Obituaries

Gene Kitchens

Jul 11, 2025

Gene Kitchens, 71, of Riceville, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born December 6, 1953, to Marion and Ora Kitchens. Gene enjoyed watching westerns and spending time with his grandchildren.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Ora; wife, Bernadine; and grandson, Cody Witt.

Gene is survived by sons, Adam (Sheila) Witt, Gene (Stephanie) Kitchens;...

Chucky Charles Hammontree

Jul 11, 2025

Chucky Charles Hammontree, 73, of Greenback, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Born October 16, 1951, Chucky had a passion for the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish.

Chucky was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Hammontree; brother, Randy Hammontree; brother-in-law, Bill Raper.

Chucky is survived by his wife of 50 years, Johnnie...

Scott Burris

Jul 8, 2025

Scott M. Burris of Madisonville passed away on July 9, 2025.

Scott was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Imogene Burris; sister, Sheila Johnson; and brother, Billy Burris. Scott's favorite pastime was working on cars.

Survivors include his daughter, Heather Burris Tuttle; son, Kevin Burris; sisters Shirley (Larry) Walker and Lisa (Tony) Frank, many grandchildren, uncles, and friends.

Gleda A. Mattson

Jun 20, 2025

Gleda A. Mattson, passed away at her residence on June 20, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on July 16, 1937, in Athens, Tennessee, Gleda's life was characterized by her unwavering love for her family.

Preceded in death by her parents, C.E. and Eula Keaton and brother, Gary Keaton.

Gleda is survived by her two sons, Richard and Harold Mattson; grandchildren...

Michael Wayne Ratledge

May 29, 2025

Michael Wayne Ratledge, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 11, 1956, in Athens, Michael was deeply rooted in his community and dedicated to both his family and his work.

Michael was a longtime employee of Heil Trailer and Maxwell Industries, where he poured his...

Patrick Gruetzmacher

May 14, 2025

Patrick Gruetzmacher, a loving husband, dedicated father, and cherished friend, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on October 14, 1965, in Rockford, Illinois, Patrick was a proud graduate of Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando, Florida, in 1983.

Patrick embarked on a rewarding career in sales, demonstrating unparalleled dedication and passion in his work....

Marco Vasquez

Apr 28, 2025

Marco Tulio Vasquez, a devoted Machinist and beloved family man, was born on June 5, 1949, in Colombia. He passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in Athens, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, loyalty, and love.

Throughout his life, Marco took immense pride in his work as a machinist, channeling his dedication into every task he undertook. A...

Ruth Ellen Prock

Apr 12, 2025

Ruth Ellen Prock, age 73 of Etowah, peacefully passed away April 12, surrounded by her family. She was born June 12, 1951, in Bethesda Maryland to Marjorie and George Bates.

Ruth is proceeded in death by her husband Johnny Prock.

She is survived by her children, John Butler, Margi Utlaut and Dixie Abbitt.

Judy Bortle

Mar 31, 2025

Judy Sharon Bortle, age 77 of Athens passed, passed away Monday March 31,2025 surrounded by her family.

Judy moved to Houston, Texas as a young girl and became a true Texan at heart.  She loved horses and was a member of Surburban Ranches Riding Club for over 40 years.  Judy made many life long friends there and...

Anthony Renna

Mar 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony Renna who was 79 when he passed away peacefully at home on March,10 2025. He was well loved by his family, friends, and community. In his last few years, he attended Jacobs Tent where he truly flourished in his relationship with Yeshua Messiah (Jesus Christ). He leaves behind his wife...

Jim Zane

Mar 7, 2025

Jim Zane, 91 of Athens passed away Friday March 7, 2025.

He never met a stranger. Jim was always willing to pitch in and give others a helping hand. He had a tremendous sense of humor. As a young man Jim gladly served his country in the Marines during the Korean war. Jim was also an amazing...

John Robinson

Mar 1, 2025

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Bobby Little

Feb 24, 2025

Bobby Joe Little, 54, of Loudon, TN passed away on February 24, 2025.

Bobby was a hardworking and passionate man who never sat still for long. Whether he was working on the house, tending to his garden, raising bees, or cheering on his beloved Kansas City Chiefs, he put his heart into everything he did. He loved...

Harry Lee Randolph Ii

Feb 18, 2025

Harry Lee Randolph II, 46, passed away on February 18, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Harry Lee Randolph; grandparents, Fred Lee and Geraldona Beatrice Randolph and David and Bertha Sholtz.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Amanda Randolph; children, Nathan (Deanna) Randolph, Brieona (Corey) Berger, Andrew Chase Mitchell; grandchildren, Adrianna...

Walen Monroe Teems

Feb 9, 2025

Walen Monroe Teems, age 77, passed away at his home Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Walen started his career as an electrician and advanced to superintendent for Bechtel Construction Company, working his way throughout the country in various locations. He retired from his electrical career at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. He enjoyed hunting with his dogs, fishing and...

Kathleen Whelan Hill

Jan 15, 2025

Kathleen Whelan Hill, 82, passed away on January 15, 2025.

She was born on January 4th, 1943, to William Whelan and Mabel Whelan Godbout in Bogalusa, Louisiana. A graduate of Bradley Central High School. She was retired from Harris, Williamson, Trewhitt and Zius CPAs. Co-owner of The Stitching Post in Calhoun, she was an avid sewer, making...

Victor Sanchez

Jan 11, 2025

Victor Manuel Sanchez, 45 passed away at his home, January 11, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Victor was happily employed at Mexi-Wing IV in Sweetwater. He loved to eat and spend time with his family, as he took his family each year to the beach, he enjoyed fishing with his son and taking care of his dog,...

Mark Winter

Dec 24, 2024

Mark Winter age 77, passed away peacefully December 24th, at Dominion Senior Living in Athens, Tennessee.

Mark was born in New York City and grew up in Westwood, New Jersey. His father, Murray Winter, was a decorated World War II Navy pilot and later had a distinguished career as an advertising executive. His mother, Doris Winter, was...

Clyde Ingram

Nov 26, 2024

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Clyde E. Ingram, 84, went on to his final resting place.  Those there on the other side to welcome Clyde home was his mother who passed from childbirth, Almer Allman Ingram; his paternal grandparents who raised him Ben and Adeline Ingram; his wife of 63 years Sylvia Jackson Ingram; an infant daughter Samantha Ingram;...

Wanda Lear

Nov 4, 2024

Wanda  Louise Bias, 71 of Decatur, TN passed away Monday November 4, 2024. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia. Wanda enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren grow up, as well as time with her loving husband and best friend John.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and Arnett “Curly” Bias;...