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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...
Billy Watson Athens
BILLY RAY WATSON, age 79 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a son of the late Robert Lee and Gladys Marie Raper Watson and preceded in death by Brothers: Jimmy Watson, Larry Watson, and Mike Watson. He retired from Heil and was a member of First Baptist Church of Riceville.
Survivors: Wife of 59 years: Frances Morrow Watson of Athens,...
BILLY RAY WATSON, age 79 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County,...
Kathleen Evans Athens
Kathleen Evans, age 70 of Athens, passed away, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home.
She was born in Athens and later moved to Springfield, Massachusetts where she lived for 23 years and worked at Service Master until moving back to Athens in 1996.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Evans Johnson; her grandparents, Katherine and Herchal Evans; 1 Uncle, Bobbie Evans, Sr.;
1 grandson, Saquan Evans and 2 great-grandchildren, Keyara Jackson and Jameer Moore.
She...
Kathleen Evans, age 70 of Athens, passed away, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home.
She was born in Athens and later moved to Springfield, Massachusetts where she lived for 23 years and...
Fannie Boruff Athens
Fannie Rhea Boruff, age 84, of Athens passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at NHC of Athens. A native of Sweetwater and a long term resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Lochie Jane Raper Wilkins. She was a member of Woodward Ave Church of God and she had a passion for singing gospel songs, She was a wonderful home maker and an awesome home decorater. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd Wilkins, Junior Wilkins, Elmer Wilkins;...
Fannie Rhea Boruff, age 84, of Athens passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at NHC of Athens. A native of Sweetwater and a long term resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late...
Hazel Kennedy Athens
Hazel Price Kennedy, age 90 of Athens passed away, Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center-Athens.
A native a life-long resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Jasper Otis and Mae Richesin Price, and was preceded in death by her husband, George Victor Kennedy on March 20, 1994 and her siblings, Junior Price, Annie White, J.S. "Chick" Price and Naomi Toomey.
She was of the Baptist faith and was formerly employed at Athens Hosiery Mill and Athens...
Hazel Price Kennedy, age 90 of Athens passed away, Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center-Athens.
A native a life-long resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late...
Vonetia "Tooter" Ritchie Niota
Vonetia "Tooter" Faye Ritchie, age 89 of Niota passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Sweetwater Nursing Home. A native of Niota and a resident of Florida from 1974-2008, she was the daughter of the late James Walter and Hattie Cordelia McNutt Boyd. She was a member of First Baptist of Merritt Island, Florida where she was very active with the senior adults and the vocal choir and the hand bell choir. She was preceded in death by her husband Jackie Coogan Ritchie (May 1995),...
Vonetia "Tooter" Faye Ritchie, age 89 of Niota passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Sweetwater Nursing Home. A native of Niota and a resident of Florida from 1974-2008, she was the...
Lillie Frank Athens
LILLIE LOVINGOOD FRANK, age 96 of Athens, Tn. passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, in Sweetwater, Tenn. She was a native of Murphy, North Carolina, resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of her life, a daughter of the late Charles Gordon and Amanda Johnson Lovingood and preceded in death by her Husband: Junior Hardin Frank on May 30, 2010, Brothers: Charles Sheridan Lovingood, Cecil Lovingood, Robert Lovingood, Five Sisters: Florence Lovingood, Katie Harris, Bertie Lovingood, Dovie...
LILLIE LOVINGOOD FRANK, age 96 of Athens, Tn. passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, in Sweetwater, Tenn. She was a native of Murphy, North Carolina, resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of...
Augustine "Tina" Holbert Athens
AUGUSTINE "TINA" CARVER HOLBERT, age 85 of Athens, Tenn. a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. , a daughter of the late Lit "L.J." and Katy Byrd Carver, preceded in death by her husband of 48 years: Charles Edwin Holbert, Grandson: David Brian Tilley, Jr, Four Brothers: Jim Carver, Boyd...
AUGUSTINE "TINA" CARVER HOLBERT, age 85 of Athens, Tenn. a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Parkwest...
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Pre-Planning
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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
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