Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Reva Moore

Jun 28, 2023

Reva Moore, age 91 formerly of Meigs, County Tennessee and a long time resident of Chattanooga, TN died Wednesday, June 28, 2028 at Erlanger Medical Center.

Ms. Reva Moore taught herself to read and write, and was very well accomplished at handling her own business affairs, by writing her own checks and paying her own bills. She...

Wesley Benton

Jun 24, 2023

Wesley "Allen" Benton was a joyous person full of life. His passing came unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, at the age of 54. He leaves to mourn loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy through happy memories. Wesley ensured he lived a loving, caring life with a heart of gold. Wesley will forever remain with us...

Stanley Phillip Wilkerson

Jun 1, 2023

Stanley Phillip ‘Phil’ Wilkerson age 66 passed Thursday , June 1, 2023 at a local health care facility in Athens, Tn. He was born in Oliver Springs, Tn and raised in Harriman, TN. He was a graduate of Harriman High School class of 1972, and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

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Mallory Jo Westfield

May 29, 2023

Mallory Jo Westfield Barrett age 74 of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 29, 2023. She was a long-time member of Church of God Sanctified, Cleveland, TN where she served on the Mother’s Board. She was very stylish and loved to shop. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and she loved to cook...

Charles Jackson

May 20, 2023

Charles Henry Jackson Sr. age 77 peacefully transitioned this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home in Etowah, TN. Formerly of Chattanooga, TN, Charles was the son of the late Henry Armour and Mattie Mae Jackson. He was a graduate of Howard High School in Chattanooga, TN, where he enjoyed playing on the Hustling Tigers football team....

Josephine Arnwine

May 12, 2023

Josephine Johnkins Arnwine, age 91 of Athens, TN, passed away on May 12, 2023 at Starr Regional Nursing Home in Etowah, TN.

Josephine was born on February 6, 1932 in Athens, TN. She was a 1950 graduate of J.L. Cook High School and had a long and successful career, retiring after many years of service...

George Bailey

May 6, 2023

George Thomas Bailey ‘Tommy’ , age 74 was called home Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was a native of Athens, Tn and spent a total of twenty-two years of Honorable service between the United States Air Force and the United States Navy earning a National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct (Second) Award,...

Vashon Lenoir Oggs

May 2, 2023

Vashon “Shon” Lenoir Oggs—who, after a short period of declining health, reached the sunset of his life at his home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Antioch, Tennessee. He was forty-nine years old. Shon experienced his sunrise on May 23, 1973, in Knoxville, Tennessee—born to James H. Oggs and Shirley A. Gillespie-Oggs. He grew up in Spring City, TN,...

James Henry Fisher

Apr 17, 2023

James Henry Fisher age 68 a resident of Cleveland, TN died Monday, April 17, 2023 at Tennova HealthCare in Cleveland, TN. James was born and raised in Longview, Washington. James and his wife Judy had recently retired to Cleveland, TN.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Judy Lynne Fisher, one daughter, Desi (Travis)...

William Simpson

Mar 26, 2023

William ‘Billy’ Simpson Sr. age 86 passed Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home in Athens, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. He worked for many years in concrete construction especially for TVA.

Billy loved his family and was a good-hearted person, helping others whenever he could. He had many friends. You could always...

Bettye Berry

Mar 26, 2023

Bettye Jo Lattimore Berry, or Hello Kitty or Granna as she is affectionately known by her grandchildren, was born August 9, 1941 in Charleston, TN. She was a lifelong resident of Charleston, TN., she graduated into eternal life Sunday, March 26, 2023.

She became a member of Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church at a young age and...

George Buchanan

Mar 21, 2023

George L. Buchanan passed away on March 21, 2023 at a Rehab Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. George is proceeded in death by his father and mother James A. Buchanan Sr and and Mary L. Buchanan, his brothers: Robert Bradley, James K. Buchanan, James A. Buchanan Jr, Sisters, Darlene Brewster, Patricia...

Rubenia Moore

Mar 9, 2023

Rubenia Moore was the most loving spirit you could come in contact with. People gravitated to her for her loving mother nature, honesty, and respect. She was one of the strongest persons you could ever meet, and made an impact on everyone that she came across. She had a strong faith and relationship with God that allowed her to...

Shirley Merritt

Mar 6, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Shirley Ann Wood Merritt, peacefully transitioned from earth to Heaven on March 6, 2023 at Charter Assisted Living in Cleveland.

A native of Charleston, TN, Shirley was born on February 9, 1936 to the late Benjamin and Mary Wood and was the eldest of seven children. In...

Alayna June Butts

Feb 17, 2023

Alayna “Layney” June Butts age 2 of Sweetwater, Tn passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in a Knoxville, Tn hospital. She loved jumping on the trampoline, cocomellon, spider man, and  her dog crimcrim. You never saw Alayna without her bottle full of chocolate milk. She is preceded in death by her grammy Kate Sloan, and her great- grandfather...

Juan Richard Lewis

Feb 16, 2023

Juan Richard Lewis, age 70 of Woodstock, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Lewis was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he graduated from Ottawa High School and received his B.S. degree from Grand Valley State University. Upon graduating, he served two years in the United States Air Force. From there, he had a very...

Dana Lynn Mckee

Feb 7, 2023

Dana Lynn McKee age 46 died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. Survivors include her son Donald Lewis of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. and one brother,  David A.( Joy) McKee of Wausau, Wisconsin, and aunt Sue McKee of Michigan.

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Leyasia Woods

Feb 5, 2023

Our beloved, Leyasia Denee Woods , a daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at the age of 24 on February 5, 2023.

She was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on September 12, 1998 to Lisa Arnold and Stepfon Woods. Leyasia grew up in Cleveland, where she graduated from...

Angela Oggs

Jan 31, 2023

Angela Letrice Oggs age 51 of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away Tuesday January 31, 2023 at Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Sweetwater High School and was a lifelong member of First United Church of Christ in Sweetwater, TN. She worked at Sweetwater Hospital as a cook for twelve years and was well known for her...

Kathy Buffington

Jan 23, 2023

Kathy Diane Buffington age 65 passed Monday Janury 23, 2023 at her home in Maryville, TN. Services of loving memory entrusted to M.D. Dotson and Sons Funeral Home. #recaptcha-container label { display: none }