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, Ellsworth Thoreson; mother, Zita Thoreson; and brother in-law, Chuck Tarr.
Survivors...
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...
Lisa Yvette Waters Kile
Apr 17, 2026
Lisa Yvette (Waters) Kile, age 60, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was a loving and joyful woman. She loved her family; her children and grandchildren were her world. Lisa enjoyed quality time with her family, loved going on long rides, loved the mountains and the ocean. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister.
She...
Rodney Eugene Tant, Sr
Apr 17, 2026
Rodney Eugene "Rod" Tant, Sr., passed away on April 17, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born on June 9, 1972, in Chattanooga, Rodney lived a life filled with passion for history, family, and the simple joys of nature.
Rodney was the beloved son of Angela Herendon and the late Eddie Lowry. He is also survived by his sister, Kristy Herendon; uncles...
Bert Leroy Lute Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
Bert L. Lute Jr.
June 24, 1946 - April 17, 2026
Cleveland, TN
Bert left the confines of his body on Friday, April 17 at Bradley Memorial Hospital. He now walks with his lord and savior Jesus Christ. Bert was born in Youngstown, OH in 1946 to Bert Lute Sr. and Frances. J. Lute (Orr). The Lute Family moved to Rochester, NY in...
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...
Donnie Wayne Workman
Apr 16, 2026
Donnie Wayne Workman, 64, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1962.
Donnie was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise Workman; his father, Jack Waymen Workman; and his half-sister, Bobbie Workman.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Jaclin Workman; his sons, Fairos and Krespon Workman; daughter-in-law, Lacey Workman; grandchildren, Kynslee, Lexi, Elena...
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....