On June 18, 2026, Peggy Bailey, age 89, of Chattanooga went home to meet her Lord and Savior. She passed peacefully from this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and quiet strength. Born on April 24, 1937, in Fyffe, Alabama, Peggy grew up surrounded by the values that shaped her entire life — family, faith, and kindness.
Peggy was...
Linda Bell Tolbert, age 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence in the early morning hours of June 17, 2026.
Born on April 13, 1947, in Copperhill, Tennessee, Linda spent most of her life in Cleveland, where she built a loving home, nurtured deep friendships, and devoted herself to her family. She was known for her kind heart,...
Robert Forrest Garren was born to Forrest Bernard Garren and Bonnie Annette Scruggs Garren on April 5, 1943. In his later years, when asked to think of something pleasant to lower his blood pressure, he would think about the house in the “holler” in Asheville, N.C., where he grew up with two older sisters, Dian and Judy. He would imagine...
Richard Alan McDonald, 69, of Ringgold, GA, passed away on June 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1956.
He was the owner of Specialty Flooring for 45 years. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. Richard enjoyed The Civil War reenactment & metal detector, making everyone smile.
Preceded in death by his father, George...
Christine (Loop) Moore passed away after a brief illness in Chattanooga Tennessee on Tuesday June 16th, 2026. She was a lifelong animal lover, she enjoyed gardening, and loved Journey. She will be missed by her friends and loved ones both in Ohio and her adopted home in Cleveland, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Loop and Lucille...
Patricia Anne Hunter, 83, of Oak Ridge, Anderson County, TN peacefully passed away in her sleep on June 16th, 2026. She was a resident of the area for 42 years.
She enjoyed reading, shopping, genealogy, and a good Mexican restaurant. She was a talented gardener, scrapbooker, and loved to crochet. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her...
Melvin Darell Siler Sr., 72, of Englewood went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026.
Melvin was a hardworking man who spent much of his life in roofing and masonry work. He was also a skilled mechanic who enjoyed working on cars whenever he had the chance. In his free time, he loved being outdoors, especially camping and...
Linda "Kay" Swafford, 80 years old of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
She has been a resident of Cleveland for 61 years after coming to Tennessee for a "vacation" to visit her sister and simply never left. She was born in Steamboat Springs, CO and resided in Tulsa, OK, Bakersfield, CA, and La...
Kenneth Ray Ramsey age 66, of Sweetwater, passed away June 16th, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Kenny loved fishing and spent many hours on the banks of the local rivers.
Proceeded in death by; Father & Mother Tommy and Irene Ramsey, Brother Junior Ramsey, Sister Glenda Ramsey, and Niece Patricia Morrow.
Survivors include; Wife of 46 years...
Gary Christopher Helms, affectionately known as "Chris," age 57, of McMinn County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Chris was born on September 9, 1968, in Athens, Tennessee, to Gary Helms and Nannie Sue Snider.
Chris proudly served his country in the United States Army and National Guard. He was a graduate of...