Carl Dewayne Cross
May 17, 2023
Carl Dewayne Cross, age 57 of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Carl loved his daughters more than life itself; and he will be greatly missed by many. He loved his dog Susie, being outdoors, camping, fishing, bonfires, and doing anything with his daughters.
He was a jack of all trades, doing mainly construction, and...
Gladys Marie Freeman
May 14, 2023
Gladys Marie Freeman, 91, of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Gladys loved her dog and enjoyed sewing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Kilby; siblings, Richard, Snydor and Baxie.
Gladys is survived by her daughter, Cindy Hensley (Eric Pagano); siblings, Leon of Englewood, Brenda of Tellico, Margaret of...
Don Richard Evans
May 12, 2023
Don R. Evans Sr., of Madisonville, TN, a beloved husband, father, papaw, friend and U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, left this earth for his heavenly home at the age of 76, on May 12th. He will always be remembered for his great love of the flea market and “wheeling and dealing”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...
Jackie Dale Trentham
May 12, 2023
Jackie Dale Trentham, age 55, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Starr Regional in Etowah, TN. Jackie was born August 23, 1967 in Bradley County, TN to Maruin and Emma Lee Trentham. He was one of 6 children. He worked in Cleveland at Cleveland Chair and Cleveland Pallet Company. He was quick witted, enjoyed being outdoors with his...
Jean Elizabeth Wold
May 7, 2023
Jean Elizabeth Wold, age 102, passed away quietly in her home, in Englewood, TN, on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Eshelman; sisters, Mary, Nola and Pearl; brother, Jim.
Jean is survived by her brothers, Don and Everett; children, Susan and Charles; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Family...
Kathy Jane Parker Lay
Apr 21, 2023
Kathy Jane Parker (Lay) passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2023, of natural causes, at her home in Benton, TN. We are very sad to announce this, and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Kathy was born on December 1, 1955, to Bertha Jane and William James Parker, in Knoxville, TN where they were living...
Margaret "Margie" England Moss
Apr 19, 2023
Margaret "Margie" England Moss, age 50, passed away in her home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Margie loved sitting on the porch and cooking out. She was loved by her family and friends. She never met a stranger and was always open to making a friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Joyce Dooley; brother,...
Connie Lynn Cash
Apr 19, 2023
Connie Lynn Cash, age 70, a resident of Loudon, (formerly of Sweetwater) passed away April 19, 2023 after a severe stroke. She was born in Trenton, Georgia to Fred and Elizabeth Hardin Rains on May 29,1952. Connie was an employee of Sweetwater Hospital for over 20 years. Connie was a kind, generous soul who loved helping others. She led the...
Linda Gail Perkins
Apr 16, 2023
“Gail” Linda Gail Perkins, age 61, a resident of Englewood, passed away on April 16th 2023. She enjoyed family get-togethers and steak dinners. She was beloved by her family and is dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father Floyd Brush and mother Mary.
She is survived by her ex-husband, Rick Perkins; daughter, Alisha Perkins; sons, Zachary Perkins...
Geneva Lou Ridge
Apr 4, 2023
Geneva Lou Ridge, age 77, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was a long-time member of the Cambria Baptist Church in Etowah. Geneva was a caregiver down to the bone; she was a true nurturer and she loved her family with her whole being. She loved to cook, best known for her biscuits and gravy.
Geneva was preceded in...
James Taylor Wilson
Mar 23, 2023
James Taylor Wilson (Jim), 88, of Athens, TN, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Wilson. Jim is also reunited with his brother, Bryan Wilson. Born in Athens, TN, on June 6, 1934, to the late Jerry and Polly Wilson, Jim grew up and lived in McMinn County most of...
Shirley Carol Wong
Mar 12, 2023
Shirley Carol Wong, age 79, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family and love. She loved making arts and crafts and giving them to friends and family as gifts. She adored and loved her family with a passion and would always put her family first. She literally had a heart of gold.
Shirley was preceded in death...
Jane Shirley Hall
Mar 6, 2023
Oak Ridge, TN - Jane Roberts Hall (Mame’), 96, of Oak Ridge TN passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley M. Hall. Jane is also reunited with her beloved sister, Mary Schuler. Born in Edwardsville, PA, on October 4, 1926, to the late Robert Roberts and Mary Baretsky Roberts, Jane was...
David Junior Lynn
Mar 5, 2023
David “DJ” Junior Lynn, age 42, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
He is survived by his parents, Dorothy Wallace and David W. Lynn; wife, Jessica Newman Lynn; children, David D. Lynn, Lindsey Lynn and Lexi Lynn; grandmother, Barbara Shaw; grandfather, Howard Wiseman; sister, Jenny (William) Scoggins; uncle, Jim Wiseman; aunt, Donna (Steve) Smith; great uncle, Danny Wiseman; nephews,...
James Brendan Durkin
Feb 21, 2023
James Brendan Durkin, M.D., passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, at age 77.
James grew up in Oreland, PA. In 1963, he graduated Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote, PA. Following High School, he graduated from St. Joseph University in 1967 and joined the U.S. Navy from 1967 – 1970. Later, James...
Kenneth Shirk
Feb 13, 2023
Kenneth Shirk, born February 6, 1941, age 82, of Madisonville, passed away at his home February 13, 2023. He was born in the Belltown Community in Monroe County, TN.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Shirk; parents, Eugene “Buddy” Shirk and Nancy Elizabeth “Bessie” Shirk; siblings, Bruce Shirk, Billy Eugene “Jack” Shirk, Jeralene Barbieri,...
Lois Melissa Dodson Tompkins
Feb 7, 2023
Lois Melissa Dodson Tompkins, was born to Noah and Sarah Pike Hicks on February 16, 1938, in Polk County, TN. She passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Lois was a member of the Everlasting Life Baptist Church in Englewood. She loved teaching the children in AWANA. You could always find her gardening or canning, she had a skill with...
James "Buster" G. Martin
Jan 28, 2023
James G. “Buster” Martin, passed on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was a member of the East Athens Baptist Church. Buster was an avid Lady Vols Basketball fan and enjoyed watching his granddaughter, Brooklyn, play softball. He took great pleasure in camping with his wife, Charlyn, and granddaughter, Brooklyn, to Myrtle Beach and Pigeon Forge. Brooklyn was the light of...
Mary Elizabeth Sparkman
Jan 22, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Riechert Sparkman, age 86, went to be with her Lord Sunday, January 22, 2023. Mary was a member of the Allen United Methodist Church and was found most times sharing her sweet voice in the church choir. She was an office manager for several dental offices through the years. She liked to garden and loved to paint, as...
David Ronald Stevens
Jan 20, 2023
Beloved uncle and brother, David Ronald Stevens, age 84, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was a part of the Parks Town Porch Club and was a Hotel Manager for most of his career. He was in the Army Reserves as a decorated sharpshooter and clerk typist and was honorably discharged after 3 years of service.
He was preceded...
