OBITUARIES
Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for families in Cleveland and Athens, TN along with the entire East Tennessee area
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...
Rachel Pauline Billips-Linder
Nov 25, 2024
In Loving memory of Rachel Pauline Billips-Linder, age 63, went home to be our Heavenly Father, November 25th, 2024 at the healthcare facility. She was born in Welch,West Virginia and was raised and attended school in Athens, Tn. where she became a longtime resident. She was a dietarian for 9 years at the NHC Facility center. She will be remembered...
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...
