Kylie Grace Trapp Pavelchik
Mar 25, 2026
Kylie Grace Trapp Pavelchik, 24, of Chattanooga, passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 25, 2026.
Kylie was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She started working toward her teaching certification and served as a biology teacher at Chattanooga...
Johnny Dewayne Blackwell
Mar 24, 2026
Johnny Blackwell, 64, passed away on March 24, 2026. Born on September 21, 1961, Johnny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed the simple things in life, especially fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and loving on his cherished fur babies, Spud and Sassy.
Johnny was preceded...
Jason Lajay Smith
Mar 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jason Lajay Smith, who left this world on March 24th, 2026 at the age of 48.Jason was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN. He was a loving husband, devoted father, a proud "Pop J," uncle, son, brother and friend. He will be remembered for his big heart, his sense of humor, his...
Karen Hawkins Keller
Mar 24, 2026
Karen Hawkins Keller, 60, of Tellico Plains passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
She was a highly devoted wife, mother, mamaw, sister and friend. She enjoyed helping people in need and never expected anything in return. She loved to shop and loved a good bargain. She loved her family and friends dearly. Her...
Deborah Lynn Brown
Mar 23, 2026
Deborah Lynn Brown (lovingly known as Debbie) of Chattanooga, TN passed away on March 23rd, 2026, at the age of 66. Born in Sylva, NC on September 17th, 1959, she was the daughter of Dee Allen and Joan Ensley. She graduated from Sylva-Webster High School, and attended Western University. Known for her kindness and fiercely creative spark, Debbie touched the...
Jimmy Sammy Johnson
Mar 23, 2026
Jimmy Sammy Johnson, 67, of Hixson, TN, passed away on March 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 11, 1958, and of the Baptist faith. Jimmy loved to go camping, vacationing at the beach and watching westerns.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dillard Johnson; mother, Dollie Hill; sister, Bobbie Jean Johnson; son, Wes Johnson; brothers, Harold...
Guy Roy Eherts
Mar 23, 2026
Guy Roy Eherts, age 54, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1971 in Middletown NYGuy is survived by his sons, Nicholas Eherts of Bloomingburg and Tyler Eherts of Monticello, New York; his sister, Michele Shelton, and her husband, Greg Shelton, of Kentucky; his niece, Alexis Shelton; great-niece, Bristolynn; his nephews, Kyle...
Roy Lewis
Mar 23, 2026
Roy Hughes Lewis, 77, passed away on March 23, 2026. Roy was born to the late Chester and Martha Gentry Lewis on October 26, 1948, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Roy loved to spend time outdoors, namely traveling and gardening. He was an avid UT sports fan. He also enjoyed cooking, and spending time with his friends and family.In addition to his parents,...
Robert Burton Morrison
Mar 23, 2026
Robert Burton Morrison, 73, passed away March 23, 2026, at a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, born February 21, 1953, He was a son of the late Burton Leon Morrison and Emma (Carver) Haggard.
Robert was well known for his auto mechanics ability. While this was his life's passion, it also became his profession. According to his family,...
Joseph William McDaniel, A.K.A. Joe Billy "Wahoo" McDaniel
Mar 23, 2026
In Memoriam: Joe Billy "Wahoo" McDaniel
On March 23rd, 2026, the city of Chattanooga lost a man of formidable scale and even more formidable spirit. Joe Billy McDaniel-known to the masses by the exuberant, near-theatrical moniker "Wahoo"-departed this life at the age of 69.
Wahoo was a man who understood that a community is not built on platitudes, but on the tireless,...