Jerry P. McIlwain, of Calhoun, Tennessee, age 81, died on September 7, 2022, at home in Calhoun. He
was born April 16, 1941, in Shreveport, LA., attended and graduated from Baton Rouge High School and
went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Science in wildlife ecology from LSU.
His interest and passion for the outdoors, wildlife, and his love...
Luz Elena Ramirez Gomez, 36, resident of Cleveland, passed away on September 6, 2022. She was of the Christian faith. She was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on May 29, 1987 to Alfonso Casian Ochoa and Maria Ramirez Gomez. She loved to dance, sing, and make others laugh and smile. She was always giggling and had the brightest smile. She...
Anita June “Lala” Gibson, 70, of Wildwood, GA passed away on September 6, 2022. She was born on May 14, 1952 to the late F.C. and Abbie Burroughs. She loved the ocean and watching the sunset and Anita loved to play bingo. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her mother...
Chandler Chase Caylor, 21, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on September 6, 2022. He was born on October 20, 2000, and he was of the Christian faith. Chandler graduated from Duncan Academy. He received his welding certificate from Cleveland State Community College. He also attended Lake Forest Middle School and Bradley Central High School. He loved the outdoors, swimming, the...
Samuel Doyle Swaggerty, 72, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 6, 2022, at his residence. Born November 10, 1949, to the late Della Hayes Swaggerty and Daniel W. Swaggerty and of the Christian faith. He loved rides in the mountains, watching westerns, animal lover, kindhearted, stubborn, God-fearing man.
In addition to his parents, Samuel is preceded in death by...
Kenneth Barton Trull, 50, of Englewood, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Kenneth was born on December 11, 1971 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Kenneth Rhea Trull and Sara Joyce Buckner. Kenneth was employed with the Lonza Group for 25 years. He was of the Christian faith and will be deeply missed by many.
Along with his parents,...
Deborah Joyce Ballew, 67, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away September 6, 2022 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born on November 7, 1954 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Ernest E.K. and Lonita (Robbs) Wood. She attended East Ridge High School and later became a Master Barber.
She was preceded in death by husband Chuck Ballew, Her twin sister Susan...
Lou Ella Palmer, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Monday morning, September 5, 2022 in a local healthcare facility. She was born in in Sweetwater, TN a daughter of the late Roy & Mary Thompson. Lou graduated from Cleveland State Community College with an Associates of Science degree and went on to graduate from Tennessee Wesleyan with a...
Randolph (Randy) Ray Mains, 53, passed away September 5, 2022. Born in Michigan to the late Vivian and Emory Raymond Mains. He was laid back, easy going, good for a laugh. Randy liked gaming and car building, had an interest in gardening, landscaping, and motor building.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Larry and...
Patsy Prince, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 4, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1942 to the late Henry Branam and Helen Branam. Patsy was called to be a preacher’s wife for over 50 years. She loved traveling, shopping, feeding birds and squirrels every morning, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her mother and...