Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Aug 16, 2023

Sheila Scruggs age 61 passed Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in a local Cleveland, TN hospital.

She was a graduate of McMinn County High School and the daughter of the late Rev. Caggie Scruggs and Lexie Moore Scruggs. She is also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Rev. Jeffery and Tracy Scruggs, Rhonda Scruggs, and Eric...

Aug 11, 2023

Burkett Levon Witt passed away on August 11, 2023 at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Witt & Mary Bell Cates Witt of Athens Tn. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle that spanned five generations. He loved the Lord and his church, and his favorite song was “ Amazing...

Aug 8, 2023

John S. (Johnny) Mooney, age 76 of Etowah, Tn died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in a local hospital. John Mooney was born to the union of William Edward and Elsie Marie Mooney. He was a graduate of J. L. Cook high school. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was also a...

Jul 29, 2023

Minnie Louise Carden age 98, made her heavenly transition on Saturday morning July 29, 2023, at her home in Etowah, TN. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Donna Mae Armstrong. She is also preceded in death by her husband Joe Carden, sisters Annie Mae Boyd, Charlene Scruggs, and Elizabeth Moss, and brother Joseph Armstrong.

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Jul 25, 2023

Zella Mae Smith age 85, departed life on earth for her heavenly life with Jesus on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Zella was the daughter of the late Harlan and Cordelia McCowan. Zella Mae worked at Athens Products and retired in the early 1990s.Zella was born in Niota, TN,...

Jul 9, 2023

Alvin Bruce “Big B” Wilkerson age 64 died Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his home in Athens, TN. He was born in Harriman, TN. and graduated from Harriman High School. He attended Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Athens, TN before his health began to fail. He served his country in the United States army during the Vietnam Era War...

Jul 8, 2023

Joann Brown- Jones age 69 of Cleveland, TN, passed July 8, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She attended Cleveland High School, and was employed as a seamstress with Hardwick Clothing for over 15 years. Joann loved her family, and having them around her. She attended Christian Fellowship Center of Cleveland, TN. and her desire was that...

Jun 28, 2023

Reva Moore, age 91 formerly of Meigs, County Tennessee and a long time resident of Chattanooga, TN died Wednesday, June 28, 2028 at Erlanger Medical Center.

Ms. Reva Moore taught herself to read and write, and was very well accomplished at handling her own business affairs, by writing her own checks and paying her own bills. She...

Jun 24, 2023

Wesley "Allen" Benton was a joyous person full of life. His passing came unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, at the age of 54. He leaves to mourn loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy through happy memories. Wesley ensured he lived a loving, caring life with a heart of gold. Wesley will forever remain with us...

Jun 1, 2023

Stanley Phillip ‘Phil’ Wilkerson age 66 passed Thursday , June 1, 2023 at a local health care facility in Athens, Tn. He was born in Oliver Springs, Tn and raised in Harriman, TN. He was a graduate of Harriman High School class of 1972, and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

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May 29, 2023

Mallory Jo Westfield Barrett age 74 of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 29, 2023. She was a long-time member of Church of God Sanctified, Cleveland, TN where she served on the Mother’s Board. She was very stylish and loved to shop. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and she loved to cook...

May 20, 2023

Charles Henry Jackson Sr. age 77 peacefully transitioned this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home in Etowah, TN. Formerly of Chattanooga, TN, Charles was the son of the late Henry Armour and Mattie Mae Jackson. He was a graduate of Howard High School in Chattanooga, TN, where he enjoyed playing on the Hustling Tigers football team....

May 12, 2023

Josephine Johnkins Arnwine, age 91 of Athens, TN, passed away on May 12, 2023 at Starr Regional Nursing Home in Etowah, TN.

Josephine was born on February 6, 1932 in Athens, TN. She was a 1950 graduate of J.L. Cook High School and had a long and successful career, retiring after many years of service...

May 6, 2023

George Thomas Bailey ‘Tommy’ , age 74 was called home Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was a native of Athens, Tn and spent a total of twenty-two years of Honorable service between the United States Air Force and the United States Navy earning a National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct (Second) Award,...

May 2, 2023

Vashon “Shon” Lenoir Oggs—who, after a short period of declining health, reached the sunset of his life at his home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Antioch, Tennessee. He was forty-nine years old. Shon experienced his sunrise on May 23, 1973, in Knoxville, Tennessee—born to James H. Oggs and Shirley A. Gillespie-Oggs. He grew up in Spring City, TN,...

Apr 17, 2023

James Henry Fisher age 68 a resident of Cleveland, TN died Monday, April 17, 2023 at Tennova HealthCare in Cleveland, TN. James was born and raised in Longview, Washington. James and his wife Judy had recently retired to Cleveland, TN.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Judy Lynne Fisher, one daughter, Desi (Travis)...

Mar 26, 2023

Bettye Jo Lattimore Berry, or Hello Kitty or Granna as she is affectionately known by her grandchildren, was born August 9, 1941 in Charleston, TN. She was a lifelong resident of Charleston, TN., she graduated into eternal life Sunday, March 26, 2023.

She became a member of Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church at a young age and...

Mar 26, 2023

William ‘Billy’ Simpson Sr. age 86 passed Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home in Athens, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. He worked for many years in concrete construction especially for TVA.

Billy loved his family and was a good-hearted person, helping others whenever he could. He had many friends. You could always...

Mar 21, 2023

George L. Buchanan passed away on March 21, 2023 at a Rehab Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. George is proceeded in death by his father and mother James A. Buchanan Sr and and Mary L. Buchanan, his brothers: Robert Bradley, James K. Buchanan, James A. Buchanan Jr, Sisters, Darlene Brewster, Patricia...

Mar 9, 2023

Rubenia Moore was the most loving spirit you could come in contact with. People gravitated to her for her loving mother nature, honesty, and respect. She was one of the strongest persons you could ever meet, and made an impact on everyone that she came across. She had a strong faith and relationship with God that allowed her to...