Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Jan 6, 2024

Willa Dean Blair Williams age 83, loving caregiving matriarch and pillar of her family made her triumphant entry into her Heavenly home Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was a nurturing, inspiring, intelligent, steadfast, resilient, hospitable, compassionate, long-suffering, humble, advocate and peacemaker for her family who gave unconditionally of the fruit of her hands. She was known for her signature...

Jan 1, 2024

Celebration of Life for Catherine Orine Ball

The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day. Orine is at peace now resting in the Masters loving hands and embraced in His mercy and glory forever.

Catherine Orine (Moore) Ball, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away on January 1, 2024 suddenly. Orine...

Dec 30, 2023

Charles Clayton Jr., 83, of Athens TN went home to be with his Lord on December 30, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. Charles was born on January 1, 1940, proceeded in death by his parents, Charles and Elnora Clayton.

He retired successfully from TVA after 40 years as a Line Construction Foreman and was an avid...

Dec 20, 2023

Jimiese Lequann McDermott age 31 of Sweetwater, TN passed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Gainesville, Ga.

Jimiese was a graduate of Sweetwater High School class of 2011 where he was an All American in every sport, baseball, basketball as well as football. He was a member of First United Church of Christ where he joined at an...

Dec 18, 2023

Avery James Ladd Jr. age 43 of Cleveland, TN succumbed to his injuries on December 1, 2023, while living in Reno Nevada. At the time of his passing he was employed by Telsa as a CMM Programmer. Avery held many amazing positions at very reputable companies, such as Georgia- Pacific, Volkswagen of America, Whirlpool Corporation, and Merck just to...

Dec 18, 2023

Our lives are unfinished books which we are writing day by day. When completed one day, others will read them and remember what we did and had to say.

A busy and energetic life ended December 16, 2023, when Melvin (Chops) Maurice Dunn, Jr, a resident of Manassas, VA, was called to his heavenly home. Melvin was...

Dec 18, 2023

Craig Allen ‘Beaver’ Winton age 58 of Athens, TN passed Tuesday, December 18, 2023 in a Cleveland,TNhospital. He spent many years with his father working in the family business, “Winton Logging,” and as a laborer in the manufacturing industry. He is proceeded in death by his father Edward Eugene Winton. His grandparents John and Lastie Winton and August and...

Nov 29, 2023

Wanda Kay Robinson age 66 passed Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her home in Etowah, TN. She attended Star Bethel Baptist Church in Etowah, TN, where she sang in the choir and worked many years as a cook at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Mae Deed, and father...

Nov 28, 2023

Jacquette Yvette Morris, 55, of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1968 to Charles and Edith Blair.  She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister mother, and grandmother.  She took pride in being a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and...

Nov 25, 2023

Sara Elizabeth Young Hill, age 57 of Athens, Tennessee passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Saturday, November 25, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was a faithful, 25+ year member of Woodward Church of God in Athens, TN, where she served on staff as the Pre-school Director and Pastor and was a member of the praise...

Nov 2, 2023

Tracey Joylene Taylor- Smith, 55, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her family.

Tracey was born September 17, 1968, to Helen Loretta Taylor and the late James T. Rouser.  She was a graduate of the Cleveland High School class of 1987. Tracey was a devoted member of Pleasant...

Oct 26, 2023

Ruby Mae Free age 70 of Athens, TN passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, in a local Cleveland, TN hospital.

She was a graduate of McMinn County High School. She loved gardening and flowers, and the arts.

She is preceded in death by her father Clarence Eaton and mother Elizabeth Eaton, brothers, Wayne Eaton, and...

Oct 26, 2023

Kelvin Arnel Barrett 64, of Decatur, TN died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Starr Regional Medical Center, Athens, TN.

He was a graduate of McMinn County High School. He was employed as a CNA, at UT Medical Center, Life Care Center, and Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.

He was preceded in death by...

Oct 23, 2023

Marcus Eugene King, age 55, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Athens Regional Hospital. He was a native of Athens, Tn and a graduate of McMinn County High School. He never met a stranger and loved to aggravate and argue about anything. He loved hard, played hard and would do anything for anybody.

He is...

Sep 27, 2023

Thomas Eugene Westfield, age77 passed away after a lengthy illness at his home in Cleveland, TN.

He was best known to his family and friends as “Wobble”. He served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge. His favorite thing to do was fishing.

Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and...

Sep 26, 2023

Ellawees Griffith Nimley, age 84, passed Tuesday evening, September 26, 2023, at her home in Cleveland, TN.

She was a member of Unity Christian Ministries in Cleveland, TN. Ellawees worked for many years, caring first for her family, and working in the food-service industry for the United States Army.

She is preceded in death by:...

Sep 25, 2023

Joel Nathaniel Upton age 56 died Monday, September 25, 2023 at his home in Athens, TN.  He was employed for many years at Denso in Athens, TN., and studied at Ohio State University.

He is survived by his wife, Brandi Renee Upton of Athens, his parents, Dr. James N. (Rebecca) Upton of Columbus, Ohio, and his mother...

Sep 10, 2023

Jana Elizabeth King Scruggs, age 65, passed away at a Chattanooga, TN hospital. She attended Hillcrest Church in Etowah, TN.

Jana was a graduate of McMinn High School and Tennessee Wesleyan University with a B.S. degree in Physical Education. She was employed as a welder at Johnson Control. Jana loved to exercise and spend quality time with...

Sep 2, 2023

Jesse James Anthony, Jr., 74, of Louisville, KY, passed away on September 2, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home. He was a member of Mosaic United Methodist Church, were he served as the United Methodist Men President, Trustee and Clout. Jesse served his country in the US Navy and retired after 20 years. He was formally employed...

Aug 30, 2023

Michael Ray Smith age 65 of Sweetwater, TN died Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Michael prided himself on helping others. He was the Smith family mechanic. He was recently ordained to be a minister of the gospel. He was everyone’s local lawn care worker, and grill master. He graduated from high school and attended Tennessee Wesleyan University where he played...