OBITUARIES

Sep 27, 2025

Blanche Taylor Bates, age 94, a long-time resident of the Reliance community in Polk County, Tennessee passed away September 27, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Thomas H. Bates Jr.; daughter, Judy Carver; and granddaughter, Jessica Carver Blackwell.

She was the daughter of the late John and Linda (Wilcox) Taylor, and was the last surviving sibling...

Sep 26, 2025

Sep 26, 2025

Randy Dean Smith, age 71, of New Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at UT Hospital in Knoxville.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Randy served his country with honor and dedication. He worked most of his life as an automotive mechanic.

Randy was preceded in death by his biological father, Elmer Wade McClanahan; his...

Sep 24, 2025

Mrs. Louise Lynn,  of Loudon, TN passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her residence. 

There is no obituary at this time for Mrs. Lynn.

Sep 8, 2025

Marilyn Susan Ball, 82, of Englewood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on November 9, 1942, in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to Joseph and Rosina Magri.

On December 1, 1962, Marilyn married the love of her life, Ernest (Ernie) Ball, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Together, they were among the founding...

Aug 23, 2025

Jimmy Douglas Robinson, a long time resident of Dublin, GA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 23rd. Jimmy was born July 4, 1939 and was a beloved husband and father. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sadie Lou Page Robinson, Father, Jimmy Douglas Robinson, SR and sister, Bobbie Jean Jones (Carlos), and two grandsons,...

Aug 16, 2025

Emily Katelyn Brown Benson

September 15, 1992 – August 16, 2025

The Girl with the River Washed Hair

Emily was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 15, 1992. She was a beautiful girl with big eyes full of curiosity. She loved her big brother, unicorns and rainbow cake, her cousins, and her friends. She grew into a spunky young woman who brightened every...

Aug 13, 2025

Anita Carol Getz, 70, passed on to her heavenly home on August 13th, 2025. Anita was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, baking and reading, but most important to her was spending time with her family.

Anita is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jacob Getz, her parents John and Madoline Schaab, and two sisters Rose...

Aug 1, 2025

Nellie Blanche Worthy, 78, born on January 20, 1947 passed on to her eternal home at Park West Hospital, surrounded by her loving daughters Angie Mclemore and Lisa Worthy, granddaughter Serenity Worthy, nephew Roger (Jay) Mason and wife Kaye, on August 1,2025.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents father Monroe Harris and mother Maude Harris, her loving husband...

Aug 1, 2025

Nancy Louise Tilley, age 77, of Madisonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Madisonville and the heart of her family.

Nancy was married to her devoted husband, James Lester Tilley, for 60 years. She was the beloved daughter of Martha Stricklan and the late Ernest Stricklan. She was also preceded in...

Jul 30, 2025

Roy R Runion, age 91, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 30, 2025.

Roy was born April 7, 1934 in a small house on what is now the TWU campus. He was the 7th of 9 children and is survived by his youngest sister, Sadie. Roy was preceded in death by Ernestine Runion, his loving wife of 58 years, and his...

Jul 12, 2025

Betty Jean Markell (Shehane), born November 20, 1943 in Saline, Michigan to J. Ira Markell and Anna Mae Sopp Markell. Her journey ended here on earth, for her to continue her glorious walk with Jesus in Heaven, at Monroe Health and Rehab in Madisonville, TN on July 12th, 2025 at 6:32AM. She attended West Side Baptist Church when her health...

Jul 12, 2025

Ronald Wayne Curtis, 81, born in Fresno, California and long time Etowah, TN resident, passed away on July 12th, 2025 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Mr. Curtis was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Army from September of 1968 to September of 1974. He was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and also served...

Jun 24, 2025

Zelda Drain, 63, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 24, 2025.

Zelda is survived by her daughter, Savannah Drain, her son and daughter-in-law T.J & Celina Hamby and her grandchildren Trevor and Jessamy Hamby.

There are currently no arrangements set for Ms. Drain at this time.

May 29, 2025

May 26, 2025

Sharon Lynn Simonds Crisp, 74 of Athens passed away Monday, May 26 2025. Sharon will be remembered as a loving mother who loved animals and her grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Edna Davis Simonds and was also preceded in death by her sister Robin Denise Simonds.

Survivors include her sons, Adam, Jonathan, Matthew, and Michael Crisp;...

May 10, 2025

Marvin Luther “Jack” McDaniel Jan. 28th, 1926 – May 10th, 2025 age 99. A native of Etowah, he was the son of Melvin Henry McDaniel and Nellie Sue (McDonald) McDaniel. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum with 42 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, (U.S. Army) ending his service as a military policeman assigned to...

May 6, 2025

Rev. Thomas Paul Odum, age 59 of Athens was called home to heaven on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 from Nashville General Hospital.

Thomas was known as a preacher, teacher and friend to all. He encouraged people to serve the Lord. He was loving, kind hearted and his family was his world. He strived to be a man of God.

Thomas was preceded...

Apr 19, 2025

Dennis George Murphy was born on July 20th, 1952, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 19th, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cynthia Ann Murphy, his oldest son and spouse, Benjamin Conrad Murphy & Olivia Grace Murphy, his youngest son and spouse, Samuel Clayton Murphy & Michelle Diane Murphy, and his granddaughter, Erin...

Apr 13, 2025

Margaret Jo Henry, 76 of Athens passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was a member of Mt. Verd Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late James and Gladys Hooper Grady and was also preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Henry; brother, Robert Grady; and grandson, Tucker Lee Crane.

Survivors include her daughter, Darlene (Larry) McDaniel; siblings, Betty...