Landon "Marty" Near

Apr 29, 2024

Landon Martin (Marty) Near II of Cleveland, TN left his earthly body for his heavenly home with Jesus Christ his Savior Monday April 29, 2024.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Bea and Jerry Gorbett; paternal grandparents Betty and Francis Near; Uncle Larry and Gabrielle Gorbett; god-mother Sharon Matthews.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory parents Lanny and Mary...

Glynda Womack

Apr 28, 2024

Glynda Marie Wooldridge-Womack, 78, of Rossville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2024, after a valiant battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. She was born December 12, 1945, to the late James Clough & Mildred Clough and of the Baptist faith. Glynda was a godly woman who loved her Lord & Savior. She loved her...

Deborah Wadsworth

Apr 28, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Wadsworth, 66, of Chattanooga, TN, sadly left us on April 28, 2024, at home in Chattanooga, TN, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Deborah was born November 24, 1957, and raised in Chattanooga, TN, and of the Baptist faith. She moved to Vero Beach, Florida from 1986-2010 before moving back to Chattanooga, TN.

Deborah retired in 2020 from...

Evelyn Smith

Apr 28, 2024

Mona Evelyn Smith, 93, of Charleston, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Evelyn was born on June 9, 1930, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Jody and Mona Goodwin. "Granny" as most people knew her as loved family get togethers, cooking, and was famous for her Mexican cornbread. At Christmas she made sure to share containers of her...

John Jenkins

Apr 27, 2024

John Bogart Jenkins, 82 of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1941 in Bridgeport, Alabama to parents Thurman Bogart Jenkins and Ella Rose Pickett Jenkins.

John Retired from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department in 2003. He worked for the Sheriff's Department in various capacities from the Mid 1960's until his...

Missy Parris

Apr 26, 2024

Sarah Melissa Parris, affectionately known as Missy, passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 51. She was born on August 28, 1972, in Cleveland, TN, where she spent her entire life. Missy devoted herself to her role as a housewife, finding joy and fulfillment in raising her large family. Her proudest accomplishment was the love and care...

Roger Back

Apr 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Roger Back.

Roger Dean Back, 75, of Fort Oglethorpe passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Roger was a longtime employee at Shaw industries before retiring. He grew up in Jasper, TN and was a resident of Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Roger was a cherished friend to many and known...

Winnie Parsons

Apr 25, 2024

Winnie Parsons, 81, Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Winnie was born on June 13, 1942, in North fork, West Virginia to the late Harold and Ellen Sizemore Camp. Winnie was a resident of North Georgia for over 60 years and was of the Baptist Faith.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by...

Jim Brooks

Apr 25, 2024

Jim Brooks was born August 21, 1947 in Martin, Tennessee to Sam and Mildred Brooks. He served in Vietnam in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S Taluga AO-62. Jim married the love of his life, Helen Van Hooser, on August 30, 1967. Jim retired from Colonial Bread after working there for over 30 years. He went on to work as...

James Simerly

Apr 24, 2024

James Lee "Juice Man" Simerly Sr., 56, of Walland, passed away on April 24, 2024. He was a hard -working man with a unique, unconventional approach to life. He leaves behind many fond memories of pitching horseshoes, bonfires by the creek, and happy summer days lounging on his cozy front porch with his little dog, Toto. He was dearly loved...