Obituaries

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 11, 2022

Mable Bracket, 69, of Etowah passed away Saturday, March 11th at her residence. She leaves behind two daughters, Sabrina Brackett and Tina Hooper, also three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Feb 20, 2022

David James Perry, 46, of Niota went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 20th.

He enjoyed talking long motorcycle rides, as well as hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. David worked as a self employed contractor.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Jamie Pierce.

He leaves behind a daughter,...

Feb 19, 2022

David Krasnosky, 81, of Athens Tennessee and formerly of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at Dominion Senior Living. He had a rewarding career in clinical psychology. He loved spending time on the golf course and enjoyed collecting many things throughout his life.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Tina...

Feb 18, 2022

Clarence “Bill” William Hatt, 76, of Athens went to be with the Lord Friday, February 18th.

Bill was a native of Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He was a retired U.S. Navy Chief, with 26 ½ years of service. Bill was a jack of all trades and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He was a Born Again Christian and...

Feb 14, 2022

Betty N. Lavergne, 86, of Athens, Tennessee, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, February 14th, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Joseph Lavergne; parents, Eula Glen and James Malone; mother and father-in-law, Lorenza Lavergne and Hermogene Lavergne.

She is survived by her son, Michael J. Lavergne of Athens;...

Jan 26, 2022

Donna “Carol” Barker, 79, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, January 26th, 2022. She was a hairdresser for 50 years. She loved her family, grandchildren, pets, especially dogs, and planting flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Thomas and Mary Helen Long.

She is survived by her two daughters, Wesley (Chris) Smith of...

Jan 15, 2022

Aletta “TT” McKeehan, 47, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15th, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of the Idewild community. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend; she was a photo genius.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Haire; grandparents, Lester and Lucille Duckett and Big Joe...