Lillie Jane Smith Kincaid Rogers, age 98, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on October 18, 2025.
She was born on May 28, 1927, to Carl Mathis Smith and Marie Crittenden Smith. Lillie lived a full and joyful life centered around her family and faith. Her grandchildren were truly her heart, and she cherished every moment spent with them. She loved...
Tracy Lynn Burgess, 60, a current resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday evening, October 17, 2025, in a Chattanooga, TN hospital. She was born on May 17, 1965, in Miami, FL a daughter of the late Lynwood and Meryl Metcalf. Tracy was of the Christian faith and loved to cross stich in her past time. She loved horse...
Bill Wayne Houston, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 Bill was born in Charleston, Tennessee, to the late Robert J. and Marjorie G. Houston.
After graduating high school, he attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He then returned to Cleveland, TN, where he opened his first shoe store. He then went to work at Schering -Plough...
Donna Mae Drake, age 68, of Rossville, GA, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 3, 1957, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Donna was the beloved daughter of Harley P. Caldwell and the late Phyllis J. Caldwell. She was a proud graduate of Findlay High School, Class of 1974.
Donna's life was a beautiful reflection of...
George Jeffrey "Jeff" Smith
Cleveland, Tennessee
George Jeffrey "Jeff" Smith, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Kathy Smith; their children, Alice Smith, Katie Wise (Jason), and Bradley Smith; and his cherished granddaughter, Sullivan Jane Wise. He is also survived by his two sisters, Nancy Brown...
Michele Diann Mahealani (Hegwood) Lindsey passed away on October 16, 2025. She was born August 6, 1965, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Marvin and Patricia Hegwood while he was serving in the U.S. Army. Michele lived most of her life in Lafayette, (northwest) Georgia area.
She is preceded in death by her father, Marvin (Curly) F. Hegwood; her mother Patricia (Patty) Pimental...
Charles Waymire, 74, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on October 16, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara (Plunkett) Waymire and Earl A. Waymire.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Buffy M. (Jones) Waymire, whom he married on June 15, 1969. He is also survived by his daughter, Michelle R. Waymire; sons, Troy J. Waymire,...
Christopher Allen Baker ZacherOctober 28, 1985 - October 16, 2025
Christopher Allen Baker Zacher, a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 39.
Chris was preceded in death by his father, Fred A. Zacher; grandmother, Druesilla Robinson; grandfather, Walter A. Robinson; aunts, Arlean Bell Jenkins and Gwendolynn Robinson Wiley; and uncle, Sammie Bell.
He is...
Maxine Arnwine Kerley, age 86, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Life Care Nursing Home in Athens.
She was the daughter of the late Ray and Eleice Arnwine of Niota and a member of Marshall Hill Baptist Church. Maxine was employed for many years at Miller's Department Store and Proffitt's and later became the owner...
Elaine A. Paterson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, in Maryville, Tennessee at the age of 87. She was born on September 18th, 1938, in London, England.
From a childhood shaped by wartime London, Elaine's life was one of resilience, courage, and love. At the age of 19, she met Norman Saunders, an airman serving in the United States...