David "Josh" Dutton

Jan 2, 2026

David Joshua Dutton, also known as Josh, went home to be with the Lord January 2, 2026, at the age of 43.

He was a beloved son, father, brother, husband, and grandfather. Josh loved his family dearly. Josh was on Dialysis for 38 years, and the last year was bound to a wheelchair, which limited his ability to go out...

Jimmy Mikel

Jan 2, 2026

Jimmy D. "Jimbo" Mikel, age 64, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1961, and was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose love for family and simple joys defined his life.

Jimbo was preceded in death by his father, Donald Lee Mikel; his mother, Betty Grace Mikel; and his sisters, Sandra Gail Kelly, Sharlene...

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...