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Obituaries
Rebecca Moss Cullom
Mar 29, 2025
REBECCA MOSS CULLOM, age 88 of Niota TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Knoxville TN., and a member of Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church in Knoxvile.
She was a loving wife and devoted mother to her only son. She enjoyed cooking and baking cakes, and especially loved eating everything.
She is preceded...
Richard Jay Parker
Mar 27, 2025
RICHARD JAY PARKER, age 70 of Etowah, Tenn. passed away Thursday March 27, 2025, at his residence. He was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., resident of McMinn County for over 35 years, a son of the late Norman L. and Mary H. Farmer Parker, He retired from Omni Services and was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church where...
Ronald "Ronnie" McPhail
Mar 19, 2025
CLARENCE RONALD "RONNIE" McPHAIL, age 80 of Etowah TN. passed away peacefully on 3/19/25 at Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born on December 21, 1944 in Athens, TN to Clarence Cooper and Naomi Hughes McPhail and was proceeded in death by Larry Don McPhail. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jo McPhail; two sons,...
Jack Grubb
Mar 16, 2025
DAILY WILLARD "JACK" GRUBB, age 94, of Athens TN. passed peacefully away March 16, 2025 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a son of the late Rev. Hubert and Lillie Mae Rogers Grubb and preceded in death by Brothers: James Grubb, Frank Grubb, Clyde Grubb, Johnny Grubb and Dennis Fred "Dip" Grubb, and...
Mildred Jean Smith
Mar 8, 2025
Mildred Jean Morrow Smith, 89, of Athens, TN, passed away on March 8, 2025. She was born on April 17, 1935, in Athens, TN, to Sterling F. Morrow, Sr. and Lucy Belle Odum Morrow. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Melynda Caylor, and her granddaughter Jessy Thompson.
She is survived by her children, Robert (Bob) Caylor, Kathy...
Dorothy Jean Evans
Mar 1, 2025
Dorothy Jean Evans age 60 of Athens passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville.
A native and life-long resident of Athens she was a daughter of the late Kathleen Evans and was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, Keyara Jackson, Jameer Moore and Shytez Jackson and a nephew, Saquan Evans.
She was a former employee of Starr...
Allan Rondall Powers
Feb 26, 2025
Allan Rondall Powers, age 71, of Athens passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Carl (Sonny) Anderson and Ana Marie Randolph Powers. Allan worked for S&K Auto Parts and Dooley Tractor, and was known for fixing any kind of tractor. He was an avid...
Joyce Ann Miller
Feb 24, 2025
Joyce Ann Morrow Miller of Englewood lived in her earthly home a few weeks shy of 82 years and went to her heavenly home on February 24, 2025.
A native and resident of McMinn County most of her life she was a daughter of the late Edward and Christine Plemons Morrow and was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Bobby Morrow,...
Linda Gail Torbett
Feb 23, 2025
LINDA GAIL TORBETT, age 72, of Sweetwater TN, passed away February 23, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville. A native of McMinn County and a resident of Monroe County, she is the daughter of the late Austin Graves and Lafreida Cornett Tindle.
She is preceeded in Death by Brother, Ricky Tindle.
Linda enjoyed camping and riding horses. She loved taking care...
Kenneth Earl Elliott
Feb 22, 2025
Kenneth Earl Elliott, age 94 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Dominion Assisted Living in Athens, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn Conty, Tenn. a son of the late James Earl and Mary Glenna Carroll Elliott and preceded in death by First Wife: Carolyn Hutsell Elliott on March 11, 1999, Son-in-law: Will...
Nellie Kyker-Sliger
Feb 17, 2025
Nellie Mae Kyker Sliger, age 98, of Athens passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of late W.C. "Bill" Hutsell, Sr. and Willie Mae Snyder Hutsell. She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.B. Kyker on March 2, 1989, with whom she helped operate...
Betty Mae Croft
Feb 16, 2025
Betty Mae Stephens Croft born March 8, 1944 gained her heavenly wings with her Lord and Savior Feb. 16, 2025 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Niota Methodist Church. She started working at the age of 16 at Niota Textile for many years and retired from Plastic Industry. She is proceeded in death by...
Steven Dale Patterson
Feb 16, 2025
Steve Patterson, age 66, of Athens, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.
A beloved member of the McMinn County community, Steve dedicated much of his life to sports. A Diamond Club Baseball Inductee from McMinn Central, his athletic talents extended beyond the field. He earned...
Herschell Robert Cruze
Feb 16, 2025
Herschell Robert Cruze, age 74 of Athens passed away Sunday February 16, 2025 at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga.
A native of Corbin, KY and life-long resident of Athens he was a son of the late Harrison Edward and Mabel Adeline Syrock Cruze and was preceded in death by a son Herschell Robert "Rob" Cruze, Jr.
He was a member of Double Springs...
Robert Paul Whitaker
Feb 11, 2025
Robert Paul (J L) Whitaker, age 83 of Decatur passed away February 11, 2025 at his residence. A native of Buffalo New York, he is the son of the late James and Catherine Whitaker. Robert is preceded in death by a son, Robert Michael Whitaker; Older brother, James Charles Whitaker, survived spouse Mary Whitaker; Younger sister, Susan Marie Malone, survived...
James Gary Landers
Feb 10, 2025
James Gary Landers, age 74, of Riceville, ran into the arms of the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Buck and Blanche Hutsell Landers. He was an avid golfer, retired from Bell South and an active member of Eastanallee Baptist Church serving as deacon, and...
Vearl C. Kennedy
Feb 9, 2025
VEARL KENNEDY, age 98 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, peacefully at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a son of the late Clifford Jay and Sarah Lou Hutsell Kennedy, and preceded in death by Sister: Nadean Cunningham. He was former co-owner of Athens Stockyards and raised cattle. He developed Kenwood...
Elizabeth Belle Green
Feb 4, 2025
Elizabeth Belle Dixon Green, age 93 of Athens TN. passed away Feburary 4, 2025 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County , a daughter of the late Sullivan and Willie "Ruby" Augaline Wilson Dixons and preceded in death by her Husband: R C Green and son William Arthur "Billy" Green. She worked...
Rosemary Earle Cole
Feb 3, 2025
Rosemary Earle Cole of Athens passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at her home.
A native of Kittery Point, Maine and resident of Athens since 2004 she was a daughter of the late William Barney, Jr. and Charlene Alice Downs Earle and was preceded in death her first husband, Ricky Erbe, her second husband, Richard Brian Cole; a daughter, Stacy Norris;...
Claire Winona Harper
Feb 1, 2025
Claire W Harper age 80, formerly of Englewood, TN died early Saturday morning, February 1, 2025, at UT Medical Center after suffering through several long lingering illnesses. She was also being cared for at the time of her death by her husband, Melvin, and their son, Jason. Claire is also survived by their special needs son, Nathan, her grandchildren Katelyn...
