Edward "Ed" Lee Johnson

Jul 29, 2025

Edward "Ed" Lee Johnson, 82, passed away on July 29, 2025. He was born to the late Helen Dawson Johnson Fox and Edmond Johnson on November 14, 1942 in McMinn County, Tennessee.

Ed was a United States Letter Carrier for 30 years. He loved to garden, especially blueberries, and to share them with his family, friends, and community. Edward was a...

Dawn Michelle "Mookie" Hyde

Jul 29, 2025

Dawn Michelle "Mookie" Hyde, 47, of Cleveland, Tennessee went home to be withe Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Michelle was born on June 27, 1978 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Freddie Ray Hyde and Mildred "Myrt" Hyde. Michelle loved gospel singing, the beach, her 4 legged babies, and spending quality time with her family. In her spare time Michelle enjoyed...

Louise Cartwright

Jul 29, 2025

Louise Jeanette Cartwright, 83, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who loved her family, her church, and spending time with those she loved.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Cartwright, and her son, Luke Cartwright. She missed them deeply and...

Reva Nix

Jul 29, 2025

Reva Joyce Nix, a cherished little lady known for her loving, caring, and beautiful personality, walked into the arms of Jesus on July 29, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1949, in the mountains of Copperhill, Tennessee. The world was blessed with the life of this sweet woman for 76 years.Reva met her beloved of 57 years when she...

Shelia Smith

Jul 28, 2025

Shelia Smith of Soddy Daisy passed away July 28, 2025. She is reunited with her loved ones and is rejoicing in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was a loving mom, granny, sister, aunt and friend. She loved helping dogs find their forever home and would help anyone she could. Her love and concern for her family...

Rhonda Faye Swearengin

Jul 27, 2025

Rhonda Faye Swearengin (Harris) of Ooltewah, TN, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her residence. She was of the Christian faith.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 22 years, Paul Swearengin; father, Ronald Harris; nephew, Coty Harris.

Rhonda loved camping and crocheting. She loves to have all her "babies" over to spend the night and play make-up....

Terry James Chastain

Jul 27, 2025

Terry James Chastain, 64, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. 

Terry was born in Cleveland on August 31, 1960, to Harvey and Charlene Chastain. He was a man defined by quiet strength, deep compassion, and a heart that never hesitated to serve others. For...

Noel Gilley

Jul 26, 2025

Noel Richard Gilley, 76, passed away July 26, 2025, at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN surrounding by his family. He was born December 25, 1948, in Chattanooga.

Rick grew up in East Chattanooga area and graduated from Chattanooga Central in 1967. He retired, after a multi-decade career at Norfolk Southern Railroad, but continued his love of railroad history....

Glenda Crisp

Jul 26, 2025

Glenda Lee (Davis) Crisp, 81, passed away July 26, 2025, at a local healthcare facility in Cleveland, TN. Born May 31, 1944, to the late Roy C. (RC) and Anna Lee (Ratcliff) Davis in Cleveland, TN.

Glenda is survived by her son, Tracy White, and his wife, Rachel, also of Cleveland, TN.

In addition to her parents, Glenda is preceded...

Timothy Davis

Jul 25, 2025

Timothy Michael Davis, 62, passed away peacefully at his residence in Dayton, TN, Friday, July 25, 2025. Son of Bennett Davis and Margie (Dillard) Lawson, born July 27, 1962, Tim made Rhea County his life-long home.

One of Tim's proudest accomplishments was his time in the US Army. A patriot through and through, he gained skills that would serve him...