Bonnie Hayes
Dec 7, 2025
Bonnie (Caywood) Hayes went to her eternal mansion on December 7, 2025, passing peacefully in her home, with her daughter at her side. She was born to the late Cecil and Evelyn Caywood on January 30, 1949.
Bonnie worked at Diamonds Lil's for years, eventually retiring from the Bradley County Nursing Home, after being there 18 years. She worked hard jobs,...
Charles McClure
Dec 7, 2025
Charles O. McClure, age 85, of Delano, TN, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. Born on July 12, 1940, in Benton, TN, he was the son of the late Robert and Retta McClure. A lifelong Polk County resident, Charles dedicated his life to faith, family, community, and hard work-values that shaped every part of who he was.
A 1960 graduate...
Benton Lamar Tucker
Dec 7, 2025
Benton Lamar Tucker, 62, of signal Mountain, TN, passed away peacefully December 7, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN. He was born June 20, 1963, and of the Baptist faith. He attended Lone Oak Baptist Church, under Pastor Jonathan Milligan. Mostly known by "Benny" to family and "Twist" to his friends.
Ben lived his life with an open heart and adventurous spirit. Whether...
Diane Tomek
Dec 7, 2025
Diane Nancy Tomek, 69, of Madisonville, TN, passed away on December 7, 2025. Born in Connecticut on June 19, 1956, Diane built a meaningful career in real estate, working in both Connecticut and Florida before becoming a real estate broker after settling in Madisonville.
Diane had a deep love for travel and a lifelong affection for animals. She devoted much...
Billy Swafford
Dec 7, 2025
Billy Ray Swafford, 92, of Englewood, TN, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
A devoted member of Dixon Avenue Baptist Church, Bill lived his life with a servant's heart, a gentle spirit, and a deep love for his family, friends, and community.
At a young age, Bill proudly entered the United States Army and served with courage in...
Hai Nguyen
Dec 6, 2025
Hai Dang Nguyen, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Harrison, Tennessee, on December 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 2, 1952, in Long Xuyen, An Giang, Vietnam, and grew up in the rural farming community of Chau Phu, where he learned the values of hard work, humility, and dedication...
David Smith
Dec 5, 2025
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of David Christopher Smith on December 5, 2025.
Dave was born on January 26, 1972, in Mount Clemens and raised in Clawson, Michigan. Those who knew him will forever remember him as a kind, hardworking, and a profoundly caring person. Dave had a passion for cooking and hosting gatherings,...
Larry Tankersley
Dec 5, 2025
Larry Wayne Tankersley Sr., 71, of Rhea County, Tennessee, passed away on December 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 6, 1954, Larry was a proud lifelong resident of Rhea County, where he built a life rooted in hard work, loyalty, and devotion to those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert...
Jerry Wayne Blaylock
Dec 5, 2025
Jerry Wayne Blaylock born December 17th, 1957 to the late Eston "Cork" Blaylock and Rosie Elvena Blaylock (Cobb), went home to be with the Lord on December 5th, 2025 at his home on 5508 Hunter Rd., Ooltewah TN.
He is preceded in death by wife of 21 years Patricia Ann Blaylock (Biggs). Brothers Eston Ronnie Blaylock SR & Poochie (Nellie), and...
Vickey Woodby
Dec 5, 2025
Vickey Lynn Axley Woodby, age 59, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, December 5th, 2025 at UT hospital. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but they have comfort knowing she is now reunited with her son, Dustin, and enjoying her Heavenly home.
Vickey loved her family, friends and especially her "fur babies", her...