Frankie Mae Tallent
Jun 18, 2021
Frankie Mae Tallent, age 77, of Athens, departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was a member of the West End Baptist Church and enjoyed fellowship and singing whenever the doors were open. Frankie never met a stranger and she loved her family more than anything. She also adored her dog China.
Frankie is preceded in death...
Daniel "Danny" Lynn Crabtree
Jun 15, 2021
Daniel “Danny” Lynn Crabtree, age 65, a life-long resident of McMinn County, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He loved to hunt and fish and just enjoyed being outdoors. Danny was an employee of Mayfield for over 30 years. And if you’ve heard Hank Williams, Jr. sing “A Country Boy Can Survive”, that was Danny...
Hoyt Marvin Freeman
Jun 14, 2021
Hoyt Freeman, age 75, of Tellico passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired truck driver.
Hoyt is preceded in death by his parents, Josh and Lena Freeman; 8 brothers, and 3 sisters.
He is survived by his son and son-in-law, Mark (Jessie) Goodman of Cleveland, son and...
Sally Faye Pangle Williams
Jun 2, 2021
Sally Faye Pangle Williams, 75, of Etowah passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Etowah. She enjoyed arts and crafts – particularly macramé. She took pleasure going to horse shows and showing a world champion.
Sally is preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; daughter, Alicia...
Justin J. Bradburn
Jun 1, 2021
Justin J. Bradburn, age 23 of Maryville, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Justin was born in Blount County on February 9, 1998. He went to Heritage High School, played football, loved his family and friends and enjoyed fishing.
Justin is preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Ann Greer; grandparents, Bud and Sandra Bradburn.
He is survived by...
Ronnie Lee Parris
May 26, 2021
Ronnie Lee Parris, age 62 of Etowah passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He enjoyed helping people, often giving elderly people rides to the doctor or grocery store. He liked R&B music, a U.T. football fan and a loving brother.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Mabel Parris; brothers, Calvin and Jerry...
Ronald Douglas Ramsey
May 14, 2021
Our beloved Ronnie Ramsey, age 70, passed away Friday, May 14th at his home. Ronnie was definitely one of a kind. If you knew him, you couldn’t help but love him and he never met a stranger. Ronnie could tell you a story at the drop of a hat. If you ever heard one of his stories then chances are...
Randall "Randy" Carroll Martin, Sr.
May 13, 2021
Randall “Randy” Carroll Martin, Sr., age 62, of Tellico Plains passed away Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at Tennova Health Care in Cleveland. Randy retired as Food and Beverage Supervisor at Disney in Orlando, FL after 22 years. Then he was owner/operator of Town Square Café in Tellico for 23 years, he then finished his career as rural mail carrier for...
Hazel Ann Dorsey
May 11, 2021
Hazel Ann Dorsey, age 79, of Delano passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 after battling health issues. Hazel was born and raised on a rural farm near Edson, Kansas and was a graduate of Edson High School. She married the love of her life after high school and was blessed to be together with Tom for over 50 years. Family...
Kurtis Patrick Shelton
May 7, 2021
Kurtis Patrick Shelton, age 28, of Madisonville passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. Kurtis was a very sweet and respectful young man and everyone loved him. He was an avid gamer – enjoying playing all types of video games.
Kurtis is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Margaret Hunley; brother, Randy Shelton and grandfather, Roy Faust.
He is survived...
Stephen "Steve" Edward Hicks
May 6, 2021
Stephen Edward Hicks (Steve), 50, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on May 6, 2021. He was born to parents Edward Lawton Hicks and Betty Rae Hicks, on February 25, 1971.
He graduated from Orange High School in Hillsborough, NC in 1990. Steve loved football, bonfires, and fishing. He loved to laugh and spend time with family. He gave his life...
Tara Celeste Johnson
Apr 25, 2021
Tara Celeste Johnson, age 41 of Etowah, passed away April 25, 2021 at Tennova Health Care in Cleveland. She was funny, sarcastic, with a tremendous sense of humor. She enjoyed the outdoors and pontoon boating was her most favorite activity. She loved writing poetry and going to amusement parks, particularly Lake Winnie & Dollywood. She liked helping people feel good...
James "Cricket" Allen Coblentz
Apr 19, 2021
James “Cricket” Coblentz, age 58, of Reliance passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and always enjoyed being outdoors. He was a prankster and delighted in playing a joke or two on friends. You could find Cricket hunting during hunting season and fishing during fishing season, but...
Tommy Ervin Leatherwood
Apr 15, 2021
Tommy Ervin Leatherwood, 84, of Athens, TN, followed his wife of 65 years to their heavenly home on Thursday, April 15. Tommy was born on November 6, 1936, and married Lura Lee Smith on October 9, 1955. They were the parents of two children, Larry and Teresa. The family is grateful for the family and friends, too numerous to mention...
Judy Kay Combs
Apr 13, 2021
Judy K. (Lovely) Combs, 81, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 13, 2021, with family by her side. She was born March 19, 1940 in Eagan, Tennessee to Dick and Georgia Lovely.
Judy is preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 34 years Marvin G. Combs and her daughter Myra (Cornett) Barry. Judy is...
William "Bill" H. White
Apr 13, 2021
William “Bill” H. White, age 76, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home in Madisonville. He was a Member, Deacon, Choir Director and Sunday School Teacher at Cambria Baptist Church. He loved gospel music and being with his family. Bill was a veteran in the U.S. Army and retired from Maytag in Cleveland after 35 years.
He...
Arlen Mizell
Apr 12, 2021
Arlen Mizell, age 67, of Maryville, TN passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Arlen, also known to some as “M&M”, was born March 28, 1954 in Natchez, MS.
He was a retired owner/operator truck driver and all around jack of all trades. He enjoyed helping anyone in need and would give you the shirt...
Linda Sue Woods
Apr 8, 2021
Linda Woods, age 72, passed away April 8, 2021. She was an active member of the Liberty Baptist Church. She enjoyed the comforts of her home and doing crossword puzzles.
Preceded in death by son, Matthew Lee Woods; parents, Kenneth & Katherine Miller; and beloved sister, Jerry Nunley.
Survived by sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Jerry Farrell of Athens; brother...
Alma Faye Sitzlar
Apr 6, 2021
“Faye” Sitzlar, age 92 of Delano, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She enjoyed being a Pink Lady at Woods Memorial now Starr Regional having served as a volunteer with over 14,500 hours. Faye was a member of Brookhill Baptist Church for 56 years. She spent many days at the Etowah Senior Center when she was...
Henry Gibson Trent, Jr.
Apr 2, 2021
Henry Gibson Trent, Jr., age 93, passed away April 2, 2021. He was born in Knoxville, TN on August 26, 1927, and was the only child of Henry G. Trent, Sr. of Knoxville, TN and Katherine Cooper Brabson of Greeneville, TN. The family resided in Knoxville for several years, but, moved to Cookeville, TN in 1940. Mr. Trent attended Tennessee...
