All Obituaries

Robin Marie Goins Queen Thomas, age 66, of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. A native of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Steve Goins and Francis McCulley. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Queen, and second husband, Lee Henry Thomas. She is also preceded by her siblings: Ronnie Dawson, Steve Goins, and Dottie Hogan. She is survived by a daughter, Chenille Rowland (Jonathan), sons: Carl Queen, Will Queen, and Shaun Lee Thomas, seven...

Michael John Wright, Sr, 66, former resident of Beloit, WI, and a resident of Niota for two years, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his residence. Michael retired from the City of Beloit Public Works Department after 37 years. He was a huge Green Bay Packers fan, enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends. Michael was the son of the late Hazel Quinn. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Irene Wright. Michael is survived by his...

Thomas “Jimmy” Albert Chrisman, 79, native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home. Jimmy was a member of the Baptist faith and a truck driver for many years. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Sara Ballew Chrisman, and his stepmother, Ida Hester. He is also preceded by many brothers, sisters, and a great-grandson. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Lamb Chrisman of Decatur, daughters: Rebecca...

Wanda Faye Smith Tallent, age 78, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Bynom Charles and Edna Holte Smith, her loving husband of 56 years, Cullen Austin Tallent, her brother, Bobby Smith, and her sister, Glenda Teague. Wanda retired from Thomas and Betts after 42 years of service and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Athens. She enjoyed cooking and watching the Tennessee Volunteers and Atlanta Braves. She is...

John Daniel “Danny” Wilson, 71, of Riceville, and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Erlanger Medical Center. Danny retired from Bowater Southern Paper Company after 42 years, and then worked as a bus driver for Athens City Schools for six years. He was a long-time member of the Elks Lodge No. 1927, where he served in many capacities. He also served on the Veterans Day Parade Committee for 13 years. Danny was a son of the late John...

Cheryl Robison, age 51, of Hixson, formerly of Maryland, and a  thirty-year resident of Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was a native of Summerset, NJ, and  was a daughter of the late Terrence and Delores Lagrotteria Belcher.  She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gerald Belcher, and a grandson, Kenneth Robison. Cheryl was the manager of Jack’s Family Restaurant in Collegedale and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed nature and...

Marion Joyce Russell Plemons, 89, a native of Dallas, Texas and lifelong resident of Athens, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at her home. Marion was a daughter of the late John L. and Lillie Salisbury Russell. She was also preceded by her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Jene Robert Plemons, daughters Lisa Janel Newman and Laura Jane Plemons, and sisters Beverly Jean Russell and Judith Lynn Russell McKeehan. Marion is survived by her sons, Rocky Plemons (Tammy) of Madisonville, LA and Mark...

Myra Lynn Cook Letner, age 66, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Lynn was a native of Marietta, Ga. and a resident of Athens since 1981. She was a daughter of the late Hubert Maurice Cook Sr. and Lois Abernathy Cook. Lynn was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Grace Letner and a brother, Hubert Maurice “Mike” Cook, Jr. Lynn recently retired from Selective Structures where she served as office manager. Lynn truly was a...

Donald Ray Synoground, Sr., 70, a long-time resident of Opelika, AL, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born in Kenosha, WI to Orville “Gene” and Dorothy Synoground. Donnie was an expert mechanic with H & W Tire. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and spending time with his grandchildren. Donald was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Mae Boles. He is survived by his children: Bonita Harris, Michelle (Scott) Kendrick, Scottie (Erin) Synoground, Tina Synoground,...

Paul Wayne Jones, Jr., 54, of Athens, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  He was a native of  Ann Arbor, Michigan. Paul is preceded in death by his father, Paul Wayne Jones. He is survived by his mother, Ellen Burgess Dreher, his wife, Melanie Vincent Jones, sons, Aaron Michael and Anthony Wayne Jones, and a brother, Steve Allen Jones. There will be no formal services at this time. You can sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com Ziegler Funeral Home has...