All Obituaries

Steven Eaton, 62, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16th at Starr Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Gaynell Eaton; brothers, Emerson Eaton Jr. and David Eaton. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lindsey and Travis Snyder; son and daughter-in-law, Drew and April Eaton; sister, Vickie Pulley; grandchildren, Riley Snyder, Bryse Snyder, Landon Snyder, Mason Frederick, Milee Eaton, and Bradley Eaton; and several...

Joseph Dion, 81 of Athens passed away at his home Saturday October 8th. Joseph was born in Quebec Canada. After retiring from rail road construction, he lived in Tennessee for several years. He is survived by his wife Faith Anne Dion and step son James Peck.

Tracey Bratten, age 48 of Sweetwater, passed away Sunday morning at Starr Regional Medical Center. Tracey loved caring and spending time with her dogs. She especially loved visiting the sights of St. Augustine Florida. She is survived by her husband Steve Bratten of 25 years; mother Della Beaudoin of Decatur; Father Jerry Harvey of Williston FL; brother Jerry Harvey Jr. of Athens. In memory of Tracey memorial contributions may be made to your local human society. A memorial service will...

Terry Michael Sweeton, 63, was born July 11, 1959 in Cleveland, Tennessee and passed away on September 15, 2022. He resided in Athens, Tennessee. He was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church. Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He also played a large part in the lives of his grandchildren and was a family man. Preceded in death by his wife, Barrie Leigh Sweeton; father, Lonnie Sweeton; mother, Olline Sweeton. He left behind two brothers, Gary and Daniel Sweeton; one sister,...

Greg Frederick, age 74 of Niota passed away Saturday, September 10th, at his home. He was a 21 year veteran of the US Army, where he proudly served two tours in Germany, two tours in Korea, and one in Vietnam. Greg especially enjoyed traveling in his RV and tinkering in his shop. He is preceded in death by daughter; Carol Ann McIlnay; parents, Robert and Rachel Frederick; brother Gary Frederick; two sisters, Marilyn Teefy and Nancy Frederick. He is survived by his wife Ellen of 53 years;...

Robert Claeys, age 80 of Athens, TN went to be with Lord early Monday morning after a brief illness. Robert proudly served his country in the Vietnam war, as a Navy Corpsman for eight years. He began his nursing career in 1973 with the Veterans Administration. During his career he was also a flight nurse in the Air force for ten years, before retiring 1999. Once Robert retired he embraced the cowboy life style.He lived for horse back ridding and working cattle. He was a dedicated Husband,...

Thursa Mae Cantrell, 92, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, August 21st at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, C.J. Cantrell; brothers, Woodrow Wilson, Lake Wilson, Charlie Wilson, Clyde Wilson, Harper Wilson, and James Riley Wilson; sisters, Eunice Moore, Jeannette Waldrop, and Betty Jo Wilson.  Survivors include her son, Alan Cantrell; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Gary McDonald; and granddaughter, Emily McDonald. A graveside service will...

Steve Hale, 58, of Athens, passed away Thursday, July 28th at UT Medical Center. Steve was a lifelong millwright who took pride in his work and who loved his family deeply. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Margaret Hale; grandparents, Dewey and Lillian Gunter, and Henry and Lara Hale; and mother-in-law, Pauline McFarland. Survivors include his wife of twenty-two years, Marti Hale; daughters, Rylee Jo, Rachel Margaret, and Ressie Pauline Hale; sisters, Cheryl (Robbie)...