Robert Lee Everhart, lovingly known throughout the trucking community as "Cowboy" and "Preacher Man," was born to Ralph and Mildred Carroll Everhart in Athens, Tennessee, on January 15, 1958, on a damp and snowy winter day.
Robert was a man who loved life-and perhaps even more than that, he loved the people who shared it with him.
For more than 40 years,...
Billie Sue Smith Easley Beard, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 11, 2026. She was born on August 8, 1931, to the late William Henry and Polly Smith of Center, TX. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and her favorite activities were cooking, painting, sewing, gardening and enjoying her family. She was always involved in...
Victor Demetrius McMiller Jr known as Vic to family and loved ones came into this world 1/18/1988 and transitioned 8/10/26. Victor is survived by his mother, Teresa Jones; father, Victor D McMiller Sr; sister, Renee Williams (Chris Sr.), Ebony Star Summers (Dwayne Bj Summers), LaToya; brothers, Calvin Davis (Jamal), Brantley Davis (Carla), Matthew Ladrell Phillips and best friend, Keri Vaden.
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Patrick Gordon Leighton, affectionately known to many as "Unk," passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on November 11, 1953, Patrick lived a life defined by love, laughter, hard work, friendship, and an unwavering passion for the open road.Patrick was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Neva Jo, and a proud father to...
Edith M. Barbee 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Edith was born on March 26, 1948 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Martha and James Howard. Edith was a dedicated member of Chatsworth Church of God as well as Christian OutreachAlong with her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50...
Franklin Dee Murray, age 69, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2026.
Dee was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and was a man who believed in working hard and taking care of the people he loved. He was a devoted husband, father, and papaw who treasured spending time with his family. Dee enjoyed cheering...
George Leslie Rohland, Jr., born on August 10, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at Rhea Medical Center, just two days shy of his 54th birthday. A devoted family man and friend to many, George was known for his generous spirit and unwavering dedication to those he loved.George embraced his Baptist faith and was an...
James Warren Cross, 82, resided at Ashwood Square Retirement Community, Chattanooga, TN. He went home to be with our Lord, on Friday, August 7, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Warren was born on June 11, 1944 in Albany, KY, to the late James and Eva Cross. He was a graduate of Ooltewah High School and Lee University. Warren served in...
On October 18, 1948, a sweet little girl was born in the very small town of Macaracas in Panamá. Then one day, years later, a U.S. Army soldier met this lovely eighteen-year-old girl beside a well in Río Hato, Panamá, and a beautiful love story began. When Benilda Banda married Clyde Henry, fifty-eight years of love and family followed.
Benilda...
Bobby Dewayne Grissom, 54, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on August 8, 2026.
Bobby was born on May 28, 1972, to Dewayne and Dorothy Grissom. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing and hunting, and had a lifelong love for hot rods, particularly Chevrolets.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Dewayne Grissom; his grandmother, Virginia Quinn; and his...