Eddie Thoreson
Apr 19, 2026
Eddie "Ed" Dean Thoreson, 76, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on April 19, 2026.
Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army for eight years. Following his military service, he dedicated his career to the railroad, where he worked as an engineer until his retirement.
Preceded in death by father, Elsworth Thoreson; mother, Zita Thoreson; and brother in-law,...
Maida Louise Thurman
Apr 19, 2026
Maida Louise Thurman, 78, of Spring City, TN passed away on April 19, 2026.
Maida was an extraordinary and resilient woman who was deeply loved by all who knew her. Before her illness, she found great joy in spending time on the water, especially riding on the pontoon boat with her husband, Jerry. She dedicated more than 30 years of service...
JC Foxx
Apr 18, 2026
JC Foxx, 82, of Athens, TN went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2026.
JC had a deep love for the outdoors, especially bird hunting. He took great pride in his yard work and landscaping, with a special fondness for flowers. JC was a faithful member of Westview Baptist Church of Athens. Above all, he cherished his family. He...
Colleen "Sissy" Bryant
Apr 17, 2026
Colleen "Sissy" Bryant, age 67, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1959.
Sissy was preceded in death by her partner, Joel Bryant; her parents, Chick and Zetty Ownby; and her brother, Boone Ownby.
She is survived by her children: Joey Bryant and his wife Jenny Bryant, along with their daughter Morgan; and Priscilla Stampe...
Mindy Sue White
Apr 16, 2026
Mindy Sue White, 56, a cherished lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN, departed this world on April 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at her home. Born on October 29, 1969, Mindy was of the Christian faith, whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her.
Mindy embraced life's simple pleasures. She found joy on the beach, relished spending time with her...
Sharon R. Lawson
Apr 16, 2026
Sharon R. Lawson, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga on August 9, 1951, to the late Fred and Della Watson Minor. She enjoyed tending to her gardens and flowers. She also liked shopping at antique and thrift stores and watching Antique Road Show. She enjoyed painting and prowling through her jewelry collection....
John Robert Deaver
Apr 15, 2026
John "Robert" Deaver passed away unexpectedly in the early morning on April 15, 2026 at the age of 44.
He was born on January 30, 1982 in Cleveland TN and called Cleveland home for most of his life.
Robert was never afraid of an adventure, from moving to new places, trying new foods, or meeting new friends. He loved to read and...
Glenn Wallace Swafford
Apr 14, 2026
Glenn Wallace Swafford, 58, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on April 14,2026. Glenn's greatest joys were found in the quiet stillness of the woods and early morning mist over the water. Whether he was waiting patiently in a hunting blind or finding peace on a fishing trip, Glenn was most at home in the outdoors, He had a deep...
Charles Oliver Wehunt, Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Wehunt, age 66, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1959, and was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and the love he shared with everyone around him.
Chuck was a man who found joy in life's simple pleasures. He loved going to the...
Susan Elaine Abernathy
Apr 14, 2026
Susan Elaine Abernathy passed away on April 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Susan was a faithful member of Union Grove Church of Christ, where she served as a devoted Bible school teacher. She had a special gift with children, and the youth adored her. Her faith was evident in the way she lived, loved, and poured into...