Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

William Thompson

Apr 16, 2021

William Henry “Lawyer” Thompson, age 65 passed Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence in Cleveland, TN. William was born in the Georgetown, TN. community, to the late August ‘Bus’ Thompson, and Rosa Cook Thompson, and worked for many years as a logger with Winton Logging Company.

He is preceded in death also...

Jessie L. Arnwine

Apr 10, 2021

Jessie Lea Dethridge Arnwine , age 86 of Niota, Tn transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday April 10, 2021.  She was born on August 1, 1934 to the union of John Henry and Nellie (Stone) Dethridge.  She grew up in Roane county and transitioned to the Oak Grove community when she married William Gene “Billy” Arnwine...

Shannon Hamilton

Apr 9, 2021

Shannon Vivino Hamilton, age 37 passed away April 9, 2021. Survivors and arrangements to be announced.

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Myron Smith

Apr 8, 2021

Myron Hosea Smith, age 54 of Cleveland, Tndeparted this life on April 8, 2021 at his home. He attended Cleveland High School, and when he could he would attend church with his brother Robert. Myron loved to watch television with his favorite show being ‘Gunsmoke’.

He is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Smith,...

Betty Jackson

Mar 30, 2021

Betty Ann McCann Jackson age 76 of Etowah, TN passed Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in a Knoxville, TN hospital.  Betty was known for her love for service to others, which she gave so unselfishly.

She was a member of Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle in Riceville, TN., where she worked in many capacities, singing and volunteering in...

Gladys Wells

Mar 15, 2021

Gladys Wells, age 89 of  Sweetwater, Tennessee passed Monday, March 15, 2021 in a Sweetwater, TN hospital.

She was a graduate of Knoxville College and taught English in Kentucky schools, at High Point School in Sweetwater, Tn., and in Sweetwater public schools for many years.

She is preceded in death by her husband...

Shamalh Mcdermott

Mar 14, 2021

Shamalh Cornelius McDermott age 47 of Athens, TN., passed Sunday,

March 14, 2021 in a Athens hospital. Shamalh was a graduate of McMinn High School. Shamalh loved music, and enjoyed getting under his friends and families skin with his ‘smack talking’.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Helen...

Xavier C. Rouse

Mar 7, 2021

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, Xavier Cyrus Dominique Rouse , a loving husband, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 33. Xavier was born on October 11, 1987 in Lincoln Park, Michigan to Brenda and Johnny Rouse. He married Joisanne Hunter and they had no children.

Xavier was a hard worker and during...

Mary Anna Blair

Mar 7, 2021

Mary Anna Blair age 67, passed Sunday March 7, 2021 in a local Cleveland,TN health care facility.

She was a lifelong member of Church of God Sanctified of Cleveland, TN., she attended Cleveland High School. She loved to eat, and her favorite was a cup of coffee and a coke. She loved fashion, many times...

Ronald Martin

Feb 21, 2021

Ronald LeeShawn Martin, age 31 was born March 19, 1990 in Jackson, MI to Pamela Martin Andrew and Lawrence Derrick Taylor. He moved to Cleveland, TN in 2005 and went to TLC and graduated for the Job Corp in 2009 with his GED diploma and certificate of trade in carpentry and painting. He loved to spend time...

Brandon Forney

Feb 21, 2021

Mr. Brandon DeSean Forney age 32, stepped into glory on Sunday February 21. 2021 in Athens, TN. He was born April 12, 1988 in Galveston, TX. Brandon obtained most of his education in TN graduating from McMinn County High School in 2007. Brandon loved music, those who loved him most know the world has lost a gifted...

Johnny Smith

Feb 14, 2021

Johnny Lee Smith age 74 of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born March 31, 1946 to the late Beulah and Roy Smith. He is preceded in death by her parents, and his brothers, James A. Smith, Willie L. Smith, Richard L. Smith, and Roy Smith Jr. and a sister Hattie Mae Brown....

Rosa Henry

Feb 6, 2021

Rose Lee Arnold Henry age 60, passed Saturday, February 6, 2021 in a Knoxville, TN., hospital. She was raised in the First United Presbyterian Church in Athens, TN., and was a graduate of McMinn County High School.

She enjoyed cooking, talking to everyone and she loved music, with her favorite program being, “The Voice”. Rose...

Johnny M. Harrison, Sr.

Feb 4, 2021

Johnny M Harrison Sr. age 69 passed Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his residence in Cleveland, Tennessee.

He was a member of Mt. Eagle Baptist Church in Charleston, TN, and was formerly employed with the Bradley County Nursing Home as a CNA and a Funeral Assistant with M. D. Dotson and Sons Funeral Home for...

Rev. Caggie Scruggs

Jan 25, 2021

Rev. Caggie C. Scruggs Jr. age 86 of Athens, TN., went home to be with the Lord, Monday January, 25, 2021.  Rev. Caggie was born in McMinn County, in the Lanetown community, to Caggie C. Scruggs Sr., and Anna Bell Lane Scruggs. Upon graduation from high school, he served his country in the United States Army and...

Eric Scruggs

Jan 24, 2021

Eric Scott Scruggs age 54 formerly of Athens, TN., died Sunday, January 24, 2021 in a local Sweetwater, TN., hospital. He worked in various capacities in and around the  McMinn county area and for the Service Master company. He is preceded in death by his mother Lexie Scruggs, brother, Rev. Jeffrey Scruggs, sister-in-law Tracy Scruggs and sister...

Gloria Faye Billingsley

Jan 21, 2021

Gloria Fay Stovall Billngsley age 76 passed Thursday, January 21, 2021 in a local Etowah, TN., health care facility. Fay was a funny loving person who enjoyed people and talking with people, she never met a stranger. She loved to write poetry and  had a very strong artistic nature. At one point in her life she...

Louvenia Thompson

Jan 16, 2021

Louvenia King Thompson age 96, born August 3, 1924 in Polk County, Tennessee to Phado and Laura McCleary King, passed Saturday, January 16, 2021 in a local Cleveland, TN., health care facility.

She was employed for many years at Cleveland State Community College working in the housekeeping division and also worked for the Wattenbarger family....

Drucilla Jackson

Jan 12, 2021

Durcilla ‘Punkin’ Jackson age 67 of Etowah, TN departed this life on  January 12, 2021 at a Knoxville, Tennessee hospital. She attended Mt. Olive AME Zion Church,  and worked many years in the manufacturing industry and as a cook at Rail City Grill Restaurant in Etowah, TN. Drucilla enjoyed the outdoors, drawing, and all types...

Tabitha Smith

Jan 2, 2021

Tabitha Johnkins Smith made her victorious transition to eternal life on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born July 17, 1937 to Caleb and Rosie Johnkins. She attended Cook High School. She served a cook for Hughes Cafeteria for 32 years, where she cooked fabulous meals on a daily basis. People continue to talk about how they...