Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Aaron Charles Boyd

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 .

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Zelda Mae Curtis

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...

Derondo Coy Logan

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...

Michael Dickey

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...

William Hammons

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...

Alex Paul Jackson

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...

Ford Austin Billingsley

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...

Edith Ellison

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,...

Vernon Williams, Sr.

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...

Aaron Franklin Liggett

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...

Norman Edmonds

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...

Jessie L. Boyd

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,...

Alice Wilkerson

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.

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Eric Crenshaw

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.

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Fred Louis Craigmiles

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...

Eric Espey

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,...

Jeanette Kimpson

Apr 20, 2019

Jeanette D. Kimpson age 58 of Clahoun, TN died April 20, 2019 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Marietta Buckner. She is preceded in death by her sister, Rachel , daughter Mary, and brothers James, Dale and Mark Buckner. She  was retired from Flowers Bakery and was a member of Mt....

Susan Bardin

Apr 17, 2019

Susan Bardin, 68, of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2019. Survivors and funeral arrangements to be announced.

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Loretta Ferguson

Apr 14, 2019

Loretta Ferguson, age 76, transitioned from home to a higher calling on April 14, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Harlan and Cordelia McCowan. Preceded in death by her husband, Don Ferguson; two children, Jerry Lynn and Derrick; one sister, Florene McCowan and three brothers, H. C., Kenneth and Eugene McCowan.

Loretta was a faithful...

Ora Scruggs

Apr 13, 2019

Ora Lee Arnwine Scruggs, age 86, of Niota, TN passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her Residence. She was born and raised in the Township of the Oak Grove Community in Niota, TN  and later, upon marriage to Eugene Lane Scruggs for 48 years, she settled into the Lanetown Community. In which she had a Hunger for...