Obituaries

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...

Julie Leinweber

Feb 27, 2021

Julie Keller Leinweber, 51, of Athens, Tennessee; passed away on February 27th, 2021 at her home. She was proceeded in death by her parents Emory and Joyce Keller.

Survivors include her husband Jeffery Leinweber Sr.; children, Sarah, Jeffery Jr., and Brooklyn Leinweber; grandchildren Skyler Leinweber and two more on the way, all of Athens; brother and sisters,...

Martin R Chouinard

Jan 17, 2021

Martin Richard Chouinard, of Ellijay GA, formerly of Athens passed away Sunday January 17. There will be no formal arrangements at this time.

Jesse Alan Vincent

Jan 3, 2021

Jesse Alan Vincent, 66, of Dandridge, Tennessee; formerly of Athens, passed away Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He was proceeded in death by his parents Jesse Arnold Vincent and Mazie Rose Vincent; one brother Bruce Earl Vincent; one son Jason. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Justin (Sarah) Vincent of Cullman, Alabama; daughter and son-in-law, Tabatha...

William Drake Sherlin

William Drake Sherlin, 23 of Englewood, TN passed away on Monday, October 12, 2024.

Survivors include his parents William and Jodie Sherlin; siblings Dakota, Chyenne, Kylie and Brianna.

The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2024. Burial will follow immediately at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens.