Obituaries
Andrew Cole "The Drewster/Drewski" Sampson
Jun 2, 2025
Andrew Cole Sampson (The Drewster/ Drewski), age 29 of Athens, passed away, Monday, June 2, 2025 at his residence. Andrew was born in Stockton, California and has resided most of his life in McMinn and Monroe County. For work, Andrew loved driving a forklift. He loved to make people laugh and be happy. He was a bright light in a...
Randall "Randy" Ward Sliger
Jun 2, 2025
Randall Ward Sliger, 57 of Athens Tennessee died on Monday night, June 2nd at Starr Regional Medical Center with his family alongside him.
Randall was a lifelong native and resident of Athens, Tennessee. He graduated from McMinn County High School in 1986 and also attended Cleveland State community college.
Among many things he was known for, he was the beloved and familiar...
George Lee Harmon
Jun 1, 2025
George Lee Harmon, age 91 of Decatur went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2025.
He was a life-long member of Clear Springs Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher and Deacon. He was a carpenter by trade and worked many years for Hay, Morris and Sutton Construction Company and Sweetwater Hospital Association Maintenance Department.
He is...
Marshall "Mark" Thomas McKinney
May 28, 2025
Marshall “Mark” Thomas McKinney , 88, of Athens passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Dominion Senior Living in Athens.
A Native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tennessee, he was a son of the late John Wesley “Ted” and Elsie Lorene Brown McKinney and was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Ann Crittenden Sisk and a brother, Jerry...
Lisa Lorine Crittenden
May 27, 2025
LISA LORINE CRITTENDEN, Age 63 of Philadelphia, TN passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Fort Loudon Medical Center. Born in Bellflower, California and a resident of Philadelphia, Tennessee for 14 years, she was the daughter of the late Howell Riley and Lorine Hough Crittenden.
Lisa is preceded in death by 3 Brothers; Allen, Terry, Ronny Crittenden.
She was a devoted and...
"Joe" Thomas Joe Paul
May 16, 2025
Thomas "Joe" Paul age 63 of Athens, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Oba Leo and Frances Barker Paul. He was a retired Jouneyman Electrician who worked for Miller Construction Company. He loved boat riding on the lake, and was a past...
Terry Yvonne Frye
May 11, 2025
Terry Yvonne Jack Frye, age 62 of Athens passed away, Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her residence.
A native and life-long resident of Athens she was a daughter of the late Washington Cantrell and Mildred Francis Jamerson Jack and was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Latham Jack; 3 siblings, Barbara Jack, Gary Jack and Judie Goforth.
She worked as a...
David Lee Brock
May 9, 2025
David Lee Brock, age 80 of Athens, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at Tennessee Veterans Home in Cleveland. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late John Henry "Johnny" Brock and June Edgemon Brock Ervin. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam and was the owner of...
Charles Ray Shelton
May 7, 2025
CHARLES RAY SHELTON age 81 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Clearance Clyde and Fannie Millsaps Shelton. He was a member at Short Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Shaw Industries having worked for 34 years. He loved gardening...
"Pete" Peter John Harrell
May 4, 2025
Peter J. Harrell, age 78, was raised in Sweetwater, TN, and was a longtime resident of Englewood, TN, passed peacefully on May 4, 2025, at the home of his sister, Dee Moore. As a believer in Jesus Christ, he is now healed and in the presence of the Lord.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walton R. and Margaret...
Jerry Glen Anderson
Apr 21, 2025
"Big" Jerry Anderson, 79 of Niota, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. A native and lifelong resident of Niota, he was the son of the late William and Johnnie Shoemaker Anderson.
He was known for his sense of humor, love for his family, church and for God. He was preceded in death by wife Geneva...
Rebecca Gail Delk
Apr 20, 2025
Rebecca Gail Delk age 60 of Athens passed away Sunday, April 20,2025 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.
A native of Vero Beach, Florida and resident of Athens for most of her life she was a daughter of the late Raiford Howard and Maudine Grimes Carter and was preceded in death by her brother Tommy Byrd.
She was a former employee of...
Juliena Marie Elliott
Apr 18, 2025
JULIENA MARIE ELLIOTT, age 47 of Sweetwater TN. passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. She is the daughter of Chuck and Carol Elliott.
She is preceded in death by both sets of grandparents; Sylvia and Charles Lippincott; Paul and Edna Elliott. Nieces, Nina Lynn Fiser, Collette Dianne Beach; Uncles, Gary Elliott, Charles Lippincott, Dennis Lippincott, Jeff Lippincott, Chris Lippincott. Aunt; Sharon...
April Beth Linton
Apr 18, 2025
APRIL BETH PETERSON LINTON, age 51 of Athens, Tenn. passed away at Tennova in Turkey Creek on Friday, April, 18, 2025. She was born in Johnson City, Tenn. and was a resident of Athens since 1989. She was a graduate of McMinn County High School and graduated from Carson-Newman with Honors and a degree in Psychology. Her passion in life...
Rosella Thompson
Apr 17, 2025
Rosella Thompson, age 86 of Athens, passed away Thursday, April17, 2025 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Eugene and Mary Sue Dodson. She was a loving mother, and a talented crafter. She loved her garden, flowers and Christmas. She enjoyed her morning preachers and loved her Lord...
Frank Harden Barnes
Apr 12, 2025
FRANK HARDEN BARNES, age 83 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was a native and resident most of life of McMinn County, the son of the late James "Jay" and Willie Nell Clark Barnes and was preceded in death by Brother: James "Butch" Barnes. He was a retired construction supervisor...
Bernard Thompson Roberts
Apr 10, 2025
BERNARD T. ROBERTS, age 59, of Athens TN. passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Starr Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Bernard Thompson Roberts Sr. and Carol Workman Hunsicker.
Survivors: Wife of 33 years, Lynn Mammen Roberts; 2 sons, Jeremy Roberts of Valdosta and James Roberts of Orlando; 1 Step son, Brian Jones of Athens; Daughter,...
Marcella Annette Robison
Apr 8, 2025
MARCELLA ANNETTE ROBISON, age 67, of Athens TN. passed away, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she is the daughter of the late Hubert and Alice Grisham Matthews.
She was a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed going to the mountains, spending time with family and teaching....
Edna Ann Dixon
Apr 5, 2025
Edna Britt Dixon, age 93 of Flintstone, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025. A native of Riceville, TN, she was the daughter of the late William Edward and Myrtle Lee Britt. Edna was a Head Start teacher for many years and was active in and held many offices for the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in...
Carolyn Wilson
Apr 2, 2025
Carolyn Wilson, 83, of Riceville, TN went home to be with the Lord, April 2, 2025. A lifelong resident of McMinn County. She worked as a talented florist at Grace Peak doing what she loved. She was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and showcased her amazing talent with her beautiful flower...
