Bill W. Houston
Oct 17, 2025
Bill Wayne Houston, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 Bill was born in Charleston, Tennessee, to the late Robert J. and Marjorie G. Houston.
After graduating high school, he attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He then returned to Cleveland, TN, where he opened his first shoe store. He then went to work at Schering -Plough...
Donna Mae Drake
Oct 17, 2025
Donna Mae Drake, age 68, of Rossville, GA, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 3, 1957, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Donna was the beloved daughter of Harley P. Caldwell and the late Phyllis J. Caldwell. She was a proud graduate of Findlay High School, Class of 1974.
Donna's life was a beautiful reflection of...
George Smith
Oct 17, 2025
George Jeffrey "Jeff" Smith
Cleveland, Tennessee
George Jeffrey "Jeff" Smith, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Kathy Smith; their children, Alice Smith, Katie Wise (Jason), and Bradley Smith; and his cherished granddaughter, Sullivan Jane Wise. He is also survived by his two sisters, Nancy Brown...
Michele Diann Mahealani Lindsey
Oct 16, 2025
Michele Diann Mahealani (Hegwood) Lindsey passed away on October 16, 2025. She was born August 6, 1965, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Marvin and Patricia Hegwood while he was serving in the U.S. Army. Michele lived most of her life in Lafayette, (northwest) Georgia area.
She is preceded in death by her father, Marvin (Curly) F. Hegwood; her mother Patricia (Patty) Pimental...
Charles Waymire
Oct 16, 2025
Charles Waymire, 74, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on October 16, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara (Plunkett) Waymire and Earl A. Waymire.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Buffy M. (Jones) Waymire, whom he married on June 15, 1969. He is also survived by his daughter, Michelle R. Waymire; sons, Troy J. Waymire,...
Christopher Baker Zacher
Oct 16, 2025
Christopher Allen Baker ZacherOctober 28, 1985 - October 16, 2025
Christopher Allen Baker Zacher, a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 39.
Chris was preceded in death by his father, Fred A. Zacher; grandmother, Druesilla Robinson; grandfather, Walter A. Robinson; aunts, Arlean Bell Jenkins and Gwendolynn Robinson Wiley; and uncle, Sammie Bell.
He is...
Maxine Arnwine Kerley
Oct 16, 2025
Maxine Arnwine Kerley, age 86, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Life Care Nursing Home in Athens.
She was the daughter of the late Ray and Eleice Arnwine of Niota and a member of Marshall Hill Baptist Church. Maxine was employed for many years at Miller's Department Store and Proffitt's and later became the owner...
Karen Jean Hooper
Oct 15, 2025
Karen Jean Hooper, age 71, of Ft. Oglethorpe, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. She was born February 11, 1954, to the late Martha Hixson and Bill Gattis.
Karen was an LPN for several years, working most recently at the Catoosa County Jail for 21 years. She had a love for crafts and sewing, also enjoyed spending time working in...
Alice Collins
Oct 15, 2025
Alice Levetta Collins, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 31, 1939, to John Henry and Nina May Poisel, Alice lived a life filled with kindness, faith, and service to others.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Poisel; mother, Nina May Poisel; husband, Jim Collins; former husband...
Mary Knox
Oct 15, 2025
Mary Esther Knox, 78, of Harrison, TN passed away Wednesday, October 15th. She was born January 12, 1947 to Viola Eloise Kennedy Knox and Paul Monroe Knox. She graduated from Ooltewah High School in 1965, then attended Lee College. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she dedicated many years to the ministry as a pastor's wife. She...