Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Wanda Kay Robinson age 66 passed Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her home in Etowah, TN. She attended Star Bethel Baptist Church in Etowah, TN, where she sang in the choir and worked many years as a cook at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Mae Deed, and father...

Nov 28, 2023

Jacquette Yvette Morris, 55, of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1968 to Charles and Edith Blair.  She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister mother, and grandmother.  She took pride in being a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and...

Nov 25, 2023

Sara Elizabeth Young Hill, age 57 of Athens, Tennessee passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Saturday, November 25, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was a faithful, 25+ year member of Woodward Church of God in Athens, TN, where she served on staff as the Pre-school Director and Pastor and was a member of the praise...

Nov 2, 2023

Tracey Joylene Taylor- Smith, 55, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her family.

Tracey was born September 17, 1968, to Helen Loretta Taylor and the late James T. Rouser.  She was a graduate of the Cleveland High School class of 1987. Tracey was a devoted member of Pleasant...

Oct 26, 2023

Kelvin Arnel Barrett 64, of Decatur, TN died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Starr Regional Medical Center, Athens, TN.

He was a graduate of McMinn County High School. He was employed as a CNA, at UT Medical Center, Life Care Center, and Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.

He was preceded in death by...

Oct 26, 2023

Ruby Mae Free age 70 of Athens, TN passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, in a local Cleveland, TN hospital.

She was a graduate of McMinn County High School. She loved gardening and flowers, and the arts.

She is preceded in death by her father Clarence Eaton and mother Elizabeth Eaton, brothers, Wayne Eaton, and...

Oct 23, 2023

Marcus Eugene King, age 55, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Athens Regional Hospital. He was a native of Athens, Tn and a graduate of McMinn County High School. He never met a stranger and loved to aggravate and argue about anything. He loved hard, played hard and would do anything for anybody.

He is...

Sep 27, 2023

Thomas Eugene Westfield, age77 passed away after a lengthy illness at his home in Cleveland, TN.

He was best known to his family and friends as “Wobble”. He served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge. His favorite thing to do was fishing.

Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and...

Sep 26, 2023

Ellawees Griffith Nimley, age 84, passed Tuesday evening, September 26, 2023, at her home in Cleveland, TN.

She was a member of Unity Christian Ministries in Cleveland, TN. Ellawees worked for many years, caring first for her family, and working in the food-service industry for the United States Army.

She is preceded in death by:...

Sep 25, 2023

Joel Nathaniel Upton age 56 died Monday, September 25, 2023 at his home in Athens, TN.  He was employed for many years at Denso in Athens, TN., and studied at Ohio State University.

He is survived by his wife, Brandi Renee Upton of Athens, his parents, Dr. James N. (Rebecca) Upton of Columbus, Ohio, and his mother...

Sep 10, 2023

Jana Elizabeth King Scruggs, age 65, passed away at a Chattanooga, TN hospital. She attended Hillcrest Church in Etowah, TN.

Jana was a graduate of McMinn High School and Tennessee Wesleyan University with a B.S. degree in Physical Education. She was employed as a welder at Johnson Control. Jana loved to exercise and spend quality time with...

Sep 2, 2023

Jesse James Anthony, Jr., 74, of Louisville, KY, passed away on September 2, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home. He was a member of Mosaic United Methodist Church, were he served as the United Methodist Men President, Trustee and Clout. Jesse served his country in the US Navy and retired after 20 years. He was formally employed...

Aug 30, 2023

Michael Ray Smith age 65 of Sweetwater, TN died Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Michael prided himself on helping others. He was the Smith family mechanic. He was recently ordained to be a minister of the gospel. He was everyone’s local lawn care worker, and grill master. He graduated from high school and attended Tennessee Wesleyan University where he played...

Aug 16, 2023

Sheila Scruggs age 61 passed Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in a local Cleveland, TN hospital.

She was a graduate of McMinn County High School and the daughter of the late Rev. Caggie Scruggs and Lexie Moore Scruggs. She is also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Rev. Jeffery and Tracy Scruggs, Rhonda Scruggs, and Eric...

Aug 11, 2023

Burkett Levon Witt passed away on August 11, 2023 at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Witt & Mary Bell Cates Witt of Athens Tn. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle that spanned five generations. He loved the Lord and his church, and his favorite song was “ Amazing...

Aug 8, 2023

John S. (Johnny) Mooney, age 76 of Etowah, Tn died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in a local hospital. John Mooney was born to the union of William Edward and Elsie Marie Mooney. He was a graduate of J. L. Cook high school. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was also a...

Jul 29, 2023

Minnie Louise Carden age 98, made her heavenly transition on Saturday morning July 29, 2023, at her home in Etowah, TN. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Donna Mae Armstrong. She is also preceded in death by her husband Joe Carden, sisters Annie Mae Boyd, Charlene Scruggs, and Elizabeth Moss, and brother Joseph Armstrong.

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Jul 25, 2023

Zella Mae Smith age 85, departed life on earth for her heavenly life with Jesus on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Zella was the daughter of the late Harlan and Cordelia McCowan. Zella Mae worked at Athens Products and retired in the early 1990s.Zella was born in Niota, TN,...

Jul 9, 2023

Alvin Bruce “Big B” Wilkerson age 64 died Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his home in Athens, TN. He was born in Harriman, TN. and graduated from Harriman High School. He attended Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Athens, TN before his health began to fail. He served his country in the United States army during the Vietnam Era War...

Jul 8, 2023

Joann Brown- Jones age 69 of Cleveland, TN, passed July 8, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She attended Cleveland High School, and was employed as a seamstress with Hardwick Clothing for over 15 years. Joann loved her family, and having them around her. She attended Christian Fellowship Center of Cleveland, TN. and her desire was that...