Obituaries

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

An obituary is not available at this time for John Robinson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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;...

Henry Ford Lusk

Oct 2, 2024

Henry Ford Lusk Jr passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

He loved fishing, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Washington Redskins (Commanders) and the WVA Mountaineers. Henry served 32 years of government service, 9 years in the US Air Force and 23 years at the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Henry was preceded in death by his...

David Hughes

Sep 28, 2024

David Christopher Hughes, age 67 went to be the Lord Saturday, September 28th.

He loved spending time watching birds and squirrels, he enjoyed fishing as well as working jigsaw puzzles.

David is survived by his wife Karen Hughes of 33 years; sister, Janet Nickerson; a niece and nephew as well as a niece and great...

Sandra Lynn Trisch

Aug 24, 2024

Sandy (Lefler) Trisch passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at home, in Riceville, Tennessee, at the age of 57. The daughter of the late Paul C Lefer and late Gloria J (Morse) Lefler. She was born on February 8, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan.

She is survived by a daughter, Jenna L Trisch, and fiancé, James Meyers. Also...

Derek Mizerak

Aug 22, 2024

Derek Mizerak, 25 passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at home.

Derek was a graduate of Senaca High School, Southampton, NJ, he recently moved to Etowah, TN. He enjoyed online gaming with friends, loved nature and had a newfound interest in exploring the East Tennessee Mountains. He had an interested in firearms and was looking forward to...

Ricky Panama Willis

Aug 17, 2024

Ricky “Panama” Lynn Willis passed away on August 17, 2024, at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Ricky was a lifelong resident of McMinn County, he attended McMinn County High School and was a member of Union McMinn Baptist Church. Panama enjoyed working on and talking on CB radios. He also enjoyed collecting rocks...

Billy Lynn Dyke Jr

Jul 22, 2024

Billy Lynn Dyke, Jr passed from this life on July 22, 2024, and entered his heavenly home.

Billy attended Rogers Creek Baptist Church. He loved to fish and was a loving husband and dad. He loved to laugh and had the kindest and biggest heart.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Lynn...

Gene Wills Frye

Jul 17, 2024

Gene Frye, 80 of Niota, passed away Wednesday morning, July 17, at his home. Gene was a prankster at heart, he really loved to see people laugh. He thoroughly loved selling cars, and was great at it. Gene loved to be around his grandchildren. In his final days would ask about each of them daily. Gene is preceded in...