Jacob Ryan Leatherman , age 22, of Englewood, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018.   A native of Cleveland and longtime resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Leatherman. Survivors include his wife,    Hailey Ciera White Leatherman of Englewood Two sons: Cody Ryan Leatherman and Jason Garrett Leatherman His mother,  Tonia Miller Plemons of Englewood One brother, Joshua Miller of...

Betty Ruth Burger Ledford Age 82 Of Athens Passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018   At Starr Regional Medical Center in   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Stella Bishop Burger and was preceded in death by her husband, O.D. Ledford; son, Donny Ledford; two sisters, Barbara Key and Linda Henry; grandson, Chad Ledford; daughters-in-law, Karen Ledford and Sandra Ledford. She...

Cecil Oliver Womac, age 82, of Riceville, died Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Sterling Oliver and Esther Melton Womac. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elberta Sue Martin Womac, a sister, Doris Jane Brock, a brother, James Womac and a brother-in-law, Dewey Wilson. Cecil was formerly associated with the Athens Stove Works before retiring from...

Mamie “Lucille” Barnett Floberg, age 84, born March 9, 1934, was called home on April 12, 2018. She was a native of Englewood and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  She was a daughter of the late Glen Floyd and Etta Greene Barnett, Sr., and was preceded in death by her husband Leonard “Flip” Floberg, Sisters; Betty White and Fonda Ballew, and daughter in law Marion Floberg.  She had attended Nonaburg House of Prayer and set an example to all...

Carolyn Margaret Morrow Boyd, age 75, of Riceville, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 6th, 2018. She was born August 29th, 1942 in Riceville to the late Len and Margaret Tallent Morrow. Carolyn lived her entire life in McMinn County. She was an active member of Solid Rock Baptist Church.   Gardening, cooking, sewing and living the country life were some of Carolyn’s favorite things. However, Those that knew Carolyn,...

John Willard Inskeep Age 92 Of Athens Passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 At Hospice of Chattanooga   A native of Warren, IN. and longtime resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Fred L. and Clella Miller Inskeep and was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Rosie Shelton Inskeep; son, Larry Inskeep, two sisters, Lois Thompson and Evelyn Cole; brother, Fred Inskeep; step son, Stephen Evans; step grandson, Rocky Evans Jr. He...

Edward “Ed” Lee Smith Age 66 Of Sweetwater Passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 At Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville   A native of Coker Creek and longtime resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late General ross and Dessie Aleene Anderson Smith and was preceded in death by three sisters, Audrey Woody, Margie Crawford, and Barbara Morrow; brother, Tommy Smith; i2 infants, Mary Frances Smith and William Smith. He...

Doyle Lee Robison Age 73 Of Decatur Passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens   A native of Athens and longtime resident of Meigs County, he was the son of the late Elmer and Lillie Hyde Robison and was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melinda Robison; great grandson, Kenny Cox; son-in-law, L.C. Everhart. He was a member and former pastor of United Church of Jesus Church of Apostolic...

Tommye Sue Gilley Hollingsworth Age 77 Of Englewood Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens   A native of Chickamauga, GA. and longtime resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Fred W. Gilley and Mattie Ruth Parker Gilley and was preceded in death by a sister, Roxie Fowler. She retired from Walmart and was a member of Athens First Baptist...

Jerry Wayne Dixon Age 61 Of Decatur- Passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 At Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville   A native of Ontario, CA. and longtime resident of Meigs County, he was the son of the late Austin William Dixon and Mamie Sue Dolan Dixon and was preceded in death by a sister, Charlene Richeson; brother, Bill Dixon; brother-in-laws, Monty Morrow and Roger Miller; nephew, Robert Miller. He was a member of Clay Hill Baptist...