Dean Alan Michaelis, a cherished member of the community and beloved family man, passed away on February 3, 2025 in Cleveland, Tennessee at the age of 55 after a year-long battle with cancer. Dean was born in Porterville, California on September 16, 1969 to Ronald and Dorothy Michaelis. Dean dedicated his life to his family and leaves a lasting impact...
Sharon (Sherry) Kay Cruise, 59, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA and Chattanooga, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, February 3, 2025.
Daughter of the late Eldon Russell and Earnestine (Neal) Cruise, Sherry was born March 6, 1965. Her childhood was spent in the Fort Oglethorpe, GA area, graduating from Lakewood-Fort Oglethorpe High School.
Sherry found much joy and...
Sheryl Jean Underwood, 77, of Athens, TN went to be with Jesus on February 3, 2025.
Born on September 21, 1947 to the late Lloyd and Elsie "Tootsie" Swicegood, Sheryl loved spending time with her family above anything else. She was a member of the Athens Free Saints True Holiness Church of Athens, TN.
Preceded in death by husband, Jerry Underwood; parents,...
Mildred Summers, 88, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 2, 2025. She was born on January 20, 1937 to the late Kenneth and Hazel Weaver.
Mildred was a member of Central Church of Christ for many years. Members of the church may most often remember her for her beloved "Card Ministry" that provided cards to families any time there was...
Robert Louis Chadwick, Jr., 57, passed away February 2, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN. He was born November 16, 1967, and of the Baptist Faith. Rob loved baseball and coached for many years. He enjoyed the simple things in life and was a wonderful husband and father. Rob loved spending time with his family and will greatly be missed.
He is preceded...
Matthew Kyle Stovall, 30, of Niota, TN passed away on February 1, 2025.
Matthew was born on April 1, 1994. Matthew (Camel) was a 2012 graduate of McMinn County High School and also graduated getting his CDL's to drive trucks.
He is survived by his mother, Sherry Youngs (Donald) of Niota, TN; father, William Stovall (Cynthia) of Hohenwald, TN; two brothers, Justin...
Gloria "Cookie" Smith, born on September 28, 1947, in Bedford, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a woman who valued her independence, cherished her family and found joy in the simple things in life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Chilson and Genevieve Chilson, as...
**Obituary for Bryan Keith Cleveland**
Bryan Keith Cleveland, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 65, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Born on November 24, 1959, in Chattanooga, TN, Bryan dedicated much of his life to a career in furniture sales, where he touched countless lives with his kindness and expertise.
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Glen Edward Becht, 76, passed away January 31, 2025. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Bernard Becht, Sr. and Eva Hoben Becht Holloway. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by siblings, Bill Becht, Jr. (Beverly), Helen Becht Grenough (John); in-laws, John & Carmen Bland and Michael Carman.
Glen...
Melva Edith Wright, 54, of Sweetwater, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2025.
Wise beyond her years and a great woman of faith, Melva was a devout follower of Christ. Her smile and laugh were infectious, and she loved like no other. She was always there for people with a helping hand or...