Gary Thompson
Dec 12, 2025
Gary Steven Thompson, age 75, passed away on December 12, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1950, and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work.
Gary was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol Thompson; his parents, Helen Thompson and J.D. Thompson; and his sister, Dorthy Harmon.
He is survived by his brother, Billy Thompson; sisters, Stephanie...
Jackie Bruce Lyles
Dec 12, 2025
Jackie Lyles, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, and 1956 graduate of Bradley Central High School, passed away December 12, 2015. Choosing a career with TDOT until his retirement in 1998, Jackie was also a retired SFC E-7 from the TN National Guard from 1960-1987. He was a guard for the Apollo Moon Rock that was brought back to Earth,...
Dr. James David Price III
Dec 12, 2025
Dr. James David Price III, age 100, was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 1, 1925, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 12, 2025.
Dr. Price demonstrated academic ability from an early age, graduating high school before his seventeenth birthday. He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy,...
Timothy Hogan
Dec 12, 2025
Timothy "Timmy" Ray Hogan, age 54, of Athens, passed away on December 12, 2025, and is now at home with Jesus.
Timmy enjoyed video games, collecting Pokémon cards, watching wrestling, and following sports. His favorite holiday was Halloween, which was especially meaningful to him as it was also his birthday. He dearly loved his pet frog, Zeus.
Timmy was a...
Donald Steele Jr.
Dec 12, 2025
Donald Wendel Steele Jr., affectionately known as Donnie, age 72, of Athens, TN passed away at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN on Friday, December 12, 2025. Donnie was born October 9, 1953 to the late Emma Lavern Gregory (Waldrop) and Donald Wendel Steele Sr. in Haleyville, AL. Donnie served in the United States Army serving primarily in Korea...
Sandra Letner
Dec 11, 2025
Sandra Ella Letner, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Sweetwater Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Dave Layman; her parents, Rex "Duck" and Carrie Mae Powers McHone; and her siblings: James Burgin (Rose), Ralph Dwayne, Aaron Anderson, Jerry Dean, Daws McHone (Pat), Clarence McHone, Nella Ruth McHone Broadwell, Shirley Lea McHone Trew,...
Betty Mashburn
Dec 11, 2025
Betty Jean Mashburn, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family.
Betty was a woman of strong Baptist faith who found comfort and joy in reading her Bible and spending quiet moments working puzzle books. Her gentle spirit, kind heart, and unwavering faith were evident to all who...
Henry Mitchell
Dec 10, 2025
Henry "Grandad" Mitchell, 93, of Loudon, TN, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 10, 2025. He lived a life full of memories and love. He served 37 years for the Loudon County planning commission.
Growing up, people often referred to him as "Big Henry". He was a diehard Tennessee fan and every Saturday for as long as I...
Mary Frances Armstrong
Dec 10, 2025
Mary Frances Armstrong, 90, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born to the late Pearl Rogers and Weatherston Shelton Greer on May 30, 1935 in Pikeville, Tennessee.Mary Frances was devoted to her family, as her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy and interest. She always wanted to be a part of something that was...
Margaret Hassell
Dec 10, 2025
Margaret Jane "Peggy" Hassell, 74, of Athens, TN, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on November 29, 1951, to the late Noble and Olga Walker.
Peggy enjoyed traveling, visiting the beach, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church and a graduate of Clayton State.
She was preceded in...