John Martin Sheppard
Jul 18, 2017
John Martin Sheppard, 66, a resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, July 18th, 2017 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was born on August 7th, 1950 in Van Nuys, CA a son of the later Richard & Hannah Sheppard. He was a truck driver for many years. John loved traveling, riding his Harley and spending time with...
Sergeant First Class Peter Bruce Mcguire
Jul 17, 2017
Sergeant First Class, Peter Bruce McGuire, 65, went home to be with Lord on July 17, 2017. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and member of the Tennessee Army National Guard. Sergeant First Class McGuire was a brave and loyal soldier, as well as a loving husband, father and papaw. Sergeant First Class McGuire was born on July 14, 1952...
Dixie Malone
Jul 16, 2017
Dixie Malone, 80, a resident of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home on July 16, 2017 in a local nursing facility. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was retired from the Bradley County School System. Dixie loved reading her bible every day and writing poetry and plays. She had a passion for serving others and spreading God’s word. Dixie...
Wanda Gail Arrington
Jul 15, 2017
Wanda Arrington, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully at her family residence on Saturday, July 15, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Wanda is preceded in death by her father, Charles Smith; mother, Corene Smith; sister, Charolette Smith; and brother, David Smith. She will forever be remembered by her loving husband of 36 years, David Arrington; children, LaShon...
Madie Maybelle Cofer
Jul 14, 2017
Madie Maybelle Cofer, 96, a resident of Georgetown, Tennessee, passed away on Friday July 14, 2017. She was a faithful member of the Revival Church of God of Apison. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winslow and Lillis Scroggins; husband, Esker Cofer; and her sons James Cofer and Ronald Cofer; brother, Bernest Scroggins. She leaves behind to cherish...
Virgle Edgar "J.J." Galyon
Jul 14, 2017
Virgle Edgar Galyon, 76, a resident of Englewood, TN passed away on Friday morning, July 14th, 2017 at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was retired from Athens Furniture Company. Virgle was born in Roane County on August 18, 1940 a son of the late Hubert & Ruby Galyon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Julie Marie West
Jul 14, 2017
Julie Marie West, 54, a resident of Athens, passed away on Friday, July 14th, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born on April 29th, 1963 in Rockford, Illinois a daughter the late Glenn William Mazeika and Judith Cathleen Hougan Helton. She is preceded in death by her brother Stephen Mazeika. She leaves behind to cherish her...
Betty Dietz Simmons
Jul 14, 2017
Betty Dietz Simmons, 76, went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 14, 2017. She was a member of First Baptist Church Ringgold, Georgia. Betty was born February 23, 1941 a daughter of the late Charles and Ella Nollman of Ringgold, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Robert Simmons, son Garrison (Garry) Dietz,...
Steve Franklin Stokes
Jul 12, 2017
Steve Franklin “Bones” Stokes, 46, of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord on July 12th, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Steve was employed at Tennessee River Implement as a welder. He was of the Baptist faith. Steve loved his family, chickens and was always full of life and quick with a joke. He will...
Lawrence Earnest Hunt
Jul 12, 2017
Lawrence Earnest Hunt, 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday afternoon, July 12th, 2017 in a local hospital. He was born in Cleveland on June 10th, 1941 a son of the late Earnest & Lillie Green Hunt. He and his late brother James were known carpenters and worked locally for many years. Lawrence enjoyed spending time...