Donna Steinbach

May 2, 2025

Donna Marie Steinbach, 55, of Calhoun, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She found joy in simple pleasures-reading, painting, and tending to her garden. Her warmth and creativity touched everyone around her.

A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the...

Nancy Neves

May 2, 2025

Nancy Sue Martin Neves, 82, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on May 2, 2025, of natural causes with her daughter and granddaughters by her side.

Nancy graduated from Dreher High School in 1961 and began nursing school in Anderson, South Carolina. She quickly discovered her passion lay elsewhere. She took a job in the blood donor room at the local...

Michael Keith Atchley

May 1, 2025

Michael Keith Atchley, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on May 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy grounded in peace, compassion, and the pursuit of understanding. Born on May 11, 1951, Michael was a true Southern gentleman-witty, charming, and thoughtful.

A lifelong Democrat, he found joy in the simple pleasures of connecting with nature and the art...

Debra Sloan

May 1, 2025

Debra Ann Sloan of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born June 11, 1957, in Knoxville, TN, to the late James Roberts and Robbie Pressley.

Debra will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Timothy Royce Sloan; her sons: Keith Sloan (Tesha), Stephen Heffentrager (Wandy), Justin Sloan, and Travis Sloan;...

Jessica Troxell

Apr 30, 2025

Jessica Fortney Troxell, 34, of Newport, TN, passed away peacefully after a long and difficult battle with breast cancer on May 1, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1990 in Atlanta, GA.

She is survived by her fiancé, Samuel Hill; father, Gary William Fortney; siblings, Nena Fortney, Macey Munyan, Patrick Fortney and Noah Fortney; in-laws, Gene Munyan and Brittney Fortney;...

Larry Abston

Apr 30, 2025

Larry Eugene Abston, 67, of Athens, TN, passed away on April 30, 2025.

Larry retired from Whirlpool after 28 years of dedicated service. A man of many passions, he enjoyed the open road on his motorcycle and had a lifelong love for classic rock music, often attending live concerts with friends and family. Larry will be deeply missed by all...

Peter A. Scalia

Apr 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter A. Scalia, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who was born on January 24, 1956, in Batavia, NY and passed away at his home in Chattanooga, TN on April 30, 2025. His family was by his side as he left this world.

Pete was predeceased by his father Anthony...

Dorita Kesley

Apr 30, 2025

Dorita Elizabeth Kesley, 73, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2025. She was born to the late Donald Black and Elizabeth Anne Sanders on October 21, 1951 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.

Dorita enjoyed wood carving and photo editing. She graduated from Cobb County High School. Dorita worked at Little Debbie for a number of years,...

Barbara Cartwright

Apr 29, 2025

Barbara Jean Cartwright better known as Bobbie passed away on April 29, 2025, at a local hospital.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Bill and Ida Mae Clayton, brothers Kenneth and Dennis, sisters Loretta and Brenda Gail. Her children Sheila, Rita, Larry and Jeffery. Grandson Robert Cartwright.

She is survived by her husband C.L. Cartwright of 62 years. Daughter Donna...

John Varnell

Apr 29, 2025

John Crawford Varnell, 68, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on April 29, 2025.

John was a man of quiet faith, attending Mercy Ridge Church and living his life with kindness and dedication. Though non-denominational in religion, he was deeply spiritual and found peace in service and love for his family.

He had a lifelong passion for repairing small...