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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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Karen Graves Riceville
Karen Carver Graves, age 63 , of Riceville passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence. A native of New York, and resident of McMinn County for the past twenty years, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Peggy C. Allmon Hill. She was a member of Mt. Verd Baptist Church and was retired from TVA. She loved her grandbabies and her dogs. She was very crafty and artistically talented.
Survivors include
Son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Liz Carver of Riceville
Brother,...
Karen Carver Graves, age 63 , of Riceville passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence. A native of New York, and resident of McMinn County for the past twenty years, she was the daughter...
Catherine Newman Athens
Catherine Janetta Arnold Newman, age 82 of Athens passed away, Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence after a long battle with cancer.
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County she was a daughter of the late Marion Lewis and Ola Mae Henderson Monroe and was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Howard Arnold on June 24, 1998, her second husband, Kenneth Ray Newman on May 3, 2020, a brother James Harold Monroe; a special brother-in-law, Dallas Lee Cranfield, a niece Gail...
Catherine Janetta Arnold Newman, age 82 of Athens passed away, Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence after a long battle with cancer.
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County she was a...
Michael "David" Pierce Athens
Michael "David" Pierce, age 49 of Athens, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. A native and resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was the owner of Pierce's Horse Shoeing. He loved to hunt and fish, as well as build and shoot guns. He also loved to ride horses, read his Bible and talk to God. He loved to spend time with his grandson Grayden. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Pierce; grandparents, Charles and Sarah Key.
Survivors...
Michael "David" Pierce, age 49 of Athens, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. A native and resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was the owner of Pierce's...
Rachel Casteel Englewood
RACHEL YVONNE RAPER CASTEEL, age 79 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the residence of her daughter. She was a native of Englewood, Tn., lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Charlie and Billie Stiles Raper and preceded in death by her husband: Ray Newton Casteel , Two Sisters: Barbara Slack, Becky Moore, and Brother: Don Raper. She was a member of Valley Road Baptist Church. She retired from Damy Industries after 30 years of...
RACHEL YVONNE RAPER CASTEEL, age 79 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the residence of her daughter. She was a native of Englewood, Tn., lifelong resident of McMinn...
William Joe Bridges Riceville
William Joe Bridges, age 86 of Riceville, passed away on April 7, 2021 at his Son's residence. A native of War, West Virginia and resident of McMinn County since September 1949, he was a son of the late William Harvey and Katheryn Brown Bridges. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Norma Joyce Sharp Bridges, a daughter, Debra Ann Bridges, Four sisters and 4 brothers. A member of First Baptist of Athens, and the Hiwassee Lodge...
William Joe Bridges, age 86 of Riceville, passed away on April 7, 2021 at his Son's residence. A native of War, West Virginia and resident of McMinn County since...
Betsy Stephens Ten Mile
Betsy Riggs Stephens, age 71 of Ten Mile, TN gained her wings to heaven on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. A native of Athens, and a resident of Ten MIle for the past 30 years, she was the daughter of the late Ules and Frankie Rudd Riggs. She was a member of Woodward Ave. Church of God and enjoyed camping and fishing. She loved her kids, grandbabies and great-grandbabies, and was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Stephens; brothers, Clarence Riggs, Lawrence Riggs, Billy Riggs, Tommy Riggs;...
Betsy Riggs Stephens, age 71 of Ten Mile, TN gained her wings to heaven on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. A native of Athens, and a resident of Ten MIle for the past 30 years, she was the daughter of the...
Sylvia "Sue" Sewell, age 83 of Niota went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. A native of Jefferson County, TN and a resident of McMinn County most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Royce and Frances Lichlyter Dennis. She was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church where she served in Sunday School as a teacher, choir ministry, Silver Stars and outreach. She loved her kids, grandkids and...
Sylvia "Sue" Sewell, age 83 of Niota went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. A native of Jefferson County, TN and a...
Joseph Stephens Athens
Joseph "Todd" Stephens, age 49 of Athens passed away, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence.
A native and life-long resident of Athens he was a son of the late Freddy Dean Stephens.
He was of the Baptist faith and was an employee of Evonik Corporation, formerly known as J.M. Huber, for 20 years.
He was an avid softball player.
Survivors:
His wife of 27 1/2 years, Susan H. Stephens;
1 daughter, Darby Grace Stephens of Athens;
1 son, Gabriel Joseph Stephens of Athens;
His...
Joseph "Todd" Stephens, age 49 of Athens passed away, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence.
A native and life-long resident of Athens he was a son of the late Freddy Dean...
Rev. Herbert Smith Athens
HERBERT E. SMITH, age 91 of Athens, Tenn. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., , a son of the late Sim Luther and Emma Elrod Smith and preceded in death by his wife: of 72 years Jo Smith, five sisters: Lillie, Billie, Polly, Molly, and Carolyn and four brothers: Arants, James, Luther, and Virdmon along with one granddaughter: Joanna Smith. Herbert was retired from Bowater after more...
HERBERT E. SMITH, age 91 of Athens, Tenn. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., , a son of the...
Helen Barber Englewood
HELEN ELAINE BARBER, age 74 of Englewood, Tenn. passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at her home with her husband and children by her side. Elaine was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was born in Athens, Tenn., a daughter of the late Milburn and Mildred Ezell and preceded in death by a brother: Mark Ezell. She was a graduate of McMinn County High School and a lifelong resident of the Athens area. She worked in outside Insurance Sales for most of her adult life....
HELEN ELAINE BARBER, age 74 of Englewood, Tenn. passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at her home with her husband and children by her side. Elaine was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and...
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Celebration of Life
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Grief Counseling & Support
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