All Obituaries

Anthony Poore of Griffin, Georgia passed away Monday, November 8th. 

James Michael Landon Jirles, 55, of Niota pass away Tuesday, November 2nd. He is survived by two sons, Dalton and Dallas Jirles; grandsons, Carson Jirles and Cooper Brumley; brother and sister, Shane and Ashley Jirles; one uncle, Joe Jirles; stepmother, Grace Huckabey; and two special friends, David Wakeley and Ginger Holland. A visitation will be held Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Good Samaritan Funeral Home.

George Stanley Cansler, 71, of Niota, passed away Monday, September 27th at Sweetwater Hospital. He was a native of Hagerstown, Indiana and moved to Athens at age 8. Stanley worked as an asphalt plant operator for 45 years. He retired from Harrison-Apac Construction in Knoxville, TN. Stanley enjoyed being a part time farmer and was follower of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Cansler; brother-in-law, Lynn Monroe; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, E S...

Connie Young, 54, of Niota, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 11.  She is preceded in death by father, Tommy Hearron; brother, Bobby Joe Hearron and grandparents. She is survived by husband of 35 years, Jeff; son, Matthew; daughter and son-in-law, Amison and Jared King; mother, Callie Jean Hearron; brother, Ronnie Hearron of Niota; mother-in-law, Betty Tallent; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, Paige and David Cantrell and LaRhonda and Tim Edwards; niece, nephew and...

  Michael Ray Rue, 64, passed away July 17th, peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long illness.  He was born November 29th, 1956 and was a lifelong resident of Athens. He now has joined his father, Leonard Rue, in heaven.  He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, of 43 years,Phyllis Colboch Rue; mother, Virginia Rue; son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Amber...

Freddie Allen Massingale, 73, of Athens passed away Friday, July 9th at his residence. He was born at home on October 16th, 1947 and was a man with a strong Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Bertie Edna Massingale; brothers, Darrell and James Wesley Massingale; sisters, Alice Massingale Call and Joyce Massingale; grandson, Derrick Jaxon Grillo; special friends, Jerry Donald Basinger and Tony Douglas Farris. Survivors include his daughter, Sharon...

Larry Baugh, 51, of Riceville passed away Sunday, June 27th at his residence. He was a long-time employee of Hutchison Heating and Air. He was proceeded in death by his mother, Sara Farris Baugh; brother, Bobby Hill; and sister, Sue Brown.  Survivors include his sisters, Teresa Miller and Tonia Watkins; special nephews, Marcus Miller and great nephew, Blake Miller; nieces and nephews, Tiffany Crisp, Elizabeth Wilcox, Chris Hill, James Brown, Conway Brown, and David Brown;...

James Reed Stephens, 74, of Niota passed away Wednesday, May 12th at his home, in the Mt. Harmony community. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee, during the Vietnam War. He was also a life-long truck driver.  He was proceeded in death by his parents Doris June and James William Stephens.  Survivors include his wife, Brenda Stephens; one son, Jayson (Aymi) Stephens; grandchildren, Jaykob and Ayla Jane Stephens; and sister, Darlene (Randy) Williams. James leaves...

Ella Chanelle McNelley is now dancing with Jesus. She entered heaven on Friday morning of April 30th, 2021. Ella was a miracle from the beginning. She was surrounded with love and was a light to so many. God encircled her and placed his hand on her from the beginning. Psalms 139:5  She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Danny George; great-grandfather, Troy Slack; and one aunt, Amanda Chanelle George.  Survivors include her parents, Jed and Brooke McNelley; brothers,...

John Schultz 63, of Athens, passed away April 24th. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.