OBITUARIES
Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for families in Cleveland and Athens, TN along with the entire East Tennessee area
Ronnie Smith
Jul 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronnie Smith. He was son, father, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend. Ronnie left this world with the same quiet strength and deep love he carried throughout his life.
A true country boy at heart, Ronnie was known for his down-to-earth spirit and a sense of humor that could brighten any room. He had...
Monique A. Wells
Jul 7, 2025
Monique (Mo’/Mo-Mo) Antionette Wells Moody age 31 of Cleveland Tn, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2025.
She was a sister, wife, mother, niece, great niece, God sister, and friend to all. Her greatest joy was spending time with her son, Kayden, whom she lovingly called “bookie.” She was full of life and never met a...
Angela Arnold
Jul 2, 2025
Angela Althea (Tate) Arnold, age 62, was born in Cleveland TN on July 15, 1962, and peacefully went home to be with the Lord July 2, 2025. She was a loving devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Whose unwavering love, tireless support and selfless devotion touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her family was her joy, and...
Marie E. Berry
Jun 29, 2025
Marie Elizabeth Berry was born on February 4, 1940, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late Mae O. Tibbs and Calvin W. Jarrett. She peacefully departed this life on June 29, 2025. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of Charter Assisted Living.
Marie was a devoted and long-time member of Green’s Chapel Presbyterian Church, where she served faithfully...
Galhia Parris
Jun 29, 2025
Galhia Eizabeth White Parris, affectionately known as “Gail” was born on March 17, 1944 to the union of Minnie McCleary White and William Curtis “Bus” White. She was born in Bradley County and raised in Charleston, Tennessee. She attended College Hill School, Class of 1962 in Cleveland, Tennessee and attended Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. Gahlia loved her church...
Zelma Clarke
Jun 28, 2025
Zelma Mae Clarke was born on April 1st,1955, in Rockwood, TN to the late Nola Maxine (Gillespie) Locke and Alfred Malcolm Locke. Zelma spent her childhood in Spring City, TN., and Trenton, NJ., eventually returning to Spring City where she attended Spring City High School and was an outstanding basketball player during her sophomore and Junior years. She later moved...
Kadasia Chalice Arnwine
Jun 26, 2025
Kadasia Chalice Malique Arnwine, 31 gained her heavenly crown on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was a member of Athens Church of God Sanctified.
Kadasia attended McMinn County High and completed several continuing education courses toward her interest in becoming a certified medical assistant. She loved music, dancing, and traveling.
Kadasia is preceded in death by her father Jan Abernathy and great-grandparents...
Henretta A. Bealim
Jun 19, 2025
Henretta Bealim, age 85, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday June 19, 2025. She was born November 5,1939 in Croweburg, Kansas to parents, Henry and Viola Mayweather. Henretta is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles and Jackie Mayweather, and her sister Dolly Fogg. Henretta spent her childhood in St. Louis and then moved to Zion, IL....
Aviana Rae Dunn
2025
Aviana Rae Dunn precious baby girl , May 31, 2025, was the daughter of Tierra R.Dunn and Adarius Hall.
Granddaughter of the late Ray Lee Dunn
Grandmother Daphne A.Dunn,Grandfather Adrius Hall Sr. ,aunt Sierra Dunn, uncles, Andre Hall, Adrius Hall Jr.
Jimmy Cannady
May 7, 2025
Jimmy Cannady age 78 passed away at his home on Wednesday May 7, 2025 surrounded by family. He attended Riverview Baptist Church in Lenior City, TN when his health would allow. He was baptized at an early at Travelers Rest Baptist Church and later moved his member ship to St. Paul A.M.E. in Atlanta. After 25 years of service he...
Hazel Marie Ramsey
May 5, 2025
Missionary Mother Hazel Marie Ramsey transitioned to be with the Lord on May 5th, 2025 while resting in her home. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN. God has truly blessed her with a long life and a loving family for almost 95 years.
Hazel Marie Ramsey, age 94, was born June 7th, 1930 to the late Gideon and Lessie...
Anthony Odale Ware
Apr 30, 2025
Anthony O Dale Ware age 70 transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 while at a health care facility in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born March 15, 1955 to Janie Elizabeth Ware and Charles A. Swafford Sr.
Anthony graduated in 1973 from Tech High School in Indianapolis, Ind. He started working April 1978 at Bowater Southern Paper in the wood yard...
Joyce D. Richardson
Apr 23, 2025
Joyce D. Richardson age 82 passed Thursday at her home in Cleveland, TN.
She is survived by her daughter Lea Ann Crumbley and two granddaughters.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Teresa Gail Smith
Apr 22, 2025
Teresa Gail Smith, 64 of Etowah, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville surrounded by her loving family. Teresa attended church at Spirit City Church North Etowah.
Teresa was a devoted fan of the Tennessee Vols, cheering them on through every season with unwavering pride. Her love for family shone brightest during gatherings, where she brought...
Alfred Harrison
Apr 21, 2025
Alfred L. Harrison, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2025. He was affectionately known as “Goody” and “Papa Al” amongst family and friends. Al was hardworking and dedicated, believing in doing things with excellence. He was a veteran of the US Navy, and was later employed for the Kroger Co for many...
Joyce Brown
Apr 18, 2025
Elizabeth Joyce Johnson Brown was born July 25,1938 in Athens, Tennessee. She passed away in the early hours of April 18, 2025. She was the fourth of eight children of Alberta T.E. Wood and Glenn Hale Johnson, Sr. Joyce, which is how most people knew her, grew up in the Briton community located east of Calhoun, Tennessee. During her formative...
Charles Edward Moore
Apr 12, 2025
Charles Edward ‘Tony’ Moore, age 65 of Athens, Tn passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025,surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 29, 1959 and attended McMinn County High School.
Charles was later employed by Mayfield Dairy as a machine operator where he later retired after 28 years. Tony was a lover of music. He enjoyed playing...
Tonya Carlock
Apr 12, 2025
Tonya Lynette Carlock age 53, passed away April 12, 2025at her home in Cleveland, TN. Tonya was born February 12, 1972 in Landstuhle, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany to William Lewis Carlock and Alberta Johnson Carlock (Hover). She came to the United States with her parents in 1973. She was a graduate of Cleveland High School. After high school she attended cosmetology school...
Robert Cobb
Mar 28, 2025
With deep sadness, the family announces the unexpected passing of Robert S. Cobb on March 28, 2025.
Known as the “Mayor of Parkstown” and a cherished member of the “Porch Crew,” Robert will be remembered for his quick wit, impromptu fish fries, and love of visiting with friends. He found joy in building forts and coloring with his great-grandchildren. A man...
Lillian Gaines
Mar 26, 2025
Lillian Marie Gaines, affectionately known as Ninney, was a beloved matriarch, a faithful servant of the Lord, and a cherished friend and family member. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 97.
Ninney was born on June 28, 1927, to the late Delia Hoyle and Ivory Willard "Hog Eye" Byrd. She graduated from College Hill...
