James Thompson
September 24, 1937 - - January 29, 2024
James W Thompson, 86, was born September 24, 1937, in Daingerfield, Tx. and died on January 29, 2024, at Dominion Senior Living where he had been a resident since August 2021. He was a devoted husband and later caregiver to his wife, Verdine M (Ford) Thompson who preceded him in death January 2021 after fifty-seven years of marriage. He is survived by daughter, Susan, and hu ...
William Ammons
May 29, 1932 - - January 26, 2024
William Harold Ammons, 91, of Athens, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Starr Regional Medical Center.
He was a lifelong native of McMinn County and was the son of the late James Lee and Grace Carroll Ammons. He was also preceded in death by his wife Monteene Webb Ammons, his sister Rozelle Ammons Sliger, and his sister-in-law Dorothy Dockery Ammons.
He was a member of ...
Carla Miller
June 09, 1943 - - January 23, 2024
Carla Ann Lay Miller, 80, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late Carl Edgar and Iva Aileen Gentry Lay. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Miller Morrow, her son, Michael Miller, and her former husband and father of her children, Bob Miller.
She was a membe ...
Robert Miller
November 15, 1933 - - January 22, 2024
Robert L. Miller, 90, of Madisonville, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was a native of Somerset, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Merle and Emma Poorbaugh Miller.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Madisonville and was a of Biscayne Masonic Lodge #124 F&AM. He was associated with General Motors, Detroit Diesel Alliso ...
Darrell Murray
March 05, 1946 - - January 15, 2024
Darrell Murray, 77, of Niota, passed away, Monday, January 15, 2024 at Morning Pointe of Athens.
He was a native of Cleveland, TN and longtime resident of McMinn County and was a son of the late Harry Ross and Emma Mowery Murray.
He was a member of Ten Mile United Methodist Church and was a member of the Cleveland Masonic Lodge. He was a broker and owner of Darrell Murray Auct ...
Mamie Sliger
June 23, 1916 - - January 14, 2024
Mamie Kyker Sliger, 107, of Athens, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Athens.
She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was the daughter of the late W.G. (Bill) and Myrtle Anderson Kyker. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Sliger, five brothers, J.B., Bill, Edward, Wesley and Roy Kyker, and one sister, Eu ...
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 ...
Bettye Richeson
November 05, 1945 - - January 09, 2024
Bettye Kaye Dodson Richeson, 78, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late J.O.and Jean Carroll Dodson. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Carl L. Richeson.
She was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, and was a graduate of Cleveland ...
Anoline Parkinson
August 06, 1934 - - December 21, 2023
Anoline "Lene" Bacon Parkinson, 89, of Riceville, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was the daughter of the late James Robert and Nora Roderick Bacon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter F. Parkinson and a son, Tommy Joe Parkinson.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Riceville an ...
Frances Nielsen
November 12, 1933 - - December 21, 2023
Frances Hart Nielsen, 90, of Athens, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her residence.
She was a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, a longtime resident of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late William J. and Fannie Bliss Hart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence C. Nielsen.
She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church of Athens. She was a nurse ...