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Connie May Lopp

Connie May Lopp

Jun 21, 2023

Connie May Lopp passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from natural causes. She will be greatly missed by her two sons and family. Connie was a shift manager for McDonald’s for over 20 years in total. The most important thing to her were her two sons.

Connie had two sons, James Matthew Lopp (eldest) and Zackary William Lopp (youngest)....

Carol Elaine Sillas

Carol Elaine Sillas

May 25, 2023

Carol (Bunny) E. Sallis (Wingate), passed away, Thursday, May 25, 2023 of natural causes. We are very sad to announce this and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Carol was the first-born child of 4, to Sylvia Jean and David George Wingate. She was an amazing mother to her 2 daughters, Amber Jean Jacobs and Serenity...

Clifton Jimmy Pack

Clifton Jimmy Pack

May 19, 2023

Clifton Pack, age 90, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at a local healthcare facility.  He had lived the past 30 years in Chatsworth, Georgia, before moving to Calhoun, Tennessee.

He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War in the Battle of Pork Chop Hill.

He loved music, especially blue grass, and enjoyed...

Carl Dewayne Cross

Carl Dewayne Cross

May 17, 2023

Carl Dewayne Cross, age 57 of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Carl loved his daughters more than life itself; and he will be greatly missed by many.  He loved his dog Susie, being outdoors, camping, fishing, bonfires, and doing anything with his daughters.  

He was a jack of all trades, doing mainly construction, and...

Gladys Marie Freeman

Gladys Marie Freeman

May 14, 2023

Gladys Marie Freeman, 91, of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Gladys loved her dog and enjoyed sewing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Kilby; siblings, Richard, Snydor and Baxie.

Gladys is survived by her daughter, Cindy Hensley (Eric Pagano); siblings, Leon of Englewood, Brenda of Tellico, Margaret of...

Jackie Dale Trentham

Jackie Dale Trentham

May 12, 2023

Jackie Dale Trentham, age 55, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Starr Regional in Etowah, TN. Jackie was born August 23, 1967 in Bradley County, TN to Maruin and Emma Lee Trentham. He was one of 6 children. He worked in Cleveland at Cleveland Chair and Cleveland Pallet Company. He was quick witted, enjoyed being outdoors with his...

Don Richard Evans

Don Richard Evans

May 12, 2023

Don R. Evans Sr., of Madisonville, TN, a beloved husband, father, papaw, friend and U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, left this earth for his heavenly home at the age of 76, on May 12th. He will always be remembered for his great love of the flea market and “wheeling and dealing”.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...

Jean Elizabeth Wold

Jean Elizabeth Wold

May 7, 2023

Jean Elizabeth Wold, age 102, passed away quietly in her home, in Englewood, TN, on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Eshelman; sisters, Mary, Nola and Pearl; brother, Jim.

Jean is survived by her brothers, Don and Everett; children, Susan and Charles; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Family...

Kathy Jane Parker Lay

Kathy Jane Parker Lay

Apr 21, 2023

Kathy Jane Parker (Lay) passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2023, of natural causes, at her home in Benton, TN.  We are very sad to announce this, and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. 

Kathy was born on December 1, 1955, to Bertha Jane and William James Parker, in Knoxville, TN where they were living...

Margaret "Margie" England Moss

Margaret "Margie" England Moss

Apr 19, 2023

Margaret "Margie" England Moss, age 50, passed away in her home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Margie loved sitting on the porch and cooking out. She was loved by her family and friends. She never met a stranger and was always open to making a friend. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Joyce Dooley; brother,...

Connie Lynn Cash

Connie Lynn Cash

Apr 19, 2023

Connie Lynn Cash, age 70, a resident of Loudon, (formerly of Sweetwater) passed away April 19, 2023 after a severe stroke. She was born in Trenton, Georgia to Fred and Elizabeth Hardin Rains on May 29,1952. Connie was an employee of Sweetwater Hospital for over 20 years. Connie was a kind, generous soul who loved helping others. She led the...

Linda Gail Perkins

Linda Gail Perkins

Apr 16, 2023

“Gail” Linda Gail Perkins, age 61, a resident of Englewood, passed away on April 16th 2023.  She enjoyed family get-togethers and steak dinners. She was beloved by her family and is dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her father Floyd Brush and mother Mary.

She is survived by her ex-husband, Rick Perkins; daughter, Alisha Perkins; sons, Zachary Perkins...

Geneva Lou Ridge

Geneva Lou Ridge

Apr 4, 2023

Geneva Lou Ridge, age 77, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was a long-time member of the Cambria Baptist Church in Etowah. Geneva was a caregiver down to the bone; she was a true nurturer and she loved her family with her whole being. She loved to cook, best known for her biscuits and gravy.

Geneva was preceded in...

James Taylor Wilson

James Taylor Wilson

Mar 23, 2023

James Taylor Wilson (Jim), 88, of Athens, TN, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Wilson. Jim is also reunited with his brother, Bryan Wilson. Born in Athens, TN, on June 6, 1934, to the late Jerry and Polly Wilson, Jim grew up and lived in McMinn County most of...

Shirley Carol Wong

Shirley Carol Wong

Mar 12, 2023

Shirley Carol Wong, age 79, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family and love. She loved making arts and crafts and giving them to friends and family as gifts. She adored and loved her family with a passion and would always put her family first. She literally had a heart of gold.

Shirley was preceded in death...

Jane Shirley Hall

Jane Shirley Hall

Mar 6, 2023

Oak Ridge, TN - Jane Roberts Hall (Mame’), 96, of Oak Ridge TN passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley M. Hall. Jane is also reunited with her beloved sister, Mary Schuler. Born in Edwardsville, PA, on October 4, 1926, to the late Robert Roberts and Mary Baretsky Roberts, Jane was...

David Junior Lynn

David Junior Lynn

Mar 5, 2023

David “DJ” Junior Lynn, age 42, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

He is survived by his parents, Dorothy Wallace and David W. Lynn; wife, Jessica Newman Lynn; children, David D. Lynn, Lindsey Lynn and Lexi Lynn; grandmother, Barbara Shaw; grandfather, Howard Wiseman; sister, Jenny (William) Scoggins; uncle, Jim Wiseman; aunt, Donna (Steve) Smith; great uncle, Danny Wiseman; nephews,...

James Brendan Durkin

James Brendan Durkin

Feb 21, 2023

James Brendan Durkin, M.D., passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, at age 77.

James grew up in Oreland, PA. In 1963, he graduated Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote, PA. Following High School, he graduated from St. Joseph University in 1967 and joined the U.S. Navy from 1967 – 1970. Later, James...

Kenneth Shirk

Kenneth Shirk

Feb 13, 2023

Kenneth Shirk, born February 6, 1941, age 82, of Madisonville, passed away at his home February 13, 2023. He was born in the Belltown Community in Monroe County, TN.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Shirk; parents, Eugene “Buddy” Shirk and Nancy Elizabeth “Bessie” Shirk; siblings, Bruce Shirk, Billy Eugene “Jack” Shirk, Jeralene Barbieri,...

Lois Melissa Dodson Tompkins

Lois Melissa Dodson Tompkins

Feb 7, 2023

Lois Melissa Dodson Tompkins, was born to Noah and Sarah Pike Hicks on February 16, 1938, in Polk County, TN. She passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Lois was a member of the Everlasting Life Baptist Church in Englewood. She loved teaching the children in AWANA. You could always find her gardening or canning, she had a skill with...

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