Connie Owens

Nov 1, 2025

Connie " Becky" Rebecca Owens, forever loved Momma and Mammaw.

Our precious Momma went to her heavenly home with a glorified body to be with the Lord on November 1, 2025 after a brief stay under hospice care at Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 21, 1949 to the late Charlie and Sparta Meeks in Tracy City,...

Nadine Jackson Tinti

Nov 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nadine Jackson Tinti

Feb. 4,1951 -- Nov. 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Nadine Jackson Tinti, Age 74, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday after a courageous fight against cancer. She was surrounded by her loving children in her final moments and will...

James Hagins

Nov 1, 2025

James Hagins, 77, of Riceville went home to be with Jesus and Derrick on November 1, 2025.

James cherished nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He found peace and joy in the beauty of nature, often watching the deer outside his home and the hummingbirds that visited each summer. James was a devoted...

Melanie Denise Gold

Oct 31, 2025

Melanie Denise Gold, 63, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, born in Hollywood, Florida, passed away on October 31, 2025.

Known affectionately as Mel, Melney, Mimi, and Mom, Melanie was a bright and spirited presence who never met a stranger. She loved dancing, singing, acting, and spending time at the beach, but her greatest joy was being a devoted mother and Mimi.

Melanie was a...

Narcisa Campos-Pagan

Oct 31, 2025

Narcisa "Clarissa" Campos Pagan of Athens, TN left to return to the Lord on October 31, 2025. She will continue living on, however, through her adoring family and friends. Clarissa was born in the Dominican Republic with humble beginnings, but as a star student who gave her all in everything she did, she earned a scholarship to study abroad in the...

Paula Smith

Oct 31, 2025

After a short battle with cancer, Paula Fowler Smith, 77, of Cleveland was fully healed and united with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2025. Mrs. Smith was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church at the time of her passing.

Paula was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on September 30, 1948. She grew up in the neighboring town of Pineville, Louisiana where...

Bud Brown

Oct 31, 2025

Bud Mitchel Brown, age 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025.

Born on July 2, 1949, Bud was the beloved son of the late Anna Mae Lauer. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Luther and Mary Lou Farmer; his sister, Mary Presley; and his father-in-law, Jack Watson.

Bud met the love of his life, Candy,...

Shareef Ar-Rahmaan, Jr.

Oct 29, 2025

Shareef Ar-Rahmaan, Jr., 16, passed away October 29, 2025. He was born September 8, 2009, in Chattanooga, TN.

Shareef is preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Nannie K. Cosey and Frankie Mae Howard; grandmother, Venora Borngn'e; grandfather, St.Clair "Michael" Borngn'e; aunts, Emma Cato and Theora Owens; uncles- Eric, Eddie, and Reginald Hitchcock.

Survived by his mom, Michaela Borngn'e; dad, Shareef Ar-Rahmaan Sr.;...

Brian Culpepper

Oct 29, 2025

Brian David Culpepper, 64, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, died on October 29, 2025, passing peacefully in the home he built himself on his property. He was originally from Chesapeake, Virginia.

Brian is survived by his loving wife, Liudmila ("Mila") Bychanina Culpepper; his daughter Cherie Culpepper Carr and husband Logan; his siblings, Deborah C. Waters and husband Louis, Thomas W. Culpepper,...

Wanda Oran

Oct 29, 2025

Wanda Sarah Helen (Goodman) Oran, age 86, of Ten Mile, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1939, to the late William D. and Edith Lemons Goodman.

Affectionately known as "Granny" to nearly everyone who met her, Wanda's radiant smile and gentle spirit could brighten any room....