Thomas Grayson
August 24, 1945 - - July 09, 2021
On July 9, 2021, Thomas Michael Grayson, loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away at the age of 75 surrounded by his family. He was a longtime resident of McMinn County.
Mike loved baking, photography, gardening, bird watching, the mountains, and music. His passion was motorcycles. He was a free spirit much like his mother. He had a deep love for his fam ...
Leila Gamble
January 31, 1930 - - April 22, 2021
Leila Blair Gamble, 91, of Athens passed away early Thursday morning, April 22, 2021 at Athens Place.
She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late Burline and Alice Davenport Blair. She was also preceded in death by her husband John J. Gamble, sisters, Betty Mayfield and Deloris Gamble and a daughter-in-law, Kamy Gamble.
She was of the Baptist fa ...
AT Gillahan
January 17, 1917 - - March 24, 2021
AT Gillahan of Athens, TN, originally from Danville, TN and formerly from Salem, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23rd, in Hastings, MI. AT was 104 years young,aformer 1st Sergeant in the United States Army, and a WWII Pacific Theater Veteran. AT was a lifetime member of the Athens, TN VFW Post 5146, a member of the Hiwassee Post for The Sons of the American Revolu ...
Peggy Gann
February 26, 1941 - - January 27, 2021
Peggy Sue Cain Gann, 79, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare at Turkey Creek in Knoxville.
She was a native of McMinn County and resided in Warner Robbins, GA for 26 years before moving back to Athens in 2012, and was the daughter of the late Guy and Mary Underwood Cain. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lyndal Townsend.
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Jesse Guinn
May 10, 1934 - - February 17, 2020
Jesse Hamilton, (Jess) Guinn, Jr., 85, passed peacefully at his home on the Hiwassee River in Delano, TN on Monday, February 17, 2020.
He was a successful businessman, with a great knowledge and expertise in constructing large tunnels for underground utilities and in later years, working with Athens Utilities Board. Jess travelled extensively for business and pleasure, and neve ...
Betty Garren
April 02, 1940 - - September 04, 2019
Betty Lou Thompson Garren, 79, of Athens, died Wednesday morning, September 4, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center.
She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late Elisha and Viola Cranfill Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe E. Garren, and an infant daughter, Sharon Jo Garren.
She was a faithful member of Eastanallee Bapt ...
Michael Galyon
August 19, 1958 - - April 06, 2019
Michael Lynn Galyon, 60, of Athens, died Saturday morning, April 6, 2019 at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a son of the late Glen C. and Helen Davis Galyon. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jeffery Averett Galyon.
He was of the Baptist faith, and was a graduate of McMinn County High School. He was formerly associated with Pioneer ...
Ida Griggs
November 18, 1928 - - October 22, 2018
Ida Lou Wilson Griggs, 89, of Johnson City, TN and formerly of Athens, went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born November 18, 1928. She was a strong, kind, sweet spirited woman who was loved by her family.
She was a native of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late David R. and Ora Belle Thompson Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cha ...
Steve Garren
June 11, 1958 - - August 29, 2018
Steve Garren, 60, of Athens died Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018 at his residence.
He was a longtime resident of McMinn County and was a son of the late Billy Vernon Garren. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Tammy Arterburn and Cindy Garren.
He was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid Nascar and U.T. Spo ...
Lucille Gerecke
August 15, 1926 - - February 08, 2018
Lucille Ellsworth Gerecke, 91, of Athens, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Willow Acres in Riceville.
She was a native of Perry Michigan and was the daughter of the late Merton and Agnes Ellsworth Gerecke. She was also preceded in death by her husband Durwood Gerecke, and two sons, James and Steve Gerecke.
She was of the Catholic faith and was formerly a secretary with the ...
