OBITUARIES
Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for families in Cleveland and Athens, TN along with the entire East Tennessee area
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. passed away on September 8, 2025 in a Knoxville hospital. Survivors and arrangements to be announced.
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...
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...
