Bartley Blackwell
Jun 21, 2024
Bartley Clay Blackwell passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. He enjoyed NASCAR, music and watching wrestling with his son Travis. His personality was one that could not be beat. He had jokes for days and could make anyone and everyone laugh.
Bartley is survived by his one and only true love, Tammy...
Billy Robinson
Jun 21, 2024
Billy Robinson passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, just shy of her 90th birthday. She had been in the loving care of her daughter and grandson for the past two years, in Harrison, Tennessee.
Billy was born the youngest of four girls on July 17,1934 in Omar, West Virginia to Wilbert M. and Maude Garrett Langdon. She moved to Shreveport,...
Brett Miller
Jun 21, 2024
Brett Miller, 43, passed away on June 21, 2024, in Cleveland, TN.
Brett Miller was born on July 17, 1980 in Cleveland, TN, to Al Miller and Pamela Miller.
Brett graduated from Cleveland High School in 1998 where he was an all-state wrestler and soccer player. After high school, he went on to Carson-Newman for wrestling and academics. After Carson-Newman, Brett worked...
Kimberly Marie Little
Jun 21, 2024
Kimberly, 46, passed away June 21, 2024. She was a beloved Mom, Yiayia, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was born November 21, 1977, to James and Judith Little, who preceded her in death.
She leaves behind her daughter and son, Victoria Little and Ethan Sandlin. Along with their partners, Jessica and Skyler. Brother Tim...
Annette Newby
Jun 21, 2024
Annette Newby, age 64, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Annette was born September 5, 1959.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Eugene Whittle.
She is survived by sons Steven James Newby and Daniel Keith Newby (Susie); her mother Betty Denton; twin sister Jeannette Blair (Jimmy); brothers DeWayne Whittle (Sheila) and Michael Whittle; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service...
Samuel Roper
Jun 20, 2024
Samuel Clayton Roper, 42, passed away peacefully at home on June 20th 2024.
Sam was born in Gainesville Georgia on 9/10/81 to Melissa Roper.
Sam is survived by his mother Melissa(Roper)Locke, three wonderful children Alicia Hope Roper, Atticus Clay Roper and Persephone Jane Roper; partner Sarah Schmidt; father Brian Arias and grandma Iris.
He was preceded in...
Lennie Buckner
Jun 20, 2024
Lennie Buckner, 78, went to be with the Lord, June 20, 2024; she was surrounded by her friends and family at home. She was of the Baptist faith, and lived a wonderfully full life, treasuring every moment spent with her family. She also enjoyed sewing and tending to her flower garden.
Lennie is preceded in death by her parents Clint...
Stanley Hysinger
Jun 20, 2024
Stanley Wayne Hysinger, 73, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on June 20, 2024.
Stanley was born on May 16, 1951, to J.A. and Maxie Hysinger in Cleveland, Tennessee. He attended Bradley County Central High School until 1968.
After high school he went to work in the carpet mill industry for over 40 years. He worked with the Whitfield County Fire Department...
Floyd Pressley
Jun 20, 2024
Floyd Thomas Pressley "Possum" age 77 passed away surrounded by family Thursday June 20, 2024. A native of Athens, TN and spent most his life in the concrete finishing business. Those who knew him would know him to be witty, kind, brutally honest, but a loving Father, Grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His smile and happiness was contagious.
Possum was preceded...
David Grady
Jun 20, 2024
David Grady, President of Smoky Mountain Industries, passed away at his home on Thursday night surrounded by loved ones after a battle with a rare cancer.
David was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Marcella Grady. He was dedicated to his work, customers, and employees of Smoky Mountain Industries, he loved his job. He was a loyal son to...