This page represents obituaries beginning June, 2009. 

 

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  1. Adams, Louise Wright, age 81, Benton, TN., October 10, 2009, dtr. of Herman & Clara Brown Wright
  2. Ash, Mary “Bernice”, age 85, McCaysville, GA., November 11, 2009, parents not named
  3. Bain, Glenn H., age 49 (this age is very questionable since his ‘wife of 48 years” is named), Etowah, TN, December 4, 2009,son of Jewel and Sally Adams Bain
  4. Baine, Anita Hughes,  age not given, Ducktown, TN, dtr of Thomas A and Nola Iola Hughes
  5. Bivens, Lewis, 94, Etowah, TN., August 7, 2009, son of Henry & Polly Thompson
  6. Boggs, Vernon Floyd, age 92, Copperhill, TN., November 11, 2009, dtr of “Bass” & Bess Boggs.
  7. Burger, Helen K., age 99, October 4, 2009 McCaysville, GA, dtr of Leslie and Mary Jones Kimsey

  8. Byers, Janie E. Ashlel, age 90, Benton, TN, December 20, 2009, parents not named

  9. Carruth, Larry Burton “Red”, age 62, Dallas, GA., October 13, 2009, so of Prince and Oneda Suiter Carruth.

  10. Callahan, Edith Lillian, age 80, Blue Ridge, GA, December 16, 2009, parents not named

  11. Carver, Kenyard, age 80, Old Fort, TN, June 28, 2009, son of Alex Carver and Mary Jane Climer / Carver

  12. Cearley, Jarrod Lynn, age 34, Ducktown, TN., Dec 14, 2009, parents living

  13. Chastain, Thomas “Grady”, age 84, Copperhill, TN., son of John Benjamin and Arimintie Elinarie Quarry Chastain.
  14. Cheek, Leonard, 90, Reliance, TN, August 7, 2009, son of John Henry Harrison and Lois Bates Cheek
  15. Collis, M. “Gerald”, 38, McCaysville, GA, June 15, 2009, parents living
  16. Cook, Lillie Mae, 90, McCaysville, GA, September 18, 2009, dtr of Charles Edward Suits and Van Dora Green Suits
  17. Cook, Luther Alonzo, age 91, Blue Ridge, GA., October 7. 2009, son of William D. & Oda Sisson Cook
  18. Crawford, Inez, age 73, Isabella, TN, Saturday, July 25, 2009, dtr of Roscoe and Cora Baker Crawford
  19. Cross, Mary Ann, age 56, Copper Hill, TN, October __, 2009, dtr of Claude & Virgene Noble
  20. Cummings, Ernestine, age 49, Benton, TN., October 28, 2009, dtr of Milburn and Lucille Gibson Plumley
  21. Curfman, Willie M., age 82, Benton, TN., November 16, 2009, son of Carl C and Margaret E. Shutts Curfman
  22. Curtis, Arie Edward, 87, Ducktown, TN., July 13, 2009, son of Atley and Lillie Swanson Curtis
  23. Curtis, Glenn “Pinky”, age 61, Blue Ridge, GA, November 3, 2009, son of Lloyd and Myrtle Boggs Curtis.
  24. Dalton, Mary Elizabeth Patterson, age 75, Polk Co., October 8, 2009, dtr of Lonnie and Maude Messer Patterson
  25. Deal, Beatrice Hazel, 86, Morganton, GA., July 26, 2009, dtr of James William and Myrtle Elizabeth Roper Ray
  26. Deal, Christopher “Chris” Vance, age 36, Cleveland, TN, November 4, 2009, parents living.
  27. Deal, Michael Conroy, 63, Dalton GA, July 21, 2009, son of James Luther and Ailene Pulliams Deal.
  28. Decker, Rhonda Sue, age 49, Reliance, TN., October 28, 2009, parents living
  29. Dickey, William Allen, Age 74, Murphy, NC, October 29, 2009, son of Roy and Hazel Louise Queen Dickey
  30. Dudek, Evelyn Helen, 82, McCaysville, GA, June 30, 2009, dtr of Casimir Piechowski & Mary Gryczan Piechowski
  31. Dye, Mary, age 92, Blue Ridge, GA., November 11, 2009, dtr of Fern and Iva Lue King Scull
  32. Earlywine, Charles Melvin, 87, Turtletown, TN, June 13, 2009,  son of Melvin and Hattie Ingram Earlywine
  33. Eaves, Charles H. “Chuck”, age 64, Benton, TN., October 18, 2009, son of Russell William and Julia Eaves.
  34. Engleman, Inez Addington, Kingsport, TN., October 5, 2009, dtr of Mr & Mrs. Virgle Addington of Ducktown, TN.  Age not stated.
  35. Ensley, Lynn Edward, age 65, McCaysville, GA., October 5, 2009, son of Edward Lee Ensley
  36. Forrester, Eugene “Fluge” – Friday, August 14, 2009 – Age 83, Copperhill, TN., born Cherokee Co., NC to Jeff Forrester and Maude Sission
  37. Gaddis, Zolla Taylor, age 91, Turtletown, TN, November 26, 2009, dtr of Thurston Curby and Alma Hensley Taylor
  38. Gay, Leslie Wayne, age 67, Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN., Tuesday, June 23, 2009, son of James and Minnie Sue Gay
