Susan Hickman
Dec 23, 2025
Susan Diane Hickman, age 70, of Niota, Tennessee, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Sweetwater Hospital.
Susan was born on May 19, 1955, to the late Dave and Beatrice Ratledge. She was of the Baptist faith and found great joy in quilting. Above all else, Susan cherished her family, who were her greatest passion. She will be missed beyond...
Genny Daniels
Dec 22, 2025
Genny Lynn Daniels, age 49, of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away after an illness on December 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on December 18, 1976, in Michigan to her late parents, Walter Miracle and Laura Hoskins.
Genny was deeply passionate about her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the joy of her life. She was known for her...
Wanda Swafford
Dec 22, 2025
Wanda Gail Smith Swafford, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away on December 22, 2025, in her hometown of Cleveland, Tennessee. Born on February 2, 1968, she graced this world for 57 years, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Wanda dedicated her life to education, sharing her passion for learning with young minds, nurturing their...
JoAnn Black
Dec 22, 2025
JoAnn Black, born January 13, 1940, in Fairmount, Georgia, passed away December 22, 2025, in her home in Cartersville, Georgia, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Robert Black and was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Zula Craig; five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her...
Tonya Woodson
Dec 22, 2025
Tonya Woodson, age 70, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, adventure, and unwavering love. She is survived by her devoted husband (Charles Woodson) and her beloved daughter (Courtney McDowell) who were the center of her world. She is preceded in death by her mother (Virginia Perry) and her brother (David Perry).
Born with a heart that always seemed...
Melva Wright
Dec 22, 2025
Melva Jean Wright, 89, passed away on December 22, 2025. She was born to the late Lena Harris and Frank Gates on November 7, 1936 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Melva was a strong woman, who loved her family fiercely. She instilled in them a deep love and respect for this world- people, plants, and animals. She taught them to always do things...
Lorene Renner
Dec 22, 2025
Lorene Renner, 99, of Calhoun, TN, left this life on Monday December 22, 2025 to be with Jesus, and to join her loved ones who were waiting for her. Born in Greene County, TN, she lived most of her life in McMinn County. She was a member of Calhoun Baptist Church and was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by...
John Kirk Browning
Dec 21, 2025
John Kirk Browning, affectionately known to family and friends as Kirk, age 75, left this earth and entered Heaven on December 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Kirk was born to Clarence John Browning and Shirley Lee Browning, both of whom preceded him in death. Though known for most of his life as Kirk, later in life he reclaimed his given...
Dolores Crumm
Dec 21, 2025
Dolores Crumm, age 76, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee departed this life to her eternal home on December 21, 2025.
She had many adventures in her life, but the most accomplished was founding the non-profit organization, Positively Living in Knoxville,Tennessee. It is still very active and has spread throughout other communities in East Tennessee.
She is survived by her daughter Shelby...
Jerold L. Morris
Dec 21, 2025
Jerold L. Morris, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away on December 21, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Owen & Thelma Harris Morris and brother, Joseph W. Morris.
He was a 1955 graduate of Ooltewah High School and served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Shelby Davis Morris; children Sandra (Charles) Smith, of Chatsworth,...