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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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Kenneth Lingerfelt Athens
Kenneth Lee Lingerfelt, age 68 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence.
A native and life-long resident of Athens he was a son of the late Jefferson Ralph and Ada-Sue Lee Woods Lingerfelt, and was preceded in death by an infant brother, Donald Lingerfelt.
He was of the Baptist Faith, was employed as an Electrical Engineer at TVA for 10 years and at Starr Regional Medical Center for 26 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served...
Kenneth Lee Lingerfelt, age 68 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence.
A native and life-long resident of Athens he was a son of the late Jefferson Ralph and...
Ernest Boyd Athens
Ernest "Ernie" Boyd age 92 of Athens, passed away Monday January 25, 2021 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Carse V. and Maude Beele Fields Boyd. He was of the baptist faith and was the retired plant manager at Cherokee Photo of Athens and Fox Photo of San Antonio,Texas. He was an avid golfer and a member at Ridgewood Golf Club. He was of the Meridian Sun Lodge #50 F&AM. He was also a member of Alhambra Shrine of...
Ernest "Ernie" Boyd age 92 of Athens, passed away Monday January 25, 2021 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Carse V. and Maude...
Bennett "Ronnie" Rogers McMinn County
BENNETT RONALD "Ronnie" ROGERS, age 77. It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected death of Ronnie on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, with his wife by his side. Ronnie was 77 and a lifelong resident of the Tranquility Community. He was a beloved member and Sunday School Teacher of Traquility United Methodist Church. After 38 years he retired from Bowater. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father Eula and Bennett Rogers Father-in-law and mother-in-law: Ted and Grace...
BENNETT RONALD "Ronnie" ROGERS, age 77. It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected death of Ronnie on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, with his wife by his side. Ronnie was 77 and a...
Teresa Leonard Etowah
Teresa Schilling Leonard of Etowah, TN, age 51, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Mount Hermon, LA and a resident of McMinn County for the past 8 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Will Leonard of Etowah, Two sons and one daughter-in-law, John and Hannah Leonard of Old Lyme, CT, James Leonard of Cookeville, TN, and One daughter, Abigail Leonard of...
Teresa Schilling Leonard of Etowah, TN, age 51, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Mount Hermon, LA and a resident of McMinn County for the past...
Donald Humphrey Niota
DONALD PHILLIP HUMPHREY, age 83 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a son of the late Carl and Mary Edna McCarter Gourley preceded in death by Brother: Aubrey Humphrey. Survivors: Six Sons and daughters-in-law: Donnie and Eulene Humphrey of Niota, Tenn., Hershel and Dana Humphrey of Athens, Tenn. , Bill and Teresa Crawford of Athens, Tenn.,...
DONALD PHILLIP HUMPHREY, age 83 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a son...
Carl Boruff Athens
Carl Henry Boruff, 89, of Athens, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family. A native of Knoxville and a resident of McMinn County since 1967, he was the son of the late Rufus Daniel and Nancy Southerland Boruff. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Fannie Rhea Boruff, whom he cherished for 68 years (October 30th, 2019); brothers, Elvin Boruff, Robert Boruff, Claude Boruff, Rufus David (Junior) Boruff; sisters, Lucille Henry, Bertha...
Carl Henry Boruff, 89, of Athens, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family. A native of Knoxville and a resident of McMinn County since 1967, he was...
Brenda Melton Athens
BRENDA JANE MELTON, age 71 of Athens, Tenn. passed away peacefully, Friday, January 15, 2021, in Etowah Health Care Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., and a daughter of the late William A. "Bill" and Ora Lee Baskette Melton. She was a member of North Athens Baptist Church. She was active in Tri County Adult Activity Center and Special Olympics. She and her sisters considered themselves " THE SPLATEN...
BRENDA JANE MELTON, age 71 of Athens, Tenn. passed away peacefully, Friday, January 15, 2021, in Etowah Health Care Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., ...
Daryl Freeman Athens
Daryl Jay Freeman, age 57 of Athens passed away, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center-Athens.
A native of San Antonio, TX and current resident of Athens he was a son of the late Frances Willard Johnson Freeman.
A member of St. Mark AME Zion Baptist Church, was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 10 years of service and was a former police officer for the City of Athens. He was a life-long Dallas Cowboys fan.
Survivors:
His Wife, Denise Freeman of Ft. Walton...
Daryl Jay Freeman, age 57 of Athens passed away, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center-Athens.
A native of San Antonio, TX and current resident of Athens he was a son of the...
Jo Farris Athens
JO NELL WYATT MILLER McPHAIL FARRIS, age 88 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Jim and Lillie Irons Wyatt, and preceded in death by former husbands: Robert Lewis Miller, Clarence McPhail, and Cecil Farris, Son: Roger Kent Miller, Grandson: Robbie Miller, Brother: Junior Wyatt, and Two Sisters: Mae Lipps and Madeline Ballew. She was a former cook at E....
JO NELL WYATT MILLER McPHAIL FARRIS, age 88 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a...
Sylvia Ingram Athens
Sylvia Jean Jackson Ingram, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 9, 2021 peacefully at her home. A native of Athens and the Tranquility Community, she was a life-long resident of McMinn County, where she enjoyed working in her flowers, loving her grandchildren, and spending as much time as possible with the family she truly loved.
She was the daughter of the late Ira "Biggen" Jackson and Margie Elkins Jackson. She was preceded in death by an...
Sylvia Jean Jackson Ingram, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 9, 2021 peacefully at her home. A native of Athens and the Tranquility Community, she was a...
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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
A collection of answers to questions that people often have when arranging for a funeral.
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