Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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...

Aug 18, 2019

Aaron Charles Boyd was born into this life on November 25, 1973 in Cleveland, TN and welcomed by his parents John Charles and Martha Ann Hitchcock Boyd.  He made his departure into his new life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Denver, CO as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident .

Aaron...

Aug 16, 2019

Zelda Mae “Dolly” Curtis, 85, was born on May 8, 1934 and departed this life on August 16, 2019.  She and her husband, Lewis Curtis, were recent residents of Knoxville, TN.

She confessed her love for Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of A.O.H. Church of God, Athens, TN, Mt. Zion Baptist Church...

Aug 7, 2019

DeRondo Coy Logan age 43 of Sweetwater, TN passed August 7, 2019. He accepted Christ at an early age, and served in a continued manner throughout his life. He compassion and love for others resonated as part of his character.

He is preceded in death by his father Lindsey Coy Logan, his grandparents, Rufus and...

Aug 2, 2019

Michael Lee Dickey , 71, of Cleveland, TN, departed his earthly home and reunited with his wife, Margaret Eugenia Jones Dickey, in their heavenly home on August 2, 2019.

Michael was born June 29, 1948, in Etowah, TN, to the late Vernon Lee and Willie Mae Dickey.  Michael was the eldest of three children.  He...

Jul 30, 2019

William Edward Hammons, 73, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home. He was born in Athens on July 26, 1946 a son of the late Hoyle & Dora Hammons. William was retired from the local Shoney’s restaurant after many years of service. In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 27, 2019

Alex Paul Jackson, age 62, native of Sweetwater, went home to rest in the presence of the Almighty God on Friday, July 26, 2019. He was born August 7, 1956 to the late Alex Jackson and Pauline Gaines Jackson in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Alex resided in Sweetwater where he graduated from Sweetwater High School and later attended...

Jul 4, 2019

Ford Austin Billingsley Jr. age 68 passed away at his home in Sweetwater, TN., July 3, 2019. He was a graduate of High Point High School in Sweetwater, TN and a retired Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp., where he received many medals and accommodations. He also worked after retirement in many job capacities in and around...

Jul 1, 2019

On the morning of July 1st , 2019 Edith Ellison of Niota, Tn was welcomed in the Kingdom of Heaven at age 81. Edith was born to Earl and Callie Mae Cornett in 1938. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife.

She is survived by her husband Pete Ellison and four daughters, Karen Hale, Debbie Mitties,...

Jun 23, 2019

Vernon Osment Williams, Sr . age 80 of Cleveland, TN, passed away on June 23, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Silas Williams and Orpha Mae (Osment) Williams, two sons, Jerry Lee and Cornell Williams, three brothers, James Lee Williams, John Stanley (Nancy) Williams, Thurman Merrill Williams and five sisters, Nora...

Jun 15, 2019

Aaron Franklin (Frank) Liggett 85 of Cleveland, TN, passed away on June 15th, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.He is preceded in death by his parents, James Jefferson Liggett, Mary Etta Woods Liggett, wife, Ezra Lee Westfield Liggett, sister’s, Jeannette Gilliam, Betty Mitchell and Doris Maston, brother in laws, Authur Mitchell and Donnie Mull, granddaughter, Sarah Angelena...

May 25, 2019

Norman Olander Edmonds was born in McAlpin, West Virginia to the late Nathaniel Lawrence Edmonds and Julia Pauline Edmonds on August 15, 1945   He was the baby of the family with two older sisters, Barbara Hall (Cleveland, Ohio), Alma Moore (Athens, Tennessee) and one brother, Lawrence Edmonds (Beckley, West Virginia).

Norman confessed his belief in Christ at...

May 22, 2019

Jessie Lee Boyd age 89 a resident of Charleston, was born June 22, 1929 and departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at a local health care facility in Cleveland, TN.

She was a life time member of Mt. Eagle Baptist Church in Charleston, TN. She was involved in several ministries, such as the hospitality committee,...

May 10, 2019

Alice Lucille Wilkerson age 91 of Sweetwater, TN passed away at home with her devoted daughter-in-law Mari Wilkerson.

She is preceded in death by her husband Carl Wilkerson Sr., her father Carlton Lenoir and mother Frankie Lee Upton, sister Addie Jane Upton, brother Clarence Oma Upton, daughter Aisha Jamellah, and son Van J. Wilkerson.

May 1, 2019

Eric (Cheese) L. Crenshaw age 45 of Athens, TN transitioned peacefully on May 1, 2019 at his residence.  He was the son of James L. Crenshaw of Etowah, Tn.  He is preceded in death by his father James L. Crenshaw, uncle Frankie Smith and grandmother Daisy Smith. He was a graduate of McMinn Central High School.

Apr 25, 2019

Fred Louis Craigmiles , age 80 was born in Cleveland, TN on March 2, 1939 to parents Louise and Samuel Craigmiles. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and five sisters. His remaining sister, Rebecca Powel and her husband Richard Powell reside in Cleveland, TN.

Fred attended and graduated College Hill School...

Apr 21, 2019

Eric D. Espey was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 6th, 1963 to Ms. Barbara Marbury and Mr. Joseph Washington. He transitioned peacefully in Nashville, TN on April 21, 2019, at the age of 55 years old.

He is preceded in death by his sister Barnessa Jordan of Chattanooga, TN; brother, Donald Marbury of Chattanooga, TN; Grandmother,...