Obituaries

May 16, 2024

William "Bill" Ernest Tickel, III age 73 of Athens fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday May 16, 2024 at his residence.A native of Bexar County, Texas and a resident of McMinn County since 1987, he was a son of the late William Ernest, Jr. and Mittie Gordon Boyett Tickel and was preceded in death by his first wife Judy...

May 8, 2024

BRENDA KAY  DINGESS,  age 59 of Etowah, Tenn passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the late James Marshall Wells  and Mary Helen  Cornett and preceded in death by Sister:  Cristi Dawn Wells. She was an employee of  WalMart and was a member of...

May 8, 2024

MAUDE CORDELIA "CORDY" CATES,  age 84 of Athens, Tenn. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Cordy was born in  Athens, Tenn.  to the late James and Virginia Lee Cates. She was valedictorian of her class at Cook High School and also a graduate of Knoxville College and served in the United States Air Force. She retired...

May 7, 2024

May 6, 2024

Jimmie "Jim" Garner Neil, age 89 of Athens, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Signature Heath Care of Cleveland. A native of Meigs County and resident of  McMinn County for many years. he was the son of the late Wallace and Nellie Hoback Neil, He was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, and worked as a self...

Apr 26, 2024

Shytez Daran Jackson, age 16 of Athens departed this earth on April 26, 2024 with his loving girlfriend Air'ra Wilson.He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Keyara Jackson;  2 cousins, Jameer Moore and Saquan Evans;  Great-grandmother, Kathleen Evans; Grandmother, Lacquita Wright and an Uncle, Chad Moore.He was born on July 5, 2007 to Falon Evans and Kevin Jackson,...

Apr 19, 2024

       Herman Tom Richesin, age 81 of Athens, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2024. A native of Maryville, and a resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was the son of the late Herman and Trula Yarberry Richesin. He was a member of Idlewild Baptist Church, and served as a Military Police...

Apr 16, 2024

Judy Miller BoringApril 30, 1931-April 16, 2024, of Athens passed away at her home at the age of 92.  She was the daughter of the late Roy W Elsea and Mary Ethel Pannell Elsea of Blounteville, TN.  She was the wife of the late Billy L. Miller and Col. Landin F. Boring.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Apr 10, 2024

CYNTHIA J.  (CINDE)  MADDOX, age 63 of Calhoun, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Tennova of Cleveland. She was a native of Loudon County, TN, and a resident most of her life of McMinn County, TN, preceded in death by her mother: Agnes Jo Goodman Clemmer. She was seamstress at Padgett Mfg. and was a EMT for 25...

Apr 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Barnett Morgan, age 86 of Athens passed away April 9, 2024 at Dominion Assisted Living. A native and life-long resident of Athens she was a daughter of the late E.L. and Ruby Hairell Barnett and was preceded in death by her husband of  56 years, Fred Gordon "Fuzz"  Morgan; and a brother Eddie Barnett and her Aunt Dot.She...

Apr 8, 2024

DELORES "JAN" CARTER, age 81 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Monday,  April 8, 2024 at her residence. She was a native of Andrews, North Carolina, resident of McMinn County for 64 years, and a daughter of the late Pastor G. D. Hogan and Anna Lou Trantham Hogan. She was preceded in death by her husband Louie E. Carter, Brother: Pastor...

Apr 6, 2024

WILLIAM DONALD "DON" McCOSH, age 76 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Sweetwater Hospital. He was a native of Monroe County, lifelong resident of McMinn County,a Son of the late William Ernest "Billy" and Frances Nadene Nelson McCosh and preceded in death by Brother: Glenn "Yogi" McCosh. He retired from Mayfield Dairy after 40 years of...

Mar 27, 2024

Darrell Lee Crisp, age 63 of Athens, TN passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Darrell was of the late Paul and Ruby Mae Redmon Crisp. He was a retiree from the McMinn County Landfill, where he was a heavy machine operator. He was a member of Five Point...

Mar 25, 2024

THEODORE THOMPSON ROGERS , JR.,  age 58 of Englewood, Tenn. passed away Monday, March 25,  2024, at his residence. He was born in Bradley County, Tenn., lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. and was a son of the late Theodore Thompson Rogers, Sr. and Sarah "Paddle" Ferguson Rogers and preceded in death Sisters:  JoAnn Rogers. and Pattie Rogers.  He retired...

Mar 23, 2024

SHERRY LYNN McNUTT JENKINS,  age 72 of Farragut, Tn. passed away Saturday in Parkwest Medical Center. She was a native and resident most of her life of McMinn County, Tenn., Former resident of Maryville, Tenn., and preceded in death by her Father: James Lewis McNutt. She retired from Suburban Propane in Athens, as Office Manager in 2006 and was a...

Mar 16, 2024

Dustin Matthew Thomas, age 42 of Athens passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.A native and life-long resident of Athens, he was preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Joy Thomas on May 8, 1980 and his grandfather, Luther Greene, Jr. (June), on March 24, 2012.He was employed as a Lead at Tennessee...

Mar 15, 2024

Orville J. Harris, age 84, of Athens, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 15, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of McMinn County, and a resident of Chattanooga for several years, he was the son of the late Ernie and Donnie Richardson Harris. He was a deacon and a member of East Athens Baptist...

Mar 15, 2024

Dora Mae Martin Mason was a woman whose life was filled with love, faith, and talent. She passed away in March, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and kindness. Dora was not just a beloved wife and mother, but also a cherished grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. Her family meant everything to her.  She is survived by her loving...

Mar 14, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Lee Lowe Hale, age 86, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 14, 2024.  She was born in Columbia, TN on March 17, 1937, and resided in Chattanooga, TN for the last 3 years.  Married 66 years, Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene (Gene) Hale, the daughter of the...

Mar 8, 2024

MARY ELLEN THONI-UNDERDOWN,  age 63 of Athens, Tenn., passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at her residence. She was a native of Nashville, Tenn.  resident of McMinn County since 1989 and preceded in death by her father: Albert Joseph Thoni and Brother: Eric Thoni. She was a 1978 Graduate of Father Ryan High School and graduated from University of Tennessee...