Larry Yarber II

Feb 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Yarber II, who left this world on February 22, 2025, at the age of 28. Born on January 10, 1997, in Etowah, Tennessee, Larry was the beloved son of Larry Yarber and Edith Yarber and brother to Jordan Yarber. Larry loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles, shooting, travel and especially...

James Minor

Feb 22, 2025

James (Jim) Rolland Minor passed away on February 22, 2025 at age 89. He was born in Sulligent, Alabama to Louise Dove Minor and Noah Richard Minor on December 31, 1935. He was the oldest of four children including Mary Minor Woods, Ann Minor White and Jerry Richard Minor. At age 16, he began his first career as a pastor...

Shirley Cranfield

Feb 22, 2025

Shirley Jane Cranfield, 78, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 peacefully at her home surrounded by her beloved family and friends. She was born in Soddy Daisy, TN on April 16, 1946 to the late Wesley and Vesta Davis. She married the love of her life Clarence Cranfield at the age of 18 and was married for...

Ella Jean Blevins

Feb 22, 2025

Ella Jean Blevins, affectionately known as Jean, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Riceville, Tennessee. She was born on October 7, 1929, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Argile Blevins, father and mother, John and Laura Walker, brother Kenneth (and Geneva) Walker.

She is survived by her children: Mickey (and Kelly) Blevins, Scotty (and Tonya)...

Patsy Griffin

Feb 22, 2025

Patsy Kelley Griffin passed away February 22nd at the VA Veterans Home in Cleveland. She was born January 14, 1936 in Jacksonville, FL to Henry Louis "Jack" and Pauline "Polly" Permenter Kelley. She grew up in Decatur, GA where she met her husband of 50 years, A. Max Griffin. She spent most of her married life on Max's family farm...

John Kirk Brown

Feb 22, 2025

John Kirk Brown, 85, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. John was born on May 12, 1939, in Polk County Tennessee to the late Charles and Elizabeth Brown. John was a carpenter by trade and spent many years building houses. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Nascar.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his 7...

Billie Brewer

Feb 21, 2025

Billie G. Brewer, Sr. passed away on February 21, 2025 at his home in Maryville, surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorene Odom; grandson, Tyler Keith; and his brother, Charles (Rick) Odom.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sandra (Kidd) Brewer; children: Billie Jr. (Crystal), Bob (Melissa), Susan Keith; grandchildren:...

Michael Reese

Feb 21, 2025

Michael Joe Reese, 64, of Cleveland TN passed away peacefully on Feb 21, 2025. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by family & friends who loved him dearly. Mike was of the Church of God faith & served the Lord his entire life.

Mike worked in the grocery retail business for 35 years. Mike loved his job &...

John Gentry

Feb 21, 2025

John William Gentry, 86, of Riceville, TN passed away on February 21, 2025 at his residence.

John was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Korea for 13 months. The remaining of his time in the Army was spent in Fort Benning, GA where he trained snipers, jumpers, and hand to hand combat for soldiers going to...

William Baldwin

Feb 21, 2025

William Bryan Baldwin, age 57, went home to be with the Lord on February 21,2025. He had several friends and acquaintances due to his Love and enjoyment of talking to people. Bryan never met a stranger!

Some of his hobbies included listening to many genres of music, he especially enjoyed Bluegrass and Southern Gospel. Bryan enjoyed Spending time with children, seeing...