Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Dec 17, 2019

Willis Robert Hall age 69 of Decatur, TN passed at his residence Tuesday December 17, 2019. He was a mechanic for many years, and was fond of playing the guitar and studying the bible. He was a very kind hearted man. He attended Grace Baptist Church. He served his country as a U.S. marine. He is preceded in death...

Dec 16, 2019

Janice Marie Phillips-Ware, age 66 of Cleveland, TN. died December 16, 2019 at her residence. She was formerly employed by Hardwick Clothing, where she work for twenty-three years. She was a member of Watson Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Charleston, TN., serving on the pastor’s aide board and in the choir.

She is preceded in...

Dec 15, 2019

Wendy Marie Malone Angell, 48, of Athens, TN, passed away on December 15, 2019 peacefully at her home.

Wendy was predeceased by her mother Sherry Hall, her grandparents Marshal and Louella Brannon.  Her uncles Gary Dean Brannon, Jerry Lee Brannon, Gene Underwood and Buddy Lee Brannon.  Her in-laws Danny and Fay Malone and her great...

Dec 9, 2019

Clayborne Nelson Walker age 80, a lifetime resident of McMinn county, passed away Monday morning December 9, 2019 at a Chattanooga, Tn hospital. He was a member of Star Bethel Baptist Church in Etowah, TN, where he served as a deacon for a number of years. He was retired from Bowaters Paper Corp., after 40 years of...

Dec 5, 2019

Darren Keith Morrison age 60, was born on October 24,1959, in Cleveland TN.

He was the son of the late Robert Morrison Jr. and Doris Elizabeth Moss. He cherished many memories of his four brothers and his family and friends.

Darren as he was affectionately called "Hook" attended Southside Church of God Of...

Nov 30, 2019

Elizabeth “Toye” Ann Collier age 75 of Athens, TN passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 in the comfort of her own home. She was a graduate of J.L. Cook High School class of 1962, and a member of St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church in Athens, TN.  She was a retiree from Thomas and Betts Corporaton after...

Nov 14, 2019

James  Roy “Jimmy” Fain age 76 of Englewood , Tn passed  at his residence on Thursday, November 14, 2019. At a young age he joined Star Bethel Baptist Church in Etowah, TN. He graduated from Cook High  School in Athens, Tn and right after graduation joined the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam Conflict...

Oct 18, 2019

Robert Hawkins Arnwine, “Hawk” age 73 of Athens, Tennessee passed at his residence Friday October 18, 2019. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Army.

He was the son of the late Augustine and Carrie Arnwine, and is also preceded in death by three sisters, Lelia Renfro, Almeda Goodner, and Zelda Mae...

Sep 22, 2019

Chequita Simpson age 79 went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 22, 2019 at a health care facility in Rockwood, TN. She was a faithful member of Burkett Chapel United Methodist Church in Decatur, TN. She retired from Thomas & Betts in Athens, TN. after 38 years of service. She volunteered at the Bradley County...

Sep 17, 2019

Geraldine Latham Whyte age 75 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. after struggling with multiple illnesses. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Howard Latham and Louise Latham. She was a member of Victory International Church in Athens, TN., and was employed by Cleveland City School in the transportation department.

Sep 8, 2019

Miss Amber Nicole Bess was born on December 26, 1985, in Fort Worth, TX to Lavenda Bess (Donald) White of Louisville, KY and Jackie Ewalt (Doris) Bess of Burleson, TX.  She slipped away to Heaven peacefully early Sunday morning, September 8, 2019  at Norton Healthcare Hospital Brownsboro in Louisville, KY.

Amber was a very special young lady...

Aug 21, 2019

Sherrell Louise McBride age 54 of Athens, TN., formerly of Los Angeles, Calif., died Tuesday August 20, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Normandie Church of Christ, where she accepted Christ at an early age. She was an assisted-living care giver. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Christine Arnwine. Survivors...

Aug 18, 2019

Aaron Charles Boyd was born into this life on November 25, 1973 in Cleveland, TN and welcomed by his parents John Charles and Martha Ann Hitchcock Boyd.  He made his departure into his new life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Denver, CO as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident .

Aaron...

Aug 16, 2019

Zelda Mae “Dolly” Curtis, 85, was born on May 8, 1934 and departed this life on August 16, 2019.  She and her husband, Lewis Curtis, were recent residents of Knoxville, TN.

She confessed her love for Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of A.O.H. Church of God, Athens, TN, Mt. Zion Baptist Church...

Aug 7, 2019

DeRondo Coy Logan age 43 of Sweetwater, TN passed August 7, 2019. He accepted Christ at an early age, and served in a continued manner throughout his life. He compassion and love for others resonated as part of his character.

He is preceded in death by his father Lindsey Coy Logan, his grandparents, Rufus and...

Aug 2, 2019

Michael Lee Dickey , 71, of Cleveland, TN, departed his earthly home and reunited with his wife, Margaret Eugenia Jones Dickey, in their heavenly home on August 2, 2019.

Michael was born June 29, 1948, in Etowah, TN, to the late Vernon Lee and Willie Mae Dickey.  Michael was the eldest of three children.  He...

Jul 30, 2019

William Edward Hammons, 73, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home. He was born in Athens on July 26, 1946 a son of the late Hoyle & Dora Hammons. William was retired from the local Shoney’s restaurant after many years of service. In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 27, 2019

Alex Paul Jackson, age 62, native of Sweetwater, went home to rest in the presence of the Almighty God on Friday, July 26, 2019. He was born August 7, 1956 to the late Alex Jackson and Pauline Gaines Jackson in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Alex resided in Sweetwater where he graduated from Sweetwater High School and later attended...

Jul 4, 2019

Ford Austin Billingsley Jr. age 68 passed away at his home in Sweetwater, TN., July 3, 2019. He was a graduate of High Point High School in Sweetwater, TN and a retired Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp., where he received many medals and accommodations. He also worked after retirement in many job capacities in and around...

Jul 1, 2019

On the morning of July 1st , 2019 Edith Ellison of Niota, Tn was welcomed in the Kingdom of Heaven at age 81. Edith was born to Earl and Callie Mae Cornett in 1938. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife.

She is survived by her husband Pete Ellison and four daughters, Karen Hale, Debbie Mitties,...