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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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Peggy Brackett Athens
Peggy Brackett, age 85 of Riceville, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 16, 2020 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late, Dave and Hattie Lingerfelt Moses. She was a remarkable mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She was able to see five generations of children and grandchildren.and was an exceptional dry cleaner with over 50 years of experience. She was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her...
Peggy Brackett, age 85 of Riceville, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 16, 2020 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late, Dave...
Margaret Dotson Sweetwater
Margaret Ann Powers Dotson, age 79 of Athens, passed away, Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Meigs County and a current resident of Sweetwater, she was a daughter of the late Bryant Samuel and Sarah Sally Gennoe Powers, and was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon Wesley Dotson; one brother, Samuel Bryant "Sammy" Powers and two sisters, Edna P. Collins and Betty Webb.
A member of Madisonville Church of God, she was a former employee of Damy...
Margaret Ann Powers Dotson, age 79 of Athens, passed away, Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Meigs County and a current resident of Sweetwater, she was a daughter of the late...
Sterling Butler Ten Mile
STERLING NEIL BUTLER, age 91 of Ten Mile, Tenn. went home to be with the Lord peacefully at his residence on Sunday, November 15, 2020. . He was a native and lifelong resident of Ten Mile, a son of the late Sam Henry and Grace Reed Butler, and preceded in death by Three Brothers: Sister, and very special nephew: Jerry Rice. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, a church he loved so much. He was a member of Carpenter Local #74 for forty-seven years. His happiest...
STERLING NEIL BUTLER, age 91 of Ten Mile, Tenn. went home to be with the Lord peacefully at his residence on Sunday, November 15, 2020. . He was a native and lifelong resident of Ten Mile, a son...
Pastor Roy Hogan Athens
Pastor Roy Hogan, 66, of Athens, went to his heavenly home on Nov. 12, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was the pastor of Freedom Baptist Church of Athens, which he founded in 1998.
He also conducted the radio program “The Old Time Religion Hour,” an outreach of World Bible Missions (WBM), a ministry that sends Bibles, Gospel tracts and study booklets around the world. WBM was started by his late father, Pastor G.D. Hogan. He traveled to Africa 13 times “to...
Pastor Roy Hogan, 66, of Athens, went to his heavenly home on Nov. 12, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was the pastor of Freedom Baptist Church of Athens, which he founded in...
Norman Burke Riceville
Norman Lindsey Burke, age 60, of Riceville passed away Wednesday, Nov, 11, 2020. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was the son of the late Norman Denzil and Bettye Jane Owens Burke. He was a member at Eastanallee Baptist Church, a veteran having served in the U.S. Army, and a long time employee of Wright Brothers Construction Company of Charleston TN
Survivors include wife of 29 years, Rita Raper Burke of Riceville.
Brother and sister-in-law Richard Burke (Daris) of...
Norman Lindsey Burke, age 60, of Riceville passed away Wednesday, Nov, 11, 2020. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was the son of the late Norman Denzil and Bettye Jane...
Wanda Davis Cleveland
Wanda Faye Brock Davis Wanda Faye Brock Davis, 73, of Cleveland, was welcomed into heaven November 11, 2020, surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of all who loved her. She was born into her beautiful life on October 16, 1947, to Raymond and Beulah Brock of Englewood, TN. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Ben Davis of Englewood; daughters, Laura (Travis) Hudson of Cleveland and Leslie (Jim) Tucker of Calhoun; sister, Eva (Carl E.) Moses of Englewood; 7 grandchildren, Tyler Davis,...
Wanda Faye Brock Davis Wanda Faye Brock Davis, 73, of Cleveland, was welcomed into heaven November 11, 2020, surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of all who loved her. She was born into her...
Ethel Hester Athens
ETHEL LEVENA YATES HESTER, age 92 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at her residence. She was a native of Polk County, Tenn., resident of McMinn County, Tenn. since 1950 and a daughter of the late William Dennis and Florida Moore Yates. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 63 years: Ralph Hester on Dec. 27, 2008, Daughter: June Lynnell "Lynn" Hester McKeehan, Son-in-law: Don McKeehan, Four Brothers: John Yates, Sam Yates, Tom Yates,...
ETHEL LEVENA YATES HESTER, age 92 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at her residence. She was a native of Polk County, Tenn., resident of McMinn County, Tenn. since...
Alan Skorupan Athens
ALAN REED SKORUPAN, beloved husband and father, age 68 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Chattanooga. He was a native of Beaver, Penn. and a resident of McMinn County, Tenn. since 1966 . He was a son of the late Steven and Dorothy Jean Anderton Skorupan. He was a 1969 graduate of McMinn County High School and graduate from Tennessee Weselyan College in 1973. Alan was involved in local banking and the manfacturing community serving as a...
ALAN REED SKORUPAN, beloved husband and father, age 68 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Chattanooga. He was a native of Beaver, Penn. and a resident of McMinn...
Thomas Roberts Athens
Thomas "Earl" Roberts, age 80 of Athens, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late William Scott and Emma Jean Marler Roberts. He was a farmer who loved working with horses. He also liked to camp. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and retired from Dooley Tractor Company. He was preceded in death by his wife Jimmie Nell Dennis Roberts; one daughter, Earlene...
Thomas "Earl" Roberts, age 80 of Athens, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son...
Blana Wilson Athens
BLANA SUE YARBROUGH WILSON, age 81 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Clarence Hubert Yarbrough, Sr. and Emma Sue Boyd Yarbrougjh, Brother: Clarence Yarbrough, Jr. and Sister: Nancy Yarbrough. She was a member, organist for over 50 years and active with the WMU at North Athens Baptist Church.
Survivors: Husband of...
BLANA SUE YARBROUGH WILSON, age 81 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn...
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Celebration of Life
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Grief Counseling & Support
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