OBITUARIES

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...

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,...

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...

James "Buster" G. Martin

James "Buster" G. Martin

Jan 28, 2023

James G. “Buster” Martin, passed on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was a member of the East Athens Baptist Church. Buster was an avid Lady Vols Basketball fan and enjoyed watching his granddaughter, Brooklyn, play softball. He took great pleasure in camping with his wife, Charlyn, and granddaughter, Brooklyn, to Myrtle Beach and Pigeon Forge. Brooklyn was the light of...

Mary Elizabeth Sparkman

Mary Elizabeth Sparkman

Jan 22, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Riechert Sparkman, age 86, went to be with her Lord Sunday, January 22, 2023. Mary was a member of the Allen United Methodist Church and was found most times sharing her sweet voice in the church choir. She was an office manager for several dental offices through the years. She liked to garden and loved to paint, as...

David Ronald Stevens

David Ronald Stevens

Jan 20, 2023

Beloved uncle and brother, David Ronald Stevens, age 84, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was a part of the Parks Town Porch Club and was a Hotel Manager for most of his career. He was in the Army Reserves as a decorated sharpshooter and clerk typist and was honorably discharged after 3 years of service.

He was preceded...

JOSEPH H. DECKER

JOSEPH H. DECKER

Jan 18, 2023

Joseph Henry Decker Sr., of Benton,TN, went home to the Lord on January 18, 2023, at 93 years old. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth and a great grandson Nathaniel.  He is survived by their three children, Joseph H. Decker, Jr. (Nelline) of Springtown, TN, Michael R. Decker (Tara) of Benton, TN and Suzette...

Emma Mae Odom

Emma Mae Odom

Jan 18, 2023

Emma Odom, age 102, of Etowah, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was the oldest living member of the North Etowah Baptist Church. Emma loved gardening and flowers, her favorite being roses. 

Emma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Odom; daughters, Frances Williams and Louise Perkins; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

She is survived...

Danny Harid Pritchett

Danny Harid Pritchett

Jan 9, 2023

Danny Pritchett, passed away on January 9, 2023, surrounded by family at his residence in Claxton.  He was 67 years old. The family is deeply saddened by his death. Danny was born on December 30th, 1956, Ten Mile, Tennessee.  Danny was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church in the Claxton Community, where he served as Treasurer. 

Danny is...

Eunice "Lucy" Ann Morgan

Eunice "Lucy" Ann Morgan

Jan 6, 2023

Eunice Ann Hyatt Morgan, age 68, originally from North Carolina, gained her angel wings and her crown of jewels as she transitioned peacefully into the arms of Jesus Friday, January 6, 2023.

“Lucy,” as she was affectionately known, was born March 18, 1954. Beloved wife of Wesley “Whitey” Earl Morgan who preceded her in death July 29, 2010. Lucy and...

James Allen Yarber

James Allen Yarber

Jan 6, 2023

James Allen Yarber, age 56, of Englewood, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on January 6, 2023.He was a logger for many years contracted thru Bowater Paper Co of Charleston, a truck driver and up until his passing a diesel mechanic for East Tennessee Industrial Warehouse in Etowah.

He was proceeded in death by his grandparents,...

Lula Sue Prater

Lula Sue Prater

Jan 6, 2023

Lula Sue McDermott Prater, affectionately known as “Lue Sue” and “Aunt Toot”, age 95, was called to her heavenly home Friday, January 6, 2023 at Life Care of Athens. She was born on June 12, 1927 to Bertha Cooper Moss and Hugh Moss. She married George A. McDermott and they had 3 children in this Union, Valerie, Al and Connie....

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