Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Linda Gail Buchanan

Aug 15, 2024

Linda Gail Buchanan was born on November 8,1954 in Athens,Tennessee to Robert  K Buchanan Sr. and Sarah Ann (Long) Buchanan. Linda went to be with the Lord on  August15, 2024, at the age of 69.

Linda is a graduate of McMinn County High School and a graduate of Tennessee  Wesleyan College where she received a Bachelor of...

Barbara Simpson Ector

Aug 15, 2024

Barbara B. (Simpson) Ector

Barbara Beathe (Simpson) Ector was born on July 11, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee to Dorothy S. (Grant) Simpson and Floyd Simpson, Sr.   After a very fruitful and productive life, she went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her father Floyd...

Gary Phillips

Aug 10, 2024

Gary Dwayne Phillips, 57, went home to his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2024 at his home in Atlanta, Ga.

Gary Dwayne Phillips, affectionately known as Beanie, was born on January 24, 1967 in Colorado, Springs, CO to the late Levi and Joyce Phillips. Gary was the oldest of five children. He graduated from McMinn County...

Kellie Bradford

Jul 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kellie Jeanette Bradford

Kellie Jeanette Bradford, was a beloved wife and a devoted mother and daughter, she passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024 at the age of 55. She was surrounded by her loving family, whose lives she had touched deeply with her boundless compassion, unwavering strength, and enduring love.

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Linda Darlene Smith

Jul 23, 2024

Linda Darlene Smith, known affectionately as Darlene, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on January 27, 1953, she was the fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. Chester T. Smith of Athens, TN.

At an early age, Darlene exhibited a fun-loving spirit and an independent nature that stayed with her throughout...

Lorraine Dodd Blair

Jul 7, 2024

Lorraine was born February 3, 1966 in Cleveland, TN to Ms. Lorene Dodd and Mr. Stanley Hickey. She attended Cleveland High School, and worked in retail all of her life. Shiloh Missionary Baptist was her home church but she loved doing church from home. Lorrine was truly a blessing from God, who worked tirelessly to serve others and who...

Earnest Dean Oggs

Jun 30, 2024

In Loving Memory of Earnest Dean (McCowan) Oggs, who passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 73. Dean was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Born in Niota, Tennessee. Dean graduated from Cook High School. She was an active member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Later she joined her husband...

James Edward Martin

Jun 22, 2024

James (Jimmy Ed) Edward Martin, 72, passed away on June 22, 2024. A lifelong resident of Athens, Tennessee, Jimmy Ed graduated from McMinn County High School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University. He soon thereafter became a master electrician working with TVA and a loyal member of IBEW Local 175 Union. He was...

Hugh Latham, Sr.

Jun 15, 2024

Some people walk this earth for only a brief time but others departure remind us that angels are still watching over us all.

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Elder Hugh Richard Latham Sr., age 80, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family at his home in Sweetwater, TN.

In April 1977,...

Roma Scotton

Jun 1, 2024

As the sun rose on September 24, 1950, Roma Yvonne Scotton, was born to the late Reverend Willie T. and Elsie M. Scotton, in Cleveland, TN. She transitioned to be with the Lord on June 1, 2024, at 2:10pm at WellStar Cobb Medical Hospital in Powder Springs, GA with her family by her side.

Roma was attending...

Helen Ruth Mccowan Rucker

May 31, 2024

Helen Ruth Rucker, affectionately known as “Puddin” was born June 22, 1934. She went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2024, in the supportive care of Athens Life Care Center. Throughout her life, she was a faithful member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a church mother, choir member, and head of the...

Henry William Mcdaniel

May 14, 2024

As the world evolves with each passing year and our lives transition day by day, Henry now rests in the loving embrace of the Master, enveloped in eternal mercy and glory.

Henry William “Hankie” McDaniel, age 60, of Athens, TN. On May 14, 2024, he peacefully closed his eyes on earth to awaken at the pearly gates...

Alaia Dickinson

May 5, 2024

Alaia Mae Marie Dickinson, age 2, passed away on May 5, 2024. Alaia was a bright, fun, loving, and happy child who enjoyed playing outside, arts and crafts, singing baby shark and watching her favorite show, Ms. Rachel.

She is preceded in death by great-great grandparents, Lewis and Zelda Mae Curtis, Clydus Porter, Frank and Dorothy Hitchcock,...

Dennis Mccleary

May 5, 2024

Dennis S. McCleary

Graveside Services

Friday: May 10, 2024 Hammonds Cemetery Athens, Tennessee

Time: 5:00 p.m. Rev. Jerry McCleary ~ Officiating

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Joshua Clark

Apr 28, 2024

Joshua Heath Clark age 49 passed Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Calhoun,TN. He was a graduate of McMinn High School class of 1994 and was a career military veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corp, Army Reserve, and the United States Army. He loved fishing and playing cards, and he was especially attached to his dogs, ‘Peace’...

Ballerie King

Mar 31, 2024

Ballerie Jo King was born May 24, 1958 to Sherman and Evelyn King in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and departed on March 31, 2024.  Ballerie graduated from Central High School in 1975. Upon graduation, she attended Tennessee State University. She was employed for many years in Hamilton County School District where she worked as a teacher assistant and substitute teacher.

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Clifford Bailey

Mar 31, 2024

Clifford “Tippy Toe” Henry Bailey, age 68, closed his eyes in this world and opened them in heaven on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Clifford was a devoted and loving father/grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is a lifelong resident of McMinn County, and if he met a stranger, they would...

Grady Harris, Jr.

Mar 28, 2024

Grady Harris, Jr made his transition on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born on January 7,1959 to Grady & Marcella Harris.

He was preceded in death by his late parents and by his paternal and maternal grandparent, Levi and Maggie Harris, and George and Viola Collins.

He leaves to cherish his memories with his...

Gregory Delaney

Mar 17, 2024

Gregory Harris Delaney age 58 of Etowah, TN died Sunday, March 17, 2024 in a Cleveland, TN hospital. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a degree in business and came to Athens, TN where was employed as a department manager with K-Mart. He later was employed with Denso as a  production line worker....

Clarence Dunn

Mar 11, 2024

Clarence Allen Dunn was born May 10, 1956, to the late Melvin M. Dunn Sr. and Jean E. (Goode) Dunn.  Allen accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He was baptized at Mount Eagle Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. G.D. Brantley. He attended High Point Elementary School and Charleston High...