Obituaries

Chris Cliburn

Mar 29, 2023

Christopher Cliburn, 62 of Grandview passed away peacefully at home March 29th.

He had a love for fishing and spending time outdoors.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth; daughter, Andrea Edwards, stepdaughter, Mary Waldo; stepson, Gene Johnson; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Christophers wishes were for his ashes to be...

Dollie (Holcomb) Winkler

Mar 28, 2023

Dollie Holcomb Winkler, 42 of Athens passed away Tuesday March 28th at her home.

Dollie never met a stranger, loved spending time with her family, dancing and fishing.

Preceded in death by her husband, James (Punk) Winkler; father, Jerry Clay Holcomb, Sr; sister, Trina Holcomb Spurling.

She is survived by her son, Brian...

Shauna Mcrae

Mar 27, 2023

Shauna McRae of Athens passed away Monday, March 27th, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Salo and Vicki King. Shauna was known for putting others before herself.

Survivors include her husband of 21 years Olen McRae; loving mother of son, Kyle McRae and stepdaughter, Kiesha McRae; grandson Jesse Roberts....

Robert Sneed

Feb 22, 2023

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,...

Warren Griggs

Feb 18, 2023

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...

Isaiah Edgar Walden

Jan 20, 2023

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,...

Jerald Ervin

Jan 9, 2023

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...

Carol Akin

Jan 7, 2023

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...

Betty Ann Roderick

Dec 25, 2022

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...

Michael Rodgers

Dec 20, 2022

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

Dec 19, 2022

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,...

Terry Stamey

Dec 13, 2022

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....

Herbert Leroy Shepherd

Dec 10, 2022

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...

Reba Delois Thurman

Dec 9, 2022

Reba DeLois Thurman, 84, of McMinn County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 9th, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thurman; daughter, Peggy Hemphill; grandson, Travis Thurman; and daughter-in-law, Shannon Thurman.

Survivors include her son, Carl Thurman and April Wood of Athens; daughter and son-in-law,...

Leonard Butch Manoski

Dec 3, 2022

Leonard (Butch) Manoski, 77 of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at Erlanger Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Leonard Manoski; brother, Michael Manoski and sister, Sharon Rodgers.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Janet Manoski of Cleveland,...

Steven Eaton

Nov 16, 2022

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...

Teresa Thompson

Nov 5, 2022

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

Joseph Dion

Oct 8, 2022

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.

James Slobodian

Oct 8, 2022

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

Tracey Bratten

Oct 2, 2022

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...