OBITUARIES

Herbert Benton

Herbert Benton

Jan 8, 2009

HERBERT BENTON

William Herbert Benton, Sr., resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2009, in a local healthcare facility with family members by his side. He was born on March 28, 1918 in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late Robert Miles Benton and Agnes Bryant Benton; and was preceded in death by his...

Maude J. Harris

Maude J. Harris

Jan 7, 2009

Maude J. Harris, a lifelong resident of Calhoun, TN, passed away January 7, 2009, in a local hospital. She was born March 19, 1918. She was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church and the Walker Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh (Bud) and Mattie Mantooth; four sisters, Buelah Bacon, Nannie Lee Hale,...

Robert Lee Wright

Robert Lee Wright

Jan 6, 2009

Robert Lee Wright, age 89, passed away at home on January 6, 2009. A native of Putnam County, Tennessee, he had resided in Cleveland for 57 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denny and Bessie Phy Wright, brother, Hershel Wright and beloved wife of 49 years, Lucille Hawkins Shanks Wright.

Survivors include a daughter, Martha Shanks...

Willie Longwith

Willie Longwith

Jan 2, 2009

Willie Mae Longwith, age 81, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, January 2, 2009, in a Collegedale Nursing Center. She was formerly employed with Peytons Southeastern. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Longwith and parents, John W. and Myrtle Pellom Pruitt.

She is survived by her loving son, Tim Longwith, Cleveland, TN; two step sons,...

Virginia Jo Blankenship

Virginia Jo Blankenship

Jan 2, 2009

Virginia Jo Blankenship, age 74, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away January 2, 2009, in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was formerly employed by Sanda Hoisery Mill in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne G. Blankenship, brothers, J. W., Harvey and Lewis Dodd; sisters, Carrie Pullin, Lucille Brown, Viola Howard and...

Yakov Lutsenko

Yakov Lutsenko

Dec 30, 2008

Yakov Demyanovich Lutsenko, age 60, resident of Cleveland, TN, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008, due to injuries sustained in an accident at work. He was a member of the Slavic Evangelical Church. He was very much loved by his family and all his friends. He was always the very first one to help those in need whether here or in...

Sharon Jaanini Pasch

Sharon Jaanini Pasch

Dec 28, 2008

Sharon Jaanini Pasch, 57, recently of Cleveland and formerly of Chattanooga passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Sharon was born July 9, 1951 in Chattanooga. She attended Georgia-Cumberland Academy and Southern Adventist University. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church as well as a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Collegedale...

Roger D. Goins

Roger D. Goins

Dec 24, 2008

Roger D. Goins, age 53, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008, in a local hospital. He was a member of the North Cleveland Church of God. He was a well known local businessman and was the owner and operator of Rogers Paint and Decorating Company. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make...

August Marie Harden

August Marie Harden

Dec 23, 2008

August M. Harden, age 51, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday morning, December 23, 2008, at her residence with her beloved family by her side. She attended the Candies Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her loving husband, two precious children and their spouses, 5 grandchildren, a loving mother, two brothers and several nieces and nephews also...

Frances Lyles

Frances Lyles

Dec 22, 2008

Frances M. Lyles, 92, of Avon, OH passed away Monday, December 22, 2008. Preceded in death by husband ,Thomas J. Lyles.

She is survived by son, Larry Ott (Laura) of Avon, Ohio; stepsons, Richard Lyles (Marianne), Jackie Lyles (Kay) Jerry Lyles (JoAnne) all of Cleveland, TN. Granddaughters, Lyndsey Ott, Teresa Vitou (Sean); and Great-granddaughter Morgan Vitou and sisters Irene...

Frances Constance Herrod

Frances Constance Herrod

Dec 21, 2008

Frances Constance Herrod, 92, a resident of cleveland went to be with Jesus, Dec. 21, 2008. She gave up her battle with lung cancer. She touched many lives in this community, she was a beautiful seamstress. She donated her body to the James Killian Mecical College in Cookville. She thought her body could possibly help medical advancement and save lives....

Margaret Valentine

Margaret Valentine

Dec 19, 2008

Margaret L. Valentine, age 85, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, December 19, 2008, in a local hospital. She was retired from the Bradley County Schools where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a very dedicated member of the South Cleveland Church of God where she was a Sunday School teacher and a soul winner for Christ. She...

Kathleen R. Weed

Kathleen R. Weed

Dec 18, 2008

Kathleen R. Weed, age 89, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 18, 2008, in a local hospital.

Services and interment were private.

Arrangements by Grissom Funeral Home.

Duane Roof

Duane Roof

Dec 16, 2008

Elton Duane Roof, age 63, resident of Charleston, TN, passed away Tuesday morning, December 16, 2008, at his residence. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Cleveland. He was a journeyman electrician and he was retired from Cleveland State Community College and the I.B.E.W. in Chattanooga. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Stephens Stone Roof,...

Gladys Iola Hainsworth

Gladys Iola Hainsworth

Dec 15, 2008

Gladys Iola Hainsworth, age 83, resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008, in a Chattanooga hospital. A native of Hammondsport, New York, Gladys was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hainsworth, parents, Jerome Wood and Lena Davenport Wood and two daughters, Sandra Brown and Kathleen Gundersen.

She is survived by two...

Joy Murray

Joy Murray

Dec 15, 2008

Gloma Joy Murray, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away at her residence Monday morning, December 15, 2008. She was co-founder of Murmaid Mattress Factory and had served as Vice President of the company. She was presently employed with Steinmart in Chattanooga. She was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Murray,...

Doug Cannon

Doug Cannon

Dec 14, 2008

Doug Cannon, age 63, resident of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, December 14, 2008. He passed away in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of the Elkmont Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Cannon, father, R. C. Cannon, mother and step father, Lois and C. L. Beaty.

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Mary Blackburn

Mary Blackburn

Dec 10, 2008

Mary Ellen McCommon Blackburn, age 69, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at her residence. She was a seamstress for over 30 years. She was of the baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil A. Blackburn, father, Richard M. McCommon and one brother and one sister. She is survived by one daughter,...

Edith Johnson

Edith Johnson

Dec 6, 2008

Edith Johnson, age 97, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday morning, December 6, 2008, in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of the South Cleveland Church of God. She loved music and served as choir director at her former church in her hometown of Greer, South Carolina. She was best described by her loving family as a...

Jane Burrell

Jane Burrell

Dec 5, 2008

Jane Burrell, age 81, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, December 5, 2008, in a local hospital. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was formerly employed with Cleveland Chair Company. She was very active in the foster grandparent program for Oak Grove Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. L....

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