Wayne Wright Benson
Jun 7, 2026
Wayne Wright Benson, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2026, while at The Waters of Sweetwater. He was born on January 28, 1931, to the late Glen and Hilda Benson.
Wayne was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Niota, Tennessee. He was a hardworking farmer who took great pride in his work...
Hazel Frances Woody
Jun 6, 2026
Hazel Frances Pangle Woody (born Gazaway) departed this world June 6, 2026, at home after a short battle with cancer. She was born in 1939 in Dalton, GA, to parents Edna and Grover Gazaway, sharecroppers. One of 13 children, Hazel grew up during the Great Depression and World War II. One of her cherished memories was seeing Hank Williams perform...
James William "Hank" Reno
Jun 6, 2026
James William "Hank" Reno, passed away on June 6, 2026, at 4:20 pm at Fort Sanders Hospital.He was born on June 25, 1969 to William and Sue Reno at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. James (Hank) was a husband, a father, a brother, an uncle and a friend. He was an ASC Certified Mechanic; and was a Deacon of...
Rebecca Gail Elkins
Jun 6, 2026
Rebecca Gail Elkins "Becky", age 65 of Cleveland, TN left for Heaven with the Angels on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 with her daughters by her side.She was a woman of incredible strength, courage , and love.She was a true fighter even until her last days on this side of Heaven . Her honesty , humor and strong spirit left a...
William Doyle Gray
Jun 6, 2026
William D. Gray, age 33, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away at his home on June 6, 2026. He was born on October 15, 1992, in Orange Park, Florida, to Wayne Gray and Christi Monroe.
On April 2, 2016, William married the love of his life, Janie Higginbotham, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. William was truly a "jack of all trades,"...
Melvin Frank Roher Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
Melvin "Mel" Frank Roher, Jr. passed away on June 6, 2026, at his residence. He was born on July 22,1946 in Oneida, NY to Melvin Frank and Lillian Roher Sr.
Mel was a jack of many trades. He would build houses, make crosses, work at trash dumps, and so much more. Mel would give the shirt off his back to anyone...
Lynda Sue Phillips
Jun 5, 2026
Lynda Sue Phillips (Jones) 65 of Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with the Lord on June 5th at 2:20 P.M. she passed away peacefully at her home.
Lynda grew up in St. Elmo and was a graduate of Kirkman Technical High School. She worked for NK Lawn and Garden for over 20 years, and when it closed, she moved on...
Bartley "Bart" Maynard Woods
Jun 5, 2026
Bartley "Bart" Maynard Woods, age 61, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by family on June 5, 2026.
He was born on August 5, 1964, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from Hixson High School in 1982 and attended college at Chattanooga State University. He went on to pursue a career as a tool maker. He was employed at Toolcraft, Lookout Industries,...
Mildred Louise Dills
Jun 5, 2026
Mildred Louise Blankenship Dills, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, following a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer.
Louise attended Little Consasauga Baptist Church, and she was a dedicated Sunday School teacher for many years. Louise's faith was evident in the way she lived her life, graciously caring for and serving others. Louise was the rock and...
Joseph Lawrence Trogdon
Jun 4, 2026
Joseph Lawrence Trogdon, 42, passed away June 4, 2026. He was born May 15, 1984. Known for his hard work in the lawn care industry and his remarkable talent for gardening, Joseph possessed a green thumb that allowed him to cultivate beauty in every space he transformed. He embraced life with enthusiasm and fostered connections with those around him, whether...