Obituaries
Alva Sue Farr
Nov 11, 2021
Alva Sue Farr, of Niota, TN , passed away peacefully at NHC in Athens on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Sue was always active and had several hobbies, such as sewing, gardening, canning and cooking. She was also a devout Christian and had an unwavering faith in God. She had a special and unique bond with each and every member of...
Michael "Mike" Steven Liner
Nov 8, 2021
MICHAEL "MIKE" STEVEN LINER, age 65 of Calhoun, Tn. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 8, 2021 at his farm in Calhoun. He was born in Calhoun, Tn., lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., and was a son of the late Rev. Carson Pascal and Ally Marie Moore Liner. He was a devoted member of...
Johnnie Jean Russell Wilcox
Nov 8, 2021
Johnnie Jean Russell Wilcox, age 77 was a resident of Abilene, TX since 2019 formerly of Kingston, TN and Athens, TN went home to be with her Lord on November 8, 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her great-grandsons, taking pictures and chatting with her facebook friends.
She had worked many occupations including Blue Circle Restaurant, Dollar General...
Connie Coffey Lowry
Nov 5, 2021
CONNIE COFFEY LOWRY, age 72 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, in Sweetwater Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., daughter of the late Thomas Mack and Meda Rebecca Anderson Wicker, and preceded in death by first husband: Bruce Kenneth Coffey, Jr, and Sister: Pamela Aline "Pam" Coleman. She began her career...
James Edward Edd Torbett
Oct 30, 2021
JAMES EDWARD "EDD" TORBETT, age 82 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tn. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a son of the late Elard Sherman and Georgia Ruth Crye Torbett and preceded in death by three Brothers Charles Torbett, Leonard Torbett, and Tommy Torbett. He...
Clyde Gene Crisp
Oct 28, 2021
Clyde Gene Crisp, age 86 of Decatur, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical and Rehabilitation in Etowah. A native of Meigs County and a resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary Brown Crisp. He owned and operated Crisp Excavation Company, and was preceded in death; one...
J E Sonny Odum
Oct 22, 2021
J E "SONNY" ODUM, age 75 of Decatur, Tenn. passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his residence. He was a native of McMinn County, Tenn. resident most of his life of Meigs and McMinn County, Tenn., a son of the late Jarvis Emmitt "Jabo" and Della Marie Pardue Odum and preceded in death by his wife: Lillie Faye Graham...
Doris Ann Scruggs
Oct 20, 2021
Doris Ann Scruggs age 73 of Niota, passed away, Wednesday October 20, 2021 at Sweetwater Hospital.
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County she was a daughter of the late Howard Paul and Mary Jane Moore Scruggs, and was preceded in death by her grandparents, Caggie, Sr. and Anna Bell Scruggs and Lee and Susie Moore, Aunts, Hattie Arnwine Jessie...
Judi Anne Marvin
Oct 16, 2021
Judi Marvin age 58, of Englewood passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of Hamilton, Ohio and a resident most of her life in Lansing, Michigan and Monroe/ McMinn County for the past 13 years, she was the daughter of the late Mable Pennington. She was an administrative assistant at East Athens...
Catherine Irene Roberts Lovingood
Oct 16, 2021
CATHERINE IRENE (CATHY) ROBERTS LOVINGOOD, age 63 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. She was native of Monroe County, Tenn., resident of McMinn County for over 30 years and preceded in death by her mother: Nellie Faye Barnes Roberts. She had been employed by Dale Cook Classic Homes, Jim Miller Excavating...
David Michael McCaslin
Oct 15, 2021
David McCaslin, age 57 of Athens, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late James and Isabelle Russell McCaslin. He was the owner of The Bed Store of Athens for over 13 years. He attended Wildwood Baptist Church, and was a...
William Michael Paisley
Oct 11, 2021
William Michael Paisley, age 54, entered the gates of Heaven on October 10, 2021!
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County, he was the son of John W. "Bill" and the late Virgie Wallace Paisley. He was a very talented musician who loved singing gospel songs, playing his guitars and drums for his church and at the Senior Citizen...
Jessie Mae Crisp Lankford
Oct 8, 2021
JESSIE MAE CRISP LANKFORD, age 80 of Riceville, Tenn. passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. a daughter of the late William Howard and Mary Brown Crisp, preceded in death by Husband: Bob Lankford, Son: Danny Lankford, Two Daughters: Robin Lankford and Carol Ann (Kay) Eiche, Sister:...
Lillian Allene Nolen Smith
Oct 5, 2021
LILLIAN ALLENE NOLEN SMITH, of Athens, Tenn.. went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 2, 2021, after 94 years of service on earth. Lillian was born in Wolf Trap, Virginia, resident of McMinn County, most of her life, a daughter of the late Charles Abe and Eunice Hopkins Nolen and preceded in death by her husband: Robert L....
Betty Jean Sanders Stansberry
Oct 5, 2021
Betty Jean Sanders Stansberry, age 88 of Athens passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the home of her son Mike and daughter in law Rebekah in Englewood. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Sallie Mae Watson Sanders. She was retired from Wal-Mart at the age of 83 after...
Tammie Renee Culberson
Sep 28, 2021
Tammie Renee Coleman Culberson, age 59 of Etowah passed away, Wednesday, September 28, 2021 at her residence.
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County she was a daughter of the late Robert Victor "Vic" and Dorothy Jean Duggan Coleman and was in preceded death by 1 sister, Becky Gaddis; 1 brother, Kenny Coleman. She loved being a Grammie and taking...
Louise Elliott Kennedy
Sep 27, 2021
Louise Elliott Kennedy age 87 of Athens passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Athens Place Assisted Living.
A native and life-long resident of Athens she was a daughter of the late James Earl and Mary Glenna Carroll Elliott and was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister; Edward Elliott, Frances Crittenden and Clifford Elliott.She was a member of...
Virigina Josephine Scroggins Blount
Sep 26, 2021
VIRGINIA JOSEPHINE SCROGGINS BLOUNT, age 88 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in NHC of Athens. She was a native , lifelong resident of Meigs and McMinn County, a daughter of the late Roy E. and Neva Scroggins preceded in death by her husband: Robert H. Blount on August 18, 2011 and Brother: Don Scroggins. Her life...
Lois Evelyn Goins Lingerfelt
Sep 24, 2021
LOIS EVELYN GOINS LINGERFELT, age 90 of Athens, Tenn. a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. went home to be with The Lord, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at NHC Healthcare of Athens. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Janie Coleman Goins, preceded in death by her husband of...
Vernon Osban Darnell
Sep 23, 2021
VERNON OSBAN DARNELL, age 78 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at his residence. He was a native of Greenville, South Carolina, resident most of his life of Bradley and McMinn County, Tenn. a son of the late Martin Osban and Grace Blakley Darnell. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Darnell Ellis. He retired...
