Obituaries
Charles "Junior" Martin
Jul 25, 2024
Charles "Junior" Martin, age 80 of Apex, NC beloved son of Charlie Martin and Inell Sneed Martin were reunited in heaven on July 25, 2024. Junior was born and raised in Englewood, TN. Work moved him all around the southeast until landing in Apex, NC in 1978.
Junior, or as some knew him by Charlie, married the love of his life...
Geneva Cloe Moses
Jul 24, 2024
GENEVA CLOE MOSES, age 93 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Thursday, July 24, 2024, at NHC of Athens, Tenn. She was a native and resident most of her life of McMinn County, a daughter of the late Hoyl and Nannie Boyd Womac , and preceded in death by her Husband of 51 years: Leroy Moses, Brothers: Ralph, Lon, Lesgin, Iris...
Ola Mae Simbeck
Jul 21, 2024
OLA MAE "Ossie" SIMBECK, age 81 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Sunday, July 21,2024, at her residence. She was native of Maury County, Tenn., resident of McMinn County since 1977, a daughter of the late Cleo and Lucille Roberts Turner and preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy Ray Simbeck and Brothers: George Edward Turner, C. W. Turner, Paul Turner,...
Gia Lee McKheean
Jul 20, 2024
Gia Hester McKheean, age 53 of Athens, passed away, Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center. A native of Cleveland and resident of McMinn County most of her life, she was a person of art in every form. A gardener, an artist, an excellent cook and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her grand...
Jimmy Dell Womack
Jul 20, 2024
JIMMY DELL WOMACK, age 82 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024,at his residence. He was a native of Meigs County, resident of McMinn County for many years, a son of thee late Doc Elexander and Amanda Goforth Womack, and preceded in death by Six Brothers: Jess, Harvey, Dude, William, James "Cotton," and William Womack; Three Sisters: Pearl...
Mary Ruth Hackler
Jul 17, 2024
Mary Ruth Hackler, age 90, of Calhoun went to be with her Lord Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at her residence. A native of Bradley County, and resident most of her life in McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Thomas and Carrie Emma Pruitt Colloms. Mary loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church. She was an excellent...
Jackie Julian Knox
Jul 15, 2024
Jackie Julian Knox, age 85 of Niota, TN, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. He was the son of the late Ralph Knox and Ruby Powers Spears. He attended flight training at Campbell Airport in Grayslake Illinois and enjoyed flying small planes. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved taking trips...
Dana Shelton
Jul 13, 2024
Dana Tallent Shelton age 72 of Athens passed away, Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center.
A native of Monroe County and resident of Athens most of her life she was a daughter of the late Guffey and Elsie Buckner Tallent and was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Tallent; sister, Mae Shattles, 2 Sisters Evalena Moses and Lela...
Jackie "Jack" Holmes
Jul 12, 2024
Jackie (Jack) Holmes, age 85 of Athens, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 12, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Bob and Vesta Bryan Holmes. He loved to hunt and fish, as well as watch the Atlanta Braves and UT sports. He enjoyed going...
Alesia (Tally) Annette Butler McNelley
Jul 10, 2024
Alesia Annette (Tally) Butler McNelley was born on Christmas Day 1961. She was special from the beginning. Tally finally beat her battle with cancer with dignity and grace on July 10, 2024 and went home to be with the Lord. She lived her entire life in Ten Mile, a community she loved. She is survived by loving husband Jeff, mother...
Paul Richard Tilley
Jul 9, 2024
PAUL RICHARD TILLEY, age 82 of Athens, Tenn. passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his residence. He was a native of Sweetwater, Tenn., resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of his life, a son of the late Rev. James and Nellie Tilley, and preceded in death by Son: Richard Tilley, Brothers: Dr. W. Clyde Tilley, Jack Tilley, Sister:...
Barry Dale Greene
Jul 9, 2024
Barry Dale Greene, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 8th 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother Ersie, father Harold, and brother Bobby.
He is survived by his sister Gale, son Justin, daughter-in-law Stephanie, nephew Todd, nephew Ryan, an illustrious dirt track racing career, several ex-wives, a few girlfriends, a lot of old pickup trucks, and a...
Ray Priest
Jul 2, 2024
H. Ray Priest, 78, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, peacefully at his residence.
A native and lifelong residence of Athens, he was a son of the late Edward M. and Ethel Finney Priest. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Matthew Priest; sisters, Frances (Bill) Bidwell and Mary Priest; and the mother of his children, Susie Leslie...
Larry Wayne Gates
Jul 2, 2024
Larry Wayne Gates, age 74, of Niota went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his residence. A native and long time resident of McMinn County, formerly of Ten Mile, he was the son of the late Tom Ben and Alma Geneva Hearon Gates. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to fish with...
Gladys Anita Fortsch
Jun 30, 2024
GLADYS ANITA FORTSCH, age 87 of Athens TN, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. She was born in Zwolle, La. , resident of Athens since 1973 , a daughter of the late Earl and Cleola Quarles and preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Francis "Tom" Fortsch Sr. and Brother: Earl Quarles and...
Kimberly "Kim" Louise Lunsford-Swallows
Jun 27, 2024
Kimberly “Kim” Louise Lunsford Swallows, 62, of Athens, transitioned into eternal peace at her sister’s home on June 27, 2024.
A native of McMinn County, where she resided most of her life. Kim was the youngest daughter of the late Hobert M. and Cinderella Robinson Lunsford. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Nicky Lunsford, Darnell Lunsford, Burnadean Lunsford Thurman.
Kim...
Kenneth Earl Cagle
Jun 24, 2024
KENNETH EARL CAGLE, age 81 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at his residence. He was native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a son of the late Earl and Mary Crabtree Cagle, and preceded in death by his wife: Catherine "Cathy" Fischer Cagle. He was a retired teacher at the McMinn County Career Technical Center and...
John Robert Ivens
Jun 23, 2024
John Robert Ivens, age 77 of Athens passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his residence.
A native and resident of Athens he was a son of the late, Vance Leon and Virginia Sue Ditmore Ivens and was preceded in death by his first wife Debbie Russell Ivens and his second wife Mary Jean White Ivens, brother Gerald Ivens; Daughter-in-law, Tina...
Paula Diane Marksbury
Jun 18, 2024
Paula Diane Marksbury, age 70 of Athens TN, passed away June 18, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Paula was a graduate of Miami of Ohio in 1976. Paula was a amazing Glass Fusion Artist and was a member of many Craft Guilds, where her work was honored and awarded. Paula's glass is treasured in many homes and...
Kenneth "Ken" Gene Crabtree
Jun 16, 2024
Kenneth (Ken) Gene Crabtree, age 79 of Athens passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Lifecare Center of Athens. A native of Baltimore, Maryland and a resident of McMinn County most of his life, he was the son of the late Clifford Bryant and Julia Corine Wallis Crabtree. He was a member of the Athens VFW. He enjoyed vacationing at...
