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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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Mary McNelley Athens
MARY RUTH CLARK McNELLEY, age 79 of Athens, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2019, at her residence after an eight year battle with Alzheimer's. She was a native of Monroe County, Tenn., resident of McMinn County most of her life and a daughter of the late William "Bill" Herman and Mary Helen Rhodes Clark. She was a member of Mt. Verd Baptist Church, which she loved dearly and worked at Niota Textile and North City School Cafeteria. She...
MARY RUTH CLARK McNELLEY, age 79 of Athens, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2019, at her residence after an eight year battle with Alzheimer's. She was a...
Clarence Pickle Charleston
Clarence Mitchell "Old Man" Pickle, age 70 of Charleston, passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence.
A native of McMinn County and resident of Charleston for most of his life, he was a son of the late, James Edward and Otha Bradley Pickle and was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Teretha Wheeler Pickle; 2 brothers R.B. Pickle, James Pickle and 3 sisters Geneva Browder, Margaret Caldwell, Pauline Edwards.
A member of Mt. Lebaon Baptist Church, he was...
Clarence Mitchell "Old Man" Pickle, age 70 of Charleston, passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence.
A native of McMinn County and resident of Charleston for most of his...
William "Billy" Hampton Athens
WILLIAM "BILLY" DAVID HAMPTON, age 59 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. and preceded in death by his father: Luther E. " L. E. Slick" Hampton, and Brother: Mark Hampton. He was a former employee of Athens Supply Co. and Rock Springs Golf Course and was a timber cutter and sawmiller. He was of the Baptist Faith and was an avid hunter and...
WILLIAM "BILLY" DAVID HAMPTON, age 59 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County,...
Hubert Thornton Athens
Hubert "Larry" Thornton age 80 of Athens, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Hubert Columbus and Elizabeth Barnes Thornton. He was of the baptist faith and was retired from Johnson Controls after 23 years of employment. He and his wife were the owner and operator of the former "Ceramic Shop." He was an avid car restorer and collector.
He was preceded in death...
Hubert "Larry" Thornton age 80 of Athens, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Hubert Columbus and...
Billie Kyker Athens
Billie Ruth Hicks Kyker, age 87 of Athens passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at her residence. A native of Englewood and a resident of McMinn County all of her life, she was the daughter of the late William Harry and Nina May Woods Hicks. She was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church for 45 years and worked as an LPN at the Foree Hospital, and as a clerk at the McMinn County Tax Assessors Office for 37 years. She loved to read, write poetry, spend time with her family, and was preceded in...
Billie Ruth Hicks Kyker, age 87 of Athens passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at her residence. A native of Englewood and a resident of McMinn County all of her life, she was the daughter of the...
Mary Thomas Athens
Virginia Waddill Thomas, age 98, of Athens, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living of Athens. A native of Hanover County, Virginia, she was born December 14, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Myrtha Calvin Apperson and William Freeman Waddill, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years William Grant Thomas and her brother William Freeman Waddill, Jr.
She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Creator in...
Virginia Waddill Thomas, age 98, of Athens, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living of Athens. A native of Hanover County, Virginia, she was born December 14, 1920...
Nellie Howell Madisonville, TN
Nellie Fern Howelll, age 96, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Thursday,
January 17, 2019, while in the excellent loving care at Madisonville Health
& Rehab.
She was born to L. R. Howell and Ovie Bussell Howell in 1922 in Cookeville,
TN. Nellie was widowed in 1948, when her husband, John Kritikos, passed
away where they lived in Chicago, Illinois.
Nellie was baptized as a Baptist while in elementary school. She attended
White County High School. Nellie enjoyed...
Nellie Fern Howelll, age 96, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Thursday,
January 17, 2019, while in the excellent loving care at Madisonville Health
& Rehab.
She was born to L. R. Howell and...
Justin Key, Sr. Athens
JUSTIN EDWARD KEY SR., age 34 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and was a resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of his life. He was an employee of DENSO. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served 4 years active duty in Alaska. He was a graduate of Tennessee Weslyan University received a B. S. in Business Administration and Fiance. He was a certified E.M.T. and was...
JUSTIN EDWARD KEY SR., age 34 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and was a resident...
Donald Thompson Athens
Donald W. Thompson, age 83 of Decatur, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence. A native of McMinn County and resident of Meigs County most of his life, he was the son of the late Howard Otis and Bernice Wallis Thompson. He was of the baptist faith and enjoyed Meigs County softball and football games. He enjoyed boat riding, water skiing and working in his yard. He taught at Ten Mile Elementary, worked for Farmers Chemical Co in Chattanooga and later retired as the director...
Donald W. Thompson, age 83 of Decatur, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence. A native of McMinn County and resident of Meigs County most of his life, he was the son of the late Howard...
Kenneth Allen Athens
KENNETH JAMES ALLEN, age 85 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Willow Acres in Riceville, Tenn. He was a native and resident most of his life of McMinn County, Tenn., former resident of Meigs County, Tenn. and Aberdeen, Mississippi. He was a son of the late Kermit Roosevelt and Alice Marie Elrod Allen. He was preceded in death by Brother: Jack M. Allen, and Sister: Vivian Varnadoe. He was a member of First Baptist Church of...
KENNETH JAMES ALLEN, age 85 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Willow Acres in Riceville, Tenn. He was a native and resident most of his life of McMinn County, Tenn.,...
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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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