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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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Thomas Nelson Athens
THOMAS WILLARD NELSON, age 48 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, and preceded in death by Paternal Grandparents: Willard and Beulah Nelson, Maternal Grandfather: Jess H. Davis Jr., Mother-in-law: Deborah Webb Whittaker and Great-Aunt Flora Lee Fitch. He was a graduate of McMinn County High School and Tennessee Technology University. Thomas was an...
THOMAS WILLARD NELSON, age 48 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County,...
Gerald Litchford Athens
GERALD JAMES LITCHFORD, age 72 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and resident of Chicago, Ill. for 40 years, former resident of Rockford, Ill, and resident of McMinn County for 12 years. He was a son of the late James Audie and June Rose Eccles Litchford and preceded in death by Sister: Virginia Lee. He retired from Paccar Parts Inc. in Rockford, Ill. He was a member of Woodward Church of God and was a...
GERALD JAMES LITCHFORD, age 72 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and resident of Chicago, Ill. for 40...
Floy McNabb McMinn County
Floy Louvina McNabb, age 96 of Athens passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Life Care of Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Winston and Nellie Whiteside McNabb. She was of the baptist faith, worked at Oak Ridge during WWII. She was was preceded in death by her sister, Hester McNabb O'Daniel and her great nephew Thomas Anthony "Andy" O'Daniel.
Survivors
One nephew and niece, Tommy and Terrea...
Floy Louvina McNabb, age 96 of Athens passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Life Care of Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Winston...
Fred McKinney Athens
Fred W. McKinney, 85, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Etowah Health Care Center. A native of McMinn County, Fred was one of seven children born to the late Pleas and Hailey McKinney. He grew up in the Brush Creek Community.
Fred worked for Mayfield Dairy Farms as a sales representative for 35 years. His career encompassed numerous roles at Mayfield, including supervisor and sales representative.
A longtime member of First Baptist Church of Athens, Fred served as a deacon and...
Fred W. McKinney, 85, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Etowah Health Care Center. A native of McMinn County, Fred was one of seven children born to the late Pleas and Hailey McKinney. He grew...
Kenneth Howell Englewood
KENNETH "KEN" THURMAN HOWELL, age 88 of Englewood, Tn. passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, He was born in 1931 near Burgess Falls in White County, Tn. , a son of the late Ray and Ova Howell and preceded in death by his lovely wife: Berta Mildred Howell, two sisters: Jessie Lee and husband Raymond, Nellie Fern Howell, two brothers: Ray Thomas Howell, and William Herman (Bill) Howell and infant sister: Vera Marie . He...
KENNETH "KEN" THURMAN HOWELL, age 88 of Englewood, Tn. passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, He was born in 1931 near Burgess Falls...
Debra Brown Athens
Debra Brown, age 65, of Athens, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at her residence. A native of Dayton, Ohio and a resident of Kentucky, and Tennessee most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Admiral Dewey and Hazel Yvonne Jordan Shockey. She was a member of Marshall Hill Baptist Church and loved her family dearly.
Survivors
Husband of 30 years, Steven Brown of Athens
Sons , Randall Scott Stem, William Dan (Amy) Peyton, Robert Russell Stem.Thomas Ward...
Debra Brown, age 65, of Athens, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at her residence. A native of Dayton, Ohio and a resident of Kentucky, and Tennessee most of her life, she was the daughter...
Geraldine Patterson Decatur
GERALDINE NEWMAN CUNNINGHAM PATTERSON, age 89 of Decatur, Tn. passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, in NHC of Athens, Tenn. She was a native of McMinn County, Tenn. , resident most of her life of Meigs County, Tn. a daughter of the late Walter and Athelene Freeman Newman and preceded in death by Husband: Alfred Cunningham, Jr., Son: Walter Eugene Cunningham, Granddaughter: Theresa Cunningham, and Sister: Cleta Mae Gregory. She was retired Cunningham Grocery and member of...
GERALDINE NEWMAN CUNNINGHAM PATTERSON, age 89 of Decatur, Tn. passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, in NHC of Athens, Tenn. She was a native of McMinn County, Tenn. , resident most of her...
Carol Arnwine Athens
The visitation and funeral for Carol Arnwine will be immediate family only. Those who wish to sign the register book may come by today until 5 or early tomorrow morning or you may also leave a condolence for the family at www.laycock-hobbs.com/notices/Carol-Arnwine. The family of Carol Arnwine appreciates all the love and support they have received during this difficult time.
Carol Brown Arnwine, age 65 of Athens, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical...
The visitation and funeral for Carol Arnwine will be immediate family only. Those who wish to sign the register book may come by today until 5 or early tomorrow morning or you may also leave a...
Geraldine Rollins Athens
It is with great sadness that the family of Geraldine Jeralds Rollins announces her passing on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the age of 84.
Geraldine was born on March 3, 1936 in Athens, TN, where she remained and made her home. Together with her husband, Robert "Bobby" Edwin Rollins, she raised two sons.
Geraldine loved to travel--and did often--but she was always happy to return to her hometown and her roots, particularly East Athens Baptist Church where she was one of the...
It is with great sadness that the family of Geraldine Jeralds Rollins announces her passing on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the age of 84.
Geraldine was born on March 3, 1936 in Athens, TN, where...
John Smith Athens
John Herschel Smith ,age 95 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Tennova Medical Center of Cleveland. A native of Newport ,TN and resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was the son of the late Mack Clinton ( M.C.) and Mamie Kate Holt Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Jean "Polly" Turner Smith (October 29, 2009.) and daughter Carolyn Dodd. He was member of the Meridian Sun Lodge. In his professional life, he was...
John Herschel Smith ,age 95 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Tennova Medical Center of Cleveland. A native of Newport ,TN and resident of McMinn County most of his...
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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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