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Obituaries
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:...
Ana Marie Powers
Mar 11, 2023
Ana Marie Randolph Powers, age 92 of Athens passed away, Saturday, March 11, 2023 at LifeCare Center of Athens.A native and life-long resident of Athens she was a daughter of the late Jesse Edward and Alice Jane Bandy Randolph and was preceded in death by her husband Carl "Sonny" Powers; 2 brothers, Bob Randolph, Don Randolph; 1 sister,Ruth Burnette.She was...
Glafrey Price Willis
Mar 8, 2023
GLAFREY PRICE WILLIS, age 93 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Dominion. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the late John William and Martha Elizabeth Masters Price and preceded in death by Five Sisters and Four Brothers. She was a former employee of Ridge Textile and enjoyed volunteer...
Dana Marie Barnes
Mar 5, 2023
DANA MARIE BARNES, age 46 of Riceville, Tenn. went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. and preceded in death by Father-in-law: Dennis Barnes and Grandmother: Opal Harper. She was a former employee of Mills Products. Survivors: Husband of...
Minnie Lorine Murr
Mar 1, 2023
Minnie Lorine Fairman Murr, age 86 of Athens passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas P. and Dollie S. Carter Fairman. She was of the Baptist faith, and was retired from Thomas and Betts. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grand...
Lonzo Murphy Lamb
Feb 26, 2023
LONZO M. LAMB, age 90 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his residence. He was a native of Meigs County, resident of McMinn County most of his life and preceded in death by his wife: Johnnie Marie Henden Lamb and mother Tilda Jane Howard Lamb, and great granddaughter: Esther Lamb "Essie" Hill and Seven Sisters and...
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...
