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Obituaries
Randy George Rogers
Dec 9, 2023
Randy George Rogers, 71, of Riceville, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 in Athens with family at his side. The legend of Randy “Joe” the charismatic “cowboy lawyer” as his momma, family and friends lovingly refer to him will live on. His colleagues say “he had a kind soul and quick wit about him” and that he was...
Robert "Bob" Lee Wilson
Dec 8, 2023
Robert (Bob) L. Wilson, 79 of Athens was called to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born to Charles and Pauline (Belk) Wilson of Athens on November 15, 1944. Bob attended Zion Hill and Claxton Elementary Schools as a child and graduated from McMinn County High School in 1963. From an early age, he had a...
Sammie Kaye Swanks
Dec 8, 2023
SAMMIE KAYE SMITH SWANKS, age 78 of Ten Mile, Tenn. passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 in Erlanger East Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., She was a native of McMinn County, resident most of her life of Ten Mile, Tenn., a Daughter of the late Henderson Palmer and Anna Heiskell Smith and preceded in death by Grandson: Alex Bales. She was...
Helen Kyker
Dec 4, 2023
Helen Lusk Kyker, age 91 of Athens passed away, Monday, December 4th, 2023 at Dominion Assisted Living.A native of McMinn County, former resident of California and current resident of Athens she was a daughter of the late Fred M. and Grace Lee Standridge Lusk and was preceded in death by her husband Millard Kyker and a son Darrell Kyker.She was...
Susana Fiapa'i McKheean
Dec 3, 2023
In loving memory of Susana Fiapa’i McKheean, a cherished soul born on the enchanting shores of American Samoa in 1965, and departed from this world on December 3, 2023, in Tennessee. Susana, a devoted wife of 21 years to Rickey Lynn McKheean, leaves behind a legacy of love and selflessness as a dedicated mother to her daughter Brittany...
Melvin "Mel" Loy Barker
Dec 1, 2023
Melvin Loy "Mel" Barker, 81, of Athens passed away at his home on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. Mel was born on May 21, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents John Ulysses and Delores Williams Barker, his mother-in-law Helen Murphree, and his daughter Natalie Barker Ramey.Mel was a graduate of...
George R. Howard
Nov 28, 2023
GEORGE R. HOWARD, age 80 of Sweetwater, Tenn. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at his residence. He was a native of Ark. , resident of Monroe County since 1969 , son of the late George and Inez Maples Howard and preceded in death by Brothers: Frank J. Howard , Ed Howard, Charlie Howard, Sister: Violet Moore. He was a...
Teddy Kevan Graves
Nov 25, 2023
TEDDY KEVAN GRAVES, age 69 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 in Sweetwater Hospital. He was a native of Meigs County, Tenn., resident of McMinn County most of his life and a son of the late Paul and Faye Graves and preceded in death by Son: Kevin Edward Graves. He retired from Athens Products and worked for...
Vera Virginia Bunch
Nov 17, 2023
Vera Virginia Davis Bunch, age 88, of Decatur has crossed over to the promise land to be with our Lord and Savior on November 17, 2023. Vera loved her family and was a long time member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She was loved by so many. She was preceded in death by her husband James Kenneth Bunch (March 11,...
Billie Ruth Dilbeck
Oct 30, 2023
BILLIE RUTH HICKS DILBECK, age 81 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family and friends. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Henry James (H. J.) and Viola Carroll Hicks and preceded inn death by Daughter: Karen Rene Dilbeck, Sister: Donzella Underwood, Grandson:...
Melanie A Bradley
Oct 28, 2023
Melanie Antoinette Bradley 54,of the Lanetown Community, Niota, Tennessee,passed away Saturday October 28th, at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, surrounded by her loved ones.She was full of life, and loved her boys, her sports, her jewelry, fossil watches, tennis shoes and her family. She was a LeBron James hater #1.She was the last surviving member...
Mary Louise Wattenbarger
Oct 27, 2023
Mary Louise McCulloch Wattenbarger, 83, was born May 7, 1940. She passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2023 at Dominion Senior Living Center of Athens with her daughter and son in law by her side. Louise was proceeded in death by her parents Bill and Ethel McCulloch and her loving husband of 59 years at the time of his death,...
Barbara Lou Valentine
Oct 25, 2023
Barbara "Bobbie" Valentine passed peacefully from this world on October 25, 2023. She was a fiercely independent, opinionated, hilarious, tiny woman. She was hard-working and considerate, taking care of others for much of her life. She will be missed by her family and friends.
She was born on December 1, 1936, and was a long-time resident of Knox County.
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Margie Kelley Wilson
Oct 20, 2023
Margie Kelley Wilson, 92, took her eternal trip to Heaven with her family's love surrounding her, onOctober 20,2023. She was born in Cleveland, but spent most of her life in Athens.She went to meet those that have gone before her. Her father and mother, Roy and Audrey Kelley.Brother, Howard Kelley. Sisters, Juanita Poteet and Linda Blymiller. Daughter-in-law, Nita Wilson. She...
Mack Shane Putman
Oct 17, 2023
On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, Mack Shane Putman, age 57 of Athens, entered into his heavenly home after a long and valiant fight against heart disease. Shane's greatest joy was his wife, children, and grandchildren. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University where he was a cheerleader and baseball player. It is also where he met the love of his life,...
Ina Catherine Lunsford
Oct 13, 2023
Ina Catherine Lunsford, age 95 of Athens passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Dominion Senior Living in Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., daughter of the late Walter Lewis and Beatrice Wattenbarger Carroll , preceded in death by her Husband George Thomas Lunsford, Son: George Daniel (Kaye) Lunsford, Three Sisters: Eula Keaton, Leona "Toni" Richeson,...
Larry Ralph Blankenship
Oct 6, 2023
LARRY R. BLANKENSHIP, age 71 of Athens, Tn. passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at his residence. Although it was unexpected by his family they know God said it was time. A veteran of the United States Army and retiree from Olin Chemical. Larry worked hard to provide for his family that he loved. An avid Bass Guiter player he...
Cora A Sweatt Jones
Sep 26, 2023
CORA BEASLEY SWEATT JONES, age 83 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. She was a native of Winfield, Alabama, resident of McMinn County, Tenn., since 1974, a daughter of the late John Belton and Emma Keeton Beasley and preceded in death by her First Husband: Kirby Leonard Sweatt, Two Sisters,...
George Donald Gilley
Sep 25, 2023
The world has a little less laughter since George D Gilley “Donny”, has left this world.
A true hippy at heart George loved to make music and play the guitar with friends and his grandson, Nathan.
George was a kind, caring jokester who was always happy. He was drafted into Vietnam and served his country in the Army...
Morris Haywood McCormick
Sep 19, 2023
MORRIS HAYWOOD McCORMICK, JR. age 74 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. He was a native of Trigg County Kentucky, resident of McMinn County, Tenn. since 1980, a son of the Morris Haywood McCormick, Sr. and Loretta Keane McCormick and preceded in death by his wife: Sharon Fay Rascoe...
