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We understand that whether we are grieving a loss or honoring and celebrating a life, it can be a very difficult time - to say the least. Families and communities come together to support each other because our relationships are where we find comfort.
As a proud member of your community, we promise our best everyday to create an experience that honors the life of your loved ones and helps ease the burdens of those left behind. We use our collective experience and integrity to guide families through a transparent process, like we would our own - because everything we do is about creating comfort when it seems like there is none.
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Roger Adams Ten Mile
Roger Keith Adams, are 61 of Ten Mile, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at his residence. A native of Pikeville, Kentucky and a resident of Ten Mile and Niota for the past 30 years, he was the son of the late Mack Still and Sarah Marie Fields Adams. He retired from School-Gemtron in Sweetwater after 26 years of service and was preceded in death by one brother Paul Adams and Father-in-law: Clyde Shultz. He was a loving husband, listening Step-dad, gracious son-in-law, great...
Roger Keith Adams, are 61 of Ten Mile, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at his residence. A native of Pikeville, Kentucky and a resident of Ten Mile and Niota for the past 30 years, he was...
Mildred Carpenter Athens
MILDRED EVELYN ARMSTRONG CARPENTER, age 99 of Athens, Tenn. went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 13, 2019, at her residence. She was born the 2nd of eight chileren to the late Rob and Elsie Armstrong in McMinn County and preceded in death by her husband of 60 years: Daniel Carpenter, Two Sons: Daniel Lewis Carpenter, Jr., Ronie Allen Carpenter, Granddaughter: Robin Lynn Carpenter, and Five Sisters: Ann Small, Margaret Addison, Virginia Jo Martin, Gladys Davis and Agnes Walden.Soon after...
MILDRED EVELYN ARMSTRONG CARPENTER, age 99 of Athens, Tenn. went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 13, 2019, at her residence. She was born the 2nd of eight chileren to the late Rob and Elsie...
Clifford Elliott Athens
CLIFFORD ELLIOTT, age 91 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Star Regional Medical of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and resident most of his life of McMinn County, Tenn., a son of the late James Earl and Mary Glenna Carroll Elliott, and preceded in death by Two Sons: Phillip Elliott and William Eugene Elliott, Sister: Francis Crittenden, Brother: Edward Elliott. He was a retired employee of Federal Bureau of Prisons and was a member of Sewee Church of...
CLIFFORD ELLIOTT, age 91 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Star Regional Medical of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and resident most of his life of McMinn County, Tenn.,...
Betty Hawkins Athens
Betty Jo Francis Hawkins, age 87, of Athens passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her residence. A native of Roane County, TN and a resident of McMinn County since 1992. She was the daughter of the late Dartis Fritz and Annie Paisley Francis. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens,and enjoyed working in her Sunday School class, caring for children and helping with Mother Day Out at the church. She also loved walking her dog around North City School.
She was preceded...
Betty Jo Francis Hawkins, age 87, of Athens passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her residence. A native of Roane County, TN and a resident of McMinn County since 1992. She was the...
Emma Hagan Athens
Emma Irene Mills Taylor Hagan, age 83 of Athens, went to be with the Lord Monday July 1, 2019 at Hospice of Chattanooga. A native of Albany, Kentucky and a resident of Athens for the past 10 years. She was the daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" and Pearl Pennycuff Mills. She was of the Baptist faith and loved her bible study at the nursing home as well as crafts, playing the piano and singing. She loved her family very much which included her little dog named...
Emma Irene Mills Taylor Hagan, age 83 of Athens, went to be with the Lord Monday July 1, 2019 at Hospice of Chattanooga. A native of Albany, Kentucky and a resident of Athens for the past 10...
Alice Turner Athens
Alice Ruth Swafford Turner, age 90, of Athens passed away,Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Starr Regional Health and Rehabilitation in Etowah. A native and life long resident of of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Denton (L. D.) and Josie Belle Vincent Swafford. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens and was preceded in death by her husband Harold Clifford Turner (Oct.20, 2018) and brother Arnold Robert (Doc) Swafford, Ernie Swafford. She...
Alice Ruth Swafford Turner, age 90, of Athens passed away,Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Starr Regional Health and Rehabilitation in Etowah. A native and life long resident of of McMinn County,...
David Walker Athens
David Walker, age 92 of Athens, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center-Athens.
He was a native of Spadra, Arkansas residing in McMinn County for most of his life. He was a son of the late Elmer and Maude Mae Morrison Walker, and was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Thomas Franklin Walker, James Alvin Walker, Earl Cressy Walker; and 1 sister, Sue Curtistine Faneuff.
He was a member of East Athens Baptist Church, and was Retired from Sears...
David Walker, age 92 of Athens, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center-Athens.
He was a native of Spadra, Arkansas residing in McMinn County for most of his...
Patricia Brock Athens
PATRICIA "CARLENE' BROCK, age 82 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tn. She was a native of Dalton, Ga., a daughter of the late Carlton and Cora Whitfield, and preceded in death by a Brother: Cortney Whitfield. She received her Bachelor' Degree and Masters from University of Chattanooa and taught at McMinn County High School and retired in 1999. She also subbed frequently from 2000 until...
PATRICIA "CARLENE' BROCK, age 82 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tn. She was a native of Dalton, Ga., a...
Ora Mathews Athens
ORA ALENE BLANKENSHIP MATHEWS, age 87 of Athens, Tenn. was ushered away to Paradise Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Life Care of Athens, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a daughter of the late Samuel Andrew Blankenship and Bertha Lucille Watkins Blankenship. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Joffre Allen Mathews, Brother: Ralph Blankenship, Three Sisters: Eva Lou Blankenship, Anna Bea Gunter, and Virginia Witte. She was a...
ORA ALENE BLANKENSHIP MATHEWS, age 87 of Athens, Tenn. was ushered away to Paradise Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Life Care of Athens, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn...
Loyd Norwood Niota
Loyd Allen Norwood, age 92, of Niota passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
He was a native of McMinn County and the son of the late Nathaniel "Nep" and Audie Boyd Norwood. He was preceded in death by four sisters and
brothers-in-law: Essie and Sherman Raper, Effie and Johnny Bean, Nina Ruth and John W. "Jay" Presswood, and Barbara and Gerald Grant; six brothers and
sisters-in-law: Hoyt and Margaret Norwood, Ernest and...
Loyd Allen Norwood, age 92, of Niota passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
He was a native of McMinn County and the son of the late Nathaniel...
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Featured Services
Pre-Planning
Take a few moments to express your wishes now and help to ease the burden on your loved ones.
Celebration of Life
They are often guided by a friend or family member—but can be religious leader. The celebration often focuses on story-telling, remembrance, and honoring the life of the one who’s been lost.
Grief Counseling & Support
We have in-house counseling and outside partners, along with online resources to guide you through the loss of a loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
A collection of answers to questions that people often have when arranging for a funeral.
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