Albert Garry Caldwell
Apr 20, 2026
Albert Garry Caldwell, age 70, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. He was born on February 11, 1956, and will be remembered for his strong faith, deep love for his family, and the simple joys that brought him happiness throughout life.
Albert was a man who stayed true to his faith in God and always placed the Lord and his...
Ruth S. Pullen
Apr 20, 2026
Ruth S. Pullen, 94, passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born to the late Earnest and Minnie Smith on October 6, 1931 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Ruth was a devout Christian, with a strong faith. She attended Farmland Community Church. She loved to travel, bowl, and play cards with her lifelong friends: Dottie Haun, Marie Fonde, Chris Burris, and Juanita...
Jim Pettyjohn
Apr 19, 2026
James "Jim" Pettyjohn, 71, of Ringgold, GA passed away on April 19th, 2026, at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and was an avid Liverpool fan. They won their game hours before he passed.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kennith and Carolyn Pettyjohn.
He is survived by his sister Brenda Dunn, nieces Chrissy (Jesse) Cunningham, Tiffany (Pearson)...
Eddie Thoreson
Apr 19, 2026
Eddie "Ed" Dean Thoreson, 76, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on April 19, 2026.
Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army for eight years. Following his military service, he dedicated his career to the railroad, where he worked as an engineer until his retirement.
Preceded in death by father, Ellsworth Thoreson; mother, Zita Thoreson; and brother in-law, Chuck Tarr.
Survivors...
Maida Louise Thurman
Apr 19, 2026
Maida Louise Thurman, 78, of Spring City, TN passed away on April 19, 2026.
Maida was an extraordinary and resilient woman who was deeply loved by all who knew her. Before her illness, she found great joy in spending time on the water, especially riding on the pontoon boat with her husband, Jerry. She dedicated more than 30 years of service...
JC Foxx
Apr 18, 2026
JC Foxx, 82, of Athens, TN went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2026.
JC had a deep love for the outdoors, especially bird hunting. He took great pride in his yard work and landscaping, with a special fondness for flowers. JC was a faithful member of Westview Baptist Church of Athens. Above all, he cherished his family. He...
Lisa Yvette Waters Kile
Apr 17, 2026
Lisa Yvette (Waters) Kile, age 60, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was a loving and joyful woman. She loved her family; her children and grandchildren were her world. Lisa enjoyed quality time with her family, loved going on long rides, loved the mountains and the ocean. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister.
She...
Rodney Eugene Tant, Sr
Apr 17, 2026
Rodney Eugene "Rod" Tant, Sr., passed away on April 17, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born on June 9, 1972, in Chattanooga, Rodney lived a life filled with passion for history, family, and the simple joys of nature.
Rodney was the beloved son of Angela Herendon and the late Eddie Lowry. He is also survived by his sister, Kristy Herendon; uncles...
Bert Leroy Lute Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
Bert L. Lute Jr.
June 24, 1946 - April 17, 2026
Cleveland, TN
Bert left the confines of his body on Friday, April 17 at Bradley Memorial Hospital. He now walks with his lord and savior Jesus Christ. Bert was born in Youngstown, OH in 1946 to Bert Lute Sr. and Frances. J. Lute (Orr). The Lute Family moved to Rochester, NY in...
Colleen "Sissy" Bryant
Apr 17, 2026
Colleen "Sissy" Bryant, age 67, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1959.
Sissy was preceded in death by her partner, Joel Bryant; her parents, Chick and Zetty Ownby; and her brother, Boone Ownby.
She is survived by her children: Joey Bryant and his wife Jenny Bryant, along with their daughter Morgan; and Priscilla Stampe...