Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Chester Turley Smith

Nov 19, 2024

In Loving Memory of Chester T. Smith

September 3, 1925 – November 19, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deacon Chester T. Smith, who departed this life peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 99. A pillar of faith, family, and community, Chester lived a life full of purpose and love.

Born on September 3, 1925, to Andrew...

Tammy Simpson

Nov 12, 2024

Tammie Lynette Simpson, age 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her home in Englewood, TN. Born on July 31, 1960, to Edna Mae McCowan Simpson and William “Billy” Simpson, Tammy was raised in Athens, TN, where she attended McMinn County High School, graduating with the Class of 1978. She dedicated over 20 years of her career...

Rev. R.T. Smith

Nov 5, 2024

Rev. Robert Turley (R.T.) Smith, 66 of Niota passed away peacefully at Emory Hospital in Atlanta surrounded by family, friends and Presiding Elders. R.T. was loved by all who knew him for his kindness, integrity, and humor. A well known minister who pastored over 33 years, employed at Mayfield’s Dairy for over 40 years, an avid golfer, motorcyclist, fisherman and...

Sammie Gene Ramsey

Nov 4, 2024

Sammie Gene Ramsey

Sammie Gene Ramsey age 68 passed Monday, November 4, 2024 at a hospice facility in Chattanooga TN.

She was a member of MT. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church and was know for helping to raise many of the children in that community area.

She is preceded in death by her mother Margaret Ann Smith, and brother Thomas Brown. 

Survivors include a nephew,...

Harry Lee Ervin, Sr.

Nov 3, 2024

Harry Lee Ervin, Sr. 

Harry Lee Ervin Sr. age 73 went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 3, 2024, at Etowah Healthcare Center. Harry worked for the state of Washington for over 15 years as a prison guard and as a deputy for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. He was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine...

Gladys Porter

Oct 6, 2024

Mrs. Gladys Lorene Porter, 98 departed this life, Sunday October 6, 2024. She was the loving wife of Mr. James Lester Porter, who preceded her in death. She was born April 25, 1926 to Richard and Dora Mae Keith. She graduated from J.L. Cook High School class of 1943. She was united in marriage to Lester Porter and they had...

Larry Stovall

Sep 23, 2024

On September 23, 2024, Larry Leon Stovall, joined his twin brother, Jerry Lonzo Stovall, and other family members who have left this earth to continue watching and protecting those of us who remain. Larry, born in Etowah, TN on February 11, 1949 to Floyd Arthur and Willie Helen (Armstrong) Stovall, attended J. L. Cook and McMinn High Schools and was...

Carolyn Brewster

Sep 20, 2024

Carolyn Craig Brewster, age 74, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024. Carolyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Born in Sweetwater, Tennessee, Carolyn attended High Point High School and graduated from Sweetwater High School. She was a dedicated member of the First United Church of Christ, where she served as a Mother and the Director...

Aarron Thomas

Aug 31, 2024

Aarron Willie J.Thomas, age 34, passed away Saturday August 31,2024 at his home in Cleveland, TN. Survivors to be announced.

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Van Ross

Aug 28, 2024

Van Wellington "Skippy" Ross passed away peacefully in his home on August 28, 2024, in Cleveland, Tennessee, at the age of 75. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan to Lucius T. and Gwendolyn G. Ross, who both preceded him in death. Van is survived by his loving wife, Yolanda D. Ross (Forbes), his biological daughter,...

Carla Whaley

Aug 24, 2024

Carla Denise "Nesia" Whaley, aged 72, passed away on August 24, 2024, in Ooltewah, TN. Born on July 6, 1952, in Cleveland, TN, she was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure in her family.

Carla's lifelong dedication to nurturing relationships was evident in her professional life as well. She spent several years at...

Jessie Roby

Aug 16, 2024

Jessie Roby age 88 passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 in a Sweetwater, TN health care facility.

He attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in  Athens, TN and enjoyed singing in the choir. He was employed for many years at Bowater Paper Company.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Manual and Ginetor Roby and...

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...