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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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Polly Dotson NIota
Polly Edith Anderson Dotson, age 96 of Niota, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Monroe County, former resident of Meigs County for more 30 years and current resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late James Bruce and Vida Elizabeth Cook Anderson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Sydney Dotson on April 18, 2003; 3 brothers, James Sanford Anderson, James Bruce "J.B." Anderson and Elbert Anderson; 3 sisters, Anna Lou...
Polly Edith Anderson Dotson, age 96 of Niota, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Monroe County, former resident of Meigs County for more 30 years and current...
Virgina Hampton Athens
VIRGINIA ROSEZELLA HOWARD HAMPTON, age 83 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., daughter of the late Charlie and Martha Moore Howard, and preceded in death by Husband: Luther E. "L. E. Slick" Hampton, Two Sons: Billy Hampton and Mark Hampton. She was a former employee of Alfred's Grocery and Don's Grocery. She was a member of Clay Hill Baptist...
VIRGINIA ROSEZELLA HOWARD HAMPTON, age 83 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., daughter of...
Debra "NeNe" Malone Athens
Debra Jean Burgess Malone "Nene", age 60 of Etowah, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of Athens,she was the daughter of the late Willard "Buddy" Austin
and Wilma Jean "Jeannie" Presswood Malone. She loved her family as well as babysitting so many children that she considered her own. She loved animals and was an excellent cook. She loved Garth Brooks, Elvis and the Tennessee...
Debra Jean Burgess Malone "Nene", age 60 of Etowah, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of Athens,she was the daughter of the late...
Ricky Slater Athens
RICKY LEE SLATER, age 69 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, in Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He was a native of Charleston, West Virginia, resident of Athens, Tn. for 12 years and a son of the late Bruce and Mary Slater. He was a carpenter and was a member of Harvest Time Church.
Survivors: Wife of 10 years: Sharon Elaine Vaughn Slater of Athens, Tenn. Two Daughters-and-Sons-in-law: Teesha and Scott McLemore of Maryville, Tenn. Kendra...
RICKY LEE SLATER, age 69 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, in Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He was a native of Charleston, West Virginia, resident of...
Bill Martin Athens
Bill Martin, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2020 after battling complications from cancer. He taught physical education at Athens City Middle School for 40 years, continuing to serve as Athletic Director after he retired. Teaching, Coaching, and mentoring students was his passion, and he felt blessed to work with so many wonderful people in the school system. Bill was a long-time member of Athens Church of Christ, a quiet and humble servant of...
Bill Martin, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2020 after battling complications from cancer. He taught physical education at Athens City Middle School for 40...
William Boyd Athens
WILLIAM REX BOYD, age 82 of Englewood, Tenn. passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Life Care of Athens, Tenn., He was native of Maryville, Tenn. resident of McMinn County, Tenn. since 1991, a son of the late Wade Lester and Gladys Marie Hall Boyd and preceded in death by his Wife: Alice Mae "Cookie" Zimmerman Boyd. He retired from Olin Chemicals and was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was a member of the NRA. Survivors: Son: David Watson of...
WILLIAM REX BOYD, age 82 of Englewood, Tenn. passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Life Care of Athens, Tenn., He was native of Maryville, Tenn. resident of McMinn County, Tenn....
Daisy Woods Bradenton, FL
DAISY MAE FAIRMAN WOODS, age 99 of Bradenton, Fla. passed away Friday, August 28, 2020, in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. She was a native of Athens, Tn., daughter of the late Thomas and Dollie Fairman, and preceded in death by her Husband: David Woods, Son: Thomas Woods, Daughter: Sammie Jean Woods Cline, Three Brothers: William Fairman, Wesley Fairman, and Mancil Fairman, Four Sisters: Maggie Fairman, Kathlene Green, Margaret Fairman and Rosa Wlhitmire, one grandson, Three great grandchildren, and...
DAISY MAE FAIRMAN WOODS, age 99 of Bradenton, Fla. passed away Friday, August 28, 2020, in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. She was a native of Athens, Tn., daughter of the late Thomas and Dollie Fairman, and...
Katarina Gilpin Roseville, MI
Katarina Hope Gilpin, age 26 of Roseville, MI passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at St. Johns/Ascension Hospital.
A native of Athens and current resident of Roseville, MI, she was employed as a secretary for an Audit Company. She enjoyed arts and crafts, loved make-up and could roller skate like no other.
Survivors:
Her mother, Kimberly Gilpin of Roseville, MI and Her Father, Thomas Gilpin of Prescott Valley, AZ
1 brother, Jesse Gilpin of Roseville, MI;
2...
Katarina Hope Gilpin, age 26 of Roseville, MI passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at St. Johns/Ascension Hospital.
A native of Athens and current resident of Roseville, MI, she was...
Floyd Eaton Riceville
FLOYD JAMES "MUTT" EATON, age 89 of Decatur, Tn. formerly of Athens, Tenn. passed Monday, August 24, 2020, in Riceville, Tn. He was a native longtime resident of McMinn County, Tenn. , a son of the late Peeler Sherman and Oma Katherine White Eaton and preceded in death by his wife: Sue Martin Eaton and Three Sisters: Lois Eaton Evans, Mae Eaton Stevens, Edith Eaton Padgett, Three Brothers: Roy Eaton, Clarence Eaton and Willie Eaton. He retired from Qualex/ Fox...
FLOYD JAMES "MUTT" EATON, age 89 of Decatur, Tn. formerly of Athens, Tenn. passed Monday, August 24, 2020, in Riceville, Tn. He was a native longtime resident of McMinn...
Jody Thompson Riceville
Jody Neal Thompson, 60, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jody was born October 16, 1959, in Shelby, Ohio. He was the first in his family to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management after attending and graduating from King University. He married Andrea Kaye Roberts on Nov. 1, 1980. Their marriage was blessed with two children who they raised in Ashland City, TN. Jody married...
Jody Neal Thompson, 60, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jody was born October 16, 1959, in...
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Featured Services
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
A collection of answers to questions that people often have when arranging for a funeral.
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