Travis “TJ” Joe Brooks, 30, born November 9, 1988 of Georgetown, TN passed away privately in a local hospital on November 1, 2019. He was a 2008 graduate of Meigs County High School, a dedicated Volkswagen employee, all around great person and humorous guy to many people in his life throughout his work and home life. He will be greatly...
Patricia Ann Plaskett, 62, of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away at her home and went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2019. She was a retired nurse, former EMT, and also a former reserve sheriff’s deputy. She had a big heart and enjoyed helping people in her many years of public service. She is preceded in death by her...
James “Shack” Harold Shackleford, 62, of Cleveland, TN,passed away on October 31, 2019 at his residence. He loved his Harley Davidson, shooting his guns, family dinners, and cooking for his loved ones. Survived by his wife, Denise Shackleford; daughter, Jara (Josh) Connors; father, James M. Shackleford; sisters, Deborah Cooper, Marlene Godfrey, Ginger Sturgis, Jenett Wilburn, Shelba Bilton and Mildred Shaver;...
Ross Lee McNabb Sr., 87, of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 31, 2019. He was born on June 1, 1932 to the late Minnie and Beaver McNabb. He is preceded in death by his two new born daughters; his wife Jeanette McNabb; two sons Alvin and Junior McNabb; daughter Annette Tran; granddaughter Julie...
James Edward Ratcliff, 42, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born on May 27, 1977. He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Decatur. He loved spending his time at the river, camping, fishing and doing all things outdoors. He was an avid fan of the NBA, especially...
David Neal Hipps. 74, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 in a Knoxville hospital. He was born in Greenville, SC on November 20, 1944 a son of the late John Floyd Hipps and Lois Melissa Brashier Hipps. David was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country during...
James “Jimmy” Norman Farmer, 49, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in a local hospital. He was born on April 29, 1970. Jimmy was of the Baptist faith and a member of Short Creek Baptist Church. He worked for many years in the HVAC industry. Jimmy loved hunting and fishing in his spare...
Jessie Marie Shipp, of East Ridge, passed away October 30, 2019 at a local hospital from complications of heart surgery. Jessie was born July 15, 1935 in Polk County to James F. and Ealie Clements Wooten. She attended schools in Bradley County and then moved to Chattanooga sixty years ago. Jessie retired from Olan Mills after 30 years of loyal...
Berniece Rymer,66, of Decatur, TN, passed away on October 29, 2019 at her residence. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening, spending time outdoors and with her family. Preceeded in death by her parents; William Cunningham and Nell Stevison; brother, Clayton Cunningham. Survived by her husband, James Rymer; daughters, Crystal Ann McNabb and Robin Renee Nedoff; 4 siblings; 7 grandchildren and 3...
Marian Sue “Susie” Bates Young, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 with her family by her side. Susie was a lifelong resident of Monroe County and spent many years managing the cafeteria at Tellico Plains High School. During her time at TPHS, she opened her heart and arms to every student and loved...