OBITUARIES
Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for families in Cleveland and Athens, TN along with the entire East Tennessee area
Debra M. Lattimore
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...
Avery Eugene Jackson
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...
Colleen Brown
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...
Charles L. Billingsley
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...
Lorene Mildred Walker
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;...
Beverly Collier
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...
Peggy Carlock
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...
Robert Junior McCowan
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...
Jocelyn King
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...
Jacqueline Sharp
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...
David Neil, Jr.
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,...
Clinton Ray Moore
Sep 5, 2025
Clinton Ray Moore 65 of Niota, TN passed away in his home, Friday September 5,2025. He worked as a landscaper in the Niota area. He was a genuine loving man to everyone who came across his path. He enjoyed playing chess, working on cars and spending time with family and friends.
Clinton a.ka. "clock" to many is preceded in death by...
Carol McCroskey
Aug 14, 2025
Carol McCroskey age 84 passed at her home Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Etowah, TN. She was a member of Mount Olive A.M.E. Zion Church in Etowah, TN. She worked at Etowah Nursing Home where she was loved and when she retired she left with a lot of close friends. Everyone who ever came in contact with Carol loved her...
Tracy Wilkerson
Aug 12, 2025
Tracy Regina Wilkerson, age 63 was born on June 18, 1962. She was the daughter of the late Imerjean Wilkerson and Dewey Anderson. She is preceded in death by brothers Hollis Jr., Lawrence Lee, Stanley Phillip, Alvin Bruce, and Melvin Wilkerson.
She had three loving and devoted children: Rashied Ahmod, Seyan Sanchan, and Issie Ramerious. Surviving sisters include Stella Red of...
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...
