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Obituaries
Jeffrey Lee Simpson
May 12, 2023
Jeffrey Lee Simpson, age 51 of Niota passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Columbus, OH, grew up in Gilbert, WV, and spent the last 23 years of his life in Niota, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Wendall Ray Simpson and his grandparents, Colie and Ellen Simpson; Grant and Thelma...
Wanda Ruth Barnett
May 10, 2023
Wanda King Barnett, age 82 of Englewood passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her home. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Edna Davis King. She was a lifelong member of Wildwood Baptist Church, where she served in many capacities, including church clerk for 50 plus years. She diligently...
Bill Akins
May 7, 2023
Bill Akins, age 90, passed away on May 7, 2023. A resident of Athens, TN, he is the son of the late Arthur and Nellie Pickens Akins. Bill was a member of Wesleyanna United Methodist Church. He received his BS degree with Honors from Tennessee Wesleyan College and received his Masters degree from Georgia Southern. He also completed additional graduate...
Bonnie Ruth Harris
May 3, 2023
Bonnie Ruth Harris, age 81 of Athens passed away, Wednesday May 3, 2023 at her residence.A native of Antioch and resident of Athens since 1971, she was a daughter of the late John Barnes and Rachel Louise Brewer Still and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jackson "T.J." "Jack" Harris on December 14, 2017.She was a member of...
Imogene Frankie Belk
Apr 30, 2023
IMOGENE UNDERWOOD BELK, age 91 of Athens, Tenn passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Athens Place of Athens. She was a native of Meigs County, Tenn., lifelong resident of McMinn County, a daughter of the late Jess and Nina Arnwine Underwood and preceded in death by her Husband: Wrondel R. "Runt" Belk. She retired from Athens City School System...
Helen "Dora" Turner
Apr 22, 2023
Helen "Dora"Turner age 93 of Riceville, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at her residence. A native of McMinn County and a resident of Hamilton County and Riceville for the 32 past years, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mae Stephenson Kinzalow. Dora loved playing sports and watching the Braves. She attended UTC Basketball games, and was...
Jerry E Caldwell
Apr 9, 2023
Jerold “Jerry” Edgar Caldwell, 81, passed away Sunday, April 9th, 2023. Jerry was born on May 10th, 1941.
Jerry was born to James E. and Edith (Butler) Caldwell in Ballengee, WV on Saturday, May 10, 1941. He attended and graduated from Talcott High School in Talcott, WV in 1959. He served in the United States Air Force and retired...
Brenda Sue Davis
Apr 5, 2023
BRENDA SUE LITTLEFIELD DAVIS, age 69 of Decatur, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, in UT Medical Center, in Knoxville, Tn. She was a native of Murphysboro, Ill. , resident of Meigs County since 1975, a daughter of the late LeRoy F and Gladys Lucille Menees Littlefield and preceded in death by Sister: Betty Ann Lipe and Brother: Eddie Lee "Pete" McNeill, She was...
Virginia R. Nunley
Apr 5, 2023
Virginia R. Nunley, 75 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Jack R. and Pearl Womack Palmer. She loved to dance and listen to singing at the Senior Center. She enjoyed spoiling her grand babies, as well as watching and feeding...
Randy Reed Bright
Apr 2, 2023
Randy Reed Bright, 58 of Riceville, Tennessee passed away April 2, 2023, from a motorcycle accident, doing what he loved. Randy was born April 24, 1964, in Sweetwater and resided in East Tennessee most of his life. Randy was a wonderful husband and amazing father. He LOVED his kids and was so proud of them both. He was owner/operator...
Myrna Lee Cannon
Mar 31, 2023
Myrna Lee Cannon, age 81 of Riceville, passed away Friday, March 31. 2023 at NHC HealthCare of Athens. A native of Starke, Florida and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late James Virgil and Ruth Richesin Davis. She was retired from Athens Products, and was a member of McMahan Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded...
William "Billy" Roy Plaster
Mar 26, 2023
WILLIAM ROY "BILL" PLASTER , age 78 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Sweetwater Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a son of the late Arlie and Nannie Louise Wyatt Plaster and preceded in death by Sisters: Marie Plaster, Diane Casteel and Daughter: Misty Plaster Deans. He was a loving dad,...
Margaret Jean Mason
Mar 23, 2023
MARGARET BOHANNON MASON, age 94 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn., She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a daughter of the late Roy Samuel and Julia Ann Slack Bohannon and preceded in death by her Husband: Charles Glenn Mason and Brothers: James William Bohannon and Carl "Cotton" Bohannon. She was...
Victoria Marie Orr
Mar 21, 2023
Victoria Marie Orr, 84
15 March, 1939 - 21 March, 2023
Born in Forest Hills, New York
Died in Miami, Florida
Victoria was a longtime resident of Coral Gables, Florida
Victoria was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Gertrude; her husbands, Bill and Charlie; and her sisters, Anne, Gen, and Carol.
Victoria is survived by her...
Carrie Lee O'Daniel
Mar 21, 2023
Carrie Lee O'Daniel, age 87 of Decatur passed away, Monday, March 21, 2023 at her residence.A native and life long resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late James Alford and Mamie Pearson Sylvester and was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Edward O'Daniel; 2 sisters, Gertrude Hampton and Margaret Watters; 1 brother, Jimmy Sylvester.She was...
Charles Fredrick Maddox
Mar 20, 2023
CHARLES FREDRICK (BUSTER) MADDOX, age 88 of Calhoun, Tenn. passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, in Life Care of Athens. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a son of the late Fred and Veda Rowland Maddox, Sister: Estell (Snookie) Erwin, Daughter: Anita Jo (Maddox) Norton and Grandson: Randall Adam Maddox. He retired from Bowater Paper...
Barbara Jean Kerl
Mar 18, 2023
Barbara Jean Brakebill Kerl, age 81 of Niota went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Bea McCarter and Reed Brakebill. She was a Christian and a member of East Niota Baptist Church. Barbara had many interests, but her loves...
Cecil Franklin Baker
Mar 16, 2023
CECIL FRANKLIN BAKER, age 88 of Athens Tenn. passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, former resident of Danville, Ky. a son of the late Arlie Arch and FairyDelll Boyd Baker and preceded in death by three brothers: Edsel Baker, James Arlin Baker, Clay Baker,...
Pedro A Perez
Mar 12, 2023
PEDRO ANGEL PEREZ, age 95 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Ponce, Pureto Rico, a resident of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for 15 years, former resident of New York City, New York and resident of Athens, Tenn. for five years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Gerardo Perez...
Robert Lynn Simpson
Mar 12, 2023
ROBERT LYNN "BOBBY" SIMPSON, age 63 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County Tenn., preceded in death by his father: John Robert Simpson, Wife: Catherine Guffey Simpson Grandparents: Sam and Frances Jones . He is a former employee of Curtis Auto Parts. Survivors:...
