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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.
We know we have made a difference by the appreciation shown by those we serve.
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Imogene Buckner Athens
Imogene Hayes Buckner passed away Monday, January 6, 2019. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 8, 2019 from 1:30-2:30 PM at the funeral home with a Graveside Service to follow in McMinn Memory Gardens at 3:00 PM.
Imogene Hayes Buckner passed away Monday, January 6, 2019. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 8, 2019 from 1:30-2:30 PM at the funeral home with a Graveside Service to...
Conrad Brooks Athens
Conrad L. Brooks, age 87 of Athens, passed away, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. He had a difficult time hearing on this Earth but to think the first voice he was able to hear loud and clear was a voice that he knew instantly saying "Well done though good and faithful servant."
A native of Fentress County and resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was a son of the late Charlie R. and Naomi Norman Brooks, and was preceded in death...
Conrad L. Brooks, age 87 of Athens, passed away, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. He had a difficult time hearing on this Earth but to think the first voice he was...
Marjorie Davis Decatur
MARJORIE RAE PARTAIN DAVIS, age 65 of Decatur, Tn. passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019, in Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. a daughter of the late Hillard and Nancy Elizabeth "Lizzy" Clark Partain and preceded in death by Brother: Dallas Partain and Sister: Marie Owenby. She was a Seamstress and housewife. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors...
MARJORIE RAE PARTAIN DAVIS, age 65 of Decatur, Tn. passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019, in Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn...
James Miller Englewood
James W. Miller, age 89, of Englewood, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late William Dan and Ruth Jerells Miller. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens, a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S Army, and was retired from Mayfields Dairy. He was an avid reader and was a Bus Driver for Athens City schools for 20 years.
He was preceded in death...
James W. Miller, age 89, of Englewood, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the...
Joe Harris Athens
Joe Henry Harris age 76 of Athens, passed away, Thursday, December 19, 2019 at NHC Healthcare of Athens.
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Charlie Cleve and Mary Ethel Ashe Harris, and was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jack Edward Harris and Glenn Wade Harris; 1 sister, Sarah Lou Hawkins.
He was a member Woodward Ave. Church of God and was formerly employed as a farm hand.
Survivors:
6 sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret Hawkins of...
Joe Henry Harris age 76 of Athens, passed away, Thursday, December 19, 2019 at NHC Healthcare of Athens.
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Charlie Cleve...
Nathaniel Crye Etowah
Nathaniel Reed Crye, age 30 of Etowah, Tenn. passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Etowah, Tenn. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn., a lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. and preceded in death by his father: Ricky Crye and grandfather: Charles Croft.
He was an employee of Waupaca Industries and was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include
His Mother: Donna Croft Crye of Charleston, Tenn.
Sister and Brother-in-law: Brandy and Junior Henry and Niece:...
Nathaniel Reed Crye, age 30 of Etowah, Tenn. passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Etowah, Tenn. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn., a lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. and...
Mary Futral Athens
Mary Driskell Futral, 86 of Athens, Tenn. passed on to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at her residence. For all of her life, Mary loved God with all her heart as her first priority. Mary was born in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Rev. Earl Palmer and Myrtle Shelly Driskell. She was preceded in death by Brother: Joseph "Buddy" Driskell and Son-in-law: Daniel Fetzer, Brother-in-law: H. A. Walker. Mary graduated from Trervecca Nazarene College...
Mary Driskell Futral, 86 of Athens, Tenn. passed on to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at her residence. For all of her life, Mary loved God with all her heart as her first...
Geneva Sewell Athens
GENEVA LEONA GOFORTH SEWELL, age 86 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at her residence. She was a native of Meigs County, resident of McMinn County most of her life, a daughter of the late Jess Goforth, Sr. and Bertha Crook Goforth . She was preceded in death by her Husband: Jay Gather Sewell on Feb. 11, 1994, Son: Wayne Sewell, Two Brothers: Jess Goforth, Jr., Ruel Goforth, Two Sisters: Una Mae Denton and Irene Howard.
She retired from Magic...
GENEVA LEONA GOFORTH SEWELL, age 86 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at her residence. She was a native of Meigs County, resident of McMinn County most of her life,...
Judy Byram Englewood
Judy Ruth Byram, age 73 of Englewood, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Erlanger Hosptal in Chattanooga TN. A native of Dennis, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Kelly Bulise and Ruth Mildred Tidwell Byram. She was a member of Central Church of Christ and worked for Mills Products for over forty years. She enjoyed being outside in the mountains and lakes, and loved to have family over to visit. She was preceded in death by her brother Bulise Wade Byram (August,...
Judy Ruth Byram, age 73 of Englewood, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Erlanger Hosptal in Chattanooga TN. A native of Dennis, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Kelly Bulise...
Jean Wilson Athens
Jean. Jiles Wilson, age 94 of Athens, passed away, Friday, November 29, 2019 at Raintree Terrace Senior Living in Knoxville.
A native of and resident of McMinn County most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Leroy "Toke" Rose and Thelma Rose Harwell Webb, and was preceded in death by her first husband: Hayden Black, Second Husband: Sam Arnold Jiles on Oct. 15, 1994 and third Husband : Noble Wilson on May 19, 2005; son, Gerald Black, Two Brothers: Thomas Rose and...
Jean. Jiles Wilson, age 94 of Athens, passed away, Friday, November 29, 2019 at Raintree Terrace Senior Living in Knoxville.
A native of and resident of McMinn County most of her life, she was a...
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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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