Obituaries
Geraldine Reyna Mcmorries
Feb 27, 2013
Geraldine Reyna McMorries was born January 27, 1950 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of the late Orlando and Lorene Reyna. She was employed for many years with the Kellogg Company. Geraldine loved watching movies and in her younger years had participated in many different sports including tennis, racquetball and water skiing. She truly loved fishing and in the past several...
John Edward Pelham, Jr.
Feb 27, 2013
John Pelham of Nashville, Tennessee, died February 27, 2013, after he losing his battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Born in North Platte, Nebraska to parents, John E. and Betty Jane Pelham, John was a truck driver for 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ray and a sister, Betty Lou. He is survived by...
Patricia B. Sinclair
Feb 26, 2013
Patricia Sinclair, age 63, passed away February 26, 2013 at her daughters residence in Clarksville, TN Patricia was born April 19, 1949 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to Mr. Delmar Badgett and Bertha Harrell Survivors for Ms. Sinclair are her children, Karly Gabriel Morris of Clarksville, TN and Benjamin Utt of Winston Salem, NC. The Cremation Society of Tennessee is...
Herschel Thompson
Feb 25, 2013
Herschel Thompson Jr., age 68, passed away February 25, 2013 at his residence in Dandridge, TN Herschel was born December 20, 1944 in Kirksville, MO, to Herschel and Ethel Bowen. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Patriot Guard, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and woodworking. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife Cynthia Thompson of Dandridge, TN; daughters, Stephanie Darrell...
William C. Bessey
Feb 25, 2013
Bill died peacefully on February 25 with family at his side. He was preceded in death by wife, Marsha; mother, Louise; father, Roy; step-mother, Glenna; and sisters Carolyn and Janet. He is survived by son, Sam; daughter-in-law, Meg; and grandchildren, Evelyn and Matthew of Nashville. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bill attended Grant High School in Portland, Oregon and Oregon...
Sonja K. Carter
Feb 21, 2013
Sonja Kay Carter age 69, formerly of Shelbyville, TN passed away February 21, 2013. She is proceeded by her parents Viola Mae Register and Benjamin Carter and step-father JW Register. Sonja graduated from Community School in Unionville, TN and Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. She resided in Murfreesboro, TN. She is survived by her sisters Dee Bob Orcutt,...
James Page Gracy, Sr.
Feb 11, 2013
James Page Gracy, Sr. 83, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013. He is survived by his wife Catherine Smith Gracy, and their five children, Debbie Smith Steve, Susan Hewes Collins, Cathy Kermicle, James Page Gracy, Jr. Nita, and Anita Jacky Tom. Also one brother, Robert Calvin Gracy Ann. He leaves 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, February 16th,...
Suzanne Elizabeth Dials
Feb 9, 2013
Suzanne Elizabeth Dials passed away at the age of 66.Born on April 22, 1946 and passed away on February 9, 2013.
Glenn Darnell Keeney
Feb 9, 2013
Glenn Darnell Keeney, age 50, resident of Fort Payne, AL, passed away February 9, 2013 at Chattanooga Memorial Hospital. Glenn was born September 7, 1962 in Houston, Texas to Mr. Lyndal and Betty Lou Keeney. He Married Ms. Lynette Keeney on Feb. 14, 1990. He was a member of Mt. Carmal Baptist Church. Along with his wife Mr. Keeney is...
Merilyn Janis Whittaker
Feb 9, 2013
Merilyn Janis Whittaker, age 72, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. Merilyn was born on December 23, 1940, to the late Ervin Starnes and Ellie Bledsoe Starnes. She worked as a paralegal in the law field. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. Merilyn is survived by her son, Robert Brett Whittaker;...
Cynthia Ann Briscoe
Feb 8, 2013
Cynthia Ann Briscoe, age 49, of Erin, Tennessee, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013, at Patient’s Choice Medical Center. Cindy was born June 7, 1963, to the Late Alton Vernard Jarrell and Mary Janette Cummings Hendrix. She worked as a collection agent in the medical field. She was a loving sister and a very special aunt. She will be dearly...
Sherman Tete Baty
Feb 7, 2013
Sherman Tete Baty, age 65, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at his home Thursday, February 7, 2013. Sherman was born August 17, 1047, to the late Robert S. Baty and Beatrice Lombus Baty. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and also a wonderful father and husband to his family. Sherman’s survivors include his wife, Rita...
Hazel L. Gilliam
Feb 6, 2013
Mrs. Hazel L. Gilliam, age 84, of Lynnville, TN, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 6, at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski. Hazel was born August 27, 1928 in Mauldin, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Clarence and Hester Lee Blaylock Case. She had worked for Anheuser-Bush, Inc., in St. Louis, MO. Hazel was the wife of the late Homer E....
Joshua James Demetri
Feb 3, 2013
Joshua James Demetri, age 18, resident of Alcoa, left this world Sunday, February 3, 2013 at his residence. Joshua was born August 3, 2013 in Garden City, Michigan, to Michael Demetri and Stacy Lynn Wade. The Cremation Society of Tennessee is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Stacy Lynn Wade
Feb 3, 2013
Stacy Lynn Wade, age 39, resident of Alcoa, left this world Sunday, February 3, 2013 at her residence. Stacy was born June 28, 1973 in Garden City, Michigan, to Herley Jay Updyke and Vickie Sue Chenevare. The Cremation Society of Tennessee is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Lois Chubb
Jan 30, 2013
Lois Elaine Chubb passed away at Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboto, Tennessee on January 30, 2013. Lois was born on September 23, 1941 in Iowa. She is survived by her four daughters: Susan K. Hasz, Lori Davis, Julie Norreen Hasz and Eve Elizabeth Chubb; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren;and a brother: Daniel William Khum. The Cremation Society of Tennessee is assiting...

