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Obituaries
Ransom J Hudson
Feb 26, 2023
Ransom J. Hudson, age 85 of Riceville passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at an area hospital.He was born July 30, 1937 in Orlo Vista, FL to the late James R. Hudson and Lillie Hudson Williams and was preceded in death by a son, Les Hudson; and a brother, James Hudson.He was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church and the...
Mary Hulene Campbell-Parris
Feb 25, 2023
MARY HULENE CAMPBELL PARRIS, age 88 passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, daughter of the late Hugh Homer and Claudia Josephine Lingerfelt Campbell. She was preceded in death by her Husband: George Harrison "G.H." Parris, and Son: Thomas Boe. She retired from Crescent...
Danny Ray Reagan
Feb 25, 2023
DANNY RAY REAGAN, age 63 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence. He was a native of Jamestown, Tenn., resident of McMinn County since he was nine and preceded in death by his father: Solomon "Sol" Reagan II and Sister: Christine Burris. He was a farmer and retired from J. M. Huber after 39 years...
Jeremiah Brock Hacker
Feb 23, 2023
Jeremiah Brock Hacker, age 18 of Athens, joined the Heavenly Band, Thursday, February 23, 2023. A native of Cleveland and a resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was a gifted musician who was a part of McMinn County Cherokee Marching Band, and Walker Valley Mustang Band, He was selected as a two-time member of the ETSBOA Honor...
Benjamin Asa Rountree
Feb 19, 2023
BENJAMIN ASA ROUNTREE, age 83 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Monday, Feb., 19, 2024 at Terrabella of Athens. He was a native of Johnson County, Fla., resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of hiis life, a son of the late Emra Thomas "Stump" and Gladys Ditmore Rountree and preceded in death by Daughter: Terra Rountree Two Sisters: Betty Jean Rountree,...
Danny David Newman
Feb 16, 2023
DANNY DAVID NEWMAN, age 79 of Dandridge, Tenn. passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Victoria, Texas. He was a native and long resident of McMinn County, Tenn. son of the late Hubert William and Ruth Price Newman and preceded in death by his Wife: Carole Wiseman Newman, Grandson: Mack Trinity Newman, Two Brothers: Marvin Newman and Carl Owen...
Shirley J Williams
Feb 14, 2023
Shirley J. Williams, age 86 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. A native of Englewood, she was the daughter of the late James Terry and Laura Brock Sutton . She was a member of Athens Church of Christ and a lifelong caregiver to her family and others through the years. She...
Frankie Sue Benton
Feb 11, 2023
Frankie Sue Winder Benton, 88, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend went to be with her Savior on Saturday morning, Feb.11, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family.
She was born and lived in McMinn County all of her life. A daughter of the late Wayne and Jessie Winder, she was preceded in death by her...
Mary Katherine Lingerfelt
Feb 6, 2023
Mary Katherine Lingerfelt, age 85 of Athens, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Troy Brennon and Cordelia Emiline Moses Harrill. She attended Valley Road Baptist Church and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...
Frances Lee Rule
Jan 30, 2023
Frances Lee Rule, age 66, of Athens, TN went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Life Care Center of Cleveland, TN.
She was born on September 24, 1956 in Athens, TN to the late Albert W & Gladys Bernice Lankford Collins. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Roger, Ronnie, and Ralph...
Vickie Jo Peeler
Jan 26, 2023
Vickie Jo Peeler, 66 of Ten Mile, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her residence. A native of Englewood and resident of Ringgold, Ga. and Ten Mile for the past years, She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. She loved her family, friends and her time on the lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Mildred Iona Yates Dunn
Jan 24, 2023
MILDRED IONA YATES DUNN, age 96 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in NHC of Athens. She was a native and former resident of Polk County, resident of McMinn County since the mid 1940's , the daughter of the late William Dennis and Florida Lourenia Moore Yates and preceded in death by her husband: Leroy Dunn, Son:...
Stacy Ralph Sliger
Jan 23, 2023
Stacy Ralph Sliger, age 55 of Athens, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, January 23, 2023.He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was preceded in death by his father, Rev. J. Ralph Sliger. He was a member of Idlewild Baptist Church.Survivors include his mother, Barbara Crabtree Sliger of...
John "Johnny" Wesley Renner
Jan 23, 2023
On Monday, January 23, 2023, John Wesley "Johnny" Renner, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away at his home at the age of 73. He was a native of Greeneville, TN former resident of Riceville and current resident of Calhoun, he was a son of the late, Humphrey Coolidge Renner.He was a former employee of Bowater having retired after 41...
Delores Ann Cronan
Jan 22, 2023
Delores Ann Cronan, age 74, of Riceville passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. A native of Monroe County and a resident of McMinn County for 50 years, she was the daughter of the late Junior Lee and LuDora McJunkins Farrell. She was a member of Eastanallee Baptist church for 24 years where she enjoyed the exercise class with the ladies of...
William Ralph Land
Jan 20, 2023
William “Ralph” Land, 94 passed away on January 20, 2023, at Royal Oaks Nursing Home in Titusville, FL
Born in Decatur, TN on June 17, 1928, he was the youngest of six children of the Rev. J.R. Land and Mattie Benton Land. He lived most of his life in Athens and Etowah, moving to Titusville, FL in later years...
Sharon Ann Moore
Jan 19, 2023
SHARON ANN MOORE, age 74 of Ooltewah, Tenn. passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. She was a native of Meigs County, Tenn. a daughter of the late James Johnson and Reba Moore Brewster, Grandparents: Viola and Ewing Moore, Aunt: Virginia Anderson and Uncle Clarence Moore. Survivors: Sisters: Ruby Moore of Sweetwater, Tenn., Belinda Adams...
Helen Carr
Jan 11, 2023
Mary Helen Carr, age 79, a long time beautician in Athens, TN, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023 at Athens Life Care Center in Athens, TN.
Mrs. Carr was born June 15, 1943 in Jackson County, TN to the late Dibrell and Ruby Masters Carlile. She went on to hold a longtime career as a hairdresser in Athens,...
Jeffery Scott Ledford
Jan 7, 2023
JEFFERY SCOTT LEDFORD, age 58 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in NHC of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a son of the late Cline Ledford and Wanda Jolley Barnes and preceded in deatd by Grandparents: Shorty and Pearl Jolley, and O, C, and Estella Coleman Ledford. He served in...
C. Kinnebrew "Kenny" Dickson
Jan 6, 2023
C. Kinnebrew (Kenny) Dickson, passed away Friday, January 6th, 2023 at his residence after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Kenny was born in Englewood, Tennessee to the late Harry and Geneva Dickson. He graduated from Englewood High School and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College a short time before serving four years in the US Air Force. He was a member...
