OBITUARIES
Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for families in Cleveland and Athens, TN along with the entire East Tennessee area
Carla Mcdermott
Apr 1, 2017
Carla Michele "King" McDermott age 53, a native of Athens, born on January 28, 1964, passed away on April 1, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tn. She attended McMinn County High School class of 1982, and completed her Associates Degree in Business Management from Cleveland State Community College. From an early age, her love of books and...
Arnold Gillespie
Mar 30, 2017
Arnold (Tad) Porter Gillespie Jr. passed away on Thursday March 30, 2017, at Peachtree Christian Hospice, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 25, 1938 in Madisonville, TN, he was the eldest of three children born to Arnold Benjamin Gillespie and Geneva Gillespie. At a young age his family moved to Athens, TN where he lived...
Sherry Hall
Mar 29, 2017
Sherry Brannon Hall age 61 of Ten Mile, TN. died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in a Sweetwater hospital. Sherry was a beautiful person who was known for her warm and beautiful smile. She never met a stranger. She was a beloved mother, housewife and grandmother who also loved animals. She is survived by her husband of over 45 years...
Margie Mickey Ramsey
Mar 28, 2017
Margie Brown Ramsey age 68 formerly of Cleveland, Tn. died at her residence in Chattanooga, TN. on Thursday March 28, 2017. She was a member of Church of Christ, and enjoyed helping others. She is preceded in death by her grandfather and grandmother Luke and Jenny Mack, her father Jim Brown, three brothers, infant Brown, Tony Brown, and James...
Garnet Haupt
Mar 25, 2017
Garnet Marcella Haupt, 93, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:40 pm, Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Bradley Healthcare and Rehab in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was born January 9, 1924 in Huntington County, Indiana to Paul and Helen E. (Stoops) Roth. Garnet was a graduate of Southgate High School in Los Angeles County, California. She married Verlin Eugene Haupt...
Mary Frances Walker
Mar 17, 2017
Mary Frances Johnson Walker, age 76, passed away on March 16, 2017 at home in Knoxville, TN. She was born to the late William Witt & Mary Catherine Johnson on July 25, 1940 in Athens, TN. She was a graduate of Cook High School in Athens, TN and retiree from Thomas & Betts where she worked for over 30...
Carol Scruggs
Mar 16, 2017
Carol Sue Scruggs age 50 passed away suddenly at her residence Thursday March 16, 2017 in Athens, TN. She was the daughter of the late Robert L. Scruggs and Charlene Armstrong Scruggs. She was preceded in death by one infant brother Robert A. Scruggs and infant sister Maryann Scruggs, paternal grandparents Ross C. Scruggs and Sallie M. Neil Scruggs,...
Floyd Lovelace, Jr.
Mar 14, 2017
Floyd Lovelace Jr. age 70 transitioned this life on the evening of March 13, 2017 to be with the Lord. He was a devoted father, who loved life and enjoyed his favorite hobby of playing ping-pong. He was a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather He was employed with Mohawk carpets in Dalton, Ga. He is preceded in death by his...
Robert Wells
Mar 12, 2017
Robert (Bobby) Lee Wells, age 76, departed from this life March 11, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Jessie and Carrie Latham Wells; wife of 43 years Judy Wells; sons Tommy Winton, Eric Wells, and Dwight & Dewayne Moore. He was employed at ORNL for over 30 years and was...
Curtis Benton Parks
Mar 12, 2017
Curtis Benton Parks was granted his wings on March 12, 2017. He was presented to his parents Bruce Parks and Leslie Benton- Jackson on July 19, 1985. He was raised in Bradley county and graduated from Walker Valley High School. He is preceded in death by daughter Natalia Parks, aunt Althea Moore, grandfather Alexander King, great-grandmothers, Edna Benton and...
Donald Smith
Mar 2, 2017
Donald William Smith age 63 of Sweetwater, TN. departed this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born and raised in Sweetwater,, TN., and attended Sweetwater Schools. He was a member of First United Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by sister Beatrice Smith, son Donald Williams Smith...
Lillian A. Malone
Feb 26, 2017
Lillian Arnetta Kitts Malone, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at her home. She was born on April 14, 1924 to the late Willie and Maggie Kitts in Knoxville, TN.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by: son, James Elihue Looney; brother, Lester Kitts; sister,...
Carrie Brown
Feb 12, 2017
Carrie Frances Brown age 80 of Athens, TN. passed away on February 12, 2017 at her residence. She was a vital member of Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where she served as secretary of finance for more than forty years. She was active on the kitchen committee and pastor’s aide committee and she was a member...
Thomas Winton
Feb 11, 2017
Thomas Lee Winton age 80 of Athens, Tn. died Saturday, February 11, 2017 in a local hospital. He was a retired employee of Athens Stove Works after 32 years of service. He attended Lane Chapel Church in Niota, Tn. ‘Papaw’, known by his grandchildren, never met a stranger, and enjoyed sharing conversation with all. Thomas was the son of...
Joe Cox
Feb 9, 2017
Joe Frank Cox age 75 went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2017. Born in Scottsboro, Ala, he was the son of the late Calvin and Emma Ruth Cox. He graduated from high school in Scottsboro and was employed at McDonald Carbine in Los Angeles, California for over 25 years, then move to Cleveland, Tn, where...
Cletus Benton
Feb 6, 2017
Cleatus Gene Benton age 59 of Etowah, Tn. died Monday February 6, 2017. He was a graduate of McMinn Central High School, and attended Harwell A.M.E. Zion Church of Etowah. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Joyce Benton, sister, Belinda Benton, and brother Johnny Benton. Survivors include four...
Shannon Smith
Jan 26, 2017
Shannon Louise Smith age 49 of Cleveland, TN died Thursday January 26, 2017. Services: Viewing will be 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday January 31, 2017 in the chapel of M.D.Dotson & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Service- Cleveland, TN. Funeral Will be: Wednesday February 1, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Mount Olive A.M.E. Zion Church, Etowah, TN. Visitation to begin...
Isaiah Parris
Jan 26, 2017
September 8, 1993 – January 26, 2017 Isaiah Jamal Parris, age 23, passed away on January 26, 2017. He was a graduate of McMinn County High School and resided in Cleveland, TN. Known mostly for his lively personality, Isaiah was always the life of the party and took every chance he could to spend time with his family. He...
Robbie Burdine
Jan 18, 2017
Robbie Burdine passed January 18, 2017. Memorial service will be Wednesday January 25, 2017, at 7 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Niota, TN. Please send words of love and condolences to the family at [email protected]
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