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Obituaries
Alesia (Tally) Annette Butler McNelley
Jul 10, 2024
Alesia Annette (Tally) Butler McNelley was born on Christmas Day 1961. She was special from the beginning. Tally finally beat her battle with cancer with dignity and grace on July 10, 2024 and went home to be with the Lord. She lived her entire life in Ten Mile, a community she loved. She is survived by loving husband Jeff, mother...
Paul Richard Tilley
Jul 9, 2024
PAUL RICHARD TILLEY, age 82 of Athens, Tenn. passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his residence. He was a native of Sweetwater, Tenn., resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of his life, a son of the late Rev. James and Nellie Tilley, and preceded in death by Son: Richard Tilley, Brothers: Dr. W. Clyde Tilley, Jack Tilley, Sister:...
Barry Dale Greene
Jul 9, 2024
Barry Dale Greene, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 8th 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother Ersie, father Harold, and brother Bobby.
He is survived by his sister Gale, son Justin, daughter-in-law Stephanie, nephew Todd, nephew Ryan, an illustrious dirt track racing career, several ex-wives, a few girlfriends, a lot of old pickup trucks, and a...
Ray Priest
Jul 2, 2024
H. Ray Priest, 78, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, peacefully at his residence.
A native and lifelong residence of Athens, he was a son of the late Edward M. and Ethel Finney Priest. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Matthew Priest; sisters, Frances (Bill) Bidwell and Mary Priest; and the mother of his children, Susie Leslie...
Larry Wayne Gates
Jul 2, 2024
Larry Wayne Gates, age 74, of Niota went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his residence. A native and long time resident of McMinn County, formerly of Ten Mile, he was the son of the late Tom Ben and Alma Geneva Hearon Gates. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to fish with...
Gladys Anita Fortsch
Jun 30, 2024
GLADYS ANITA FORTSCH, age 87 of Athens TN, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. She was born in Zwolle, La. , resident of Athens since 1973 , a daughter of the late Earl and Cleola Quarles and preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Francis "Tom" Fortsch Sr. and Brother: Earl Quarles and...
Kimberly "Kim" Louise Lunsford-Swallows
Jun 27, 2024
Kimberly “Kim” Louise Lunsford Swallows, 62, of Athens, transitioned into eternal peace at her sister’s home on June 27, 2024.
A native of McMinn County, where she resided most of her life. Kim was the youngest daughter of the late Hobert M. and Cinderella Robinson Lunsford. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Nicky Lunsford, Darnell Lunsford, Burnadean Lunsford Thurman.
Kim...
Kenneth Earl Cagle
Jun 24, 2024
KENNETH EARL CAGLE, age 81 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at his residence. He was native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a son of the late Earl and Mary Crabtree Cagle, and preceded in death by his wife: Catherine "Cathy" Fischer Cagle. He was a retired teacher at the McMinn County Career Technical Center and...
John Robert Ivens
Jun 23, 2024
John Robert Ivens, age 77 of Athens passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his residence.
A native and resident of Athens he was a son of the late, Vance Leon and Virginia Sue Ditmore Ivens and was preceded in death by his first wife Debbie Russell Ivens and his second wife Mary Jean White Ivens, brother Gerald Ivens; Daughter-in-law, Tina...
Paula Diane Marksbury
Jun 18, 2024
Paula Diane Marksbury, age 70 of Athens TN, passed away June 18, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Paula was a graduate of Miami of Ohio in 1976. Paula was a amazing Glass Fusion Artist and was a member of many Craft Guilds, where her work was honored and awarded. Paula's glass is treasured in many homes and...
Kenneth "Ken" Gene Crabtree
Jun 16, 2024
Kenneth (Ken) Gene Crabtree, age 79 of Athens passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Lifecare Center of Athens. A native of Baltimore, Maryland and a resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was the son of the late Clifford Bryant and Julia Corine Wallis Crabtree. He was a member of the Athens VFW. He enjoyed vacationing at...
Lester Howard Edmonson
Jun 9, 2024
LESTER HOWARD EDMONSON, age 70 of Athens, TN passed away June 9, 2024 at his residence. A native and lifelong residence of McMinn County, Lester was the son of the late Luther and Glaydis Coleman Edmonson. He was a faithful member of Mount Harmony Baptist Church #2 in Riceville, TN where he served as a deacon. He loved to hunt...
Linda Lucille Lloyd
Jun 5, 2024
LINDA LUCILLE LLOYD, age 77 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, Tenn. She was a native of Rockwood, Tenn., resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of her life and preceded in death by her Husband: Roscoe E. Lloyd, mother: Helen Marie Brogden, Son: Calvin (Patricia Gail Lloyd Daughter, Ruby Roy, Stepson:...
Sara Lois Sturgill Armstrong
Jun 4, 2024
SARA LOIS STURGILL ARMSTRONG, age 89 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her residence. She a native of Solway, Tenn. resident most of her life in Visalia, California where she and her husband Jay owned and operated an orange grove and had an olive grove, she was a resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of...
Carolyn Jo Rucker
Jun 2, 2024
Carolyn J. Rucker, age 79 of Athens, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family. A native of Etowah and a resident of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Joe M. and Lillian Regina Russell Ingram. She enjoyed shopping and gardening, but her true love was being at home and taking...
James "Jim" Wesley Stephens
May 28, 2024
James Wesley Stephens, (Jim), age 80, of Englewood, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Starr Regional Medical Center, Athens, TN. He was a native of Decherd, TN, resident of McMinn County since 2007, a son of the late Lonnie and Marie Hill Stephens and preceded in death by infant son Felix Wesley Stephens. He earned a Masters degree...
Betty Jo Pierce
May 26, 2024
Betty Jo Pierce, age 90 of Athens, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin L and Elva Ritchie Ditmore. Betty worked for McMinn County Ford Motor Company for many years, as well as Farm Bureau of McMinn County. Betty was known for...
Charleah Madalynn Shepherd
May 24, 2024
Charleah Madalynn Shepherd, 2 months of age, passed away on May 24, 2024 in her home. She was the beloved daughter of Bradley Allan Shepherd and Taylor Michelle Thomas. Charleah was born on March 18, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was very passionate about her bottles; she did not miss a meal, and she ate a couple in between. She loved...
Dorothy Ann Harrill
May 20, 2024
Heaven has welcomed another angel. Ann Harrill, 75 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2024. She was born on August 31, 1948 in Mascot, Tennessee. Ann, formerly of Knoxville and Mascot, Tennessee, was preceded in death by her parents: Robert Sr and Elsie Satterfield. Infant daughter: Angela Faye Ford. Sister: Mary Romines and Carolyn Kupekus....
Joseph "Joey" Tyler Allen
May 17, 2024
Joseph "Joey" Allen, age 42, of Athens, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at Parkridge Medical Center. A resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church and attended Mount Harmony Baptist Church. He was an employee of Mills Products. He enjoyed cooking, and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping and boating...
