Robinson, Clarence B.

Friday, January 18, 2002

Clarence B. "C.B." Robinson, a lifelong educator and former state representative, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002.

He was an educator for 39 years, then he served in the state House of Representatives from 1974 to 1992 and was a founder of the Black Caucus.

The C.B. Robinson Bridge over the Tennessee River was named in his honor when it opened in 1981.

He was principal at Second District Junior High, Calvin Donaldson School, Davenport Elementary and Alton Park Junior High.

Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, a daughter and several grandchildren.

His funeral will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Franklin-Strickland Funeral Home.

October 15, 2018

Gilbert, Rev. James R. "Bob"

Frances “Marie” McBee, ,of Rossville, passed away on Monday October 15, 2018. She was a resident of the Rossville area for 60 years. She was the first person to get saved at Bible Baptist Church, ... (click for more)

Anita Lynn Cagle, 55 of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of the Fort Oglethorpe area. She was of the Baptist faith. She was proud of ... (click for more)

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Cagle, Anita Lynn

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Nicholson, Margaret (Dalton)

Margaret Nicholson, age 87, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Nicholson; parents, Bob and Dolly Bryant; and sister, Willena Mathis. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy Nicholson of Raleigh, N.C., John and Kim Nicholson of Raleigh and Richard and Karen Nicholson ... (click for more)

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