Michael James DeFreest
Jun 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Michael James DeFreest, age 54, of Rossville, Georgia, who departed this life on June 6, 2025. Michael passed away just two days before what would have been his 14th wedding anniversary with the love of his life, Jennifer DeFreest.
Born on October 8, 1970 in Albany, NY and...
Jim Ensley
Jun 6, 2025
Jimmie "Jim" Ensley, 90, of Cohutta, GA passed away on June 6, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1935 to the late Will and Winnie Ownby. Jimmie was a dedicated farmer and he also enjoyed fishing.In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ensley and brothers: Leon Ensley, Gilbert Ensley, Bobby...
Jr. Godfrey
Jun 6, 2025
I.W. Godfrey, Jr., 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 6, 2025 at Bradley Medical Center. He was an Army Veteran and served in Germany. He retired from Bowater, where he worked for 40 years.He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Ethel Godfrey and his brother Robert Godfrey.He is survived by his loving wife of 32...
Larry Maples
Jun 5, 2025
Larry Allen Maples, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Cleveland, Tennessee, on June 5, 2025. Born on December 1, 1952, Larry was a lifelong resident of Tennessee who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Larry was the proud owner of Maples Professional Painting, where he poured his skill, hard work, and integrity into...
Jackson B. Watson Jr.
Jun 5, 2025
Jackson B. Watson Jr., 56, passed away on June 5th, 2025. He was born to Anna June and Jackson Bruce Watson on February 3rd, 1969 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Jackson enjoyed gardening, helping others, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandkids. In his free time, Jackson liked to ride Razors. He was employed at S&J Excavating and loved...
Patrick Alexander Bivens
Jun 5, 2025
Patrick Alexander Bivens, 84, passed away on June 5, 2025. He was born January 13, 1941, in Cleveland, TN, and of the Baptist faith. Patrick was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church. He loved gardening, farming, church activities and taking pictures of flowers.
Patrick is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Bivens; mother, Muriel Bivens; father, Pledger Bivens; daughters,...
Taylor Gamble
Jun 4, 2025
Taylor McArthur Gamble, 81, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1943 to the late Robert and Ada Gamble. Taylor was a gifted musician who loved playing the guitar and singing in church. He worked at Maytag for 43 years and Cooke's Food Store for 13 years. He was a member of...
Kristi Lynn Henley
Jun 3, 2025
Kristi Lynn Henley, 56, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away June 3, 2025. She was born January 29, 1969, and of the Baptist faith. Kristi loved her family, thrifting and laughing.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Lynn Howard; stepfather, Eugene Fitzgerald Howard, and brother, Heath Eugene Howard.
Survived by her father, Bill McCully; husband, Stephen Henley; son, Ryan Henley; daughters, Shay...
Joyce Basham
Jun 3, 2025
Joyce Marie Basham, 86, went home to our Lord on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 . Joyce was born on October 25, 1938 to the late Clyde Walter Johnson and Ella Beatrice Culbertson Johnson.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Sue Garner. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Lisa) Basham, and Kenneth (Alisa) Basham;...
Deborah Disney
Jun 2, 2025
Deborah Disney passed away on June 2, 2025, at the age of 61. She was born on March 1, 1964.
Deborah was a caring mother, daughter, and aunt. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Green; her brothers, Richard, Michael, and Scott Green; and her grandmother, Lillian Wrinkle.
She is survived by...