Obituaries
Tracy Lee Bradley
Oct 29, 2024
Tracy Lee Bradley, 56, of Cleveland, TN passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
He was a native of McMinn County, TN. He resided in Cleveland with his devoted wife of 25 years and his fur baby Leo. He worked for Coca-Cola United as a forklift operator for 25 years.
A son of the late Doris...
Walter Jack Kennedy
Oct 24, 2024
Walter Jack Kennedy, age 96 of Athens, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of Terra Bella, California and resident of McMinn County all of his life, he was the son of the late Huff Farrell and Julia Simpson Kennedy. Jack was a lover of hunting, fishing, camping and being outdoors. He...
Brenda Smith Clanton
Oct 21, 2024
BRENDA SMITH CLANTON, age 80 of Athens TN. went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 21, 2024 at her residence. A native of Jacksonville, Florida and a current resident of Athens TN since 2000. She was the Daughter of the Late Marvin and Claris Dorsey Smith. She was preceded in death by Brothers; Jerre M. Smith and Mark...
Christodoulos "Chris" Kitsos
Oct 19, 2024
Christodoulos "Chris" Kitsos, aged 63, of Athens, TN passed away on October 19, 2024. Born on December 25, 1960, Chris was known for his happy and fun-loving nature. A self-proclaimed singer, he was loving, lovable, easy-going and deeply family oriented.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Anastasia, son Kyrkos, daughter Anna, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Christopher and Constantino; brother George Kitsos, sister-in-law...
Girleen Howard
Oct 16, 2024
Girleen Howard, aged 87, passed away on October 16, 2024, at her home in Athens, TN. Born on February 13, 1937, Girleen was a beloved figure in her community, known for her caring nature and vibrant spirit. Girleen was a cherished wife to her late husband, Charles R. Howard (Bob), with whom she shared 38 wonderful years before his passing....
Deanna Gail Jones
Oct 12, 2024
Deanna Gail Jones passed away peacefully the morning of October 12, 2024. She was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky and as a child she and her family moved to Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her Mother Hazel Willis and her father Howard Willis, her husband Gary William Buckner and Brothers, Ronald Willis and David Willis, Son Gary...
Lynn McPherson Metzger
Oct 10, 2024
Lynn McPherson Metzger, age 85 of Athens passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland. A native of Crossville, Tennessee and a resident of McMinn County since 1991, he was the son of the late George Oren and Amanda Lois McPherson Metzger. Lynn worked for Wal Mart for 20 years and was a member of City...
Ruby Virginia Huston *UPDATED SERVICE TIMES*
Oct 1, 2024
RUBY VIRGINIA HUSTON, age 86 of Athens TN. passed away Tuesday October 1, 2024 at TerraBella Assisted Living. A native of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Scott and Emma Jean Marler Roberts.
She was proceeded in death by Husband; John Huston, Sisters; Mabra Johnson, Johnnie Sue Dennis and Brother; Earl Roberts.
Ruby enjoyed going to the casino in...
Charles Pat Jaquish
Sep 6, 2024
CHARLES PATRICK (PAT) JAQUISH, age 75 of Athens, Tenn. passed away in his home on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. He was born in 1948 in Athens, Tenn. to the late Charles and Leona Jones Jaquish and preceded in death by two brothers: Joe Jaquish and Mike Jaquish. In 1967 he married his high school sweetheart. In Feb. 1968. He joined...
Elizabeth Suzanne Aylor
Sep 2, 2024
ELIZABETH SUZANNE AYLOR, age 77 of Athens TN. passed away September 2, 2024 at her residence. A long time resident of McMinn county, she is the daughter of the late Jay Lee DeLapp and Martha Francis Marsh.
She was a graduate of Hiwassee College, Tennesseee Wesleyan College with Honors and achieved her Masters in Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville....
Peggy Sue Farris Shamblin
Aug 30, 2024
Peggy Sue Farris Shamblin was born April 17th, 1965 to the late Jessie and Betty Farris. She entered into eternal peace with her Savior on August 30th, 2024. She was 59 years old.
A jack of all trades, Peggy accomplished many things in her life. She was a certified medical assistant, phlebotomist, and most notably, a talented cosmetologist. She co-owned and...
Charles Bennett Newman
Aug 29, 2024
Charles Bennett Newman, age 91, of Athens transitioned to his eternal home on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born to the late Otto Elizabeth ( Lockmiller) and Arlie Richard Newman on November 11, 1932.
He was a proud graduate of McMinn County High School in 1951. He retired as a shift foreman from Bowater in 1994 after working 39 years...
Adelia Annette Guthrie Knight
Aug 28, 2024
Adelia Annette (Guthrie) Knight, age 85 , of Athens, reached heaven to be with her Savior, Wednesday, August 28, 2024. A native of McMinn County and a resident of Florida and east Tennessee her entire life, she was the daughter of the late James Horton and Meta Ethel Walker Guthrie. She loved the Lord and was a steadfast child of...
Cindy Hutsell Hart
Aug 24, 2024
CINDY HUTSELL HART, age 60 of Philidelphia TN, passed away August 24, 2024 at her residence. She was the daughter of Helen Hutsell Morrow and the late C.L. Hutsell. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Tim Hart.
Cindy loved her cats and dogs. She loved keeping a well kept yard and gardening. She was a member of Union McMinn...
Jeffrey Thomas Dake
Aug 23, 2024
Jeffrey Thomas "Jeff" Dake, age 49 of Niota, passed away after a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a member of East Athens Baptist church. Jeff love to volunteer at Special Olympics and served for 30 years in these events. He was an animal lover, and took in many strays to include many fawns...
Virginia Louise Rollins
Aug 22, 2024
Virginia Louise Rollins, age 76 of Riceville passed away, Thursday, August 22, 2024 at her residence. A native of Athens and resident of Riceville she was a daughter of the late Thomas Lee "T.L." and Elsie Letha Moses Rollins. She was retired from the United States Postal Service after more than 30 years of service. She began her career serving...
Sybol Irene Irons
Aug 15, 2024
Sybol Irene Price Irons, 86, of Pond Hill Community went Home to be with the Lord August 15, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She married her husband, Rev Claude Ray Irons on August 3, 1957 and they had 5 children.
Preceded in death by her Husband Rev Claude Irons, daughter and son in law - Revonda and David Webb, Son, Rev. Randy...
Doyle E. Cain
Aug 14, 2024
Doyle E. Cain, age 83, of Murfreesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. A native of McMinn County, and a resident of Murfreesboro the past three years, he was the son of the late Clifford and Josephine Johnson Cain. He was a member of Good Springs Baptist Church, and retired from J.M. Huber Chemical Company. He was a member of...
Ronnie Allen Looney
Aug 11, 2024
Ronnie Allen 'Pinto Bean' Looney passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, at UT Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. A lifelong resident of McMinn County, Ronnie was an ardent supporter of the Tennessee Volunteers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward (Imogene) Looney and Peggy Smith, as well as his grandparents, Zelma (Thomas) Dickerson and Joe (Frances)...
Larry Eugene Brusseau
Aug 8, 2024
Larry Eugene Brusseau, 74, of Athens passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at his home after a nearly two-year battle with cancer.
Larry was born on June 26, 1950, in Bloomsburg, Pa. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1968, where he was a member of the golf team. He attended college at Bloomsburg University, where he earned his...