  39. Gilbert, Johnnie Ray, age 73, Epworth, Ga, November 26, 2009, son of Johnny and Eva Delaney Gilbert
  40. Godsey, Thomas Tafton, 66, Copperhill, TN, August 5, 2009, son of Elzo Godsey, mother living.
  41. Greer, Olin Thomas, 58, Turtletown, June 28, 2009, son of Olin Thomas Greer, Sr and Mary Lee Greer
  42. Guthrie, Roy Thomas, age 75, Cleveland, TN, June 28, 2009, son of Thomas Edward and Zora Jenkins Guthrie
  43. Hall, Freddie Joyce (Mrs. Charlie), age 76, Ocoee, TN.  August 16, 2009, daughter of Mark Evans and Essie Qualls/Evans/Shelton
  44. Hamby, John Clinton, age 88, Oak Ridge, TN., October 21, 2009, son of Pryor and Maggie Deaver Hamby
  45. Harrison, William Arthur "Junior", age 82, Mineral Bluff, GA., October 19, 2009, son of William, Sr. and Ethel Iowa Thomas Harrison
  46. Haulk, Charles L., age 76, Old Fort, TN., son of Riley Benson Haulk & Callie Lucille Lemmons, October 1, 2009
  47. Hensley, Kenneth Johnny “Kitty Bo”, age 78, Chanceytown, TN, December 13, 2009, son of Clyde Lafonzo and Ida Leona Simmons/Hensley
  48. Henson, Ruth Lowery Ensley, 82, Blue Ridge, GA; June 9, 2009, dtr of William Joseph and Martha Octavia Lowery.
  49. Hicks, Elmer, 77, Delano, TN, October 3, 2009, son of Walter and Venie Smith Hicks
  50. Hollingsworth, Thomas “Tom” Courtney,  age 82, Farner, TN., November 30, 2009, son of Chauncey David and Kate Nell Gregory Hollingsworth.
  51. Hooten, Wilma D. Robinson, age 67, Mathews, AL, December 21, 2009,  dtr of Burham and Rosie Potter Robinson
  52. Hove, Jean Craig, age 68, June 17, 2009,  Tallahassee, Florida,  native of Ducktown, TN.  no parents named.
  53. Hughes, James Herman, age 76, Ducktown, TN., October 5, 2009, son of George Homer and Clyde Liza Worley/Hughes
  54. Inez Crawford, 73, Isabella, TN, July 25, 3009, dtr of Roscoe and Cora Baker Crawford
  55. Johnson, A.B., age 82, Morganton, GA., December 9, 2009, son of Edward and Etta Mae Stanley Johnson
  56. Johnson, Nathan Patrick “Pat”, 32, Rising Fawn, GA., August 16, 2009, son of William L. Johnson, mother living
  57. Johnson, Seldon Hayden, age 79, Ducktown, TN, October 22, 2009, son of John M and Ella Coleman Johnson
  58. Johnson, Stella A., age 87, Epworth, GA, November 29, 2009, dtr of Charles and Jewell Porter Talley.
  59. Jones, Audie M., 86, Benton, TN., September 25, 2009, dtr of Thom and Texas Armstrong Richardson
  60. Jones, Harold Gene, age 75, Copperhill, TN, December 3, 2009, son of Charles and Mertise Quarry Jones
  61. Kilby, Ethel Gardner, age 89, Tellico Plains, TN., October 30, 2009, dtr of Edgar and Rebecca Spurling Gardner
  62. Killian, Howard, Jr., Rev., 70, Murphy, NC, August 1, 2009, son of Howard and Vesta Stiles Killian
  63. Landrum, Ann S., age 61, Dec, 20, Ducktown, TN, dtr of James S. ‘Peebie” Spargo & Jimmie Lee Snow
  64. Lane, Calvin Kenneth, age 84, Benton, TN, Dec 27, 2009, son of William North and Elizabeth Pearl Hendris / Lane
  65. Ledford, Alice Irene Hood, 99, Old Fort, TN., June 20, 2009, dtr of R.G. Hood & Sarah Amanda Hampton
  66. Ledford, Edna Lucille, 82, Murphy, NC., August 1, 2009, dtr of Willie and Bellbia Jones Baker
  67. Ledwell, Horace C., age 65, Benton, TN, July 5, 2009, son of Fred and Jessie Gibson/Ledwell
  68. Lee, Randall Farrell "Randy", age 51, Reliance, TN., October 24, 2009, son of Wilford and Bertha Morgan Lee
  69. Long, Helen W., age 87, ducktown, TN, December 4, 2009, dtr of Luther and Mary Elizabeth Long
  70. Lowery, Brian Keith, 38, Copperhill, TN., Dec 30, parents living
  71. McClary, Marcus Harris, 41, July 27, 2009, Benton, TN., parents living
  72. Martin, Stanley, age 84, Copperhill, TN, November 19, 2009, son of Robert and Grace Martin
  73. Melton, Geneva Charlotte Firestone, 64, Calhoun, TN., Sharlotte Geneva and Cebue Eaves Firestonee
  74. Moore, Elizabeth Ann, 66, Old Fort, TN., September 29, 2009, dtr of Daniel & Naomi Hicks Jennings
  75. Morgan, L.B., 79, Benton, TN., September 20, 2009, son of Bert and Daisy Haulk Morgan
  76. Morrison, Ronald Edward “Ed”, 74, Old Fort, TN., September 26, 2009,  son of William Roscoe and Clarissa Irene Melton Morrison
  77. Morrow, Clarence David, 89, Murphy, N.C., August 3, 2009, son of James L and Agnes Jane Rose Morrow

