Martha Jane Hester, 69, passed away on September 28, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born on February 5, 1956 to parents, William Joseph "Joe" and Nadine Kelso. 
Martha's passion was her family. Nothing in this world meant more to her than cherishing time with her family and friends. She was small and mighty and loved big....
                                
                                    On September 28, 2025, Elbert Edward "Ed" Weeks peacefully passed into his heavenly home, where he was reunited with loved ones who went before him. He was born on August 6, 1947 to parents, Carl and Lillie Weeks. 
Ed found joy in many simple pleasures, including fishing, western films, vintage cars, and watching Fox News. However, his greatest source of happiness...
                                
Maurice Michael Sullivan, a cherished father and friend, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on January 17, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, he spent his life in service to his family and community. Mike was a dedicated fork truck operator and material handler at Libbey Glass, where he contributed many years of hard work and...
                                    Richard Thomas Lyles, a beloved member of the Cleveland community, passed away September 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Born April 24, 1936, Richard lived in Cleveland for his whole life. He graduated from Bradley High in 1955. He served the City of Cleveland as the Superintendent of Public Works for 24 years until his retirement in 1998.
Richard was...
                                
                                    Karen Joan “Keke” Bridges, avid gardener, book lover, treasured mother, devoted grandmother, and special friend passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2025, surrounded by family and her beloved dachshunds, Lucy and Lilly. She was 76 years old.
Karen was born to Charles and Lillian Atherton on September 9, 1949, in Troy, New York. She had three younger brothers. She...
                                
Charles Stewart McLaughlin, 60, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 1, 1965, to the late Ray Stewart and Beverly Lee Frazier McLaughlin. He was of the Christian faith. Charlie was a car guy through and through, he loved racing of any kind and loved to work on cars. He...
                                    Gary William Fritchman, 67, passed away at home on September 26, 2025, in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Born on March 23, 1958, in Michigan, Gary was a proud retired military man and longtime mail carrier. He was known for his sharp wit, unfiltered honesty, and his unapologetically, one-of-a-kind personality. He often said what others were only thinking-and sometimes what no one was...
                                
                                    Margaret Sue Cheek Shoemaker, age 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Sue was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful friend. She shared 56 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Ronny Shoemaker, and together they built a life centered on family, faith, and community.
She is survived by her children, Jenny (Tod) Miller and...
                                
                                    Thomas Edward Crawford "Eddy", 75, passed away on September 25, 2025.
Thomas was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, whose love for life and family was evident to all who knew him. He will be remembered for his warm heart, joyful spirit, and the many cherished memories he created with those he loved.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys...
                                
                                    Edward Lewis Parris, 85, was called home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1939 to the late Calvin Louis and Anna Lou McCleary Parris.
Edward was a graduate of College Hill High School in Cleveland, Tennessee. At an early age, Edward confessed his faith in Christ, and joined Mt. Eagle Baptist Church...