OBITUARIES
Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for families in Cleveland and Athens, TN along with the entire East Tennessee area
Lillian Gaines
Mar 26, 2025
Lillian Marie Gaines, affectionately known as Ninney, was a beloved matriarch, a faithful servant of the Lord, and a cherished friend and family member. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 97.
Ninney was born on June 28, 1927, to the late Delia Hoyle and Ivory Willard "Hog Eye" Byrd. She graduated from College Hill...
Marvin King
Mar 19, 2025
Marvin Lee King age 64 passed Wednesday March 19, 2025 at his home in Niota, TN surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of McMinn County. He is preceded in death by his parents William Ward King and Mattie Lee Moss King, and his wife of 28 years Terry Lynn King
Survivors include his loving daughter, Marquita King and grandson Chandler...
Dr. Janice Hardaway
Mar 13, 2025
Dr. Janice Sales Hardaway of Athens, Tn transitioned peacefully in her home on March 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Janice was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, avid ministry related church worker and community service support person.
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Janice attended public school, and began her post-secondary education receiving a Bachelor of Science degree...
Calvin Thompson
Feb 12, 2025
Calvin(Cal) Fredrick Thompson age 74 of Athens, TN passed away Wednesday, February 12,2025 in a Knoxville, TN hospital. He was a member of Mt.Lebanon Missionary Baptist church in Calhoun, TN. He was the son of August(Bus) and Rosie Lee Cook-Thompson, both who preceded him in death. He is also proceeded in death by his sisters, Margaret Westfield, Ella Mae Latham,...
Marshall King
Feb 11, 2025
Marshall T. King, 77, of Riceville, Tennessee and former resident of Detroit, Michigan died on Feb. 11, 2025. at a healthcare facility in Knoxville, Tn. He attended J. L. Cook High School and eventually went on to become a die setter for a car parts manufacturer in Detroit, Michigan. After sustaining an injury he returned to Tennessee and became a...
Tracey O. Bradford
Feb 3, 2025
Tracey O’Neil Bradford, who passed away, February 3, 2025, we will have a Celebration of Life Memorial service at Church of God Sanctified;
746 1st St NE, Cleveland, TN on Saturday February 22, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Presiding officiant: Bishop Guilford R. Hill
For me live is Christ and to die again
Philippians 1:21
Carl Thompson
Jan 29, 2025
Carl V. Thompson age 72 passed Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home in Sweetwater, TN. He was a member of Riverview Missionary Baptist Church in Lenoir City, where he participated in the choir and the Loudon District Choir. He was a graduate of Lenoir City High School and was a retired truck driver. Carl loved technology, movies, and watching...
Debbie Donohoo
Jan 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Debbie Ann Thomas Donohoo
October 11, 1965 – January 20, 2025
Debbie Ann Thomas Donohoo, age 59, of Cleveland, Tn, peacefully passed away on January 20, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and servant of God, Debbie leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and unwavering faith.
Born in Eufaula, Alabama, Debbie spent 28 years as a passionate...
James H. Fields
Jan 16, 2025
James H. Fields, 94, passed away peacefully on January 16 in Ravenel SC. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Knoxville College graduate, and Tennessee Valley Authority retiree, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Known for his faith, service, and artistry, he touched countless lives. Preceded by wife Alva, he leaves behind a devoted family.
Home Going Celebration services will...
Lesi Walker Dwight
Jan 14, 2025
Lesi Walker Dwight, age 64, passed away on Tuesday on January 14, 2025 in a Chattanooga health care facility. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this time.
Tyrone Morris
Jan 12, 2025
Tyrone Morris age 58 formerly of Athens, TN passed Sunday, January 12, 2025 in a Blountville, TN Health care facility. Survivors and funeral arrangements to be announced.
Floyd Zacharie II
Jan 10, 2025
Floyd Zacharie II was born July 30, 1980 to Floyd and Daphine K. Zacharie in Houston Texas. He departed this life on January 10. 2025. Floyd II attended grade school in Chattanooga, Tennessee and graduated from Tyner High School where he played football and later played and won the 1997 Tennessee High School Class 2A State Championship team as a...
Melissa Maureen Cash
Jan 10, 2025
Melissa Maureen Cash, born August 15, 1963 to parents Nancy Ladd and Eugene Cash. She departed this life January 10, 2025. She was raised by her mom and her step father John Williams. Maureen was amember of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN and a 1981 graduate of Bradley High School. She attended and graduated from Cleveland State...
Emilio Contreras
Jan 8, 2025
Emilio Edward ‘Ed’ Contreras age 79 passed away at his home Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Athens, Tennessee. Born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, he made Athens, TN his lifelong home, where he worked for Case Enterprise as a truck mechanic.
Ed is preceeded in death by his wife of 41 years Mary Leona Moore Contreras, his parents Emilio Basel Contreras and...
Massio A. Looney
Dec 27, 2024
Massio Alexander Looney departed this life on Dec 27, 2024. He completed his certification and received his license as a certified truck driver from Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Knoxville, TN. He loved working on cars. As a child and young person he attended Lane Chapel A.M.E. Church with his grandmothers.
He is proceed in death by his mother Ester Moore,...
Jonathan D. Newsom
Dec 25, 2024
Jonathan Dewayne Newson departed this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He attended McMinn High School, and was a music enthusiast, writing and developing songs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lisa McDermott Newsom, and sister, Talisha Newsom, several uncles Ronnie Lee McDermott, Wiliam Roy McDermott, James McDermott, Steven McDermott, Clifford Bailey ,and aunt Rubenia Moore.
He leaves to...
Ke'Andre Hall
Dec 11, 2024
Ke'Andre Haze Hall
10/07/2024-12/11/2024
Ke'Andre 2 month son to Andre' Hall and Jasmine Walker. He gained his wings way to soon on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Ke'Andre brought joy and happiness to everyone he touched. Ke Andre could light up a room with his big blue eyes and that contagious smile! He started recognizing his momma and dads voice and would follow...
Cora Louise Moore
Dec 9, 2024
On Monday, December 9, 2024, while in the comfort of her son’s home and the presence of loved ones, Cora (94 y/o) entered the loving arms of her Heavenly Father, Jesus. According to the Father, her journey on Earth was complete as she has touched so many lives in such a positive manner; as only a woman of God can...
Roger Clark
Dec 6, 2024
Roger Lee Clark, age 71, passed unexpectedly on Friday December 6th in Niota, TN. Roger retired from the Marines and the Army National Guard after more than 20 years of service. He was previously employed with TVA and Charisma Chairs, Pioneer Furniture and as a security guard at Denso, but his passion was landscaping and yard work.
Roger was a faithful...
Hettie Louise Dickey
Dec 5, 2024
Mrs. Hettie Louise Walker Dickey, 88 was born February 18, 1936 in the Beth Salem Community near Athens, TN. She left for her heavenly home on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Etowah, TN.
Hettie was the daughter of the Late George and Ida Walker. She was also stepdaughter of late Mr. Edward Mooney. Hettie and her sister Hattie were twins and...
