Obituaries

Mable Brackett

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.

James David Perry

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,...

David Krasnosky

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...

Bill Hatt

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...

Betty Lavergne

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;...

Carol Barker

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...

Aletta Mckeehan

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...

John Ladd

Jan 8, 2022

John Ladd, 55, of Decatur passed away at home Saturday, January 8th. He was born in Hillsdale Michigan, November 1st, 1966.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Diane Ladd.

John is survived by his Children and their spouses; Jenna and Marcus Mchone of Decatur, Justin and Mary Ladd of Ten Mile,...

Cathy Boe

Dec 18, 2021

Cathy Watson Boe, 55, of Athens passed away Saturday, December 18th. Cathy was very creative and crafty and loved sharing her talents with others.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Jerry Watson; grandparents, Glade and Mildred Willis.

Cathy is survived by her daughter, April Boe; Three grandsons, DeAnte’, Chance, and Brandon Boe;...

Anthony Poore

Nov 8, 2021

Anthony Poore of Griffin, Georgia passed away Monday, November 8th.

James Jirles

Nov 2, 2021

James Michael Landon Jirles, 55, of Niota pass away Tuesday, November 2nd.

He is survived by two sons, Dalton and Dallas Jirles; grandsons, Carson Jirles and Cooper Brumley; brother and sister, Shane and Ashley Jirles; one uncle, Joe Jirles; stepmother, Grace Huckabey; and two special friends, David Wakeley and Ginger Holland.

A visitation will be...

Stanley Cansler

Sep 27, 2021

George Stanley Cansler, 71, of Niota, passed away Monday, September 27th at Sweetwater Hospital.

He was a native of Hagerstown, Indiana and moved to Athens at age 8.

Stanley worked as an asphalt plant operator for 45 years. He retired from Harrison-Apac Construction in Knoxville, TN. Stanley enjoyed being a part time farmer and was...

Connie Young

Aug 11, 2021

Connie Young, 54, of Niota, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 11.

She is preceded in death by father, Tommy Hearron; brother, Bobby Joe Hearron and grandparents.

She is survived by husband of 35 years, Jeff; son, Matthew; daughter and son-in-law, Amison and Jared King; mother, Callie Jean Hearron; brother, Ronnie...

Michael Rue

Jul 17, 2021

Michael Ray Rue, 64, passed away July 17th, peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long illness.

He was born November 29th, 1956 and was a lifelong resident of Athens.

He now has joined his father, Leonard Rue, in heaven.

He is survived by his wife, the love of his...

Freddie Allen Massingale

Jul 9, 2021

Freddie Allen Massingale, 73, of Athens passed away Friday, July 9th at his residence. He was born at home on October 16th, 1947 and was a man with a strong Christian faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Bertie Edna Massingale; brothers, Darrell and James Wesley Massingale; sisters, Alice Massingale Call and...

Larry Baugh

Jun 27, 2021

Larry Baugh, 51, of Riceville passed away Sunday, June 27th at his residence. He was a long-time employee of Hutchison Heating and Air.

He was proceeded in death by his mother, Sara Farris Baugh; brother, Bobby Hill; and sister, Sue Brown.

Survivors include his sisters, Teresa Miller and Tonia Watkins; special nephews, Marcus Miller and...

James Reed Stephens

May 12, 2021

James Reed Stephens, 74, of Niota passed away Wednesday, May 12th at his home, in the Mt. Harmony community. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee, during the Vietnam War. He was also a life-long truck driver.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Doris June and James William Stephens.

Survivors...

Ella Chanelle Mcnelley

Apr 30, 2021

Ella Chanelle McNelley is now dancing with Jesus. She entered heaven on Friday morning of April 30th, 2021. Ella was a miracle from the beginning. She was surrounded with love and was a light to so many. God encircled her and placed his hand on her from the beginning. Psalms 139:5

She was preceded in death by...

John Schultz

Apr 24, 2021

John Schultz 63, of Athens, passed away April 24th.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Matthew Arden

Apr 1, 2021

Matthew D. Arden, 37, AKA Handsome B. Wonderful, AKA P. Ballion, a friendly guy of Sevierville, TN passed away on April Fool’s Day, as everything was a joke to him.

Matt was raised in the small town of Niota, TN and was a graduate of McMinn Co. High School and dabbled in many colleges.

Matt...