Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Sep 5, 2020

John Wesley Sharp, Sr . better known as "Stoney” at age 95 passed Saturday morning September 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born from the union of the late William (Bill) Sharp and Magnolia Jarrett Sharp on October 6, 1924 in Cleveland, TN. Stoney attended College Hill School.  Subsequently, drafted into the...

Sep 4, 2020

Dennis ‘Chip’ Morgan Ferguson , age 74, passed away on September 4, 2020 at his home in Athens, TN. He was born to the late William Morgan Ferguson and Mary Catherine Glass on October 23, 1945 in Athens, TN. He graduated from high school in Medina, Ohio, and served in both the United States Airforce...

Aug 30, 2020

Johnnie “Doll Baby” Bell Brown age 62 of Cleveland, TN, passed  August 30, 2020. She attended Cleveland High School, and enjoyed music, going out to eat and going to Walmart. She also attended Christian Fellowship Center of Cleveland, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents Margaret Mack Brown & John Lemon,...

Aug 27, 2020

William O’ Daniel Brown age 50 of Chattanooga, TN, passed at his home August 27, 2020. He attended Cleveland High School, and loved his family, watching movies, eating Chinese food, taking long walks and being a big brother/mentor to children. He attended Christian Fellowship Center of Cleveland Outreach.

He is preceded in death...

Aug 27, 2020

Willie “Bill” Frances Bell, age 77, of Athens, Tn. was called home by her Lord on August 27, 2020  at a Sweetwater hospital.

She was a member of Central Church of Christ in Englewood, TN. After graduating from Cook High School in Athens, she attended and graduated from Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, Texas. She...

Aug 20, 2020

Edwin Weston Davis age 92 a lifelong resident of Bradley County, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Polk County, TN and went to grammar school in Benton, TN., at King School. His family moved to Cleveland where he graduated for College Hill High School....

Aug 10, 2020

Ruth Elizabeth ‘Tuddie” Cox, age 71, entered into heaven’s gates on Monday, August 10 th , 2020. She was a member of the Church of God Sanctified in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was a faithful member who served on the Mother’s board, attended Sunday School, Women’s Hour of Power and missionary meetings. She attended College Hill High...

Aug 7, 2020

Virgil Dewayne Moore age 72 passed at his home in Cleveland, TN. He attended Meigs County High School, and retired from Maytag after 20 years of service. He enjoyed NASCAR and horse racing.

He is preceded in death by his father Paul Arnwine and sister Paulette Sharp.

Survivors include his...

Aug 6, 2020

Lia Marie (Coward) Brown age 48, went home to be with our Lord on August 5, 2020 after a brief illness. Lia was born  in Brockton, Mass. to Helen (Coward) Howard and the late James Robert Grant, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas ‘Buddha’ Henry, and sister Myneisha Yolanda Coward-Smith, stepfather Leon Howard...

Aug 1, 2020

Calvin Roberts age 64 also known as ‘Bo Didley’ passed Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Athens, TN. He attended Cooke High School and was brought up at Mt.Pleasant Baptist Church in Athens, TN. He was also a member of the National Guard.

He is preceded in death by his parents, June Roberts and Eula Lee...

Jul 22, 2020

Vickie LaDonna Rice Roby , age 60, passed away on July 22, 2020 in Athens, TN. Vickie was born in Atlanta, GA to parents Joseph Rice and Jessie Talley Rice. The Rice family later moved to Southern California where Vickie attended Lynwood High School. With some college under her belt, she decided move to Athens, Tennessee with...

Jul 21, 2020

Terry Lee Pugh age 61 of Cleveland, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was a member of Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Cleveland, TN. He attended Cleveland High School and was an avid fisherman, pool player/( shark) a fantastic domino enthusiast, and a San Francisco 49er’s and LA Lakers fan. He was employed for over 20...

Jul 16, 2020

Robert Anthony ‘ Bob’ Morrison III , age 58 a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 in a local hospital. He was the son of the late Doris Elizabeth Moss and Robert Anthony Morrison Jr. ‘Bob’ as he was affectionately called attended Southside Church of God of Prophecy in Etowah, TN.  Bob was...

Jul 12, 2020

Walter Shepherd Goode, age 73 Mayor of Charleston, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at a local hospital. He was a graduate of College Hill High School in Cleveland, TN., and served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp. Upon returning to Cleveland, he worked at the Peerless Mill for two years, was employed...

Jul 12, 2020

Kaye Laverne Smith ‘GiGi’, age 80 of Cleveland, TN was called home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Sunday morning July 12, 2020.  She was born in Hendersonville, NC  to the late Rev. William Ezekiel and Willie Mae Summey Nesbitt. She was a member of Household of Faith Church of God in Christ. She became known...

Jun 26, 2020

Betty Sue Dunn, 76, a resident of Cleveland, TN, entered her forever home on Saturday, June 27, 2020.  She now resides with her Heavenly Father.

She graduated from College Hill High School, Cleveland, TN.  Shortly after graduation, Betty enlisted in the U. S. Army and received an honorable discharge for her service. She worked for 32 years...

Jun 22, 2020

Charles Anthony ‘Tony’ Long age 58, passed Monday June 22, 2020 in Athens, TN. He was a graduate of McMinn County High School Class of 1981. He served his country in the Unite States Army with a specialty as an infantryman sharpshooter.  Tony was a hardworking, loving family man who help raise three children.

He is preceded...

Jun 13, 2020

Ralph Lamon Hickey affectionately known as “MonJon” age 68 of Cleveland, TN passed Saturday afternoon June 13, 2020 at his residence.

Ralph worked in the car industry for many years, and retired from Presswood Wrecker & Towing Service in 2001. He loved cars, buying, selling and driving them, as well as riding motorcycles.

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Jun 8, 2020

Daniel ‘ Dan’ Cox age 75 passed Sunday, June 7, 2020 in a health care facility in Crossville, TN. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County, TN where he loved hunting, fishing, outdoors, and being a free spirit. He was well known to many in the area as a general fix-it man and would volunteer his...

Jun 7, 2020

Derek Jamil Alston of Etowah, TN  passed away on June 7, 2020 in a local hospital.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mary Ann Cox-Bradley and Charles ‘Coot’ Bradley, L.B. Alston Sr., Aileen Alston. Aunt, Janet Alston, nephew Tyler Alston and cousin, Brandon ‘ToneTone’Miller.

Those left to cherish his memory are...