Obituaries

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...

Apr 20, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...