Paul William "Bill" Dowdy, Jr
May 20, 2026
Paul William Dowdy Jr., 69, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near his home on the Hiwassee River, a place where he loved spending much of his time.
Bill was the youngest child and only son of Paul William Dowdy Sr. and Wanda L. Brown Dowdy. He was born on October 30,...
Sarah Martha Whitaker
May 20, 2026
It is with deep sadness and heartfelt respect that we announce the passing of Sarah Martha Whitaker, a beloved teacher, cherished friend, and devoted family member. Sarah peacefully departed this world at her home on May 20, 2026, at the age of 98.
Born on July 27, 1927, in the serene town of Cumberland City, Tennessee, Sarah was the cherished daughter...
Mae Everett Phillips
May 20, 2026
Mae Everett Phillips, 90, passed away on May 20, 2026. She was born, August 4, 1935.Survived by her son, Keith Phillips and a host of family members.A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:00 P.M. at Lakewood Memory Gardens East, 4621 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411 with Pastor Guinn Green officiating.
Philip Armitage Johnson
May 20, 2026
Philip "Phil" Armitage Johnson, age 84, was born in October of 1941 and raised in Oreland, Pennsylvania, a suburb just outside of Philadelphia.
Phil graduated from Jenkintown High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Gettysburg College. He went on to receive his PhD in clinical psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia. Phil began his career serving veterans at the VA...
Charles "Jerry" Gibson Jr.
May 19, 2026
Charles Jerry Gibson, Jr., age 60, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
A native of Bradley County, Tennessee, Jerry was the beloved son of the late Charles Jerry Gibson, Sr. and Mitzi Lawson Gibson, who survives him. He was also preceded in death by David “Red” Lawson, Charles Edward Gibson, Florence Swafford Lawson, and Edna Mae...
Barbara Jean Green
May 19, 2026
Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Green, 89, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home May 19, 2026. Bobbie was born April 14, 1937.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Edith Waldrop, her sister Frances Lea, and brothers Joe and Melvin Waldrop.
She is survived by her husband David Roy Green; her children Dudley Alan Cresswell (Debbie); Joy...
Judy Arlene Renner
May 19, 2026
After living for several years with multiple myeloma, Judy Renner of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 76. In her final days, she left her family with a simple reminder of what mattered most to her: "I have an amazing family."
Judy lived for her children: Robin Renner Ford, Sam Christopher Renner and Amy Renner...
Kimberlee Dawn Waters
May 18, 2026
Kimberlee "Kim" Waters, age 53, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. She was a loving mother, proud grandmother, loving daughter, and cherished friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her.
Kim's greatest joy in life was spending time with her beloved granddaughter, Everlee. She treasured every moment they shared together. Kim also enjoyed camping, dancing, watching movies, and...
Michael Phillip Evans Sr.
May 18, 2026
Michael Phillip Evans Sr., age 70, of Riceville, Tennessee, entered his eternal rest on May 18, 2026. He was of the Lutheran faith.
Born in Dallas, Texas, on October 4, 1955, Michael was the son of the late Paul and Myrtle Evans. While living in Texas, he earned his associate degree and began what would become a lifelong career in carpentry....
Wendell Duel Sexton
May 18, 2026
Wendell Duel Sexton, 83, of Cleveland, Tennessee, formerly of Harriman, Tennessee, was born in Asheville, North Carolina on February 26, 1943 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 18, 2026. Wendell spent most of his life in Harriman. He built a life centered around family, hard work, and responsibility, values that shaped the way he...