Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

Mar 3, 2024

Josephine (Josie) Theresa Boyd Wheeler a resident of Athens, TN departed this life at the age of 72 on Sunday March 3, 2024. She was born and raised in New Orleans, La.

Josie lived a colorful life. She studied accounting early in life but found joy in service as a private duty aid to the young and...

Feb 22, 2024

Herman Augusta Arnwine age 75 passed Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his home in Athens, TN. Herman was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Calhoun, TN where he served as a deacon there. He loved watching car racing and wrestling on TV, fishing, and listening to music. Herman served in the United States army as an infantryman...

Feb 21, 2024

Larry "Skippy" Allen  was born January 26, 1949 in the Bahamas. He attended Lee University and was known by many for his praising the Lord with his saxophone. Larry passed February 21, 2024 in a Chattanooga hospital.

Left to cherish his fond memories are, sister: Peggy Laurel Taylor of Nassau Bahamas, adopted daughter, Margaret Gilbert,  nieces,Delta Bullard,...

Feb 19, 2024

Derrick Pugh age 66 passed away suddenly at a hospital in Chattanooga Tennessee, on February 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother Verna Mae Pugh, father James Pugh, and brother Edgar Pugh.

He was a graduate of Cleveland High School, where he was an outstanding athlete, and had a great ability in baseball. He...

Feb 18, 2024

Lowell Bradford Woods age 69 born February 12, 1955, departed this life on February 18, 2024 in Georgetown, Tennessee.

He was a member of Saint James Cumberland Presbyterian Church and he also enjoyed visiting many other churches and speaking with pastors. He retired from Olin Chemicals and was well-known as one of the best roofing contractors around....

Feb 14, 2024

Rev. Charlie Mack Jr. age 82 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 14, 2024at his home surrounded by his family.

Rev. Mack  was well known for his service as a minister of the gospel, especially in the A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served as pastor at Harwell Chapel A.M.E. Church in...

Feb 7, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Evelyn Jeanette Armstrong at the NHC Healthcare in Athens, Tennessee at the age of 89 years old on February 7, 2024. Evelyn Jeanette Armstrong was born to the late Roxie Jane Moss Haley and Henry Haley on May 22nd,1934. She graduated from J.L. Cook High School in Athens, Tennessee in the...

Feb 4, 2024

Cordon Remee Abernathy Porter,40, of Athens, Tennessee entered into God’s kingdom on February 4, 2024. He was born on October 20,1983. He was a graduate of McMinn County High School. His unexpected death will have a profound impact on his family as well as those who grew to know and love him. Cordon spent most of his adult life...

Feb 3, 2024

Tamara Shontae Coward was born April 13th, 2001 to her parents, the late Myniesha (Coward) Smith and Christopher Brabson in Athens Tennessee. Tamara was called home to be with Our Heavenly Father and her mother on February 3RD, 2024. She attended Athens Public Schools and graduated from Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee. Tamara was a loving...

Jan 27, 2024

Zuleika Diane Jones age 34 died Saturday, January 27, 2024 in a local Cleveland, TN hospital. She was a graduate of Cleveland High School.

She is preceded in death by her mother Joy Denise Cronan Jones, and two aunts, Virginia Rogers, andNorma Jean Gatlin, grandfather, William ‘ Hennie’ Jones.

Survivors include her father William ‘Bam’...

Jan 25, 2024

Eloise Parris Moore age 83 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in a Knoxville, TN hospital.

She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive A.M.E. Zion Church where she enjoyed serving diligently as an usher, class leader, and helping on the kitchen committee. She attended Cook High School Class...

Jan 11, 2024

Charlotte "Anne" Brown age 75 departed this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her residence in Knoxville, TN.

She was a strong, kind hearted, loving woman that surrounded herself with great family and friends that she took so much pride in caring for and helping anytime that she was able to. She was a long timehousekeeper...

Jan 10, 2024

Richard Swan Blair, age 70 departed his life here on earth January 10, 2024 at a local Chattanooga health care facility.

He was born in Bradley County, Tn and was one of eight children. He attended College Hill and Cleveland High School and was a cub scout and spent a lot of time at the Cleveland Boy’s...

Jan 6, 2024

Willa Dean Blair Williams age 83, loving caregiving matriarch and pillar of her family made her triumphant entry into her Heavenly home Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was a nurturing, inspiring, intelligent, steadfast, resilient, hospitable, compassionate, long-suffering, humble, advocate and peacemaker for her family who gave unconditionally of the fruit of her hands. She was known for her signature...

Jan 1, 2024

Celebration of Life for Catherine Orine Ball

The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day. Orine is at peace now resting in the Masters loving hands and embraced in His mercy and glory forever.

Catherine Orine (Moore) Ball, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away on January 1, 2024 suddenly. Orine...

Dec 30, 2023

Charles Clayton Jr., 83, of Athens TN went home to be with his Lord on December 30, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. Charles was born on January 1, 1940, proceeded in death by his parents, Charles and Elnora Clayton.

He retired successfully from TVA after 40 years as a Line Construction Foreman and was an avid...