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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Luthia Bliscerd Snyder
Dec 28, 2022
Luthia Bliscerd Snyder of Etowah, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2022 while surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and was a member of First Christian Church in Etowah.
Luthia was preceded in death by her grandparents, Woodrow and Allie McCallie and parents Luke and June Bliscerd.
She is survived by her husband,...
Berenda Leoma Morgan
Dec 19, 2022
Berenda Leoma Morgan, 75, of Spring City, made her heavenly journey and joined Mikey, her grandson, on Monday, December 19, 2022. Born on June 9, 1947, to the late Richard Morgan and Mary Fields McCans. She loved spending time with family and being at the lake more than anything. A perfect summer day for her was with herds of kids...
SALENA LEE MILLER
Dec 17, 2022
Salena Lee Miller, age 48, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. Salena loved Jesus, her family and her dog, more than anything else in the world. She didn’t believe in material things, she believed in kindness, love and being the best person, she could be; she would give the shirt off her back, the shoes off her feet and walk...
WILLIAM Edward TOMPKINS
Dec 11, 2022
William Edward Tompkins, age 91, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 peacefully in his sleep. He loved sports, watching football and he played basketball in high school. He enjoyed going to his church First Christian Church in Etowah. He was also a veteran of the Navy Guards.
William was preceded in death by his two former wives, two brothers...
Loyd Carroll Burns
Dec 10, 2022
Loyd Carroll Burns, a resident of Athens, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. He was born and lived in the New Zion Community most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clovia Upton; parents, Jewell H. and Frank A. Burns.
He is survived by step-son, Michael Upton; sisters, Agnes Eaton, Eddie Mae Jack, and Betty...
Fewell Lee Donald "Donnie"
Nov 21, 2022
Donald "Donnie" Lee Fewell, age 63, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at his home in Etowah, TN. He was born February 26, 1959, in Franklin, Indiana. He served on Etowah Rural Fire and Rescue for 16 years. He frequently attended Hillcrest Church in Etowah, TN.
Donald was preceded in death by his daughter, Tonya Velasquez and parents, Shirley...
Johnny "John" Wayne McCollister
Nov 20, 2022
Johnny “John” Wayne McCollister, beloved and devoted Husband, Father, Pawpaw and so much more, graduated from this earthly life to his eternal home in Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday morning, November 20, 2022. He was born 64 years ago, on Wednesday, April 23, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN to his parents, the late Doyle and Frankie Eulene...
