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Joe M. Harris

Joe M. Harris

Jun 30, 2008

Joe M. Harris, age 90, resident of Snomish, Washington, passed away June 30, 2008, in a hospital there. A native of Charleston, TN, he was retired from the U. S. Navy after 37 years of dedicated service to his country. He was preceded in death by his parents, Creed and Jannie Harris, one brother, Alden Harris, one sister, Dorothy Harris...

John Ferrell Edwards

John Ferrell Edwards

Jun 30, 2008

http://www.msgpix.com/video/edwardstribute.htmlClick on the above link to view the video tribute.John Ferrell Edwards, age 70, resident of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, June 30, 2008. He was retired from Batesville Casket Company where he was a truck driver. He was of the Christian faith and attended Cleveland Christian Fellowship. He was also a member...

Wylma King

Wylma King

Jun 28, 2008

Wylma Ernestine Jenkins King, age 69, resident of Decatur, TN, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008, in a Decatur Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired with over 30 years of service as a criller and knitter with Amtex and United Knitting. She was an avid fisherman. She was preceded in death by her father, James...

Nellie Bell Mowery

Nellie Bell Mowery

Jun 26, 2008

Nellie Bell Mowery, age 86, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday morning, June 26, 2008, in a local hospital. She attended the Bethel Baptist Church. She was a presser for various dry cleaners in Cleveland for many years. She was a caregiver and enjoyed looking after her friends in the nursing home. She will be sadly missed by all...

Dennis Calvin Rhea

Dennis Calvin Rhea

Jun 21, 2008

Dennis Calvin Rhea, age 66, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, Sacramento, California. Dennis was born August 3, 1941, in West Point, Mississippi. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping trips, playing tennis and traveling. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer G. Rhea, Sr. and his brother, Albert. Dennis will be missed by all his family and friends....

Linda Davis

Linda Davis

Jun 17, 2008

Mary Linda Davis, age 54, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, 2008, at her residence. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was an ordained elder, member of the church choir and was a member and teacher of St. Andrews Sunday School Class. She served with Bradley Initiative for Church and Community....

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...

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...

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...

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

Joe Watson

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...

Martha Fritts

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.

Pauline Hardwick

Pauline Hardwick

May 24, 2008



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Alma Pauline Roberts Hardwick, age 92, resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the family residence. She worked for Jackson Manufacturing for over 30 years. She grew up in East Chattanooga and attended Avondale Elementary School and Hardy Junior High School. She was a member of East Chattanooga Church of...

Devin McSorley

Devin McSorley

May 24, 2008

Devin McSorley, age 33, resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away Saturday evening, Mayt 24, 2008, in a local hospital due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Survivors and arrangements will be announced by Grissom Funeral Home.

Judith A. Smith

Judith A. Smith

May 23, 2008

Judith A. Smith, age 60, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, May 23, 2008, in a local hospital.

Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Grissom Funeral Home.

Virginia Rupert

Virginia Rupert

May 17, 2008



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Virginia Louise Rupert, age 79, resident of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2008. She passed away at her residence with her loving family by her side. She had been a member of the Church of God for many years and will be remembered as a...

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