Obituaries

Dustin Matthew Thomas

Dustin Matthew Thomas

Mar 16, 2024

Dustin Matthew Thomas, age 42 of Athens passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.A native and life-long resident of Athens, he was preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Joy Thomas on May 8, 1980 and his grandfather, Luther Greene, Jr. (June), on March 24, 2012.He was employed as a Lead at Tennessee...

Orville Junior Harris

Orville Junior Harris

Mar 15, 2024

Orville J. Harris, age 84, of Athens, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 15, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of McMinn County, and a resident of Chattanooga for several years, he was the son of the late Ernie and Donnie Richardson Harris. He was a deacon and a member of East Athens Baptist...

Dora Thompson Mason

Dora Thompson Mason

Mar 15, 2024

Dora Mae Martin Mason was a woman whose life was filled with love, faith, and talent. She passed away in March, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and kindness. Dora was not just a beloved wife and mother, but also a cherished grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. Her family meant everything to her.  She is survived by her loving...

SERVICES UPDATED- Ellen "Dr. Thoni" Underdown

SERVICES UPDATED- Ellen "Dr. Thoni" Underdown

Mar 8, 2024

MARY ELLEN THONI-UNDERDOWN,  age 63 of Athens, Tenn., passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at her residence. She was a native of Nashville, Tenn.  resident of McMinn County since 1989 and preceded in death by her father: Albert Joseph Thoni and Brother: Eric Thoni. She was a 1978 Graduate of Father Ryan High School and graduated from University of Tennessee...

Michael Dwayne Frazier

Michael Dwayne Frazier

Mar 5, 2024

MICHAEL DWAYNE FRAZIER,  age 70 of Athens, Tenn. passed away March 5, 2024 at his residence. He was a native of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, grew up in Memphis, Tenn., resident of McMinn County since 1994 and preceded in death by his mother: Betty Carol Calhoun Frazier, Brother: Mark Dwayne Frazier. He was a mechanic, machinist and former employee of...

Charles Edward McNelley

Charles Edward McNelley

Feb 24, 2024

Charles Edward McNelley, age 86 of Athens, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 24, 2024. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Bert and Addie Franks McNelley. He was a member of Mt. Verd Baptist Church and served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962. He was...

Benjamin Asa Rountree

Benjamin Asa Rountree

Feb 19, 2024

BENJAMIN ASA ROUNTREE,  age 83 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Monday, Feb., 19, 2024 at TerraBella of Athens. He was a native of Johnson County, Fla., resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of his life, a son of the late Emra Thomas "Stump" and Gladys Ditmore Rountree and preceded in death by Daughter: Terra Rountree Two Sisters: Betty Jean Rountree,...

Brenda Dean Daugherty

Brenda Dean Daugherty

Feb 9, 2024

Brenda Dean Brock Givens Daugherty, age 68 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at her home.She was a former resident of Niota and was a daughter of the late T.W. and Leola Brock of Niota and was preceded in death by a son Albert Dwaine Givens.

She was a former employee of Athens Products for 20 years and...

Louise "Louie" Mason

Louise "Louie" Mason

Feb 6, 2024

STELLA LOUISE ( LOUIE ) MASON,  age 69 of Niota, Tenn. left this world to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by  her loving family  on Tuesday,  Feb. 6, 2024, at Terra Bella  in Athens, Tenn.  She was a native of Monroe County, Tenn., resident most of her life of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Willie...

Debbie Purcell

Debbie Purcell

Jan 21, 2024



Debra “Debbie” Lee Purcell, 66, of Englewood passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC, was a former resident of Prince Frederick, MD and current resident of Englewood, TN. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Alfred Mitchell Purcell, and her father, Richard Anthony Burnett. 

Debbie was a member...

Sharon Kathryn Schroeder

Sharon Kathryn Schroeder

Jan 19, 2024

Sharon Kathryn Ogaard Schroeder of Athens, TN, and Vero Beach, FL, passed peacefully at Dominion Senior Living to her heavenly home the evening of January 19, 2024.  She was 88 years old. 

 A memorial will be held at Dominion Senior Living in Athens, TN on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. and a Celebration of Life at Central Assembly of...

Sharon Kay Wallace

Sharon Kay Wallace

Jan 19, 2024

Sharon Kay Wallace, age 77 of Niota passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at her residence. A native of Stilwell, Oklahoma and resident of McMinn County for 40 years, she was the daughter of the late Ather and Delphine Cisco Morton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wallace (September 29, 2020); brother, Michael Morton.

Survivors include; son, Duane...

Freddie Belk

Freddie Belk

Jan 17, 2024

FREDRIC EUGENE "FREDDIE" BELK,  age 53 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Sweetwater, Tenn.,  a lifelong resident of McMinn County and preceded in death by a Sister: Kimberly Ratledge. He was a carpenter.  He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors: Father and Step-Mother: Gene and Carole  Belk of Athens, Tenn., Mother:...

Irene Russell

Irene Russell

Jan 15, 2024

GLADYS  IRENE  ROUNTREE  RUSSELL, age 82 entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family on Monday ,January 15, 2024, at her residence. She was a native and resident most of her life of McMinn County, daughter of the late Emra Thomas "Stump" and Gladys Ditmore Rountree and is preceded in death by her...

Bruce Dodson

Bruce Dodson

Jan 12, 2024

Bruce Dodson, age 66 of Riceville, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and the son of the late Sewell and Ann Clark Dodson. He was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church, and retired from Bowater after 40 years. He was a believer in...

Doris "D. L." Brown

Doris "D. L." Brown

Jan 6, 2024

Doris "D. L."Brown, age 84 of Athens passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his residence. A native and resident of  MxMinn County most of his life he was a son of the late  George A.   and  Kate Walsh Brown was preceded in death by Sister Nola Jane Lane    .He was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church and...

Frank Thomas Clark

Frank Thomas Clark

Dec 22, 2023

FRANK THOMAS CLARK,  of  Riceville, Tenn. went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 22, 2023,where he was reunited with his son and Parents. He was a native and resident most of his life of McMinn County, a son of the late Narvin and Ola Mae Martin Clark and preceded in death by a son: Shawn Clark. He was a...

James David Keith Jr.

James David Keith Jr.

Dec 20, 2023

James " David" Keith, Jr., age 57 of Oak Ridge, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Oak Ridge, he was the son of the late James David Keith, Sr.. He worked as an assistant manager for Big Ed's Pizza, and for K25 in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by...

Rebecca Higginbotham

Rebecca Higginbotham

Dec 17, 2023

 

Rebecca Higginbotham, 94, of Daytona Beach, FL, passed away on December 17, 2023 from natural causes. Rebecca was predeceased in death by Morterman Braxton Higginbotham (husband), Randy Wayne Higginbotham (son), CPT Daren Braxton Higginbotham (grandson), Freddie Cranfield (brother) and Jackie Beery (sister).  Becky is survived by her sons, Dennis Higginbotham (Daytona Beach, FL), Grady Higginbotham (Peachtree Corners, GA) and...

Onis Brantley

Onis Brantley

Dec 16, 2023

Onis Brantley, a devoted resident of McMinn County, Tennessee, and unwavering believer in God, was born on October 17, 1936, and peacefully entered into the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 16, 2023.

Born to Hasting and Ovie, Onis married the love of his life, Barbara Faye Cook, on April 26, 1959, and together they...

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