Melody Swinford
Feb 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melody Ann Shubert-Swinford, 65, who peacefully left this world on February 7, 2025, in Ocoee, Tennessee.
Melody was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend. She is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth Killian, who was not only her partner in life but also her best friend....
Terry KinCannon
Feb 6, 2025
Terry Eugene KinCannon, 71, of Philadelphia, Tennessee, passed away February 6th, 2025. In his younger years, Terry was in several bands in East Tennessee where he sang, played the guitar, and played the harmonica. Terry had a love for gardening; every summer he tended to his vegetable garden until he was no longer able to due to having a stroke...
Luther "Zoot" Hixson
Feb 6, 2025
Luther Emerson Hixson "Zoot", 65, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Charleston, Tennessee. Born on January 11, 1960, in Cleveland, Tennessee, he lived a life filled with laughter, kindness, and an unwavering love for those around him.
Zoot was known for his infectious smile and ability to bring joy to any situation. His warmth and humor left a lasting impression...
Joyce Krafft
Feb 6, 2025
Joyce Krafft, 82, a resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on February 6, 2025 at Signature Healthcare Facility in Cleveland, TN, whee she became a resident a little over a year ago. She enjoyed her lower planting, reading books and her bible, and her visits from her granddaughter at the facility. She worked...
Stephanie Reali
Feb 6, 2025
Stephanie Lynn Odom Reali died peacefully in her home on February 6, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1953. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Everett and Vivian Odom. She is survived her two sons, Christopher (Brigitte) Dilbeck of Blandon, PA and Michael Dilbeck of Reading, PA; two grandsons, Zachary and Tyler; siblings, Karen (Joey) Parker,...
Terri Gaston
Feb 5, 2025
Terri Gaston, 63, of Ringgold, GA was called home on February 5, 2025. Terri was born on October 10, 1961, in Dothan, AL to Eddie and Gladys Jones.
Terri's family would describe her as loving, devoted, ambitious and reliable. She was said to have had a beautiful soul, and was very motherly to not just her own but to others as...
Mary Smith
Feb 5, 2025
Mary Lee "Mary Lee" Smith, 80, of Soddy Daisy, Tn passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. She was born Mary Lee Curl on September 28, 1944 in Sidney, Ohio. Prior to moving to Tennessee, Mary Lee worked at both the Pentagon and CRB out of Washington DC and Alexandria, Va which she eventually retired from.
Mary Lee...
Cole Nelms
Feb 5, 2025
Cole Nelms, 24, of Benton, Tennessee passed away at his mother's home on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, after fighting a lengthy illness.
Cole was born on July 28th, 2000 to his mother Dodie Spandau, and his father Ernest Nelms in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cole enjoyed his work in the private security industry for years after graduating high school before his illness overcame...
Richard Leonard
Feb 5, 2025
Richard James Leonard, 82, of Cleveland TN died on February 5, 2025 at Bradley Health Care following a short illness. Richard was born in Hazleton, PA on October 17, 1942, the oldest child of the late N. Miles Leonard and Lois M. Shields.
A former police officer and detective in New Jersey, Richard worked for the city of Chattanooga...
Thomas Hicks
Feb 5, 2025
Thomas Edward Hicks, age 83, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on February 5, 2025. Born on October 10, 1941, in Niota, TN, Thomas lived a full life marked by love and connection with his family and friends.
He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Laura "Libby" Hicks, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they raised...