Obituaries

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...

Terry Sweeton

Sep 15, 2022

Terry Michael Sweeton, 63, was born July 11, 1959 in Cleveland, Tennessee and passed away on September 15, 2022. He resided in Athens, Tennessee. He was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church.

Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He also played a large part in the lives of his grandchildren and was a family man.

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Greg Frederick

Sep 10, 2022

Greg Frederick, age 74 of Niota passed away Saturday, September 10th, at his home. He was a 21 year veteran of the US Army, where he proudly served two tours in Germany, two tours in Korea, and one in Vietnam. Greg especially enjoyed traveling in his RV and tinkering in his shop.

He is preceded in death...

Robert Claeys

Aug 29, 2022

Robert Claeys, age 80 of Athens, TN went to be with Lord early Monday morning after a brief illness.

Robert proudly served his country in the Vietnam war, as a Navy Corpsman for eight years. He began his nursing career in 1973 with the Veterans Administration. During his career he was also a flight nurse in the...

Thursa Cantrell

Aug 21, 2022

Thursa Mae Cantrell, 92, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, August 21st at her residence.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, C.J. Cantrell; brothers, Woodrow Wilson, Lake Wilson, Charlie Wilson, Clyde Wilson, Harper Wilson, and James Riley Wilson; sisters, Eunice Moore, Jeannette Waldrop, and Betty Jo Wilson.

Survivors include her...

Steve Hale

Jul 28, 2022

Steve Hale, 58, of Athens, passed away Thursday, July 28th at UT Medical Center.

Steve was a lifelong millwright who took pride in his work and who loved his family deeply.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Margaret Hale; grandparents, Dewey and Lillian Gunter, and Henry and Lara Hale; and mother-in-law,...

Rebecca Porter

Jul 25, 2022

On July 25, 2022, Rebecca (Becky) Sue Gunter Porter, age 70 of Englewood, TN, was called home to join her parents Dewey and Lillian Gunter; daughter Angie Porter; brothers Leroy Gunter and Jackie Gunter; sisters Dorothy Faye Gunter, Mary Sue Land, and Margaret Hale, She was a valued employee of Starr Regional Medical Center and a member of Coghill...

Margaret Hale

Jul 23, 2022

Margaret N. Hale, 83, of Etowah, went home to be with the Lord on July 23rd, 2022.

She was a long-time employee of Athens Products and served as a caregiver to many.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Burnard (Joe) Hale; parents, Dewey and Lillian Gunter; siblings, Dorothy Faye Gunter, Mary Sue Land,...

Jo Ann Lamb

Jul 17, 2022

Jo Ann Jones Lamb, 92, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away in a local assisted living facility while listening to a Chopin piano concerto. She was born May 3, 1930, to Robert and Rose Jones in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jo Ann attended Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music and met her...

Joyce Holcomb

Jul 10, 2022

Joyce Ann Holcomb, 70, formally of Sweetwater and Tellico Plains, moved on to her heavenly home on July 10th, 2022.

Joyce was one of 13 Children of the late Clyde and Elizabeth Thompson of “The Head of The Creek” in Sweetwater. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Browder Holcomb; daughters, Andrea Holcomb and Nina Holcomb;...

James Lawton Lockmiller

Jun 25, 2022

James Lawton “Bunkum” Lockmiller, 77, of Athens, TN passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born March 12, 1945, in Meigs County, James was the son of the late John Ervin Lockmiller and the late Reba Juanita King Lockmiller. He was a graduate of Meigs County High School.

Upon high school graduation, James entered the United States Army...

Doug Wise

Jun 1, 2022

Charles Douglas “Doug” Wise, 73, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Doug proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing in casinos and fishing, he had a love for his family, and dearly loved the Lord.

He is preceded in...

Antoinette Andreu

Apr 18, 2022

Antoinette Andreu, 79 of Decatur passed away Monday the 18th of April, at Life Care of Rhea County.

She proudly served her country in the US Army and she was a Homemaker for most of her life.

She is survived by her three Children Kim Patterson of Mount Airy, Georgia, Joe Andreu of Decatur, and...

Robert Pullease

Apr 16, 2022

Robert Eugene Pullease, 83, of Decatur, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away Saturday at his home. Robert served his country for 20 years in the US Air Force. He then served as a correctional officer at Indian River Correctional Institution in Vero Beach, FL.

Robert is Survived by his daughter and son in law, Rhonda and...