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Obituaries
Wanda Jean Patterson
Dec 23, 2024
Wanda Starr Patterson, age 89 of Athens, went to be with her heavenly father Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late George, Sr. and Willie Underdown Starr. She was a charter member of Fairview Baptist Church, and an avid sports fan....
Geneva Mae Walker
Dec 12, 2024
Geneva Mae Brown Walker, age 89 of Athens passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of Athens.
She was a native and life-long resident of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late William Girdine and Cora Lee Roderick Brown and was preceded in death by her husband Elmer David Walker.
She was a member of East Athens Baptist...
James Willard "John Boy" Walden
Dec 4, 2024
James Willard "John Boy" Walden age 74 of Athens passed away, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his residence.
A native of Ten Mile and current resident of Athens he was a son of the late James Richard and Lennie Mae Ellison Walden and was preceded in death by his wife Velda Kay Beason Walden.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...
Maynard Lee Wilson
Dec 1, 2024
MAYNARD LEE WILSON, age 82 of Riceville, Tenn. passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Tennova Healthcare of Knoxville, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. and a son of the late John and Janie Mae Jamerson Wilson. He was retired from National Linen Co. and Georgia Mountain Water. He was a Gideon, member and...
Iris Lavonne Crabtree
Nov 29, 2024
LAVONNE WALLACE CRABTREE, age 92 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Friday Nov. 29, 2024, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Reed David and Ana Ruth Webb Wallace and preceded in death by Husband: James William "Joe" Crabtree, Brothers: R. D. Wallace, Jerry M. Wallace, George Arnold Wallace,...
Steven Douglas Samples
Nov 28, 2024
Steven Samples, age 60, of Decatur went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2024, at his home. He was born and raised in Bradley county and graduated from Bradley county high school in 1982. He was a long time resident of Meigs county and was a member of Calvary Baptist in Decatur. He loved his family and...
Barbara Lucille Campbell
Nov 28, 2024
Barbara Campbell, age 74 of Sweetwater, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at UT Medical Center. A native of New York and a resident of Sweetwater for the 39 past years, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Viola Church Moon. Barbara enjoyed puzzles, crochet, her cats, but most of all she enjoyed being with her children and...
Harold Ray Idol
Nov 26, 2024
Harold Ray Idol passed away peacefully on the morning of November 26, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife, Sheila, and their family. A lone train whistle echoed overhead, signaling a fitting goodbye for a man who had dedicated his life to Norfolk Southern. Harold graced the world on June 17, 1940, born to the late John Basil and Ella...
James Kellis Chewning
Nov 16, 2024
James “Jim” Kellis Chewning, age 80, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Terra Bella Athens, Memory Care on November 16, 2024.
Jim was born on December 27, 1943, in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late McDonald “Don” Chewning and Genevieve “GeeGee” (Harper) Chewning.
Jim worked for the state of Tennessee for over thirty years. He attended Crossville First United Methodist Church....
Patsy Scroggs Witt Johnson
Nov 15, 2024
PATSY SCROGGS WITT JOHNSON, age 89 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at her residence. Her parents were William Arthur and Daisy Mae Scroggs. She was a lifelong and native of Tennessee and made her home with her sister: Ester Gardner and Husband: Robert Gardner and preceded in death by her First Husband: R. L. Witt and...
Vanda Joyce Young
Nov 9, 2024
Vanda Young, 88, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior the night of November 9, 2024. She was a resident of Athens, TN where she resided with her husband of 67 years, Corbin Young.
Vanda was born in Vonore, TN on September 25, 1936 to the late John and Bertha (Williams) Niles and was one of five children.
Following...
Doris Lee Townson
Nov 1, 2024
Doris Wicker Townson, age 75 of Niota, TN. passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a daughter of the late Johnnie Lee and Nannie Lee Wicker, and proceeded in death by Husband: Glenn Townson, Daughter: Misty Plaster Deans, and the father of her children: Bill Plaster. She was a loving mother,...
Tracy Lee Bradley
Oct 29, 2024
Tracy Lee Bradley, 56, of Cleveland, TN passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
He was a native of McMinn County, TN. He resided in Cleveland with his devoted wife of 25 years and his fur baby Leo. He worked for Coca-Cola United as a forklift operator for 25 years.
A son of the late Doris...
Walter Jack Kennedy
Oct 24, 2024
Walter Jack Kennedy, age 96 of Athens, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of Terra Bella, California and resident of McMinn County all of his life, he was the son of the late Huff Farrell and Julia Simpson Kennedy. Jack was a lover of hunting, fishing, camping and being outdoors. He...
Brenda Smith Clanton
Oct 21, 2024
BRENDA SMITH CLANTON, age 80 of Athens TN. went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 21, 2024 at her residence. A native of Jacksonville, Florida and a current resident of Athens TN since 2000. She was the Daughter of the Late Marvin and Claris Dorsey Smith. She was preceded in death by Brothers; Jerre M. Smith and Mark...
Christodoulos "Chris" Kitsos
Oct 19, 2024
Christodoulos "Chris" Kitsos, aged 63, of Athens, TN passed away on October 19, 2024. Born on December 25, 1960, Chris was known for his happy and fun-loving nature. A self-proclaimed singer, he was loving, lovable, easy-going and deeply family oriented.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Anastasia, son Kyrkos, daughter Anna, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Christopher and Constantino; brother George Kitsos, sister-in-law...
Girleen Howard
Oct 16, 2024
Girleen Howard, aged 87, passed away on October 16, 2024, at her home in Athens, TN. Born on February 13, 1937, Girleen was a beloved figure in her community, known for her caring nature and vibrant spirit. Girleen was a cherished wife to her late husband, Charles R. Howard (Bob), with whom she shared 38 wonderful years before his passing....
Deanna Gail Jones
Oct 12, 2024
Deanna Gail Jones passed away peacefully the morning of October 12, 2024. She was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky and as a child she and her family moved to Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her Mother Hazel Willis and her father Howard Willis, her husband Gary William Buckner and Brothers, Ronald Willis and David Willis, Son Gary...
Lynn McPherson Metzger
Oct 10, 2024
Lynn McPherson Metzger, age 85 of Athens passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland. A native of Crossville, Tennessee and a resident of McMinn County since 1991, he was the son of the late George Oren and Amanda Lois McPherson Metzger. Lynn worked for Wal Mart for 20 years and was a member of City...
Ruby Virginia Huston *UPDATED SERVICE TIMES*
Oct 1, 2024
RUBY VIRGINIA HUSTON, age 86 of Athens TN. passed away Tuesday October 1, 2024 at TerraBella Assisted Living. A native of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Scott and Emma Jean Marler Roberts.
She was proceeded in death by Husband; John Huston, Sisters; Mabra Johnson, Johnnie Sue Dennis and Brother; Earl Roberts.
Ruby enjoyed going to the casino in...
