All Obituaries

Roy Robert “Bob” Sneed II passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd after a brief illness at Park West Hospital. He was born August 15th, 1958 and was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Decatur, TN. Survivors include his two sons, Coty (Lacy) Bivens and Bradley Sneed, all of Ten Mile; granddaughters, Emma, Taylor, and Bristol Bivens; sisters, Donna (Ben) Wade and Suzanne Sneed, all of Decatur; nephews, Barry and Richard Wade; and other extended family and friends. In...

Warren A. Griggs II, 73, born July 15, 1949, passed away February 18, 2023 at UT Hospital, Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by his infant son, Jake Duane; parents, Warren and Fran Griggs; brother Edward; sister, Barbara. Warren was born in Hammond IN. He was a graduate of Morton High School, Class of 1967. He graduated from Purdue with a master’s degree in Political Science. The man loved to debate. He worked 35 years as a Commodity Broker in Chicago, IL. He retired to Niota, TN in...

Isaiah Edgar Walden 24, a native of Meigs County passed away January 20th, 2023 in Lenoir City. A 2021 graduate of Pellissippi State with a double major in VPT & APE. Isaiah was a very hard worker at Target and an Assistant Manager at Regal Pinnacle Cinemas. He was preceded in death by both grandfathers, Kenneth Frerichs, Coker Creek, Benny Ray Walden, Niota; uncle, John Ross, Cleveland. Survivors include his mother, Deneen Walden, Etowah; father, Barry (Heather) Walden, Niota;...

Oscar Jerald Ervin, 75, of Athens passed away Monday, January 9th. Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Zula Ervin; sister, Nola Jean Price; niece, Rebecca Ervin; father and mother-in-law, JP and Odell McPhail.  He was retired from Coca-Cola after 34 years of service. He continued working with his nephew until Fall 2022. He was a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Peggy McPhail Ervin; son and daughter-in-law, Brian...

Carol Jean Akin, 67, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at her sister’s home in Niota. Carol  loved caring for her pets and had a passion of sharing her faith with others around her. She was also very generous and loved to give gifts to her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Della Lingerfelt Monroe; sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Junior Garren; brother, Lynn Monroe; and brother-in-law, Stanley Cansler Survivors include her...

Betty Ann Roderick, 80, of Athens went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles L Maxwell and Nina McKinney; brothers, Charles and Bill Maxwell; sisters, Faye Wallace, Gail Mason, and Jill Roderick; son Michael B Roderick; and granddaughter, April Cochran. Survivors include her husband, Mancel Roderick; daughter, Teresa Cochran; sons, Jeff Cochran, Tony (Sandy) Cochran, and Chris Roderick; sister, Judy (Allen) Wade; brother,...

Michael Rodgers went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022. He was an avid fisherman and faithfully attended Faith Baptist Church, Decatur. Preceded in death by his parents William and Doris Rodgers. He is survived by sisters, Doris Radford and Susan Martin; and very close friends, Daniel Drake and Elizabeth Davis.

Olga Faye Colboch passed away on December 19, 2022. Faye was an avid gardener and belonged to the Daylily Society. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Gladys Thompson and was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Thompson; son in law, Michael Rue. Survivors include her husband, James Colboch; daughter, Phyllis Rue; sons, Donald Colboch and Robert and Angie Colboch; grandsons, Justin Rue, Ryan Colboch, Austin Colboch and Josiah Colboch; great granddaughter, Alexis Kollar;...

Terry Wayne Stamey Jr., 52, of Athens passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 13th, 2022. Terry loved to hunt, fish, work on his car, and spend time with his family. He was of the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Stamey Sr.; stepmom, Leona Stamey; and infant brother, Randy Stamey. Left to cherish his memories, the love of his life Stella Rose Webb; daughters, Crystal Stamey and Allison Webb of Athens; mother and special friend, Rita Stamey and Hank...

Herbert Leroy Shepherd, 83 born March 21, 1939, gained his wings on December 10, 2022, at UT Medical Center. Herbert began working at the age of 16 at Kelly Shepherd & Sons. He later became an Athens City Police Officer and eventually went to work at the McMinn County Sheriff’s Department where he was Chief Deputy under Sheriff D.T. Nation. He later returned to Kelly Shepherd & Sons where he worked until his retirement. He was a Shriner and attended Good Hope Baptist, Decatur,...