Meleah Dawn Geren
Apr 13, 2026
Meleah Dawn Geren, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born on June 15, 1972, Meleah was a proud graduate of Cleveland High School and remained deeply rooted in the Cleveland community throughout her life. She was of Baptist faith and was known for her kind heart,...
James Isaac Vess
Apr 13, 2026
James Isaac Vess, 24, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2026. Isaac was born on July 1, 2001, in Dalton, Georgia, to his parents, Melissa Voyles Lee and Matthew Eugene Vess.
Isaac was truly unforgettable. Anyone who knew him knew he had a heart bigger than the sky and would do anything he could to help others...
Paulette "Polly" McDaniel
Apr 13, 2026
Paulette "Polly" Kyle McDaniel, age 71, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on April 13, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1955, to the late Everette "Pete" Kyle and Rhoda Joe Kyle.
Polly was of the Baptist faith and found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved sewing and quilting,...
Joyce Reynolds Schock
Apr 13, 2026
Joyce Reynolds Schock of Chattanooga passed away Monday, April 13th, after a long battle with cancer. Born November 16th, 1936, she was the daughter of Claude and Eloise Reynolds of Chattanooga.
Joyce loved family gatherings, the friends she made over the years, and was a very competitive tennis player. A member of the Chattanooga Racquet Club for many years, Hixson, Tennessee,...
Charlene Cagle Gibbs
Apr 13, 2026
Charlene Cagle Gibbs, 89, of Spring City, TN passed away on April 13, 2026.
Charlene served as a teacher's aide at Spring City Elementary School, where she poured her heart into every child she nurtured, loving each one as her own. She had a remarkable gift for remembering the names of every student she ever taught, a testament to the...
Rebecca Ann Peeler
Apr 12, 2026
Rebecca Ann Peeler, lovingly known as Becky, age 58, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2026. Born on March 12, 1968, in McMinn County, Becky brought joy and light to everyone around her. She was the cherished daughter of Harlen Gude and Virginia Ann Coleman.Becky's spirit shone brightly through her passion for life. She loved taking...
Barbara Jean Dills
Apr 12, 2026
Barbara Jean (Cubykailo) Dills, 74, passed away April 12, 2026, at her residence in Old Fort, TN. A daughter of the late Sam and Viola Yates, she was born May 25, 1951, in Painesville, Ohio.
Barbara would relocate to Polk County, TN and graduate from Polk County High School. She, and her late husband, Eddie Dills, would raise their family there. Babara...
Joni Gaye DuBose
Apr 12, 2026
Joni Gaye DuBose, known to all who loved her as Gaye, passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 67. She was born on January 8, 1959, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Gaye spent her early years growing up in Mississippi before later making her home in Tennessee, where she built a life centered around family, kindness, and quiet acts...
Frances Marie Chambers
Apr 11, 2026
Frances Chambers, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 11 2026. She was born July 24, 1946.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents; Ellsie Mae Mealor, and Lee Frank Mealor; her brothers, JL. Mealor, Junior Mealor, Donald Mealor, and James Mealor; her sisters, Betty Mealor, Betty Defur, and Patricia Brunson;...
Bobby Ray Blackwell
Apr 11, 2026
Bobby Ray Blackwell, age 70, of Athens, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1955, to the late Clifton and Willie Blackwell.
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bobby, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...