For Immediate Assistance, Call (423) 745-5361
For Immediate Assistance, Call (423) 745-5361
Obituaries
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 granchildren Katelyn...
Trula Mae Patterson
Feb 1, 2025
Trula Mae Davis Patterson (Nana), age 82 of Athens, passed away, Saturday, February 1, 2025. A native of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. and Vesta Rowland Davis. She was an active member and pianist for Brookhill Baptist, Wildwood Baptist and currently a member of Sanford Baptist. She was a mother and Nana to many,...
Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Elliott
Jan 26, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Elliott "Betsy"
January 12, 1939 - January 25, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Elliott, lovingly known as "Betsy," passed away peacefully on January 25 at Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, TN, at the age of 86. Born on January 12, 1939, in Athens, TN, Betsy was a lifelong resident of the Tranquility Community and a devoted member of the Sewee Church of God,...
Edward Eugene Teague
Jan 25, 2025
Edward Eugene Teague, 95, a McMinn County, Tennessee native, entered into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the late evening of January 25th, 2025. Known as "Ed" by his Georgia family and friends, and "Gene' by his Tennessee family and friends, he will be missed by all. Mr. Teague leaves behind his children, Phyllis Teague...
Dorothy Mae Belk
Jan 24, 2025
Dorothy Mae (Amen) Belk, 98 of Athens passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2025.
Dorothy was born to John and Katherine Amen on February 23, 1926, at Greeley, Colorado. They moved to Prospect Valley in 1936 where she spent her formative years. She attended Prospect Valley School.
She married James Belk on October 14, 1944...
Hubert R. McCoy
Jan 23, 2025
Hubert R. McCoy, aged 92, affectionately known as “Poppy” to his friends and family, slipped away peacefully on January 23, 2025 at home in Niota, TN. Born July 30, 1932 in Hancock County, TN to a farming family, Poppy remained a simple man of the earth whose devotion to his faith in God and family guided him throughout his life.
A...
Mitchell Fox
Jan 16, 2025
SCOTT MITCHELL FOX, age 30 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Athens Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bradley County and a lifelong resident of McMinn County and preceded in death by Papaw: Jerry Wilson and MaMaw: Sue Foxx. He was manager of McDonald #11560 on Hwy 11 in Cleveland, Tenn. He was a member...
Charles "Dale" Prescott
Jan 16, 2025
CHARLES DALE PRESCOTT age 92 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday Jan. 16, 2025, at Terra Bella of Athens, Tenn. He was a native of Flintsone, Ga, resident of McMinn County for 65 years, son of the late John Samuel and Hazel Elizabeth Parrish Prescott, and preceded in death by his wife: Shirley Elizabeth Adair Prescott, Daughter: Debra Dale Prescott...
Barbara Jean Sliger
Jan 14, 2025
Barbara Jean Crabtree Sliger, age 89 of Athens, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Parkwest Medical Center of Knoxville. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late William Jacob and Edith Jaynes Crabtree. She was a wife, mother, grandmother...
Roy Eugene Grimes
Jan 11, 2025
Roy Eugene Grimes, Sr of Athens, Tennessee; affectionally known to many as “Paw,” went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on January 11, 2025. He passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife Frances after 63 years of marriage.
Roy was born on July 10, 1940, to Ollie and Mary Grimes in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Roy acquired his Bachelor’s...
David Lee Mason
Jan 10, 2025
David Lee Mason, age 71 of Athens, went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 10, 2025. He was a native of Madisonville, but was resident of Athens most of his life. He was the son of the late Willie Edward Mason and Lorene Carroll . David was a supervisor for AthensTable Company, and worked in law enforcement with the...
Freddie Dennis "Dip" Grubb
Jan 10, 2025
Dennis Fred "Dip" Grubb age 89 of Athens passed away Friday, January 10. 2025 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville.
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County he was a son of the late Lillie and Hubert Grubb and was preceded in death by 4 brothers Frank Grubb, Clyde Grubb, James Grubb and Johnny Grubb.
He was a 1953 graduate of McMinn...
MaryLou Wilson
Jan 8, 2025
MaryLou Tanner Wilson, age 83 of Athens, passed away, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Hospice of Chattanooga.
A native of Maryland and current resident of Athens she was a daughter of the late William Henry Tanner and Margaret Louise Bernard and Ken Bostwick and was preceded in death by a brother, William Tanner.
She was a member of Faith Baptist Tabernacle and...
Paul "Ronnie" Ronald Lingerfelt
Jan 8, 2025
Paul Ronald “Ronnie” Lingerfelt went peacefully to his heavenly home on the morning of Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Paul was a proud Army MP veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in Germany. He spent his life in East Tennessee, and was a surveyor for 50 years. Ronnie was named after Ronald...
Robert "Kelly" Lingerfelt *UPDATED SERVICES TIMES*
Jan 8, 2025
Kelly Lingerfelt, age 73 of Athens passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Roy Lee and Mildred Shell Lingerfelt. Survivors include the following: One brother Jeff and Donna Lingerfelt of Athens; nieces, Kristin and Andrea Wolfe, Jillian and Christopher Ratti,...
Blanche Deisy Neil
Jan 5, 2025
Blanche D. Neil, age 89 of Old Fort, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her residence. A native of Athens, and a resident of Old Fort for the past 12 years, she was the daughter of the late Ruel and Lissie Miller Knox. She was a member of Hill Top Baptist Church. She worked for Charleston Hosiery Mill....
Delores Campbell
Dec 31, 2024
Delores "Dodie" Elaine Burdick Campbell, age 72 of Sweetwater, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her residence.
A native of New York and current resident of Sweetwater she was a daughter of the late Lawrence "Popsie" Bates, Sr. and Ruby Hubbard and was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Burdick, Sister, Beth Maine, Daughter-in-law, Kris Campbell and Son-in-law, David...
Sally Adline Hill
Dec 26, 2024
SALLY ADLINE MOORE HILL, age 82 of Decatur, Tenn. passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. She was a native of McMinn County, lifelong resident of Meigs and McMinn County, a daughter of the late George Edward and Maggie Lee Russell Moore and preceded in death by her Husband: Doyle Alvin Hill, Two Sons: Ricky Hill and...
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....
