James "Jim" Edward Gesicki
Sep 5, 2026
James Edward “Jim” Gesicki, 83, of Loudon, TN, died peacefully on September 5, 2026.
Born June 27, 1943 in Chicago, James lived in several places over the course of his life, including the Tampa Bay area of Florida, before making his home in Loudon. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. For many years he worked...
Ruthie Marie Stephens
Sep 5, 2026
RUTHIE M. STEPHENS, age 83, of Niota TN., passed away peacefully Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Lifecare Center of Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn county, she is the daughter of the late Bill and Mary Ellen Sanders Goins.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eddie Stephens with whom she shared many years of life and...
Roy Hembree
Sep 4, 2026
LEE "ROY" HEMBREE, age 78 of Englewood, Tenn. passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, the son of the late Leonard Allen and Fleta Mae Masingale Hembree. He retired from CSX Railroad after 25 years of service. He was a veteran of the U....
Helen Joyce McNutt
Aug 31, 2026
Helen “Joyce” Bohannon McNutt, age 92, born Sept. 26, 1933 and passed away August 31, 2026 was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Curtis McNutt; Father and Mother John Dewey and Virgie Watson Bohannon; Sister, Eva Bohannon Womac; Brother, John “Junior” Bohannon; Sister-in-law, Louise Bohannon; Brother-in-law, Bill Womac; Great Granddaughter, Aliza Robinson
Survivors include: Her son, Bill McNutt; Daughters, TJ...
Brenda Fay Clark Rollo
Aug 27, 2026
Brenda Fay Clark Rollo, age 76 of Athens, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
A proud native of Pensacola, Florida, and a long-time, cherished resident of Athens, Tennessee, Brenda lived a life defined by faith, family, and service. She was the beloved daughter of the late Carol Cooper and Bessie Lucille Foxworth Clark. Brenda was preceded...
Jerry Wayne Carroll
Aug 27, 2026
Jerry Wayne Carroll, age 81 of Athens, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Bernice and Edith Davis Carroll, he was the owner and operator of Sweetwater Electric Motor Service and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served with an aviation team of sailors....
Arveda Shelton
Aug 27, 2026
ARVEDA SHELTON, age 90, of Athens TN. passed away, Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Woods assisted living in Sweetwater. Born in Athens TN. and current resident of Sweetwater, she is the daughter of the late Dewey and Ophia Hennessee Hampton.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Garner Shelton; 2 Sisters, Minalee Coleman and Rella Crowe;
1 son,...
Frankie Elliott-Brown
Aug 20, 2026
Frankie Upchurch Brown-Elliott age 90 of Athens passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Spring Arbor assisted living.
A native and life-long resident of McMinn County she was a daughter of the late Frank and Vesta Duggan Upchurch and was preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward (Ed) Brown and a sister Helen Upchurch.
She was a former employee of Athens...
John "Jackie" Mason
Aug 19, 2026
JOHN JACKSON "JACKIE" MASON, age 83 of Madisonville passed away Wednesday August 19, 2026, at his residence. He was a native of Sparta, Ga., former resident of Athens, Tenn. , resident of Madisonville for 20 years, a son of the late Claude Cecil and Frankie Mildred Arnwine Mason and preceded in death by Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Carolyn (Mark) McElhaney, Emma...
Jerry Dean Harris
Aug 13, 2026
Jerry Dean Harris, 77, transitioned to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at UT Medical Center, in Knoxville, TN. He was born on June 4, 1949, and is a native of Athens, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father, James Alfred Harris and mother, Esma Irene Harris Womac; brother, JW Harris;...
William Glenn Davidson
Aug 8, 2026
A Life Built on Faith, Resilience, and Service: Remembering William Glenn Davidson
NIOTA, TENN. — William Glenn Davidson, a devoted father, decorated community member, and Navy veteran whose life journey took him from local paper routes to distant oceans, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at the age of 81.
To know Bill was to understand a man who viewed life...
Virginia Rose Burton
Aug 8, 2026
Virginia Rose Burton, age 83 of Athens passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Nell Derrick Cline. She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church although unable to attend recently because of her health. She retired from Athens Products...
Loyd Ross Monroe
Aug 8, 2026
Loyd Ross Monroe, age 86, of Athens TN., passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Chattanooga Hospice Facility. Born in Meigs county, but a McMinn county resident most of his life, he is the son of the late Loyd Andy and Mary Alyne Morrison Monroe.
Loyd is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sue King.
He was a loving and...
Kenenth Gordon Burke
Aug 4, 2026
KENNETH GORDON BURKE, age 96, of Athens TN., passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at NHC of Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he is the son of the late Wallace Parker and Mattie Viola Morrow Burke. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Martha Ellen Plemons Burke; and Brother, Harold Lynn Burke.
He...
* UPDATED SERVICE TIMES * John Haden Joines, Jr.
Jul 30, 2026
JOHN HADEN JOINES JR, age 67 of Athens, Tenn. passed away at his residence. He was a native of Penscola, Fla. resident of McMinn County most of his life, a son of the late John Haden Joines, Sr. and Iris Hundley Joines and preceded in death by a Brother: Ken Willis Two Sisters: Gloria Bowers and Johnna Hampton. He was...
Nancy Belle Green
Jul 29, 2026
NANCY BELLE GREEN, age 79, of Athens TN., passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Sweetwater Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn county, she is the daughter of the late Rev. Robert H. and Pauleda Price Butler.
She is preceded in death by daughter, Tammy Branam; Son, TJ Bryan Jr.; 2 brothers, Chuck Butler and Denny Butler.
Nancy worked for...
Delores Kaye Starr Kyker
Jul 29, 2026
Delores Kaye Starr Kyker departed her earthly home at NHC Healthcare Athens on July 29, 2026, and God sent his angels to escort her to her heavenly home where she celebrated the homecoming with her brother, five sisters, mother, father and husband.
Kaye, a native of Athens, Tenn., born on Feb 2, 1945 to loving Christian parents, George Hunter and Willie...
Regina Davis
Jul 25, 2026
Regina Davis, 83, passed away peacefully on July 25 in Athens, TN.
Born on Feb. 26, 1943, to George and Leona Davis, Regina attended schools in Polk County until going away to college at Tennessee Tech University. She treasured raising her family and worshiping the Lord, just as she had learned on her family's farm. The work ethic of the farm...
Novella Jean Harrill
Jul 24, 2026
Novella Jean Harrill, 77 of Athens passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation Center of Knoxville, TN.
She was born in Richmond, VA and was a long-time resident of McMinn County. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Don Harrill. She was a daughter of the late Paul Hackney, Sr. and...
Lillie Viola Davis
Jul 24, 2026
Lillie V. Davis, age 97 of Athens passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at NHC Healthcare of Athens.
A native and life-long resident of Athens she was a daughter of the late Greely and Ora Mae Stansberry Davis and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Davis.
She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a former employee of Newton's Restaurant...