Trevia Cleaves

In the small town of Whiteville, Tennessee, a tragedy unfolded on February 22, 2007, that left a family and community searching for answers. On that day, Trevia L. Cleaves, a 36-year-old Black/African American woman, was killed by an act of gun violence. Remembered as a loving and creative soul, she was a healthcare professional who had graduated from Fayette-Ware High School. Her life was cut short, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew her.

The circumstances surrounding Trevia's ...