All Obituaries

William Jeffery “Bo” Wilson, age 49, of Ten Mile passed away Monday October 18, 2021, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. Jeffery was a native of Athens and longtime resident of Meigs County.  He was the son of the late William “Bill” Clinton Wilson.   Jeffery was a member of Peakland Baptist Church.  He had worked for the Athens Chair Company. Jefferyis survived by Mother Elisebeth “Libby” England Wilson Douglas and husband Larry of Ten...

Eva May Murray Hoback, age 93, of the Mt. Harmony community passed away Monday October 18, 2021, at her residence. Eva was a native of Detroit, MI and resident of McMinn County since 1971.  She was a daughter of the late Augustus and Ruby Smith Murray.  She was also preceded by her husband Paul Jackson Hoback, sisters Maxine Homes and Shirley Rosal, and brothers Eugene “Sonny” Murray and Donny Murray. Eva was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church.  She was a...

Joanne Price Burke, age 83, of Athens, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at the home of her daughter, in Bryant, AL. She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late Claude “Buff” and Hazel Wattenbarger Price. Joanne had worked as a seamstress in the garment industry and also served as an associate at Walmart. She is survived by:  Daughter,  Rebecca Bell and husband, Darren of Bryant, AL   Two sons,  Jerry Burns and wife, Anna of...

Velma Worthy Brazzell, age 82, of Niota passed away Tuesday October 12, 2021, at Sweetwater Hospital. Velma was a native of Athens, AL and longtime resident of McMinn County.  She was a daughter of the late Lewis R. and Pearlie Mae Sherman Worthy.  She was also preceded by her husband Clifford Brazzell, son Jeffrey Brazzell, sisters Katie Ocheltree, Leona Miller, Juanita Worthy, Margaret Brazzell, and Irene Hatfield, twiin brother Elmer Worthy and special friend Bill...

Courtney LeAnnn (Leann) Daniel, 24, of Ten Mile, passed suddenly in a tragic accident on October 9th, 2021. Our beloved Sissy, Bubbles, Leanna Banana, Leon, and Sissa will live on forever in the hearts of anyone who knew her. Despite years of battling illness, she lived her life barefoot and fearless. She regularly sought out beautiful trees, waterfalls, and adventure. Leann was an artist. Using photography, videography, painting, and writing, she captured her world through a lens only she...

Jessie Gwendolyn Brady, age 27, of Athens, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Jessie was a native of Athens and longtime resident of McMinn and Meigs Counties.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather; Bobby Kenneth Brady. Jessie is survived by her fiancé; Nick Whiting of Athens, A Son; Cloud Macon Cronan Her Parents; Parrish and Mary Stevens Brady of Riceville. A Brother and spouse; Nick and Katie Brady of Calhoun A...

Wesley Bohannon, age 40, of Athens passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Wesley was a native of Athens and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  He was a son of the late Margaret Harris Bohannon. Wesley was employed with Johns Manville as a machine chief operator. Wesley is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Nancy Saldarriaga Bohannon of Athens; Daughter Carolina Elfeky and husband Hany of Cleveland; Sons Giovanni Ospina and Emanuel...

Randy Allen Goins, age 61, of Athens passed away Tuesday October 5, 2021, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Randy was a native of Los Angeles, CA and longtime resident of Athens.  He was a son of the late W.A. and Margaret Lamb Goins.  He is also proceeded by brother Roger Goins. Randy retired from Athens Housing Authority where he served in maintenance. Randy never met a stranger and loved everyone.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing but he truly loved his family...

Jose Fernando Sanchez Gonzalez, age 67, of Sweetwater passed away Tuesday October 5, 2021, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Jose was a native of Mexico City, Mexico and resident of Sweetwater since 1999.  He was a son of the late Isodro and Agustina Gonzalez. Jose attended Fairview Baptist Spanish Church.  He formerly worked in maintenance for McDonald’s Restaurants. Jose is survived by his wife Avelina Espana of Sweetwater; Daughter Diana Lopez of...

Tony Kenny Shirk, age 68, of Madisonville passed away Tuesday October 5, 2021, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Tony was a native of Sweetwater and longtime resident of McMinn County.  He was a son of the late Clayton and Faye Devine Shirk.  He is also proceeded by his loving wife of 45 years Deloris (Lois) J. Wattenbarger Shirk on June 6, 2015, sister Jerettta Moses and brother K.T. Shirk. Tony retired from Bain & Holden after 40 years. Tony is...