Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

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...

Martha Crawford

Apr 7, 2019

Martha Ann Crawford age 82 of Georgetown, TN died Sunday, April 7, 2019 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of St. Elmo United Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities, from working on the kitchen committee, to building and grounds mai ntenance, on the finance committee and being key to the overall operations...

Xavier Noland

Mar 14, 2019

Xavier Antonio Noland (“Xman”) (“Zay”) age 25 of Athens, passed March 14, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a 2011graduate of Taft school. He loved sports, basketball, and football. He is preceded in death by his mother Connie Noland, and brother Justin Edward Key.

Survivors include his father, Edward “Tony” Noland of Athens, TN.,...

Genevieve Sharp

Mar 14, 2019

Genevieve Hassler Sharp age 83 of Cleveland, TN., passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 in a local health care facility. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN., where she served in the choir, on the usher board, on several committees and intercessory group. She was a...

Corey Taylor

Mar 13, 2019

Corey Ladell Taylor age 47 of Cleveland, TN died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in a local hospital.

He was a graduate of the Cleveland High School class of 1990 and a graduate of the Virginia College with a degree in Cosmetology.

He loved to cook, spend time with family and "all things hair."...

William "Bill" Rankin

Mar 4, 2019

William Curtis “Bill” Rankin, age 68 formerly of Cleveland, TN. passed away on Monday March 4, 2019 at his home in Prairieville, Louisiana.

Funeral services will be Saturday March 9, 2019 at 11a.m.cst at the Star Hill Baptist Church, 1400 N. Foster Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

A viewing will be held before...

Edward Moss

Feb 24, 2019

Edward Moss, age 49, transitioned to heaven on February 24, 2019. He was a long time resident of Athens, Tennessee where he worked in various positions in and around the area. He was born on September 30, 1969 in Athens, Tennessee. He leaves his son, Tyreek Tyrell Moss, his brother, Paul Moss, Justin Moss, and one step sister Pam...

Anna Elizabeth Shields

Feb 14, 2019

Anna Elizabeth Shields , 84, of Niota, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at local Athens TN hospital. She was a devoted member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Niota, TN, where she served on the Usher Board, The Mission Society, and sung in the choir which she thoroughly...