Cleveland and Athens, TN Obituaries

Vashon Lenoir Oggs

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,...

James Henry Fisher

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)...

Bettye Berry

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...

William Simpson

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...

George Buchanan

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...

Rubenia Moore

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...

Shirley Merritt

Mar 6, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Shirley Ann Wood Merritt, peacefully transitioned from earth to Heaven on March 6, 2023 at Charter Assisted Living in Cleveland.

A native of Charleston, TN, Shirley was born on February 9, 1936 to the late Benjamin and Mary Wood and was the eldest of seven children. In...

Alayna June Butts

Feb 17, 2023

Alayna “Layney” June Butts age 2 of Sweetwater, Tn passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in a Knoxville, Tn hospital. She loved jumping on the trampoline, cocomellon, spider man, and  her dog crimcrim. You never saw Alayna without her bottle full of chocolate milk. She is preceded in death by her grammy Kate Sloan, and her great- grandfather...

Juan Richard Lewis

Feb 16, 2023

Juan Richard Lewis, age 70 of Woodstock, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Lewis was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he graduated from Ottawa High School and received his B.S. degree from Grand Valley State University. Upon graduating, he served two years in the United States Air Force. From there, he had a very...

Dana Lynn Mckee

Feb 7, 2023

Dana Lynn McKee age 46 died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. Survivors include her son Donald Lewis of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. and one brother,  David A.( Joy) McKee of Wausau, Wisconsin, and aunt Sue McKee of Michigan.

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Leyasia Woods

Feb 5, 2023

Our beloved, Leyasia Denee Woods , a daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at the age of 24 on February 5, 2023.

She was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on September 12, 1998 to Lisa Arnold and Stepfon Woods. Leyasia grew up in Cleveland, where she graduated from...

Angela Oggs

Jan 31, 2023

Angela Letrice Oggs age 51 of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away Tuesday January 31, 2023 at Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Sweetwater High School and was a lifelong member of First United Church of Christ in Sweetwater, TN. She worked at Sweetwater Hospital as a cook for twelve years and was well known for her...

Kathy Buffington

Jan 23, 2023

Kathy Diane Buffington age 65 passed Monday Janury 23, 2023 at her home in Maryville, TN. Services of loving memory entrusted to M.D. Dotson and Sons Funeral Home. #recaptcha-container label { display: none }

Ovit Pursley

Jan 17, 2023

Elder Ovit G. Pursley, Sr. departed this life peacefully at home in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday January 17, 2023 after a long illness. At the time of his passing, Elder Pursley was enjoying his retirement and served as an Associate Minister at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Knoxville.

Ovit Glenn Pursley was born on November 20, 1940 in...

Tommy Lee Simpson

Jan 16, 2023

Tommy Lee Simpson age 62 a resident of Cleveland passed Monday January 16, 2023 in a Cleveland, TN hospital. Tommy was born and raised in Athens, TN where he attended McMinn County High School and graduated class of 1978 , and received his associate degree from Cleveland State Community College. He was employed for 36 years at Bowaters where he...

Lucian Martin

Jan 9, 2023

Lucian James William Martin, age 64, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2023. Lucian was born on February 20, 1958 to the late Roberta and Raymond Martin Sr. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ella Mae and West Davis, and Lassie and Lucian Martin, his brothers Raymond C. Martin Jr. and Wendell Gaines, his...

Shirley Blair

Jan 4, 2023

Shirley A. Blair “Little Shirley” age 63 passed January 4, 2023.  She attended Cleveland High School. Shirley had a heart of gold and loved her family and community. She would spend time taking care of the elderly and volunteering at Crosspointe Church. She was basically the neighborhood maintenance keeper, working at M.D. Dotson and Sons Funeral Home, Fellowship of...

Carl Davis

Jan 2, 2023

Carl J. Davis 'Junior' age 65 passed Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home in Athens, TN surrounded by his family. He was a retired maintenance worker from McMinn County Courthouse. and attend J.L Cook School and Calhoun High School. He also attended Church of Jesus Christ in Athens, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Catherine...

Thomas Leroy Olley, Jr.

Dec 27, 2022

Thomas Leroy Olley Jr. “Tommy” age 40 passed Monday, December 26, 2022 in a Sweetwater, TN hospital. He was born in San Francisco, CA but spent a great deal of his life in Brighton, TN and Tellico Plains, TN graduating from Tellico Plains High School class of 2000. Tommy was a first baseman, and member of the baseball...

Juanita Jackson

Dec 19, 2022

Juanita Jackson , 95, of Etowah, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 19, 2022.  She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Louella Cobb, husband, Raymond Jackson, Sr., brother, Walter Cobb, sisters, Nora Lee Williams and Daisy Cobb and son, Raymond...