  78. Moss, Amber Maria, age 13, Warne, N.C., November 26, 2009, parents living

  79. Nelson, Lori Ann, 43, Turtletown, TN., September 26, 2009, parents not named
  80. Newman, Johnny Lester, age 85, Benton, TN., October 23, 2009, son of Horace and Lula Kelly Newman
  81. Newman, Mertice "Leona" Jones, age 85, McCaysville, GA., October 18, 2009, dtr of Charles and Leona Hall Jones
  82. Newman, Rev. John Willis, 83, Cleveland, TN., September 21, 2009, son of Dewey and Minnie Fortner Newman
  83. Nicholson, Lana, age 99, Turtletown, TN., September 24, 2009, dtr of R.W. and Carrie Grizzle Payne
  84. O'Neal, Juanita, 81, McCaysville, GA., October 5, 2009, dtr of Robert and Martha Cantrell Ensley
  85. Pack, Eugene “Gene”, age 85, November 29, 2009, son of Gillespie Blain and Greta Bass Pack
  86. Pack, Steven Lee “Steve”, 62,  August 12, 2009, son of Herbert and Arlene Taylor Pack
  87. Parris, Marilyn Fay, age 70, Ducktown, TN, October 19, 2009, dtr of William and Lena Hall Adams
  88. Passmore, Doris Jean, age 69, Benton, TN, Wednesday, July 1st, 2009, dtr of Wayne and Clara Blackwell Passmore
  89. Payne, Dorothy Earlene Wimberley, age 78, McCaysville, GA., October 20, 2009, str of William Emory & Etta Lou Thrasher Wimberley
  90. Piasecki, William Charles, age 81, Benton, TNDecember 2, 2009, son of John and Molly Redman Piasecki
  91. Pirkle, Lucille Hall, 85, Bradley & Polk Co., September 19, 2009, dtr of Lake and Allie Eaves Burris
  92. Pittman, Amelia Montene Thomas,  age 76, Mineral Bluff, GA, November 2, 2009, dtr of Clyde Thomas and Dorothy Gilliam Thomas
  93. Qualls, Charles Edward, age 53, Benton, TN., November 28, 2009, son Jack Qualls, mother living
  94. Queen, Mark, no age given, September 25, 2009, Copperhill, TN., parents not stated
  95. Queen, T.J., age 73,  Epworth, GA., November 5, 2009, Son of Elmer and Addie Petty Queen
  96. Ratcliff, Rosalee Satterfield, age 67, Turtletown, TN., October 6, 2009, dtr of Marvin Ratcliff, mother living.
  97. Ray, Ruby Jean Cash, 72, McCaysville, GA., September 30, 2009, dtr of Henry B and Artie Cash.
  98. Reynolds, Charles G., 66, Benton, TN, July 3, 2009, son of Ross Raymond Reynolds & Vesta White
  99. Richardson, Edna "Ruth",  age 81, Old Fort, TN., October 29, 2009, dtr of Richard Smith & Jessie Lou Hefiner/Smith/Ownby
  100. Rumpel, Eleanor “Kay” Couch, 68, July 29, 2009, Benton, TN., dtr of Clyde and Celia Clayton Couch
  101. Russell, Ronald Lynn, 60, Blue Ridge, GA, August 4, 2009, son of John Benjamin and Lois C. Russell
  102. Scholes, Thomas Barry, 59, July 27, 2009, son of Marie Plemmons and Alvin Lee Scholes
  103. Shugart, Betty Arnold, age 84, Etowah, Tn., November 18, 2009, dtr of Martie E and Annie Dee Stephenson Arnold
  104. Sparks, William K., 86, September 20, 2009, Lenoir City, TN., son of Olin and Evelyn Sparks

