Linda Gail Mcconkey
Jan 29, 2026
Linda Gail McConkey, 68, of Sweetwater, TN went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2026 at Turkey Creek Medical Center.
Preceded in death by her mother, Doreen Smith; father, Boyd Smith; and sister, Carol Malone.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel McConkey; children, Angela (Joe) Miller, Julie (Jerome) Ervin, Timothy Orr, Blake (Wynonna) McConkey; grandchildren, Ashley, Hope, Jalen, Gage,...
Steve Young
Jan 29, 2026
Steve Young "John R.", 71, of Niota, TN passed away on January 29, 2026.
Steve had a deep love for wildlife and made sure every creature around his home was well fed. He often enjoyed sitting on his back porch, listening to the radio, especially AC/DC, and spending time traveling. He would do anything for anyone and was known for...
Connie Michelle Jump
Jan 28, 2026
Connie Jump, age 58, of Harrison, Tennessee, courageously won her battle with cancer on January 28,2026 and peacefully entered eternal rest, reuniting with her beloved husband, Terry Jump Jr. Born on November 19, 1967, Connie was the daughter of Archie and Mary-Ann Barnes and lived a life defined by love, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to children and family.
On March...
Robert William Wentworth III
Jan 28, 2026
Robert William Wentworth III, lovingly known as "Bob," age 55, of Charleston, TN, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Etowah Health Care, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bob was born on February 4, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Robert William Wentworth II and Kathy Ann Wentworth. A Michigan boy at heart, he proudly carried his...
Doris Elaine Stewart
Jan 27, 2026
Doris Elaine Stewart, 80, of Athens, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Elaine faithfully volunteered with the McMinn County Election Commission for more than 50 years. If you ever voted in McMinn County, chances are you were greeted by Mrs. Elaine, whose dedication and friendly presence touched...
Kenneth Ray Gage
Jan 26, 2026
Kenneth Ray Gage "Kenny", age 68, passed away at his home on January 26, 2026.
Kenny was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Dixie and Fred Allmon; father, Frank Gage; and brothers, Don and Earl Gage.
Kenny is survived by his daughter, Misty Gage Mills (Ricky); brother, Bill Gage; his grandchildren, Michael (Erin), Alyssa (Heaven), and Adyson Cosner; great-grandchildren, Isabella,...
Clarence Wayne Jones
Jan 26, 2026
Clarence Wayne Jones, age 55, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on November 6, 1970.
Wayne was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Jones; his maternal grandparents, Emmett and Inez Banks; and his paternal grandparents, Jessie and Winnie Jones.
He is survived by his father, Clarence "Bud" Jones; his sons, Andrew Jones and Garrett Jones; his brother, David...
Larry Coleman
Jan 26, 2026
Larry Russell Coleman, 48, of Rockwood, TN, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2026, with a smile on his face at home on January 26, 2026. He was born in Rockwood on June 25, 1977, to Doris Powers and Reid Smith.
He is survived by his daughters, Destiny Strader of Flintville TN, Kayla Strader of Rockwood, TN Selena Mendoza...
Steven James Ross
Jan 25, 2026
Steven James Ross, 73 of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1953, in Los Angeles County, California. He served 3 years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his time in the Army, he returned to California where he worked at a wildlife reserve taking care of lions and...
Deborah Ann Payne
Jan 25, 2026
Deborah Ann Payne
(Debbie, Deb, Nan)
passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born on April 22, 1955 to Delbert & Mildred Brannon in Hurricane, WV. She graduated from Hurricane High School in 1973. That same year she fell in love with Ronald and were married in Kissimmee, FL.
Ronald & Deborah had a handsome son, Justin...