Gene Daniel
Mar 4, 2026
Gene Daniel, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born on March 16, 1936. He started his mining career at 12 years old, began driving a single-axel dump truck at 15, and eventually retired when he was 70.
He is survived by his son Gary Gene Daniel.
*Services previously scheduled have been cancelled.*
Emogene Yvonne Smith
Mar 3, 2026
Emogene Yvonne Smith, a cherished and nurturing soul, gracefully left this world on March 3, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in the heart of Battle Creek, MI on March 19, 1953, Emogene's journey was one of warmth, love, and an abundance of heartfelt connections. Daughter of the late Carl and Maxine Farley, Emogene was a beacon of strength...
Rickey Donovan Ratcliff
Mar 3, 2026
Rickey Donovan Ratcliff, born February 11, 1959, passed away on March 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and memories that will live on in the hearts of his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Ratcliff, and his mother, Carol T. Lanham.
Rickey had a lifelong passion for dirt bikes and could often be found...
Fay Harrison McCann
Mar 3, 2026
Fay Harrison McCann, age 78, of Cleveland, TN peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 surrounded by her loving husband and two children.
She was born on October 2, 1947 in Chatsworth, GA where she grew up. She graduated from Murray County High School in 1965 and shortly thereafter moved to Cleveland,...
Jim Villers
Mar 3, 2026
Some men are born into comfort. Jim Villers was born into motion.
He came into the world in 1947 in Maryland, to very little but grit. His childhood was packed in paper sacks and cardboard boxes, stacked in the backseat of whatever vehicle would carry them to the next rental house that never quite felt like home. His parents, Gert and...
James Darwin Gunter
Mar 3, 2026
James Darwin Gunter, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. Born on August 4, 1947, James lived a life defined by love for his family, appreciation for the outdoors, and a deep enjoyment of the simple pleasures that brought people together.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Agnes Gunter; his sisters, Linda Croft, Barbara Reeves...
Nancy Jane Rashotte
Mar 2, 2026
Nancy Jane Rashotte, 87, of Decatur TN, fell asleep in death on March 2, 2026, after complications from a fall, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born on January 13, 1939 in Bay City, MI , daughter of the late Edward and Julia Norlock (Verbowski)
Nancy married the love of her life, Arthur William Rashotte , from...
John David Hixson
Mar 2, 2026
John David Hixson, age 40, passed away suddenly on March 2, 2026. David went to school in Soddy Daisy, TN. He worked many years at landscaping. He worked at Hiwassee Building Supply in Athens, TN building trusses at the time of his passing. He was living at Grace Rehab since 2024 and was doing very well. He turned his life...
Margaret Ann Hamby Fairbanks
Mar 2, 2026
Margaret Ann Hamby Fairbanks, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1953.Margaret was preceded in death by her first husband of 25 years, E.J. Hamby, and her late husband, Donald Fairbanks; her parents, Ella and Bill Willis; her daughter, Lisa Hitson; her brothers, Walter, Robert, Junior, and Donnie Willis; and her sister,...
Cynthia Yvonne "Cindy" Epperson
Mar 2, 2026
Cynthia Yvonne "Cindy" Epperson, 78, entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, March 2, 2026.
She was born July 1, 1947, in North Collins, New York, where she spent her childhood.
Cindy spent her life working in the restaurant industry, beginning at a young age working in her father's restaurant in North Collins. After moving to Cleveland, she worked for many years as...