OBITUARIES

Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for families in Cleveland and Athens, TN along with the entire East Tennessee area

Joyce D. Richardson

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

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

Alfred Harrison

Apr 21, 2025

Alfred L. Harrison age 76 passed Monday at his home in Knoxville, TN.

Survivors and memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Joyce Brown

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

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

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

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

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...

Marvin King

Marvin King

Mar 19, 2025

Marvin Lee King age 64 passed Wednesday March 19, 2025 at his home in Niota, TN surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of McMinn County. He is preceded in death by his parents William Ward King and Mattie Lee Moss King, and his wife of 28 years Terry Lynn King

Survivors include his loving daughter, Marquita King and grandson Chandler...

Dr. Janice Hardaway

Dr. Janice Hardaway

Mar 13, 2025

Dr. Janice Sales Hardaway of Athens, Tn transitioned peacefully in her home on March 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Janice was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, avid ministry related church worker and community service support person.

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Janice attended public school, and began her post-secondary education receiving a Bachelor of Science degree...

Calvin Thompson

Calvin Thompson

Feb 12, 2025

Calvin(Cal) Fredrick Thompson age 74 of Athens, TN passed away Wednesday, February 12,2025 in a Knoxville, TN hospital. He was a member of Mt.Lebanon Missionary Baptist church in Calhoun, TN. He was the son of August(Bus) and Rosie Lee Cook-Thompson, both who preceded him in death. He is also proceeded in death by his sisters, Margaret Westfield, Ella Mae Latham,...

Marshall King

Marshall King

Feb 11, 2025

Marshall T. King, 77, of Riceville, Tennessee and former resident of Detroit, Michigan died on Feb. 11, 2025. at a healthcare facility in Knoxville, Tn. He attended J. L. Cook High School and eventually went on to become a die setter for a car parts manufacturer in Detroit, Michigan. After sustaining an injury he returned to Tennessee and became a...

Tracey O. Bradford

Tracey O. Bradford

Feb 3, 2025

Tracey O’Neil Bradford, who passed away, February 3, 2025, we will have a Celebration of Life Memorial service at Church of God Sanctified; 

746 1st St NE, Cleveland, TN on Saturday February 22, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Presiding officiant: Bishop Guilford R. Hill

For me live is Christ and to die again 

Philippians 1:21

Carl Thompson

Carl Thompson

Jan 29, 2025

Carl V. Thompson age 72 passed Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home in Sweetwater, TN. He was a member of Riverview Missionary Baptist Church in Lenoir City, where he participated in the choir and the Loudon District Choir. He was a graduate of Lenoir City High School and was a retired truck driver. Carl loved technology, movies, and watching...

Debbie Donohoo

Debbie Donohoo

Jan 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Debbie Ann Thomas Donohoo

 October 11, 1965 – January 20, 2025

Debbie Ann Thomas Donohoo, age 59, of Cleveland, Tn, peacefully passed away on January 20, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and servant of God, Debbie leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and unwavering faith.

Born in Eufaula, Alabama, Debbie spent 28 years as a passionate...

James H. Fields

James H. Fields

Jan 16, 2025

James H. Fields, 94, passed away peacefully on January 16 in Ravenel SC. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Knoxville College graduate, and Tennessee Valley Authority retiree, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Known for his faith, service, and artistry, he touched countless lives. Preceded by wife Alva, he leaves behind a devoted family.

Home Going Celebration services will...

Lesi Walker Dwight

Lesi Walker Dwight

Jan 14, 2025

Lesi Walker Dwight, age 64,  passed away on Tuesday on January 14, 2025 in a Chattanooga health care facility. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this time. 

Tyrone Morris

Tyrone Morris

Jan 12, 2025

Tyrone Morris age 58 formerly of Athens, TN passed Sunday, January 12, 2025 in a Blountville, TN Health care facility. Survivors and funeral arrangements to be announced. 

Floyd Zacharie II

Floyd Zacharie II

Jan 10, 2025

Floyd Zacharie II was born July 30, 1980 to Floyd and Daphine K. Zacharie in Houston Texas. He departed this life on January 10. 2025. Floyd II attended grade school in Chattanooga, Tennessee and graduated from Tyner High School where he played football and later played and won the 1997 Tennessee High School Class 2A State Championship team as a...

Melissa Maureen Cash

Melissa Maureen Cash

Jan 10, 2025

Melissa Maureen Cash, born August 15, 1963 to parents Nancy Ladd and Eugene Cash. She departed this life January 10, 2025. She was raised by her mom and her step father John Williams. Maureen was amember of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN and a 1981 graduate of Bradley High School. She attended and graduated from Cleveland State...

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