Jennie Johnson
Nov 27, 2024
Jennie Lee Johnson, 84, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by her family at her daughter's home on November 27, 2024. She was born in Benham, Kentucky to Richard and Josephine Kirk on March 9, 1940. She is the last of her generation of eight siblings.
Jennie was a graduate from JL Cook High School in Athens. She began her...
Freddie Lee
Nov 27, 2024
Freddie Ralph Lee, 79, of Sweetwater, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024.
He was born April 21, 1945 in Albany, KY to Elmer and Dora (Bullard) Lee. He worked in road construction and as a boat mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dora (Bullard) Lee; wife, Phyllis (Ellison) Lee; son,...
Joyce Hickman
Nov 27, 2024
Joyce Dean Hickman, 81, a lifetime resident of Birchwood, passed away at her home on November 27, 2024. She was born to the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Martha Williams on July 4, 1943.
Joyce was employed by the Hamilton County Food Service for 35 years, beginning at Meadowview Elementary and retiring from Birchwood Elementary. She was a...
Frankie Shields
Nov 26, 2024
Frankie Shields, 65, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on November 26, 2024. Frankie was a hardworking man who dedicated 20 years of his life to construction, braving all types of weather and environments to provide for his family. His resilience and strong work ethic were matched only by his love for life and family.
Frankie was an avid fan of Conway...
Gretchen Coppinger
Nov 26, 2024
Gretchen Coppinger, 78, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on November 26, 2024. Gretchen was a loving and adventurous soul, happiest when surrounded by friends, especially while spending time at the Hiwassee River.
She was a proud member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, where she served as a Flotilla Staff Officer and Vice Commander of Flotilla 16-5. Gretchen was among...
Shirley Upton
Nov 26, 2024
Shirley Rula Upton, 87, passed away on November 26, 2024.
In her later years, Shirley loved relaxing and watching TV. She had a few shows she kept up with and really enjoyed that time. Above everything, Shirley was a caregiver. She adored children and loved caring for them.
Preceded in death by her parents, Gus Sr. and Linnie Upton; husband Archie Upton,...
David Wells
Nov 26, 2024
David Windle Wells, aged 64, of Athens, Tennessee, died surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1959, to Charles B. Wells and Fay Windle Wells.
He attended Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee, where he met his wife, Mariam Rene Wells. He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Science in 1984. He was a...
Jene Rocky Plemons
Nov 26, 2024
Jene Rocky Plemons passed unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, November 26th 2024 at his home in Madisonville, LA.
Rocky grew up in Athens, TN and graduated from MCHS in 1972. He left Athens in the late 1970s to pursue a 45-year career in management with Fluor Construction. He retired in July 2024 as the Sr. VP of...
Linda Burns
Nov 26, 2024
Linda Burns, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on November 26, 2024. Linda
was born on February 29, 1952 to the late Charles and Mary Ellen Cathey.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her husband,
William R. Burns; several brothers and sisters; as well as her great grandson, Brentley
Gates.
She leaves behind...
Kenny May
Nov 25, 2024
Kenny May, 62, passed away on November 25, 2024, in Cleveland, TN.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Brenda May; sons Jason May and Kevin May; granddaughters Alexis May, Kendra May, and Megan McCoy; grandson Damien May; great granddaughter Madelyn McCoy; great grandson Greyson Turner; brothers Charles Gardner and George Harris; sister Diana Orr and niece Crystal Wade along with...