Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Dec 10, 2025

Mary Lillian Boyd age 59, of Etowah, passed away on December 10, 2025. Survivors and announcements to be announced. 

Dec 9, 2025

Nov 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of 

Wanda Gallaher Wilkerson 

November 18, 1950 — November 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Wanda Gallaher Wilkerson, who peacefully departed this life on November 28, 2025, at the age of 75.Wanda was born on November 18, 1950, in Harriman, Tennessee, and lived a life overflowing with kindness, faith, and unconditional...

Nov 25, 2025

Helen Loretta Bowerman, 89, of Cleveland, TN, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Helen was born July 28, 1936, in Summerville, Georgia, and moved to Tennessee as a young adult. She loved children and birthed twelve children of her own and spent many years caring for other children as a teacher in head start and as a private...

Nov 22, 2025

Joseph Lee Jirles, age 77 of Philadelphia, TN passed on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his residence.

Services of loving memory entrusted to M.D. Dotson and Sons Funeral Home - Athens, TN.

Nov 14, 2025

Delia Blair Liggett Crawford, age 66, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ernest Eugene Westfield and Delia Bell Westfield, James Jefferson Liggett and Maryetta Woods Liggett, as well as her loving parents, Aaron Franklin Liggett and Ezra Lee Liggett, and her father and mother-in-law, Reverend Augustus Jerome Crawford and...

Nov 13, 2025

Michael Anthony Thompson age 65 of Georgetown/Cleveland, TN passed away at peacefully at his home in Decatur, TN.

Michael was born on July 11th, 1960 in Cleveland, TN to the late Edna Thompson and Warren Sharp SR. Two brothers, James ‘Silk’ Thompson, and Fredrick Thompson, aunt Alice Lee Sharp. He dedicated over 10years to Watson Supermarket where he was known for...

Nov 8, 2025

Vernon ‘Mann’ Bramlett age 48 died Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Cleveland, TN. He was the owner and operator of Bramlett Lawn and Pressure Wash Company. Devoted loving husband, big brother, who was loved by many. He enjoyed fishing, football, basketball, cars, and riding motorcycles.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon F. McCoy and Laura Nell Bramlett, grans...

Nov 6, 2025

Dr. Alfreada Henley Westfield, beloved wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, loving sister, special aunt, and faithful friend, entered eternal rest on November 6, 2025, at the age of 74.

Born on July 12, 1951, to the late Homer Eugene and Anna McKissic Henley, Sr., Alfreada lived a life marked by prayer, compassion, courage, adventure, and unwavering faith. She was a radiant...

Oct 25, 2025

Debra M. Lattimore, age 72, a wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, entered into eternal rest surrounded by peace and love on October 25, 2025.

Debra was preceded in death by her father, Clarence McCarver Sr.; mother, Jessie L. Boyd; and sister, Brenda J. Kirkpatrick.

For 42 years, Debra dedicated herself to Olin Corporation, where she worked before retiring to...

Oct 9, 2025

Avery Eugene Jackson born September 14, 1966 passed away on October 9th 2025 at his residence in Oak Ridge, TN He served in the United States army and was a former employee of Athens products of many years.

He is proceeded in death by his father Lonnie Jackson his mother Floria Jarrett Jackson, two sisters Eva Bazel and Leatrice McDermott, nephews...

Oct 7, 2025

Colleen Brown, age 67 formerly of Etowah, Tn passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Knoxville, TN.

She was a graduate of McMinn Central High School and was employed at Woods Memorial Hospital for several years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and daughter, reading V.C. Andrew books, and listening to a lot of Christian Music. She enjoyed going to...

Oct 3, 2025

Charles Louis Billingsley, 69, passed away on October 3, 2025, at Fort Sanders in Knoxville, TN. He was born on January 24, 1956. He was better known as Lukey. He served in the US Army and went through basic training at Fort Jackson, SC. He was self-employed with many talents: Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, and Auto Mechanic. He was previously...

Oct 2, 2025

Lorene Mildred Walker passed away on Thursday, October 2 at the age of 94 at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The fourth of five daughters, she was born to Hugh and Bertha Moss in Etowah, Tennessee on June 28, 1931.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Bertha Moss; husband, Calvin C. Walker; daughter, Geraldine Frances Walker Lenoir;...

Oct 1, 2025

Beverly Jo Collier, age 66, born September 1, 1959, to the late H.C. McCowan and Ethel Lenoir in Sweetwater, Tennessee, she departed this life on October 1, 2025.

Beverly accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church for many years before later joining First United Church of Christ. She attended Sweetwater High School and...

Sep 25, 2025

Peggy JoAnn Carlock (George), a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at Chapel View Health Care Center in Hopkins, MN. She bravely survived a stroke, battled the effects of dementia, and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer in August of 2025. Even in her final days, Peggy radiated kindness, grace, and compassion. She...

Sep 25, 2025

Robert “Junior” McCowan was born on July 17, 1927, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Timothy and Arliss Moore McCowan. He was also lovingly raised by his stepmother, the late Clemmie Hurst McCowan. He was one of seventeen siblings, and from this large, close-knit family came a man whose life touched thousands.

In 1947, Robert married his Proverbs 31 wife of...

Sep 12, 2025

Jocelyn Annette King age 56 of Cleveland, Tn passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at her residence. She attended Bradley Central High School class of 1987, and was a former employee at Duracell in Cleveland, TN. She also was employed at Bradley Cleveland Services delivering meals on wheels to the elderly. She loved working with people. She was a people...

Sep 10, 2025

Jacqueline Nadean Sharp, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Jacqueline was born on December 10, 1945 to the late Roberta and Raymond C. Martin Sr. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ella Mae and West Davis, and Lassie & Lucian Martin, her brothers Raymond C. Martin, Jr., Lucian J. Martin and...

Sep 8, 2025

David Vernon Neil Jr 57 of Athens, TN passed away Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born and raised in Athens, TN.

David was preceded in death by his mother Eula Lee Neil and father David Vernon Neil Sr., sisters, Brenda and Kathy Roberts, brother Calvin Roberts, and son Tyler Neil.

David leaves behind to cherish his memory life partner Audrey Contreras,...