Charles Ray Taylor
Dec 26, 2016
Charles Taylor, age 46, of Athens, passed away on December 26, 2016. A native of South Carolina, he had spent a majority of his life in Monroe and McMinn Counties. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Atkins and brother, Robert Charles Taylor; and grandparents Jess and Bessie...
Melford Cecil Tinsley
Dec 25, 2016
Melford “ Mel” Tinsley, age 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016, at his home in Englewood, TN. Born on April 20, 1937 to the late Harold and Juanita Tinsley, he was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter,...
Rev. Evelyn Rose Crisp
Dec 24, 2016
Evelyn Rose Crisp, age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home. She was an ordained Minister and was a member of the United Christian Church. She loved to sew, cook, listen to Elvis music, listen to stories from others, but most of all she loved the Lord.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents William...
Krisondra Lynn Asburry
Dec 23, 2016
Krisondra Lynn Asburry, 48, of Dayton passed away Dec. 23, 2016 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Born Oct. 5, 1968 in Muhlenberg County, Ky., She moved to Dayton in 1986.
She is preceeded in death by parents Charlie and Dollie Marie Farmer Asburry; Brothers, Tony Asburry, Richard Edward Asburry; Sister, Janice Asburry Webster.
Survivors include nieces, Tonya Bratcher...
Loren Ranward Graham
Dec 19, 2016
Loren Ranward Graham, 70 years of age, resident of Chattanooga, TN found his way to the Lord on December 19, 2016. Loren was a history and sports buff and enjoyed countless hours with friends at his local eatery. He devoted his life to civil service.
He is survived by his endearing and devoted sister Dene’ Pellicci and brother-in-law Dennis...
Billie Ross Irons
Dec 19, 2016
Billie Ross Irons , age 78, of Niota, passed away Monday evening, December 19, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born December 8, 1938 to the late William Lester and Gussie Lou Raper Irons, he was born and spent a majority of his life in McMinn County. Bill was a member of Union McMinn Baptist Church and enjoyed...
Jerry Charles Curtis
Dec 19, 2016
Jerry Curtis, age 56, of Etowah, passed away Monday evening, December 19, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born on November 18, 1960 to the late Stanley and Grace Riggs Curtis, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and of the Baptist faith. Jerry served as a deputy sheriff for McMinn County and worked for...
Lonel "Dan" Lee Daniels
Dec 17, 2016
Dan Daniels , age 78, of Athens, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born on March 8, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Don and Helen Marples Daniels, he had lived the past 21 years in McMinn County after living 20 plus years in Florida. He retired as a CSI Investigator...
Marcy Gaye Long
Dec 17, 2016
Marcy Long, age 53, of Englewood, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born on November 27, 1963 to Gene Burke and Pat Judd Bates, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She loved her animals, spending time with her family and friends and was of the Christian faith.
She...
Ralph E Bender
Dec 15, 2016
Ralph Eugene Bender of Turtletown, TN passed to a new life on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his home. He was 83 years old. He was born on November 24, 1933 in Marion, Ohio to Myrtle F. (Mathews) and Philip A. Bender. Ralph was a Korean Army Veteran serving in Germany. He graduated from DeVry Technical Institute in Industrial Electronics. ...
Cathy Harris Foddrill
Dec 14, 2016
Cathy Harris Foddrill, 63, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 14 at Hospice of Chattanooga. Cathy and her husband Ed spent over 40 years serving the community through Harris Tire Company. She loved the outdoors and spent many hours kayaking, hiking, skiing, and participating in other activities.
Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth...
Bruce Junior Jones
Dec 14, 2016
Bruce Junior Jones, age 63 of Decatur, passed away December 14, 2016 at home. Born on March 18, 1954 in Sweetwater, to the late Johnny Bruce and Daphne Freeman Jones, he had lived in McMinn and Meigs County for most of his life. He attended Union Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and...
Stevie Lynn Wilson
Dec 14, 2016
Stevie Lynn Wilson, age 56, of Etowah, went to be with Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 , at his residence. Born on July 27, 1960, to the late Herman and Dorothy Wilson, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a lifetime member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Stevie had a love for everyone he...
David Wayne Earls
Dec 14, 2016
David Wayne Earls passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at his residence. When David was younger, he was a sports enthusiast. He loved Tennessee Volunteer Football and Nascar. He loved spending time with his friends and was fiercely loyal to his core family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Swan Earls.
Survivors include his mother,...
Dillard Eugene Sneed, Jr.
Dec 7, 2016
Reverend Dillard Eugene Sneed, Jr. age 66, of Etowah, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 , at his home. Born on July 8, 1950 in Greenback, Tennessee to the late Gene Sneed and Lorene Sneed Webb, he spent the majority of his life in McMinn County and was Pastor of Holy Trinity Church.
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Sammie Gee Scoggins
Dec 7, 2016
Sammie Gee Scoggins, age 71, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at a local nursing home. She loved to go to church and was a member of the Springplace Road Church of God. Sammie also enjoyed crafts and loved to shop and travel.
She was predeceased by her parents, Walter & Gladys Gee; brother, Paul...
Ray Donald Lance
Dec 5, 2016
Ray Donald Lance died in his home on December 5th, 2016 in Athens, TN at the age of 59.
Ray was born on August 11, 1957 in LaSalle, IL to his parents Roy D. Lance Sr. and Mary Lou Lance and grew up in Rantoul, IL. Ray loved to spend his time outdoors fishing and hunting.
Ray is survived...
William Roy Lovelace
Dec 3, 2016
William Roy “ Bill” Lovelace age 82 of Etowah, passed away peacefully Saturday morning , December 3, 2016 at Star Regional Medical Center in Athens. He retired after 42 years of service for Bowater Southern Paper Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents William Jesse Lovelace and Laura Mae DeArmond Lovelace, and infant son William Randall Lovelace, and...
Alma Jean Ostendorf
Dec 2, 2016
Alma Jean Ostendorf, age 84, of Athens, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 2, 2016. Born in Lake City, Tennessee on March 14, 1932, she had lived in the Meigs and McMinn County area for the last 20 years after retirement from Holiday Inn. She was a woman of strong faith, and member of the Red Hat...
David NMN Cox
Dec 1, 2016
David Cox, age70, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah. Born on August 31, 1946 in Greencastle, Indiana to the late Leslie and Julia Jean Taylor Cox, He had lived the past 10 years in McMinn County. David was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was a member...
