Melvin Nichols
Jan 2, 2026
Melvin "QB" Nichols, age 79, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1946.
QB was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Nichols and Dovie Ann Nichols; his brothers, Richard Nichols, John Nichols, and Ralph Nichols; and his sister, Alice Lawson.
He is survived by his beloved family, including his nephew, Randy (Michelle) Lawson; nieces, Lisa Lawson...
Peter Kosse III
Jan 2, 2026
Peter James Kosse III, age 77, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2026, at Sweetwater Hospital.
Peter was born on February 20, 1948, in Chincoteague, Virginia, to the late Peter James Kosse II and Marcella Banks Kosse.
Peter proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 24 years. Upon his honorable discharge, he had earned numerous medals...
Martha Lee Corvin Swafford
Jan 2, 2026
Martha Lee Corvin Swafford, age 82, went to join her husband, son, and many beloved family members and friends in Heaven on January 2, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1943, to Eli and Ruthy (Jenkins) Corvin and was one of ten children. Growing up, Martha cherished the love and bond of her family.
She met and married the love...
Linda Watson
Jan 1, 2026
Linda Waller WatsonJuly 20, 1942 - January 1, 2026
Linda Waller Watson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend known affectionately to her family as "Lele," passed away on January 1, 2026 in Cleveland, Tennessee following a brief illness. She was 83 years old.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Linda was the daughter of the late Clarence Lee Waller and...
Bob Erwin
Jan 1, 2026
Robert "Bob" Erwin of Cleveland passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. Born on November 22, 1933, in Calhoun, Tennessee to Charles and Nannie Ashley Erwin, Bob spent his adult years in Cleveland but always cherished his Calhoun roots. He loved sharing stories of his upbringing in Calhoun, a place that remained dear to him throughout his life.
He graduated from...
Michael Pond
Jan 1, 2026
Michael "Mike" Pond, 70, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, in his daughter's home surrounded by loving family after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Born on October 31st, 1955, in Rockford, IL to Geraldine and Marion Pond. He worked as a foreman for Stenstrom Construction for many years, as well as maintenance for Walter...
Denis Howton
Jan 1, 2026
Aldric “Denis” Howton, 72, of Ringgold, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was born on June 12, 1953, in Casco, Michigan, to the Sarah “Grace” Chalcraft Howton. Denis proudly served his country in the United States Army for two tours in Germany where he received multiple awards and recognitions including the National Defense Service Medal, Safe Driver...
Michael Ricketts
Dec 31, 2025
Michael Eugene Ricketts, 66, passed away, and was reunited with his wife, on December 31, 2025. He was born to the late Pete Ricketts and Peggy Stone on December 2, 1959 in Hohenwald, Tennessee.
He enjoyed fishing, knife collecting and watching western movies. Michael took immense pride in the man his son, Thomas, became and cherished the bond they shared.
In addition...
Mary Webb
Dec 31, 2025
Mary Webb, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1952, and lived a life filled with creativity, love, and devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Dunn; her beloved son, Adam Webb; her brother, Ricky Taylor; and her sister, Linda Taylor.
Mary is survived by her loving husband,...
Stephen Richardson
Dec 31, 2025
Steve Richardson, 81, of McDonald, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Steve was born on October 3, 1944 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Paul and Nellie Richardson.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Stevie Richardson; brothers, James "Jim" Richardson, Tommy Richardson, and Harry Richardson; and his two sisters, Betty Crisp and Ann...