On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Stanley Scott "Sparky" Parker passed from this life at his home in Loudon, Tennessee. Sparky was preceded in death by his father, William Reed Parker, his mother, Arlene Ann Parker, and his aunt, Jeannie Cullom.
Sparky is survived by his devoted wife, Donna Blair, whom he loved deeply and fiercely; his daughters, Staci Ann Wheeler (Jonathan)...
Renee Annette Dupont, age 59, of Madisonville, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Renee will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her love of family, and the quiet strength she brought to those who knew her. Those closest to Renee knew her as someone who offered steadiness in hard moments and kindness in everyday ones, never asking for attention,...
Eddie Leon "Popa" Smith
March 21, 1944 - March 25, 2026
Eddie Leon Smith, affectionately known as "Popa," passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1944, in Fort Payne, Alabama - and he lived every one of those years the way God intended - faithfully, generously, and with a joke always at the ready. Born and...
Carmen Brunilda Santos, who graced this world for 83 years, was a woman whose life spoke long before words were ever written.
Born on Sunday, March 14, 1943, she carried within her a quiet strength, a grace that did not demand attention but left a lasting imprint on all who encountered her.
Carmen did not simply live her years; she filled them...
Kylie Grace Trapp Pavelchik, 24, of Chattanooga, passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 25, 2026.
Kylie was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She started working toward her teaching certification and served as a biology teacher at Chattanooga...
Johnny Blackwell, 64, passed away on March 24, 2026. Born on September 21, 1961, Johnny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed the simple things in life, especially fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and loving on his cherished fur babies, Spud and Sassy.
Johnny was preceded...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jason Lajay Smith, who left this world on March 24th, 2026 at the age of 48.Jason was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN. He was a loving husband, devoted father, a proud "Pop J," uncle, son, brother and friend. He will be remembered for his big heart, his sense of humor, his...
Karen Hawkins Keller, 60, of Tellico Plains passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
She was a highly devoted wife, mother, mamaw, sister and friend. She enjoyed helping people in need and never expected anything in return. She loved to shop and loved a good bargain. She loved her family and friends dearly. Her...
Deborah Lynn Brown (lovingly known as Debbie) of Chattanooga, TN passed away on March 23rd, 2026, at the age of 66. Born in Sylva, NC on September 17th, 1959, she was the daughter of Dee Allen and Joan Ensley. She graduated from Sylva-Webster High School, and attended Western University. Known for her kindness and fiercely creative spark, Debbie touched the...
Jimmy Sammy Johnson, 67, of Hixson, TN, passed away on March 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 11, 1958, and of the Baptist faith. Jimmy loved to go camping, vacationing at the beach and watching westerns.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dillard Johnson; mother, Dollie Hill; sister, Bobbie Jean Johnson; son, Wes Johnson; brothers, Harold...