Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Michael Sharp

Feb 13, 2019

Michael Gail Sharp Sr.  ‘Dab’ age 66 of Cleveland, TN departed this life on Wednesday morning February 13, 2019 in a local hospital. He was an avid hunter, and fisherman. He was a graduate of the 1970 class of Cleveland High School, and was employed at Excel in Cleveland, TN.

He is preceded in death...

Larry Marsh

Feb 12, 2019

Larry Marsh, age 77, passed away on February 10, 2019. Memorial services to be announced.

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Phyllis Hembree

Feb 2, 2019

Phyllis Jean Hembree age 7 1 passed Saturday, February 2, 2019 evening in a local health care facility in Athens, TN. She was a retired employee of Denso, and was an avid golfer, and former member of Rock Spring Golf Club.

Survivors include one son, Scott Hembree of Athens, TN., one grandson, Jacob He m...

Mary Ann Hall

Jan 29, 2019

Mary Ann Hall of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 72.

Mary was born to the parents of Lelon and Iris Salter on July 19, 1946 in Powhatan, Al. She grew up as the youngest of four and attended Kirkman Technical High School.  In the 1980’s, she married...

Rufus Smith

Jan 16, 2019

Rufus J. Smith age 92 a lifelong resident of the Lane town community in Niota, Tn passed Wednesday January 16, 2019.

He was a member of Lane Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church where he served on the trustee Board, Sunday School Superintendent, in the choir, and on the Board of Stewards. He and his wife Estella...

Louise Leroy

Jan 15, 2019

L ouise LeRoy age 110, formerly of Cleveland, Tn. went to be with the Lord Tuesday January 15, 2019 in a healthcare facility in Marietta, GA. She was born on March 30, 1908, the second of eight children born to the late Stanberry Wheeler and Francis Dean Wheeler. Louise was married to Hugh LeRoy on...

Marland Simpson

Jan 15, 2019

Marland Damon Simpson, 48, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

He was loved by family and many friends. He loved to barbecue for his family and friends. Also, he enjoyed doing carpentry work in the local communities for friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Mae Simpson,...

Robert Lawrence Versa Jr.

Jan 10, 2019

Robert Lawrence Versa Jr., 62, went to heaven on Thursday, January 10 th , 2019.

He was a graduate of McMinn High School class of 1974. Where he played football was on the wrestling team. and track team.  He attended North Alabama University on a football scholarship and he also attended Tennessee Tech University. He...

Reba Malone

Jan 6, 2019

After a courageous battle with illness, on January 6, 2019, God called her to her heavenly home. Reba, age 74, was born on August 27, 1944, to the late Hayes and Irene Sharp. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Hazel McCowan, Mary Sue Davis, Darlene Sharp, Azlene Sharp, Henrietta Sharp, and one Sister/Friend Penny Simpson.

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Samuel Neil

Jan 2, 2019

Samuel ‘Sam’ Neil age 72of Athens, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday January 2, 2019 at his residence. He was a graduate of Class of 1964 J.L. Cook High School, where he excelled in sports, scoring 50 points in one basketball game. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Athens, TN., and was...

Timothy Wells

Dec 26, 2018

Timothy Wells , age 53 of Niota passed away on December 26th at Sweetwater Hospital.

He was a United States Army veteran, and is preceded in death by parents Robert & Judy McCowan Wells.

He is survived by one son, Timmy (Amanda) Wells of Cleveland, TN. Grandchildren: Airin, Ember, and Sage Wells. Brothers:...

Cathy Thompson

Dec 24, 2018

Cathy Naomi Hickey Thompson, age 68 of Cleveland, TN. died Monday, December 24, 2018 in a Chattanooga, TN hospital. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved working for Walmart, where she retired after twenty-eight years. She loved her family and friends. She loved music, cooking, shopping...

Gary Hopper

Dec 15, 2018

Gary James Hopper "Pinky" was born on January 2, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Imogene and James Hopper.  Gary departed this life on December 15, 2018 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer at Star Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee.

He graduated from Cook High School in 1970 in Athens, Tennessee. ...

Janet Alston

Dec 13, 2018

Janet Alston, 62, of Etowah passed away Thursday December 13, 2018. Survivors and arrangements to be announced.

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Gaylia R. Scott

Dec 2, 2018

Gaylia R. Scott age 66, born in Cleveland, Tn., daughter of the late Ray and Virginia Scott, departed this life on December 2, 2018 in Dallas, Texas, where she lived for the past 40 years.

Gaylia graduated from Cleveland High School and attended dental assistant school in Atlanta, Ga. She loved people and working with...

Ulys Arnwine

Dec 2, 2018

Ulys A. Arnwine, age 76 of Niota, Tn died December 2, 2018 at his home. He attended Oak Grove grade school and J.L Cook High School. He was formerly employed for twenty-five at Bowater Southern, and Martin-Marriott. He was a member and elder of Mt. Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist...

Aderon L. Billingsley Sr.

Nov 22, 2018

Aderon L. Billingsley, Sr. age 86 of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents: Noll Thomas Billingsley and Flossie M. Jones Billingsley; and sisters, Mayetta Wells, Mattie B. Hughley, and Thala Billingsley.

He professed his faith in Christ at the...

Hazel A. Swafford Bunion

Nov 18, 2018

Hazel A. Swafford Bunion was born on February 16, 1953 to the late Rosa Lee and Leon Swafford in Cleveland, Tennessee. On Sunday, November 18, 2018, surrounded by family and friends, Hazel was called home to be with the Lord.

Hazel accepted Christ at an early age and as an adult joined Redeemer Baptist Church...

Jaheim Xavier Williams

Nov 15, 2018

Jaheim Xavier Montez Williams , age 15 of Cleveland, Tn. went to be with The Lord Jesus Christ November 15, 2018. He was a student at Bradley Central High School, and a member of the culinary class there. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James E. Cullins Sr., and Janette Underwood.

Survivors include...

Theresa Greathouse

Nov 7, 2018

Theresa Greathouse, 41, of Cleveland passed away on November 7, 2018. Survivors and arrangements to be announced.

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