Adrienne Elsie Williams
Jul 18, 2021
Adrienne Williams, born November 4, 1938 in London, England, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was a Visual Merchandiser for Profit & Belk’s for 40 years. Adrienne had a love and was schooled in floral and interior design.
Adrienne was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bobby L. Williams; mother, Elsie Beck...
Eric Allan DeFreitas
Jul 14, 2021
Dr. Eric DeFreitas, born on December 11, 1951 in Providence, RI, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2021 at the age of 69. He was a beloved, devoted husband to Mary Beth (Villeneuve) DeFreitas, and a beloved, devoted father to David and Nathan DeFreitas. He left behind his mother Vivian DeFreitas, brother Keith DeFreitas and grandchildren...
Jennifer (Jenny) Erin Jackson
Jul 10, 2021
Jennifer (Jenny) Erin Jackson, age 41, from Athens passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. She was a loving mother of 3 boys and was married to David Jackson for 21 years. They started their relationship in high school and were together from then on. Jenny graduated from McMinn County High School in 1998. She dearly loved her parents who...
Irene Wesley Gibson
Jun 20, 2021
Irene Wesley Mitchell Gibson, age 98, was born Wednesday, December 27, 1922 and passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Purcellville, VA. Irene attended Notchey Creek Baptist Church and later became a member of Fortners Chapel Methodist Church. She loved sewing and making quilts and clothing for family and friends. She cared deeply about people, serving as a caregiver...
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Brock
Jun 19, 2021
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Brock, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Covenant Health Park West in Knoxville. She loved her family, being a caretaker of so many throughout her life, Sandy was able to find the good in all those who had the privilege of meeting her.
Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Ann...
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...
