kenneth Blackwell, age 82, resident of Athens, TN, passed away Friday evening, February 9, 2007, in a nursing home in Athens. He was of the Baptist faith. He was retired from Magic Chef/Maytag. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Olaree Clark Blackwell, one brother, Johnny Blackwell, 2 sisters, Mary Ruth Blackwell and Olline Sweeton and...

Sara Morrow

Sara Morrow

Feb 9, 2007

Sara Elizabeth "Betty" Morrow, age 70, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 in a local healthcare facility. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her life was devoted to serving others. She was a member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. She was retired from Magic Chef with over twenty five years of service. She volunteered at...

Edith Sullivan Hyde

Edith Sullivan Hyde

Feb 8, 2007

Edith Jones Sullivan Hyde, 96, a native of Cleveland, passed away early Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 following a series of strokes occurring since mid-September of 2006. Affectionately known as "Aunt Edith" by friends and family, she was an icon on Centenary Avenue, having lived there at various times since 1924. She was one of the oldest living members of the...

Jack L Spencer

Jack L Spencer

Feb 8, 2007

Jack L. Spencer, age 83, a resident of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007 in a local hospital. He was employed with Magic Chef for 25 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army Airforce serving in World War II in Europe and North Africa. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Mr. Spencer was the...

W.F. "Pete" Heifner

W.F. "Pete" Heifner

Feb 8, 2007

W.F. "Pete" Heifner, age 86, a life long resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church since February of 1943 where he was a former Sunday school teacher and a lay preacher for several years. He was a member of Bradley County Farm Bureau, Bradley Farmers Coop...

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