Danny Scott Buckner
Apr 8, 2026
Danny Scott Buckner, 78, mostly known for the McMinn County area, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 8, 2026, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was born on March 4, 1948, a son to the late Desota and Francis Buckner. Danny was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed time spent with his family.
In addition to his parents, Danny is...
Mabel Ruth Gammill
Apr 7, 2026
Mabel Ruth England GammillJanuary 13, 1951 - April 7, 2026
Mabel Ruth Gammill, lovingly known as "Ruth" or "Ruthie" to those closest to her, went home to be with her Lord on the evening of April 7, 2026. She passed peacefully at her home in Cleveland, Tennessee, surrounded by the family she spent her life nurturing, following a courageous and grace-filled...
Glenn Davidson Oakey
Apr 6, 2026
Glenn Davidson Oakey, 78, of Cleveland, TN passed away at his home April 6, 2026. Son of the late Jack Lee and Alice Oakey, Glenn was born April 17, 1947, in Roanoke, VA.
After high school, Glenn would attend Berklee School of Music in Boston, where he would study percussion. These three years of training would prepare him for playing...
David Jackson Gooch
Apr 6, 2026
David Jackson Gooch, 73, of Georgetown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026.
David was born October 27, 1952 in Berwyn, Illinois, to Arsenio Jackson (Jack) and Jacqueline (née Knasko) Gooch, and was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
David graduated from Broadview Academy in La Fox, Illinois in 1971 and received his Associate's Degree from Valencia College in...
Fraley "Buddy" Bruce Barb
Apr 6, 2026
Fraley "Buddy" Barb, age 73, passed away on April 6, 2026. He was a man of faith who loved his family deeply and never met a stranger. Buddy attended Bowman Hills Church in Cleveland for many years and enjoyed the fellowship and friendships he found there.
Buddy had a passion for motorcycles and looked forward to riding to Sturgis each year....
Bonnie Nellie Patterson
Apr 6, 2026
Bonnie Patterson
Bonnie Patterson, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 6, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy that will continue through the many lives she touched.
She is survived by her children, Angie Scott and her husband Mark Scott of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Dewayne Patterson of McKinney, Texas.
Bonnie was a proud...
Beverly Sue Debuty
Apr 6, 2026
Beverly Sue Debuty, 78, of Athens reunited with her mother in Heaven on April 6, 2026.
Beverly worked for seven years as a housekeeper at Days Inn and Super 8 Motel in Athens, where she was known for her strong work ethic and dedication. Outside of work, she found joy in life's simple pleasures, especially horror movies and cherished movie nights...
Richard Douglas Brown
Apr 6, 2026
Richard D. Brown, 81, passed away April 6, 2026. He was born March 28, 1945, son of the late William Carter and Edith (Harris) Brown, in Dexter, MI.
Richard would serve his country in the US Air Force, where he would receive pilot training and secure his pilot license. Returning to Michigan after the Air Force, he would begin his...
Carlton L. Sparkman
Apr 6, 2026
Carlton Sparkman, 66, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Chattanooga, TN.
Carlton is survived by sister Dena Doom (Rusty), nieces Rachel Blevins (Derek), Rebecca Doom and Sarah Cassady (Drew) and great nephews Camden Cassady and Cade Cassady.
Carlton is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Frances Sparkman.
James Lee Johnson II
Apr 5, 2026
James Lee Johnson II, 53, passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1973 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
James was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Day, and his brother, Jon Johnson.
He is survived by his father, Harmond Day, wife, Dawn Meadows Johnson, children, Brandon Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Hunter Johnson, and Emma Johnson.There are no services planned...