Mary Ellen McLeroy Cash, 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Benton on December 20th, 2024. The daughter of the late Ray and Mildred Goforth and a native of Reliance, TN, Mary was confident and strong in her faith as a Christian. She was the very best of moms, a loving wife, and the kindest most giving and compassionate...
Willa Mae King, 90, of Cleveland, left this earth and went to her heavenly home December 18, 2024. She lived most of her life in Old Fort were she was active in her church, teaching Sunday school, Bible school and affectionately known by her nieces, nephews and all the children of the community as Aunt Mae.
Willa Mae spent many years...
Jesse Waddell, 72, won his battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, as he was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jesse was born on July 9, 1952, to Haskell and Virginia Waddell and was a lifetime resident of Birchwood, Tennessee. Jesse graduated from Birchwood High School in 1970 and also was a graduate of Cleveland Community...
Lena Gail Long (80) of Charleston, Tennessee, passed from this earth to her Heavenly home on December 18, 2024. She was born August 4, 1944, in Loving, Georgia, to Virgil and Bettie Arp who preceded her in death. Gail gave her heart to Jesus at the age of 62 at Centerpoint Baptist Church where she attended until her health prevented...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Terry Mitchell Burgess, who left us on December 16, 2024, at the age of 68. Terry was born on January 16, 1956, and remained a beloved resident of his hometown of Decatur, Tennessee throughout his life.
Terry was the cherished son of the late Charles R. Burgess and Jearl D. Burgess of Decatur.
He...
Joyce Christine Goins, 88, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on December 17, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1936 to the late Clarence McKinney and Eva Cantrell.
In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Quinton Goins, brothers, Glover (Florence) and Jim McKinney, and special friend, Harold Sullivan.
Joyce is survived by her son, Mark (Tonya...
Gordon Meis, 85, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2024, in Mc Donald, TN.
Gordon Meis was born on March 2, 1939 in Akron, MI, to Johannes Meis and Fannie Meis.
Gordon graduated from Michigan School for the Deaf in 1958, and went on to work as a baker in Hillsdale, Illinois. He later started his career as a Machinist...
Jeffrey Lee Waltrip, 68, a resident of Etowah, TN, went to Heaven on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Austin, TX on March 23, 1956. Jeff lived in Texas until he moved with his family to Athens, TN in 2006. He was of the Church of God faith. Jeff enjoyed camping and...
Gladys Fay Sharp, 82, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1942 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Grover and Donnie Cooley. Gladys enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She also loved animals, brown cows, Coca Cola, and sitting on her back porch swinging.
Along with her parents she...
Woodrow Martin, 79, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on December 16, 2024. A man of many talents and a heart full of love, Woodrow lived a life that brought joy to everyone around him.
Woodrow had a passion for drawing, painting, and building things. Whether it was telling jokes to bring laughter to others, tinkering with cars, or enjoying the beauty...