Obituaries
Jeffery Scott Ledford
Jan 7, 2023
JEFFERY SCOTT LEDFORD, age 58 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in NHC of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a son of the late Cline Ledford and Wanda Jolley Barnes and preceded in deatd by Grandparents: Shorty and Pearl Jolley, and O, C, and Estella Coleman Ledford. He served in...
C. Kinnebrew "Kenny" Dickson
Jan 6, 2023
C. Kinnebrew (Kenny) Dickson, passed away Friday, January 6th, 2023 at his residence after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Kenny was born in Englewood, Tennessee to the late Harry and Geneva Dickson. He graduated from Englewood High School and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College a short time before serving four years in the US Air Force. He was a member...
Wanda Lee Crowe Parker
Dec 29, 2022
WANDA LEE (PARKER) CROWE, 91 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her daughters residence in Etowah, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the John Thomas "Tom" and Beulah Lee Orton Cate, and preceded in death by her Husband: Howard Crowe March 21, 1986, Brother: Vernon Cate and...
Robert Winston Calahan
Dec 21, 2022
ROBERT WINSTON CALAHAN, SR., age 85 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Fairmont, West Virginia, former resident of Tampa, Fla, resident of McMinn County, Tenn. since the 1960's, a son of the late Charles Starr and Virginia Breakiron Calahan and preceded in death by his wife: Jeanette Calahan, Son:...
Eddie Arnold Vincent
Dec 19, 2022
Eddie Arnold Vincent, age 76 of Athens passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence.A native and life-long resident of Athens he was a son of the late Jesse Arnold and Macie Rose Brown Vincent and was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Arnold Vincent, Jr. and two brothers, Bruce Earl Vincent, Jesse Alan Vincent.He was a member...
Letha Ann Allen
Dec 17, 2022
Letha Ann Allen, age 88 of Athens, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, December 17, 2022. A native of Canton, Georgia and a resident of McMinn County since 1947, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Inez Isabell Groves Chappelear. Letha attended Belmont College in Nashville for 3 years where she was active in sports, the studio...
Wayne Homer Byers
Dec 13, 2022
WAYNE HOMER BYERS, age 86 of Athens, Tn. passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Mineral Bluff, Ga., resident of McMinn County, Tn. for 40 years. He was a son of the late Floyd and Dester Byers. Wayne was a dedicated husband and father who loved his family. He was an avid...
Taylor Elizabeth Huff
Dec 11, 2022
Taylor Elizabeth Huff was born on Saturday, July 9th, 1994 in Athens, TN and entered into Jesus' precious arms on Sunday, December 11th, 2022 in Frankfort, KY. She was surrounded by her loving parents, her devoted fiancé', and her precious Kentucky family. She was a graduate of the 2012 class of McMinn County High School. She had...
"Bud" E.F. Hopson
Dec 11, 2022
E.F. (Bud) Hopson, age 88 of Athens, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his residence. A native of Washburn, TN and resident of McMinn County since 1969, he was the son of the late Jesse and Hazel Davidson Hopson. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Niota and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member...
Carol Rees Landess
Dec 9, 2022
She came, she loved and laughed, she left, was all Carol Rees Landess wanted for her obituary but there is more to her incredible story. Born on June 24, 1931 to the late Lafe and Etta Grove Rees, Carol attended Pleasant Vale Christian Church at Powers Station. She also attended Governor I.P. Gray at Mt Pleasant Jay County Schools, Indiana...
Charles Lynn Liner
Dec 9, 2022
Charles Lynn ("Gabby") Liner, age 69 of Calhoun passed away peacefully December 9th, 2022 at Memorial Hospital. He was surrounded by his family. He was a life-long member of Hiwassee Baptist Church. He was a Past Master of Hiwassee lodge #188 A.M. & F.M. His is retired from Cleveland Utilities after 30+ years of service. He was an avid farmer.He...
Carolyn Godsey Archer
Dec 9, 2022
Carolyn Godsey Archer of Niota, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at her residence. A native and lifetime resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lillie Melton Godsey, She loved her family and cooking. and was a member of Union McMinn Baptist, but her heart always belonged to Eastanallee Baptist Church. She was preceded...
Douglas Howard Stamper
Dec 5, 2022
Douglas Howard Stamper, age 86 of Athens, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Douglas was the son of the late Howard Samuel and Clara Marie Stamper of Ten Mile. He was a graduate of Midway High School.
Douglas was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens, TN, for over 29 years and retired from Pet Dairy Inc....
Howard Clyde Ratledge
Dec 5, 2022
HOWARD CLYDE RATLEDGE, age 86 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a son of the late James and Azlee Ghourley Ratledge and preceded in death by his wife: Peggy Alverine Ratledge, Sisters: Louie Arnwine, Grove Odum, and Gladys Ratledge, Brothers: Jim Ratledge, Dick Ratledge,...
Sarah Lucinda Wattenbarger
Nov 28, 2022
Sarah Lucinda Wattenbarger, age 71 of Athens,went to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County,and the daughter of the late Ules and Frankie Riggs. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Steven "Rick' Wattenbarger (Dec. 6, 2013), and grand daughter Ashley Todd.Survivors;Son...
Jewel Marie McDaniel
Nov 24, 2022
JEWEL MARIE (ROBINSON) MCDANIEL, age 93 of Athens peacefully slipped away into the arms of Jesus to celebrate the best Thanksgiving ever on Thursday, November 24, 2022. A native of Chattanooga and longtime resident of Miami, FL and then Athens, TN, Jewel was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71 years, T.J. McDaniel, and son, Kerry McDaniel,...
Clyde Cleve Harris
Nov 18, 2022
CLYDE CLEVE HARRIS, age 72 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in NHC Healthcare of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., son of the late Charlie Cleveland and Mary Ethel Ashe Harris and preceded in death by a Sister Sarah Lou Hawkins and Three Brothers: Jack Edward Harris, Joe Henry...
Joe "Breadman" Mason
Nov 17, 2022
JOE E. MASON, age 72 of Athens, Tenn. known as "The Breadman" passed away Thursday, Nov 17, 2022, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a son of the late Cecil and Frankie Mason and preceded in death by his wife: Sandy J. Mason, Twin Sister: Emma Pearl Wattenbarger, Sister: Carolyn McElhaney, and Brother:...
Joetta "Jody" Barr
Nov 16, 2022
Joetta “Jody” Barr, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Athens, Tennessee, on November 16, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Jody was preceded in death by her parents William “Red” and Lillian Thurman and her brother 2nd Lt Richard Thurman (United States Army).
A native of Grandview, Tennessee, Jody was one of...
Rebecca Louise Parrott
Nov 16, 2022
Rebecca Louise Torbett Parrott, age 85 of Athens, passed away, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Life Care Center of Athens.A native and life-long resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Carl Small and Minnie Mae Stiles Allen Torbett and was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Clyde Junior Parrott; 2 brothers, Bobby Torbett...
