Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Mar 7, 2021

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, Xavier Cyrus Dominique Rouse , a loving husband, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 33. Xavier was born on October 11, 1987 in Lincoln Park, Michigan to Brenda and Johnny Rouse. He married Joisanne Hunter and they had no children.

Xavier was a hard worker and during...

Feb 21, 2021

Ronald LeeShawn Martin, age 31 was born March 19, 1990 in Jackson, MI to Pamela Martin Andrew and Lawrence Derrick Taylor. He moved to Cleveland, TN in 2005 and went to TLC and graduated for the Job Corp in 2009 with his GED diploma and certificate of trade in carpentry and painting. He loved to spend time...

Feb 21, 2021

Mr. Brandon DeSean Forney age 32, stepped into glory on Sunday February 21. 2021 in Athens, TN. He was born April 12, 1988 in Galveston, TX. Brandon obtained most of his education in TN graduating from McMinn County High School in 2007. Brandon loved music, those who loved him most know the world has lost a gifted...

Feb 14, 2021

Johnny Lee Smith age 74 of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born March 31, 1946 to the late Beulah and Roy Smith. He is preceded in death by her parents, and his brothers, James A. Smith, Willie L. Smith, Richard L. Smith, and Roy Smith Jr. and a sister Hattie Mae Brown....

Feb 6, 2021

Rose Lee Arnold Henry age 60, passed Saturday, February 6, 2021 in a Knoxville, TN., hospital. She was raised in the First United Presbyterian Church in Athens, TN., and was a graduate of McMinn County High School.

She enjoyed cooking, talking to everyone and she loved music, with her favorite program being, “The Voice”. Rose...

Feb 4, 2021

Johnny M Harrison Sr. age 69 passed Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his residence in Cleveland, Tennessee.

He was a member of Mt. Eagle Baptist Church in Charleston, TN, and was formerly employed with the Bradley County Nursing Home as a CNA and a Funeral Assistant with M. D. Dotson and Sons Funeral Home for...

Jan 25, 2021

Rev. Caggie C. Scruggs Jr. age 86 of Athens, TN., went home to be with the Lord, Monday January, 25, 2021.  Rev. Caggie was born in McMinn County, in the Lanetown community, to Caggie C. Scruggs Sr., and Anna Bell Lane Scruggs. Upon graduation from high school, he served his country in the United States Army and...

Jan 24, 2021

Eric Scott Scruggs age 54 formerly of Athens, TN., died Sunday, January 24, 2021 in a local Sweetwater, TN., hospital. He worked in various capacities in and around the  McMinn county area and for the Service Master company. He is preceded in death by his mother Lexie Scruggs, brother, Rev. Jeffrey Scruggs, sister-in-law Tracy Scruggs and sister...

Jan 21, 2021

Gloria Fay Stovall Billngsley age 76 passed Thursday, January 21, 2021 in a local Etowah, TN., health care facility. Fay was a funny loving person who enjoyed people and talking with people, she never met a stranger. She loved to write poetry and  had a very strong artistic nature. At one point in her life she...

Jan 16, 2021

Louvenia King Thompson age 96, born August 3, 1924 in Polk County, Tennessee to Phado and Laura McCleary King, passed Saturday, January 16, 2021 in a local Cleveland, TN., health care facility.

She was employed for many years at Cleveland State Community College working in the housekeeping division and also worked for the Wattenbarger family....

Jan 12, 2021

Durcilla ‘Punkin’ Jackson age 67 of Etowah, TN departed this life on  January 12, 2021 at a Knoxville, Tennessee hospital. She attended Mt. Olive AME Zion Church,  and worked many years in the manufacturing industry and as a cook at Rail City Grill Restaurant in Etowah, TN. Drucilla enjoyed the outdoors, drawing, and all types...

Jan 2, 2021

Tabitha Johnkins Smith made her victorious transition to eternal life on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born July 17, 1937 to Caleb and Rosie Johnkins. She attended Cook High School. She served a cook for Hughes Cafeteria for 32 years, where she cooked fabulous meals on a daily basis. People continue to talk about how they...

Dec 27, 2020

Mary Glynn Asbury age 83 passed Sunday December 27, 2020 at her home in Sweetwater, TN.

She was raised in the Christian fellowship of North Point Presbyterian Church in Sweetwater, TN., and worked as a cook at Sweetwater Nursing home until she retired from there. She loved yard sales, and loved cooking even at home....

Dec 25, 2020

Don Newcomb Woods, age 67, born on March 10, 1953 departed this life on December 25, 202 at his residence in Georgetown, Tennessee.

He was a member of the St. Elmo United Methodist Church in Georgetown, TN where he taught Sunday School.  He was an asset to his church and community.  ...

Dec 23, 2020

Charles Douglas ‘Dougie’ Browder II age 52 passed Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at a health care facility in Atlanta, Georgia.  He is preceded in death by his mother Bobbie Jo Walker and step-father Clayborne Walker.

He served his country over six years in the National Guard, and last worked as a prep cook for a...

Dec 21, 2020

Charlene Howie Bacon Snell age 90 passed Monday, December 21, 2020 in a local Cleveland health care facility.  She was a 1948 graduate of College Hill High School in Cleveland, TN., and was brought up in the Christian fellowship of Price Memorial United Methodist Church in Cleveland, TN.

She served her country in the United...

Dec 7, 2020

Michael Eugene Davis age 82  of Niota, TN passed on Monday, December 7, 2020 in a local Athens, TN. hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and  was a sixty-five year member of Pipefitter's Local Union 725, Miami, Fla. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was loved and respected...

Dec 7, 2020

Patricia Kay Macon age 65, went home to be with the Lord, December 7, 2020 at her home in Sweetwater, TN. She was the last baby girl born to Ralph and Louise Buttram. As a child, Kay was mischievous, outspoken, and loved playing pranks on her three older sisters, She graduated from Spring City High School in...

Nov 24, 2020

Angela Lynne Toliver age 57 a long-time resident of Athens, Tennessee died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 in a local Chattanooga, TN. hospital. Angela was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 2nd, 1963 to Kenneth and Doris Faulkner. She graduated from Albany High School in Albany, California. She also attended Colorado State University. During her years...

Nov 14, 2020

Anderson ‘Flipper’Alvin Westfield Jr. age 54 died  Friday, November 14, 2020 in a local Cleveland, TN health care facility. He attended Bradley county High School and served his country in the United States Army Reserve. He also worked for many years in the various manufacturing plants in the Cleveland, TN area.

He is...