Vernon Carroll
January 13, 1934 - - February 06, 2024
Vernon Owen Carroll, 90, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a son of the late Walter Lewis and Beatrice Wattenbarger Carroll. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Eula Keaton, Zelda Hyde, Toni Richardson, and Catherene Lunsford and an infant sister Mildred Carroll, and a brother, Lewis (Son ...
James Carter Jr
August 09, 1938 - - January 12, 2024
Dr. James L. Carter Jr., better known as Jay, or to some lucky individuals, “Poppy,” 85, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at his residence.
He loved Christ, adored his family, and his wife Susan, who was the treasure of his life. His hobbies include traveling, reading, gardening, cooking, and fishing. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren playing ...
Lawrence Carpenter Jr
January 03, 1941 - - May 15, 2023
Frank Carpenter, of Athens, TN, died on May 15, 2023 at his home at the age of 82.
He grew up in New Hope, Alabama. His parents were the late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Helen Robinson Carpenter.
He was a graduate of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and a staunch supporter of the Crimson Tide.
After working for the YMCA in Huntsville, Alabama, Frank came to Athens, TN to dire ...
Henry Cook
October 16, 1961 - - February 24, 2023
Henry Allen Cook, 61, of Englewood, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home.
He was a native and longtime resident of McMinn County and was a son of the late Nola Janetta Cook Bushman. He was also preceded in death by a brother Kenneth "Dale" Rondale Yoder.
He retired from Mayfields after 25 years and was currently employed by East Tennessee Auto Outlet.
He is survive ...
Kay Coker
April 13, 1937 - - December 29, 2022
Shirrell Kay Coker, 85, of Athens, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 29.
Born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, she attended Campbellsville University where she met the love of her life, Bill Coker. Together they settled in Athens, Tennessee where they raised their three children.
Kay earned her master’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee. She ...
Jacqueline Covert
August 03, 1927 - - November 23, 2022
Jacqueline Jean Hicks Covert, 95, of Athens, passed away November 23, 2022 at her home.
She was a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan and was a daughter of the late William and Bertha Cripes Hicks.
She is survived by three daughters, Terry Lee Bode, Catherine Pursell, and Penny Vermurlen; two sons, Nicholas Gianacakas and George Gianacakas.
The family will have a private memorial ...
Frances Clark
September 28, 1933 - - September 02, 2022
Frances "Panny" Conar Clark, 88, of Niota, passed away Friday, September 2. 2022 at her home.
She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late W.T. and Faye Arnwine Conar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Royce Clark (11-19-2014).
She was a member of Niota United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jenn ...
Milford Clark
October 17, 1956 - - February 23, 2022
Milford H. Clark, 65, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was a native of Houlton, Maine and longtime resident of Athens, TN. He was the son of the late Milford H. and Leona Rooney Clark. He was also preceded in death by his wife Kathy Hall Clark and a sister Bernice "Bunny" Tidd.
He was a member of Allen Memorial United ...
Claudia Collier
August 13, 1955 - - February 11, 2022
Claudia Jean Skipper Collier, 66, of Athens, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Starr Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Warner Robbins, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Claude M. and Barbara Holley Skipper. She was also Preceded in death by an infant brother, Terry Lynn Skipper.
She was of the Baptist Faith and was a Secretary to Sonny Perdue at Housto ...
James Cate
March 08, 1946 - - February 06, 2022
James Dennis Cate, 75, lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away peacefully at his home on February 6, 2022.
J.D. was the only child of Dennis and Leeta Hamby Cate. He was born March 8, 1946 and attend Riceville Elementary and McMinn County High School. He served in the U.S. Army with the 4th Battalion (Mechanized), 23rd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was pa ...
