James Varnell Mckinley Beaty

May 30, 2022

James Varnell McKinley Beaty, 94 a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Monday, May 30th at his home. He will always be remembered as an honest, hard-working man. He truly believed in the dignity of work. Throughout his lifetime, he was always willing to help anyone in need, whether it be friends, neighbors, or strangers who quickly became friends....

Ginger Lee Keene

May 29, 2022

Ginger Lee Keene, 68, of Harrison, TN passed away on May 29, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1953 to the late William and Robbie Harris. Ginger was a lifelong resident of this area. She was an avid animal lover, especially of her dog Bandit and cat Makiya. Ginger also enjoyed drawing, reading, and listening to Pink Floyd. In...

Billie Jean Dunn

May 28, 2022

Billie Jean Dunn, 85, finished her journey home to heaven the 28th day of May 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born December 10, 1936, to Luther James Ellis and Dorothy (Burrell) Ellis. She is survived by her Husband and friend of 59 years, Paul Fenton Dunn of Athens, Children and spouses David and Patricia Dunn...

Wanda Gail Guess

May 28, 2022

Wanda Gail (Shoemaker) Guess, age 69, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 in the comfort of her home after a hard battle with cancer. She was born on April 14, 1953 to the late Sherman and Beulah Shoemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Guess; brother, Scott Shoemaker; sisters, Joan Price and...

Billie Mae Howell

May 28, 2022

Billie Mae Howell, 87, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday night, May 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Billie was born in Louisiana on March 24, 1935. She moved to Tennessee as a young adult to study to be a nurse where she met Winford. They married in 1963 and enjoyed 54...

Phyllis Ann Williams

May 28, 2022

Phyllis Ann Williams, 71, of Athens, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2022 after a brief illness. Phyllis was born on September 12, 1950 in Scott County Virginia to the late George C. and Etta Gillenwater. Phyllis was a very strong willed and independent woman, she was very patriotic, and enjoyed spending time with...

Betty Swafford

May 27, 2022

Betty Swafford, of Georgetown, TN, a lifelong resident of this area, departed for heaven on Friday morning, May 27, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Calhoun, TN in 1946 to the late C.L.and Bennie Swafford; and was proceded in death by her beloved brother, Ronnie. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was...

Betty Jo Mcguffey

May 27, 2022

Betty Jo Shaver McGuffey died peacefully on May 27, 2022, in Cleveland, TN, at the age of 83. She is preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents, James and Bertha Shaver; and her sister, Ladell. She survived by her brother, Roy, and nephews, Scott and Mike. Betty was born in Shreveport, LA. She was a devoted wife and...

Ellen Marie Gant

May 27, 2022

Ellen Marie Gant, age 72, died suddenly at her home in Decatur, TN on Friday, May 27, 2022, from a prolonged illness. She was a member of The Decatur Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 26 years. Ellen is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Irene Long of Chattanooga, one brother Stanley Long, one sister Freda Turvey and one...

Pansy Jane Emerson Mcintosh

May 26, 2022

Pansy Jane Emerson McIntosh, 85 passed to her Heavenly home peacefully on Thursday afternoon May 26, 2022, surrounded by her family. The smell of fresh baked yeast rolls drifted through Heaven Thursday afternoon as Pansy Jane Emerson McIntosh made her place in Heaven’s kitchen. Hundreds of students went through elementary school at George R. Stuart smelling those rolls just about...