Nicky Nelson Akins Jr.
Jul 4, 2022
Nicky Nelson Akins Sr. 68, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. Nicky was born on March 29, 1954, in Ooltewah, Tennessee to the late Raymond and Margaret Akins. Along with his parents Nicky was preceded in death by his former wife, Betty Akins; his siblings, Annie Jo Neely, Ronnie Akins, Curtis Akins, and Eddie Akins; brothers...
Charles Cortez Earl Hayes
Jul 4, 2022
Charles Cortez Earl Hayes, 30, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 4, 2022. Charles was born on January 4, 1992 in Memphis, TN. Charles was always happy and had a smile on his face, he was full of life and never met a stranger. He loved watching wrestling and playing video games. He was also a lover of music...
David Eugene Vandergriff
Jul 4, 2022
David Eugene Vandergriff, age 71, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 4, 2022 at his residence. David was born on May 20, 1951 in Birchwood, TN to the late Ollie and Viola Vandergriff. David enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by one sibling, Johnny Vandergriff. He leaves behind to cherish...
Lonnie Wayne Bridges
Jul 4, 2022
Lonnie Bridges, age 68 of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Tennova Healthcare. Born on June 30, 1954, in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Willie and Irene Bridges, he was a long-time resident of Bradley County, retired from Shaw Industries, and was an active member of Four Points Baptist Church. Lonnie loved fishing, the Tennessee Vols,...
James Kenneth Thearp
Jul 3, 2022
James Kenneth “Jimmy” Thearp, 79, a lifelong resident of Niota, TN moved to his Heavenly home on Sunday morning, July 3, 2022 from his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Niota on October 17, 1942 a son of the late L.T. “Jack” & Ethel Thearp. Jimmy was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt....
Wilma Jean Ware
Jul 2, 2022
Jean Ware, age 82 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on December 5, 1939 in McMinn County to the late Alton and Eva Watson, she was a longtime resident of Cleveland and an active member of Phillippi Baptist Church. She was retired from American Uniform and enjoyed traveling, cross stitching, reading, and...
Jacob Aaron Howard
Jul 2, 2022
Jacob Aaron Howard arrived at his heavenly estate on July 2, 2022, an estate that his Savior prepared for him many years in advance. He was born on September 12, 1989, in Melbourne, FL, the third son and baby boy. Mom and Dad affectionately called him Jakerdoo as a child. He was a member of Mt. Olive Church of God...
Paul Henry Loseby
Jul 1, 2022
Dr. Paul Henry Loseby was born on September 18, 1938, in Rutland, Vermont, to Charles Henry and Florence Davis Loseby; Paul was the youngest of four children. Paul passed away surrounded by his family on July 1, 2022. Paul is survived by: Katherine Brigham Loseby, his loving wife of 63+ years; his sister, Mary Ellen Loseby Cheever; and his three...
Carolyn Humberd Ellis
Jun 30, 2022
Carolyn Jane Humberd Ellis, 70, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her residence with her husband, daughters and family by her side. She was born February 9, 1952 to Thelma and “Poss” Humberd. Her battle with cancer never stopped her from putting others first. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1974 and began a teaching career that...
Freddie Jo Smith
Jun 30, 2022
Freddie "Jo" Smith made her way to heaven on June 30, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was known as a truly devout Christian woman that shared her love for God to everyone. Her worn Bibles showed her love of daily reading, studying and devotionals. She is preceded in death by her parents Kathryn Hall and Fred Smith Survivors include...