Allan "Bagdad" Dawson

Jul 25, 2025

Allan "Bagdad" Dale Dawson, age 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on July 25, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness, faith, and generosity.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Dawson. He is survived by his loving wife, Janis Dawson; sons Allan (Charity) Dawson, William (Amber)...

Cecil Ewing

Jul 25, 2025

Cecil Duane Ewing, 86, of Athens, TN, formerly of Mt. Carroll, IL, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 25, 2025. He was a faithful member of New Bethany Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by parents Clarence and Vira Ewing; siblings Dorothy and Harvey Adams, Jackie and Melvin Kehl, Robert and Boots Ewings, and Ruth and Ross...

Shirley Patterson

Jul 24, 2025

Shirley Wylene Cochran Patterson, 81, of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away on July 24, 2025. She was born on May 13, 1944 to the late Sid and Tilda Cochran.Shirley was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, quilting, canning, watching over the farm, especially the cows, spending time with her grandson, his wife, and her four great grandchildren.In...

Robert Masingale

Jul 23, 2025

Robert Larry Masingale, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 23, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1945 to the late Austin and Allie Masingale. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and he loved playing cards, watching car racing and spending time with his family. He was a well known automotive dealer for many years. Bobby was...

Scott Mealer

Jul 23, 2025

Roy "Scott" Mealer, age 57, of Cohutta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at home after a long illness.

Scott was preceded in death by brother, Danny Mealer; parents, Roy and Christine Mealer; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Scott is survived by his fiancé Bonnie Herschmiller of Leduc, Alberta Canada; sister, Judy Knott, brother-in-law Wesley Hall; Aunt, Barbara...

Peggy Cansler

Jul 23, 2025

Peggy Elizabeth Cansler, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 23, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1942 to the late Harrison and Beatrice Holder.Peggy was of the Baptist Faith. She loved shopping, reading, watching western shows, working on her flowers, and was a gifted cook. She retired after many years serving as a registered nurse. She was...

Sheila Yarbrough

Jul 23, 2025

Sheila Drake Yarbrough, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday. Born in Athens, Alabama, Sheila was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Elizabeth Drake. She made Athens, Tennessee her home in 1984 and remained a proud part of the community for the rest of her life.

Sheila was preceded in death...

Stacy Moses

Jul 22, 2025

In loving memory of Stacy Dewayne Moses "Bubby" went to be with the lord July 22, 2025. Dewayne was a lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church of Etowah, TN. He was a mechanic by trade and loved his family and dogs. Dewayne was preceded in death by his parents, Robert "Don" Moses...

Rhoda Johnson

Jul 22, 2025

Rhoda Johnson, aged 73, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Maryville, TN. Born on February 20, 1952, Rhoda lived a life marked by joy and a deep love for her family and her cherished fur babies.

Rhoda is survived by her son, James Estes (Rebecca); her sister, Georgia Hamilton (David); granddaughter, Kelsea Estes; niece, Chrystal Spangler; nephew, Jeremy Murrell; and...

Linda Applegarth

Jul 22, 2025

Today we had to say goodbye to Linda Lee Applegarth, who is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Applegarth; her grandmother that raised her, Florence Tussy; her mother Faye Stout and her father Ed Stout.

She is survived by her son Channing Applegarth; daughter-in-law Ellie Applegarth; daughter...