OBITUARIES

Paul W Pitts

Paul W Pitts

Sep 12, 2006

Paul Wendell Pitts, age 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in a local hospital. He graduated from Woodbury High School and was employed for over 37 years with Cleveland Utilities where he was assistant manager of the water division. While working with the utility company, he received several plant awards including the Julian R. Fleming-Water...

Ronald H Gearis

Ronald H Gearis

Sep 12, 2006

Dr. Ronald H. Gearis, age 67, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 from his home. He was born on July 26, 1939 in Hanover, PA to Albert Lewis and Mildred Shilke Gearis. He was married May 24, 1959 in Hanover to Judith Ann Mowrer Gearis. He graduated from Eichelberger...

Hans E Petersen

Hans E Petersen

Sep 11, 2006

Hans E. Petersen, 78, of Cleveland, passed away September 11, 2006 at his residence. He was born in Tonder, Denmark on June 9, 1928, the son of the late Peter and Matilda Christine Petersen. He also was preceded in death by is brother Carl Petersen, and sister Louisa (Matrethe) Hendriksen all of Denmark. Mr. Petersen graduated from university of Denmark...

Grayce Wilma Clements Millican

Grayce Wilma Clements Millican

Sep 11, 2006

Grayce Wilma Clements Millican went home to be with Christ on Monday, September 11, 2006. She died at home in Cleveland, TN with her family in attendance. Grayce was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday school Class. She was born in Walker County, Alabama on September 21, 1916. Her parents, W. O. Clements and Mada...

Sgt David Thomas Weir

Sgt David Thomas Weir

Sep 11, 2006

Sgt. David Thomas Weir, 23, a life long resident of Cleveland, died September 14, 2006 in Iraq while serving his country. He was a member of the Waterville Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School where he played football as number 24. His favorite sport was football and also enjoyed camping and the outdoors. He was...

Joseph A Rybak Jr.

Joseph A Rybak Jr.

Sep 10, 2006

Joesph A. Rybak, Jr., age 56, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline E. Rybak. He is survived by his wife, Vickey Lovette of Cleveland; three step-children and their spouses: James and Kelly Whiteside, Kevin and Regina Whiteside, and Chad Lewis, all of Cleveland; step-grandchildren: Ashley and Alexis...

James W Johnson Jr.

James W Johnson Jr.

Sep 9, 2006

James W. Johnson, Jr., age 66, a resident of Ducktown, passed away Saturday, September 09, 2006 at his residence. He was a former truck driver for Covenant Transport. Mr. Johnson was the son of the late James (Bill) W. Johnson, Sr. and Elizabeth Miller Johnson and was also preceded in death by his brother, Howard M. Johnson. He is survived...

Rev William T. Morefield

Rev William T. Morefield

Sep 9, 2006

The Reverend William T. Morefield, born on March 11, 1903, died Saturday, September 9, 2006 at the age of 103. Reverend Morefield was the oldest Ordained Bishop in the Church of God. He evangelized and pastored churches for 65 years prior to this retirement. After retirement, he continued to minister and fill in where needed in various churches. While active,...

Eugene Willis

Eugene Willis

Sep 8, 2006

Eugene Thomas Willis, age 55, a resident of Cleveland and a former resident of Florida, passed away Friday, September 8, 2006 at his residence. He was a member of the Jacksonville Beach Church of God in Jacksonville, Florida. He was employed with Kay?s Jewelry Store. Mr. Willis was preceded in death by his father, Leon Willis. He is survived by...

Bill Bryant

Bill Bryant

Sep 8, 2006

William (Bill) Bryant, Jr., 58, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday evening, September 7, 2006 in a local hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was an avid bowler, golfer and all around sports fan. He was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Genelle R. Bryant; an infant nephew, William Leon...

Shirley Torbett

Shirley Torbett

Sep 7, 2006

Shirley Ann Chrisman Torbett, age 70, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, September 8, 2006 at the family residence. She was a member of the Athens Free Saints True Holiness Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Torbett was the daughter of the late Jess and Ada Hicks Chrisman and was also preceded in death by...

Pete Scott

Pete Scott

Sep 7, 2006

The Scott Family is sad to report the passing of Jesse Pete Scott, a sincere Christian, a beloved husband, a treasured brother, a favorite uncle, an outstanding musician, and perhaps the worlds most avid fisherman. The family sincerely thanks those who prayed and demonstrated their love and concern during his valiant struggle.

The youngest child of the late Frank...

Arliss Proffitt

Arliss Proffitt

Sep 6, 2006

Arliss Beasley Proffitt, age 66, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, September 6, 2006 in Minot, North Dakota. She was retired from M&M Mars after twenty-one years of service. She was a member of East Cleveland Baptist Church. Mrs. Proffitt was the daughter of the late Eula Arthur and Lena Vesta Corbin Beasley and was...

Marie Wilson

Marie Wilson

Sep 5, 2006

Marie Wilson, age 90, a resident of Novi, Michigan and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2006 in Michigan. She was a member of the Keith Street Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Myrtle Miller Hunt and was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend...

Earl Casteel

Earl Casteel

Sep 5, 2006

Earl Casteel, age 65, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at the family residence. He was a member of Covenant Baptist Church. He retired from Duracell Corporation after 23 years of service and also retired from Lowe?s Building Supply Store after 10 years of service. He was a civil war artifact enthusiast and a street rod...

Darius 'Buck' C. Reynolds

Darius 'Buck' C. Reynolds

Sep 4, 2006

Darius "Buck" C. Reynolds, age 78, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, TN went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 4, 2006. He was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church. Mr. Reynolds was an avid fisherman, enjoyed working and restoring old cars and loved his family and grandchildren. His great grandchildren were the love of his life. He was...

Jack Pickard

Jack Pickard

Sep 3, 2006

Jack G. Pickard, age 91, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2006, in a local nursing home. He was formerly employed with Greyhound Bus Lines as a coach operator before his retirement after 39 years of service. He attended the Hickory Valley Christian Church in Chattanooga until most recently when he attended the Tasso Christian Church.

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Opal McClure Grisam

Opal McClure Grisam

Sep 2, 2006

Opal McClure Grisam, "Mimi", a lifelong resident of Cleveland, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, unselfish, loving, caring and always giving, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at her daughter?s home. She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. She was the daughter of the late M. L. and Naomi McClure. She was also preceded...

Maude B Jackson Melton

Maude B Jackson Melton

Sep 2, 2006

Maude B. Jackson Melton, age 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2006 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church. She was born in 1915 in Tennga, Georgia to the late John and Bertha Berry Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Wilburn Melton, brothers: Paul Jackson,...

Catheryn Wise Haggard

Catheryn Wise Haggard

Sep 2, 2006

Catheryn "Wise" Haggard, age 94, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2006 in a local hospital. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and attended Sunrise Baptist Church. In the late 50?s and early 60?s, she worked with the Police Patrol Mother Group at Arnold School and was also a housekeeper with the Pryor Newman...

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