Obituaries
Ora Alene Mathews
Jun 9, 2019
ORA ALENE BLANKENSHIP MATHEWS, age 87 of Athens, Tenn. was ushered away to Paradise Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Life Care of Athens, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a daughter of the late Samuel Andrew Blankenship and Bertha Lucille Watkins Blankenship. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Joffre Allen Mathews, Brother: Ralph Blankenship, Three...
Patricia Carlene Brock
Jun 9, 2019
PATRICIA "CARLENE' BROCK, age 82 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tn. She was a native of Dalton, Ga., a daughter of the late Carlton and Cora Whitfield, and preceded in death by a Brother: Cortney Whitfield. She received her Bachelor' Degree and Masters from University of Chattanooa and ...
Glen K. Jackson
Jun 5, 2019
Glen K. Jackson, age 70 of Athens passed away, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at U.T. Medical Center.
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Ira Rufus and Margie Ann Elkins Jackson and was preceded in death by a sister Sara Robertson.
He was a member of Valley Road Baptist Church and Owner...
Loyd Allen Norwood
Jun 5, 2019
Loyd Allen Norwood, age 92, of Niota passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
He was a native of McMinn County and the son of the late Nathaniel "Nep" and Audie Boyd Norwood. He was preceded in death by four sisters and
brothers-in-law: Essie and Sherman Raper, Effie and Johnny Bean, Nina Ruth and...
Kenneth Terry Christman
Jun 5, 2019
Kenneth Terry Christman, 74, of Athens, passed away June 5, 2019, at Erlanger Medical Center. He is the son of the late Richard K. and Lois I. Christman. Born to a home building contractor, he was the first in his family to pursue a college education. Working his way through college, he graduated from Purdue University in the Industrial Engineering...
Robert "Bob" Jackson Thomas
Jun 4, 2019
Robert (Bob) J. Thomas Jr., 75, of Bethlehem, GA, formerly of Athens, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
Bob was born on Friday, August 13, 1943 to the late Robert J. Thomas Sr. and Laura Evelyn (Yates) Thomas in Macon, GA. He was a 1961 graduate of Haines City High School (Haines...
Helen Clara Thompson
May 30, 2019
Helen Clara Ball Thompson, age 83 of Athens passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at U.T. Medical Center. A native and resident of McMinn County most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Thomas and Lydia Delema Fleming Ball and was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Raymond Ball and Richard Ball. A member of East...
Stacy Alane Alexander
May 29, 2019
Stacy Alane Bocock Alexander, 50, of Decatur, TN, passed away at home on May 29, 2019, while surrounded by family.
Stacy was born January 9, 1969 to Catherine and Jeffrey Bocock. Stacy met Walter Alexander on Mother’s Day weekend in 1995 and they were married by Thanksgiving. Walter and Stacy were blessed with nine beautiful children. Stacy was active with...
Virginia Gwen Lane
May 11, 2019
Virginia Gwen (Murphree) Lane, 58, of Riceville passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2019, after a 10 year valiant and courageous battle with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. She endured a staggering 515 weekly chemotherapy treatments with grace and dignity, strengthened by this promise from Isaiah 50:7 that was printed on the cover of...
Donald "Don" Joe Harrill
May 11, 2019
DONALD J. "DON" HARRILL, age 71 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. He was born in Madisonville, Tenn., longtime resident of McMinn County and a son of the late Richard Harrill, Sr. and Annie Etheleen Stephens Harrill. He was owner and operator of Don Harrill Builders for over 40 years....
Phillip Michael Hall
May 10, 2019
PHILLIP M. HALL, age 72 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, in Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, Tenn. He was a native of Bryson City, North Carolina, resident of McMinn County for 42 years, a son of the late Fred J. and Bernice Allene DeHart Hall and preceded in death by a sister, Carol Jean Simmonds. He formerly helped establish various Hardee's Stores...
Naomi Nell Johnkins
May 10, 2019
NAOMI NELL JOHNKINS, age 78 of Athens, Tenn. transitioned from life on Friday, May 10, 2019 surrounded by family at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. a daughter of the late Caleb and Rosie Cox Johnkins. She was a cosmetologist. Naomi devoted her life to being a mother to five children . "Granny" has...
Ricky Wayne Allen
Apr 25, 2019
RICKY WAYNE ALLEN, age 63 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., and a son of the late Ross Melvin and Anna Ruth Moses Allen. He was a former employee of McKheehan Chair Co., Athens Funiture, and was presently an employee of Tri County...
Betty Ruth Millsaps
Apr 23, 2019
Betty Ruth Millsaps, age 76, of Athens went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Sweetwater Hospital. A native of Madisonville and a resident of McMinn County most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Dee and Floralice Isbill Watson. She was a member of Old Fashion Baptist Church...
Elizabeth Nathemia Farris
Apr 13, 2019
ELIZABETH NATHEMIA MONROE FARRIS, age 83 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Tennova of Turkey Creek in Knoxville, Tenn. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. a daughter of the late Joseph Neil and Emmaline Wattenbarger Monroe. She was a homemaker and a member of Clearwater Baptist Church.
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