Jackie Moore Bates
Jul 5, 2026
Jackie Bates of Knoxville, Tennessee, age 74, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by her cherished loved ones. Born and raised in West Virginia, she was a proud Appalachian woman who possessed a strong spirit and a complex, colorful journey through life. She (and the rest of our family) is beyond proud of our Appalachian roots and the...
Helen Dolores Dixon
Jul 5, 2026
Helen Dolores McCoy Dixon, age 86, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away at her home on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Helen was born on November 10 and lived a life defined by faith, service, compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Her love knew no bounds and she will forever be remembered for how she...
Wayne McFarlin
Jul 4, 2026
Hubert (Wayne) McFarlin of Rossville GA passed away on July 4th, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on August 4th, 1947, to Hubert and Juanita McFarlin. He enjoyed watching the cowboys play, watching western movies, playing domino’s going to church and spending time with family. He was of the Pentecostal faith and involved in his church.
Wayne was...
James Edward Freytag Sr.
Jul 4, 2026
James Edward Freytag, Sr., 91, of Cleveland, TN passed peacefully on July 4, 2026 preceded by his loving wife, Barbara Ann Byrd Freytag, who passed on October 31, 2022. He was born to Judge Floyd Edward Freytag and Reba McDowell Freytag on August 30, 1934. He attended Tennessee Military Institute and Wartburg Central High School graduating from WCHS in 1951...
Sandra Sue Scarbro
Jul 4, 2026
Sandra Sue (Williams) Scarbro passed away on July 4, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1946, in Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of Elzie and Betty Jane (Martin) Williams.
Sandra is survived by her siblings, Darlena Frick of Palm Harbor, FL, Joyce Rice of Parrish, FL, Scott (Cindy) of Winfield, WV; children, Debbie, Julie, Michael and five grandchildren.
There will be no...
Sherry Farrell Guffey
Jul 3, 2026
Sherry Farrell Guffey, 74, of Niota, passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
A lifelong resident of McMinn County, Sherry co-owned The Floor Store of Athens alongside her husband, Glenn, and was well known in the community. She will be remembered for the life she built with her...
Roseanna Marie Bowman
Jul 3, 2026
Roseanna Marie Bowman, 54, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. Born on February 21, 1972, in Cleveland, Tennessee, Roseanna was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother whose kindness and love for her family will be remembered by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, Phillip Bowman, and...
Marty Dale Beach
Jul 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Marty Beach
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marty Beach, at age 79, on July 3, 2026. He was a devoted father, grandfather, veteran, and friend whose life was defined by faith, service, hard work, and love.
Born on April 28, 1947, in Van Buren County, Tennessee, Marty lived a life that reflected...
Roger Paul Byerley
Jul 3, 2026
Roger Paul Byerley of Maryville, age 57, passed into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of Friday July 3rd after a battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's.
He was a 1987 graduate of Maryville High School where he excelled on the tennis team. He was a senior team leader at Skier's Choice in Maryville for 14 years before his...
Johnathan Mynatte McKeehan
Jul 2, 2026
Johnathan Mynatte McKeehan, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2026.
Born and raised in McMinn County, Tennessee, Johnathon spent his entire life in the community he called home.
Despite facing many challenges throughout his life, he was known for his generous heart, kind spirit, and willingness to help others. He had a deep love for animals and found...