Kara Mia Shirley
Nov 22, 2025
Kara Mia Shirley, was born on February 2, 2011, and unexpectedly passed away on November 22, 2025. Kara brought joy, light, and laughter into the world from the moment she arrived. Though her time here was far too short, she filled every day with kindness, curiosity, and a love that touched everyone around her.
Kara was known for her bright sense...
Melissa Holman
Nov 22, 2025
Melissa J. Holman, a beloved daughter, aunt, and friend, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on February 16, 1960, in Columbus, Georgia, Melissa touched the lives of many throughout her journey, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, humor, and dedication.
Melissa was the cherished daughter of Milton and Martha Holman, both of whom preceded her...
Cherie Thompson
Nov 22, 2025
Cherie Lynn Thompson, age 80, of Oak Ridge TN passed away on November 22, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center after a four-month illness. Born on November 29, 1944 in Akron OH to Sherlie and Dorothy Nation, Cherie was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She is survived by John Thompson, her devoted husband of 40 years, her two...
Deborah Fay Beaty
Nov 22, 2025
Deborah Fay Beaty, 67, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at her home. She was a life long member of East Side Church of Christ. A student of Bradley Central High School, graduating class of 1976, where she was a student assistant librarian.
When Debbie wasn't attending church or working, she was an avid reader and loved sitting in...
Margaret Goins
Nov 22, 2025
Margaret Louise Carver Goins, age 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, met her precious Saviour face to face on November 22, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1938 to Creed Carver and Mary Carver Scealf. She grew up in the East Cleveland Community where she met the love of her life (Gerald Dean Goins) in third grade. She...
Phyllis Buker
Nov 21, 2025
Phyllis Buker, 93, of Chattanooga, TN, died on November 21, 2025.
She was born on Oct. 13, 1932, in Avilla, Indiana, to Clyde and Mary Virginia (Meyers) Miller.
On April 25, 1952, in Avilla, she married Robert E. Buker. He preceded her in death in July 1990.
Mrs. Buker had worked at the Estero High School cafeteria in Ft Myers, FL for several...
Edward Dominic Salajka, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Edward Dominic “Ed” Salajka, Jr., 72 of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born in Chicago on October 30, 1953, to the late Edward, Sr, and Jean E Wells Salajka. He was a faithful servant of the Lord. He worked as an Electronic Technician at Southern Technologies for over 32 years. He was a regular at...
Martin Luther Tinsley III
Nov 21, 2025
Martin Luther Tinsley, III of Ocoee and formerly of Cleveland passed away on November 21, 2025 at home.
He was born July 15, 1941 to M.L. and Eleanor Tinsley in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Luther grew up in Cleveland and was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1959. Luther is a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Ocoee, Tennessee. He was...
John Frank Parks
Nov 21, 2025
John was born on May 5, 1944, on Holly Hill Farm in McMinn County and lived most of his life in the Calhoun, TN area. He has now joined his parents, C. Willard and Allie Wilson Parks, and his sister, Margaret Ruth.He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Faye Womac Parks; daughter Krystil Parks Belcher; grandson Panama and...
Anne McReynolds
Nov 20, 2025
Anne Hardwick Brown McReynolds, 81, a true southern lady with a spirited personality and a caring heart, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 20th. Anne found immense joy throughout her life, a joy she shared generously with her best friend and beloved husband, Sam, with whom she traveled the world and laughed much and often.
Anne...