  105. Spurling, Oliver (Raymond), age 61, Benton, TN., December 6, 2009, son of Leonard J. and Zula McLemore Spurling

  106. Standridge, Edith Adele Stepp, age 89, Cleveland, TN, dtr of Carl and Donnie Stepp
  107. Stepp/Wilson Collis, M. 'Gerald', age 38, McCaysville, GA,  son of M.A. “Boone” Collis and Brenda Newman Collis died June 15, 2009.
  108. Stewart, Bridgett LeAnna, age 32, McCaysville, GA., October 16, 2009, parents living
  109. Stuart, Ruth Inez, age 84,  passed Saturday, May 16, 2009, Turtletown, TN
  110. Sudderth, Richard Paul “Dick”, 72, Cleveland, TN., August 11, 2009, son of Evelyn Bass Sudderth and Paul Sudderth
  111. Swanson, Cindy Johnson, age 52, Cleveland, TN, November , 2009,  parents not named
  112. Swinehart, Robert Earl, age 89, Epworth, GA., Nov. 28, 2009, son of Earl and Hattie Swinehart
  113. Tallent, Minnie Marie, 96, Benton, TN., July 5, 2009, dtr of Christopher and Ella Keith 
  114. Taylor, Helen Elizabeth Kisselburg, age 91, McCaysville, GA, September 22, 2009, dtr of P.L. & Myrtle Kisselburg
  115. Thomas, Ruth "Money", age 91, McCaysville, GA, October 21, 2009, dtr of James Abner and Maggie Evelyn Patton Walden
  116. Trammell, Luther Eugene, Jr., 64, Copperhill, June 12, 2009, son of Luther Eugene and Julia Ray Trammell, Sr..
  117. Turner, Hazel Williams, age 85, Blue Ridge, GA., December 19, 2009, dtr of Lon and Alma Davis Williams
  118. Waldroup, Anthony Michael, 22, Blue Ridge, GA., July 1, 2009, Parents living
  119. Watson, Reva D., age 85, Old Fort, TN., November 3, 2009, dtr of James and Finnie Buckner Bowers
  120. Wilcox, Anna Ruth, age 86, Benton, TN., December 2, 2009, dtr of Samuel & Docia Ann Rogers Waldrop
  121. Wilcox, Cecil Wade, age 62, Delano, TN., November 30, 2009, son of Elzie James and Velmer Ruth Headen Wilcox
  122. Williams, Hoyt Frazier, 82, Delano, October 3, 2009, son of Horace A & Pearl Mae Harrison Williams
  123. Williamson, Rev. Douglas, 67, Epworth, GA, July 27, 2009, son of Keen Williamson and Nora Haseltine Hallum Williamson
  124. Wilson, James Howard “Huck”, 66, Ducktown, TN., August 7, 2009, son of Ernest and Vinnie Mae Stepp Wilson

  125. Womac, Joseph Ralph, age 18, Ocoee, TN, December 22, 2009, parents living

  126. Womble, Felmond, 79, Farner, TN., August 5, 2009, son of Christopher and Dora Bradford

  127. Womble Wooten, Arvil C., 79, Delano, TN., July 29, 2009, son of Ealie Wooten