Obituaries
Charles Arvle Kennedy
Feb 23, 2019
CHARLES A. KENNEDY, loving husband, devoted father and faithful friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, passed away peacefully at his home in Athens, on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was born in 1927 on the family farm in the Sewee Community to the late John A. and Hila Foster Kennedy and lived his entire 91 years in McMinn County....
Geraldine Marie Lingerfelt
Feb 19, 2019
Geraldine Marie Lingerfelt, age 73 of Athens passed away, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Willow Acres Assisted Living.
A native of McMinn County and a life-long resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Verna Ree Kennedy and Allie Lee Lingerfelt, and was preceded in death by Allan Ray Lingerfelt, Ross B. Lingerfelt, Clyde Jay Lingerfelt.
She attended...
Mary Ruth McNelley
Feb 18, 2019
MARY RUTH CLARK McNELLEY, age 79 of Athens, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2019, at her residence after an eight year battle with Alzheimer's. She was a native of Monroe County, Tenn., resident of McMinn County most of her life and a daughter of the late William "Bill" Herman and Mary Helen Rhodes Clark....
William Murphy
Feb 17, 2019
William Murphy age 80 of Ten Mile, TN was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2019. A native of Cleveland, Ohio and a resident of Leasburg, North Carolina for 35 years, he was the son of the late George and Josephine Oneill Murphy. He was retired from Valspar Corporation and served in the U.S Marine Corp....
Clarence Mitchell "Old Man" Pickle
Feb 14, 2019
Clarence Mitchell "Old Man" Pickle, age 70 of Charleston, passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence.
A native of McMinn County and resident of Charleston for most of his life, he was a son of the late, James Edward and Otha Bradley Pickle and was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Teretha Wheeler Pickle; 2...
William "Billy" David Hampton
Feb 13, 2019
WILLIAM "BILLY" DAVID HAMPTON, age 59 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. and preceded in death by his father: Luther E. " L. E. Slick" Hampton, and Brother: Mark Hampton. He was a former employee of Athens Supply Co. and Rock Springs Golf Course...
Hubert "Larry" Thornton
Feb 11, 2019
Hubert "Larry" Thornton age 80 of Athens, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Hubert Columbus and Elizabeth Barnes Thornton. He was of the baptist faith and was retired from Johnson Controls after 23 years of employment. He and his wife were the owner...
Mary Virginia Thomas
Jan 23, 2019
Virginia Waddill Thomas, age 98, of Athens, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living of Athens. A native of Hanover County, Virginia, she was born December 14, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Myrtha Calvin Apperson and William Freeman Waddill, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years William Grant...
Donald Willard Thompson
Jan 11, 2019
Donald W. Thompson, age 83 of Decatur, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence. A native of McMinn County and resident of Meigs County most of his life, he was the son of the late Howard Otis and Bernice Wallis Thompson. He was of the baptist faith and enjoyed Meigs County softball and football games. He enjoyed boat riding,...
Justin Edward Key, Sr.
Jan 11, 2019
JUSTIN EDWARD KEY SR., age 34 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and was a resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of his life. He was an employee of DENSO. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served 4 years...
Kenneth James Allen
Jan 9, 2019
KENNETH JAMES ALLEN, age 85 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Willow Acres in Riceville, Tenn. He was a native and resident most of his life of McMinn County, Tenn., former resident of Meigs County, Tenn. and Aberdeen, Mississippi. He was a son of the late Kermit Roosevelt and Alice Marie Elrod Allen. He was preceded in death by Brother:...
William Donald Bennett
Dec 31, 2018
William Donald Bennett passed away Monday,12/31/18 at home surrounded by family.
Bill is survived by:
His wife Mary Catherine Bennett;
Sons, William(Bill) D. Bennett,II,(Tracie), Ben E. Bennett (Katie), and Michael (Bo)Thomas Bennett;
Step Childrern; Cherie Maurer (George), Cindy Hennings(Johnny), Brett Wilkes (Irina);
Grandchildren; Will Bennett, Lauren Tanner, Nick Bennett, Hunter Satterfield, Allie Bennett, Britton Cole, Megan Maurer, Jessica Maurer, Lexi...
Godfrey Dolphious Wells
Dec 25, 2018
GODFREY DOLPHIOUS WELLS age 78 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of North Adams Massachusetts, and a resident of McMinn County since 1987. He was the son of the late Arthur and Francis Hewett Wells. He was a member of Riceville First Baptist Church. He worked for McDonald's and the DPA as...
Ernest Stephen Ratledge
Dec 18, 2018
Ernest Stephen Ratledge, age 69 of Cleveland passed away, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Life Care Center of Cleveland after an extended illness. He was native of McMinn County, Tenn., resident of Cleveland since 1971 and preceded in death by his wife of 48 years: Sandra Ratledge, Paternal Grandparents: Henry Lee and Kitty Mae (Robinson) Ratledge and Maternal Grandparents: Winfred...
Robert Edward Cranfield
Dec 16, 2018
ROBERT EDWARD CRANFIELD, age 46 of Athens, Tenn. passed away December 16, 2018, in Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, Tenn. He was a native and lifelong resident of Athens, a son of Kenny Edward Cranfield and the late Emily Kay Hurst McClure and preceded in death by Step-Mother: Alice Ann Ledford Cranfield. He was a truck driver and had driven for...
