Obituaries

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...

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;...