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....
Walter Gladson
Oct 29, 2025
Walter Gladson Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025.
He was of the Church of God faith and was a man who deeply loved the Lord. Walter enjoyed studying the Bible and sharing his faith with others. He also loved good food, talking with people, and telling jokes that brought smiles to those around him. One of...
Betty Richesin
Oct 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother Betty Jo Calhoun Richesin. She was a devoted wife, a beloved mother, grandmother, a cherished friend, and a devoted follower of the Baptist Faith. The passion she had for her family was unmatched. Playing her piano was one of her many talents and passion as well.
Our mom...