Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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;...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 8, 2024

Enola Grace “Susie” Womac, 70 went to be with the Lord on Monday night July 8th.

Susie was a dedicated worker who enjoyed caring for others. In her early years she managed the family farm and later went on to earn her college degree in education.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George...

Jun 5, 2024

Jerald Shelton, age 55 of Decatur passed away Wednesday June 5th with his family by his side.

Jerald was a collector of arrow heads, he loved spending time with his grandchildren, as well as fishing and hot rods.

He is preceded in death by his parents William and Charlene Shelton; his grandmother who raised him,...

May 16, 2024

Jane Stragand, 67 of Hixson, TN went home to be with her Lord & Savior on May 16, 2024.

Jane loved all the “kids” that would gather at her house in Forest Plaza, when her daughters were young.

She loved animals, flowers, scary movies, Hot Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, TJ Maxx and going out to eat...

May 5, 2024

Acadia Brynn Linton, 14 departed this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Acadia loved movies, music, and video games (especially old school games like Zelda & Mario). She enjoyed swimming and spending summers in the pool. An animal lover, she loved bowling and skating. Acadia fiercely loved her family, and her siblings adored her. She was very...

Apr 28, 2024

Monica Clarkson, age 48, passed away Sunday, April 28, at Park West Medical Center.

Monica enjoyed spending time thumbing through magazines, as well as watching cartoons and listening to Lady Gaga. She loved all things Harley Davidson.

She will be dearly missed by her family.

There will be no formal services for Monica....