OBITUARIES
Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for families in Cleveland and Athens, TN along with the entire East Tennessee area
Douglas Taylor
Jan 22, 2026
Douglas Theodore Taylor, of Cleveland Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the age of 67. Doug was born in South Hampton, New York on Long Island to Hoyt and Helga Taylor. He spent his childhood and formative years as a military dependent growing up on U.S. Air Force bases in France, Germany and the U.S. He enlisted...
Webster McDermott
Jan 21, 2026
Webster L. McDermott age 69 passed Wednesday Jan. 21, 0226 at UTKnoxville Medical Center.
Survivors and funeral arrangements to be announced.
Effie King
Jan 15, 2026
Effie Louise McDermott King, 11/27/1952 - 1/15/2026 - born to the late James and Emma Sue McDermott entered the heavenly gates the morning of 1/15/2026 at her home as her parents, siblings, and other loved ones welcomed her in.
Effie grew up in Athens, TN, attending the McMinn County school system. She gave herself to God at an early age at...
Jason Alston
Jan 13, 2026
Jason Lamar Alston of Etowah Tennessee passed on January 13th, 2026He was kind, caring, and full of love .He truly enjoyed being around people and had a way of making anyone feel welcome -whether you were family, a close friend, a co-worker, or even a familiar face at the store. He loved music, sports, grilling, and cooking, and he always...
Thomas Franklin Brown
Jan 12, 2026
Thomas Franklin Brown age 82 passed Monday, January 12, 2026 in a local Cleveland, TN hospital.
He was a life long resident of Bradley county.
He was a member of the Second Street Church of Christ in Cleveland, TN., and worked over twenty-six years as a custodian for Bradley County Schools.
He is preceded in death by his parents James Brown, and Margaret...
Kenneth Jackson
Jan 12, 2026
Kenneth M. Jackson Sr. “Fuz” 81 of Etowah, Tn. Passed away peacefully Monday Jan 12 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born to the late Fred and Georgia Jackson. He graduated from J. L. Cook Highschool. He retired from the U.S. Army as an E5 Staff Sergeant. He was loved by many and his culinary skills were divine.
In addition to...
Elaine Contreras Smith
Dec 31, 2025
Elaine Contreras Smith, age 58, passed Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in a Knoxville hospital. Survivors and arrangements to be announced .
Nancy Pierce
Dec 29, 2025
Nancy Burnette Sharp Pierce
Sunrise: February 24, 1952 Sunset: December 29, 2025
This is a story about the most beautiful mama in the world (we may be biased, but that is OK). Nancy entered this world on Sunday, February 24, 1952, and she shouted her way into glory on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Nancy was a beautiful woman of God who would open...
Anna Sullivan
Dec 20, 2025
Anna Louise "Keta" Sullivan
Anna Louise "Keta" Sullivan, born in Athens, Tennessee, was the beloved daughter of the late Harvey and Jesse Mae White. She treasured her early childhood, filled with fond memories of fishing and spending meaningful time with her family. Anna's spiritual journey began at AOH Church of God, where her faith took root and became a guiding force...
Alphonso Martin
Dec 17, 2025
Alphonso Martin, born June 5, 1962, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late Raymond and Roberta Martin, passed away leaving a lasting legacy of leadership, service, and dedication to his family and community. Alphonso attended Bradley High School from 1979 to 1981, where he graduated at the top of his class and earned numerous athletic honors. He later honorably served four...
Mary Lillian Boyd
Dec 10, 2025
Mary Lillian Boyd, age 59, of Etowah, Tennessee, made her heavenly transition on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Tennova Hospital at Turkey Creek in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on March 12, 1966.
Mary was a devoted member of The Church of God Santified in Athens, TN, where she found strength in her faith and fellowship within her church family. She...
Kerry D. Smith, II
Dec 9, 2025
Kerry Dovon Smith II age 31 born in Cleveland, TN passed Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from an auto accident in Cookeville, Tn.
Kerry was a 2012 graduate of Walker Valley High School, where he played basketball and football. He enjoyed his family especially his girls and being their dad. Together with his Mom and the girls they were the biggest Titan...
Wanda Wilkerson
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...
Helen Bowerman
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...
Joseph Jirles
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.
Delia Crawford
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...
Michael Anthony Thompson
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...
Vernon Bramlett
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...
Dr. Alfreada Henley Westfield
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...
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...
