Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Jul 12, 2020

Walter Shepherd Goode, age 73 Mayor of Charleston, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at a local hospital. He was a graduate of College Hill High School in Cleveland, TN., and served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp. Upon returning to Cleveland, he worked at the Peerless Mill for two years, was employed...

Jul 12, 2020

Kaye Laverne Smith ‘GiGi’, age 80 of Cleveland, TN was called home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Sunday morning July 12, 2020.  She was born in Hendersonville, NC  to the late Rev. William Ezekiel and Willie Mae Summey Nesbitt. She was a member of Household of Faith Church of God in Christ. She became known...

Jun 26, 2020

Betty Sue Dunn, 76, a resident of Cleveland, TN, entered her forever home on Saturday, June 27, 2020.  She now resides with her Heavenly Father.

She graduated from College Hill High School, Cleveland, TN.  Shortly after graduation, Betty enlisted in the U. S. Army and received an honorable discharge for her service. She worked for 32 years...

Jun 22, 2020

Charles Anthony ‘Tony’ Long age 58, passed Monday June 22, 2020 in Athens, TN. He was a graduate of McMinn County High School Class of 1981. He served his country in the Unite States Army with a specialty as an infantryman sharpshooter.  Tony was a hardworking, loving family man who help raise three children.

He is preceded...

Jun 13, 2020

Ralph Lamon Hickey affectionately known as “MonJon” age 68 of Cleveland, TN passed Saturday afternoon June 13, 2020 at his residence.

Ralph worked in the car industry for many years, and retired from Presswood Wrecker & Towing Service in 2001. He loved cars, buying, selling and driving them, as well as riding motorcycles.

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Jun 8, 2020

Daniel ‘ Dan’ Cox age 75 passed Sunday, June 7, 2020 in a health care facility in Crossville, TN. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County, TN where he loved hunting, fishing, outdoors, and being a free spirit. He was well known to many in the area as a general fix-it man and would volunteer his...

Jun 7, 2020

Derek Jamil Alston of Etowah, TN  passed away on June 7, 2020 in a local hospital.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mary Ann Cox-Bradley and Charles ‘Coot’ Bradley, L.B. Alston Sr., Aileen Alston. Aunt, Janet Alston, nephew Tyler Alston and cousin, Brandon ‘ToneTone’Miller.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

Jun 1, 2020

Alphonso (a.k.a Foozie) Tillery age 87 a resident of Cleveland, TN passed Monday, June 1, 2020 in a hospice facility in Chattanooga, Tn. He was the son of the late Roy and Willie Moore Tillery. He attended College Hill High School and Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. He joined the military at an early age. He drove...

May 27, 2020

Annette Jean Lowe departed this life peacefully on Wednesday May 27, 2020 at her home in Cleveland, Tn surrounded by her wonderful husband and loved ones. Annette was 69 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Lincoln and Jeanette Goldston. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Daniel Goldston and David Goldston...

May 26, 2020

Lorenzo “Dog” Brown age 56 of Etowah, TN died Tuesday in a Knoxville, TN hospital.

He was a graduate of McMinn Central High School. He put his focus on his children and being a provider for his family.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Shultz Brown, brother, Cedric Brown, Fredrick...

May 21, 2020

Clarence Edwin ‘Eyes’ Moore   age 63 of Athens, TN passed Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was a member of Lane Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, and attended McMinn High School. He had a warm smile and was a very kind hearted person.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Moore and Anna Belle Bradley Moore, grandparents, Alex and...

May 15, 2020

William George Clark, “WG” age 77 a resident of Athens, passed Friday May 15, 2020 in a local health care facility.

He worked many years as a machinist but was widely known as owner and operator of Liberty Pawn Shop & Trading Post.

He had great spirit for people and enjoyed being with...

May 4, 2020

Angela Denise Blair age 54 passed Monday May4, 2020 at her home in Chattanooga, TN.She was the daughter of the late Wilma ’Winnie’ Blair and the grand daughter of the late Louise Craigmiles and Swan Blair.

She was a graduate of Cleveland High  School and attend Cleveland State Community College. She love to play solitare...

Apr 30, 2020

Kenneth Wardell Walker “Redd” age 74 passed Thursday, April 30, 2020 at a health care facility in Chattanooga, TN. He was born in Knoxville, TN and worked many years as a mail carrier for Lakeshore Hospital. He loved to tell and entertain with a good story.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clifford...

Apr 22, 2020

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Apr 21, 2020

Sean Brett Goldstein age 45 of Cleveland, TN., passed Monday April 20, 2020 in a local hospital.

Sean was the son of the late Curtis and Debra Willis Priest. He was a High School graduate, and an employee of Somer Building Management, where his co-workers easily identified him by his constant singing on the job....

Apr 15, 2020

-Please be advised that ALL local, state, and federal mandates will be followed in regards to Covid-19 (10 people or less in the building). We encourage everyone to sign the online guestbook and tune in to any services that are streamed. Our commitment is to provide the best service possible and the safety of the family and community is...

Apr 15, 2020

Marco “CoCo” Ulysses Collins age 36 of Chattanooga, Tn. passed April 15, 2020  in an Atlanta hospital. He was a graduate of Hixson High School, in Chattanooga, TN, where he was an outstanding basketball  player. He was an avid Tennessee Vols fan., but his greatest love was spending time with his children.

He grew up in Greater...

Mar 27, 2020

Lorraine J. Chartier (Peterson) entered eternal life on March 27 th , 2020. She was born on December 13, 1925 to Edward and Anna (Brickner) Peterson in Iron Mountain Michigan. She loved flowers and gardening and enjoyed surrounding herself with the love and joy of all of her grandchildren. She and her family loved to travel and...

Mar 18, 2020

Mrs. Zelma Beatrice McClure, 86, Athens, TN departed this life, Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

She was the loving wife of Mr. Charles Edward McClure, Sr., who preceded her in death. She was born August 13, 1933 to Samuel ‘Page’ and Beatrice Hart Nash, and was raised in Newark, NJ until her high school years. She came to...