All Obituaries

Gloria Jean Watson, age 75, of Forsyth, GA, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 16, 2021, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, GA. Gloria was born in Norfolk, VA and a resident of Forsyth, GA.  Gloria  was a daughter of the late William G. Pulling, Jr. and Margaret Hammond Pulling. Gloria was a member of Williamson Road Baptist Church in Macon, GA.  She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved the Lord and was a faithful servant. She was a very loving...

Joslyn Whaley Wolter, age 76, of Riceville, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 16, 2021, at her residence. Joslyn was born in New Braunfels, TX, and a former resident of McMinnville.  She lived in McMinn County for the past 10 years.  Joslyn is the daughter of the late Gusvin and Bernice Haas Engel. Joslyn was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. Joslyn is survived by her loving husband of 36 years Don Wolter; Daughter Marta Salyer and husband Nathan of Knoxville; Sons...

Robin Spain Long, age 59, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 10, 2021, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. Robin was born in Portsmouth VA, and was a longtime resident of Athens. She was a daughter of the late Fred Thomas and Linda Odum Spain, Jr., and was also proceeded in death by her brother; Harry E. Megill. As a long time beautician, she currently owned Dudes and Dolls Haircare, and also worked at Cowlicks Salon and Boutique. She was a member and avid...

Matthew Chancey Trueblood, age 26, of Riceville, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Matthew was born in Cleveland and a lifelong resident of Riceville.  He is proceeded in death by his Paternal Grandparents Mark and Linda Denman Trueblood, and Maternal Great-Grandparents Homer “Kiser” Franklin Wilson and Lucille Newman White Wilson. Matthew was a member of Athens Free Saints True Holiness Church.  He earned his high...

Jose Alberto Flores Rodriguez, age 44, of Riceville, died Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Sweetwater Hospital. Jose was a native of Aibonito, Puerto Rico and resident of Athens since 2016.  He was a son of the late Jose Alberto Flores   Jose was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was employed at Maxwell Industries as a machinist.  He was a veteran or the U.S. Army and served with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC.  He later served in the 10th Special Forces Group at...

Judith Ann Henry, 78, of Chattanooga, TN died July 3, 2021 at Life Care Center of Athens, TN.  She was born May 15, 1943 in Pine Bluff, AR, the daughter of John Hudson Henry and Ella Thweatt Henry. Judy graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1961 and Ouachita Baptist University in 1964. A bookworm from a young age, Judy earned Master’s degrees in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. She did research at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. She...

Alline ‘June’ Stephens Inskeep, age 84, of Riceville, died Friday, July 2, 2021, at Hospice of Chattanooga. Alline was a native and longtime resident of McMinn County.  She was a daughter of the late James Newton Stephens and Alta Isabelle Bohannon Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband John Willard Inskeep, sons Ricky Evans and Stephen Evans, grandson Rocky Evans Jr., sister Joyce Powers, daughter-in-law Phyllis Baldwin, and step brothers Morris Allen and Curtis...

Christopher “Chris” Carver Rinehart, age 52, of Englewood, died Thursday, July 1,2021, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. Chris was a lifelong resident of McMinn County.  He was friendly to everyone and never met a stranger. Chris owned Rinehart Siding & Soffit and also worked for 26 years as an over-the-road truck driver. Survivors include his loving wife of 15 years Tracy Milsaps Rinehart of Englewood; 4 loving dogs Sassy, Bailey, Lilly and Sady; Parents...

William Henry Boyd, age 92, of Riceville, died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his residence. Henry was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a son of the Manther “Minter” Boyd and Ava Houser Boyd. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Foust Boyd on June 9, 2014, sisters Clara Boyd and Jessie Wattenbarger, and brother Harvey Boyd. Henry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Riceville and attended Mount Verd Baptist Church.  He was a retired...

Jimmy Wayne Minge, age 71, of Englewood, died Friday, June 25,2021, at Starr Regional Health and Rehab in Etowah. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a son of the late James and Ruby Ingram Minge. Jimmy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 32 years, Carol Diane Crum Minge, a sister, Gladys Webb, along with two brothers, Joe Minge and Roy Minge. Jimmy was associated with HT Hackney as a delivery man for over 30 years and had also worked as a movie projector...