Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Lewis W. Curtis

Jan 23, 2020

L ewis Wesley Curtis Sr. passed into eternity early Thursday morning January 23, 2020 at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on April 14, 1927 in Giles County, Bryson, Tennessee to loving parents Roy and Nora B. Curtis. He was the fourth of six children.

He gave his life to Christ...

Frances Williams

Jan 18, 2020

Frances Durethia Williams was born on March 8, 1950 to the parents of Dupree and Helen Queener Williams in Knoxville, TN. She attended the public schools in Knox county and McMinn County where she graduated in 1968. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tn and her Master’s from the...

Gloria J. Swafford

Jan 16, 2020

Gloria Jean Swafford , age 71of Athens, TN died Thursday in Nashville, TN. She graduated from J.L. Cook High School as salutatorian of her class in 1966. Graduated from Knoxville College in 1971 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary Education. She was placed on the Dean's List and was active in the marching and concert...

James Rogers Williams

Jan 5, 2020

James ‘Jimmy’ R.  Williams entered into eternal rest on Sunday January 5, 2020 at a health care facility in Cleveland, TN . He fought a courageous battle with multiple health issues.  He was born on October 6, 1943 to the late Roger (Helen) Williams in Etowah, TN. He was preceded in death also by his  ...

Yvonne Louise Medley Jirles

Jan 5, 2020

Yvonne Louise Medley Jirles of Niota TN Age 66 passed Sunday Jan 5,2020, survivors and arrangements to be announced.

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David Jackson

Jan 3, 2020

David “Dee” Winslow Jackson , age 83 of Etowah, Tn, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at his residence. He was an employee of Cleveland Tire Co., after forty years of service. He loved working on cars, especially enjoying Nascar, fishing and listening to the blues were some of his favorite things to do.

He is...

Jesse Parker, Iv

Dec 28, 2019

Jesse Parker IV age 43 transitioned to his heavenly father Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was born on January 12, 1976.

He graduated from City High School in Chattanooga, TN., where he played basketball and football.  He loved coaching and training young people in basketball and other sports. Aside from being extremely competitive in sports,...

Talia Q. Dunn

Dec 20, 2019

Talia Quinn Dunn-Booker age 36 of Cleveland, Tn died suddenly Friday evening December 20, 2019 at a local hospital. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior 10 years ago and was baptized at Living Word Church in Cleveland, TN. She attended Bradley Central High School, Cleveland State Community College and Miller Motte Technical Institute. She loved...

Willis Hall

Dec 17, 2019

Willis Robert Hall age 69 of Decatur, TN passed at his residence Tuesday December 17, 2019. He was a mechanic for many years, and was fond of playing the guitar and studying the bible. He was a very kind hearted man. He attended Grace Baptist Church. He served his country as a U.S. marine. He is preceded in death...

Janice Ware

Dec 16, 2019

Janice Marie Phillips-Ware, age 66 of Cleveland, TN. died December 16, 2019 at her residence. She was formerly employed by Hardwick Clothing, where she work for twenty-three years. She was a member of Watson Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Charleston, TN., serving on the pastor’s aide board and in the choir.

She is preceded in...

Wendy Malone

Dec 15, 2019

Wendy Marie Malone Angell, 48, of Athens, TN, passed away on December 15, 2019 peacefully at her home.

Wendy was predeceased by her mother Sherry Hall, her grandparents Marshal and Louella Brannon.  Her uncles Gary Dean Brannon, Jerry Lee Brannon, Gene Underwood and Buddy Lee Brannon.  Her in-laws Danny and Fay Malone and her great...

Clayborne Walker

Dec 9, 2019

Clayborne Nelson Walker age 80, a lifetime resident of McMinn county, passed away Monday morning December 9, 2019 at a Chattanooga, Tn hospital. He was a member of Star Bethel Baptist Church in Etowah, TN, where he served as a deacon for a number of years. He was retired from Bowaters Paper Corp., after 40 years of...

Darren Morrison

Dec 5, 2019

Darren Keith Morrison age 60, was born on October 24,1959, in Cleveland TN.

He was the son of the late Robert Morrison Jr. and Doris Elizabeth Moss. He cherished many memories of his four brothers and his family and friends.

Darren as he was affectionately called "Hook" attended Southside Church of God Of...

Elizabeth "Toy" Collier

Nov 30, 2019

Elizabeth “Toye” Ann Collier age 75 of Athens, TN passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 in the comfort of her own home. She was a graduate of J.L. Cook High School class of 1962, and a member of St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church in Athens, TN.  She was a retiree from Thomas and Betts Corporaton after...

Jimmy Fain

Nov 14, 2019

James  Roy “Jimmy” Fain age 76 of Englewood , Tn passed  at his residence on Thursday, November 14, 2019. At a young age he joined Star Bethel Baptist Church in Etowah, TN. He graduated from Cook High  School in Athens, Tn and right after graduation joined the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam Conflict...

Robert "Hawk" Arnwine

Oct 18, 2019

Robert Hawkins Arnwine, “Hawk” age 73 of Athens, Tennessee passed at his residence Friday October 18, 2019. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Army.

He was the son of the late Augustine and Carrie Arnwine, and is also preceded in death by three sisters, Lelia Renfro, Almeda Goodner, and Zelda Mae...

Chequita Simpson

Sep 22, 2019

Chequita Simpson age 79 went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 22, 2019 at a health care facility in Rockwood, TN. She was a faithful member of Burkett Chapel United Methodist Church in Decatur, TN. She retired from Thomas & Betts in Athens, TN. after 38 years of service. She volunteered at the Bradley County...

Geraldine Whyte

Sep 17, 2019

Geraldine Latham Whyte age 75 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. after struggling with multiple illnesses. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Howard Latham and Louise Latham. She was a member of Victory International Church in Athens, TN., and was employed by Cleveland City School in the transportation department.

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Amber Nicole Bess

Sep 8, 2019

Miss Amber Nicole Bess was born on December 26, 1985, in Fort Worth, TX to Lavenda Bess (Donald) White of Louisville, KY and Jackie Ewalt (Doris) Bess of Burleson, TX.  She slipped away to Heaven peacefully early Sunday morning, September 8, 2019  at Norton Healthcare Hospital Brownsboro in Louisville, KY.

Amber was a very special young lady...

Sherrell Mcbride

Aug 21, 2019

Sherrell Louise McBride age 54 of Athens, TN., formerly of Los Angeles, Calif., died Tuesday August 20, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Normandie Church of Christ, where she accepted Christ at an early age. She was an assisted-living care giver. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Christine Arnwine. Survivors...