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
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
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
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
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...
