All Obituaries

Charline Sergent Butler, age 86, a native of Kentucky and a resident of Englewood since 1975, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence and Georgia Chasteen Sergent, her husband: Sherman Garland Butler, sisters: Billie Sergent, Nella Ruth Sergent, and Brenda Dean Sergent, and her brothers: Homer Sergent and Dennis Sergent. Charline is survived by a son: Eddie Tucker, her daughters: Karen Green (George), Susan Taylor (Denny), several ...

Robert Boyd Brinkley, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was a former resident of Trinidad, Colorado, prior to moving to Tellico 49 years ago. Robert loved his family and the Lord.  He was an avid runner, loved playing basketball, and was a big UT fan. Robert was a graduate of Tellico Plains High School and later attended Hiwassee College and Cleveland State, where he pursued an associate’s degree in Sports Medicine. Robert was self-employed and owned a painting ...

  Margaret Sue Bryant Hicks, age 83, a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County,  passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was a member of Bethel Springs Baptist Church for over 60 years. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents: Reed and Ersa Duckett Bryant, her husband of 63 years: James “Jim” R. Hicks, a sister: Allene Melton, and brothers: James “Bud” Bryant and Paul Bryant. She is survived by her sisters: Linda Townsend and Joan Jones ...

Wanda Victoria Joiner Atkins, age 80, a native and longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Wanda loved playing the piano and had the exceptional talent for playing by ear. She is preceded in death by her parents: Allen Leland Joiner and Alice Gussie Hagan Joiner, and the father of her children: William Howard Dodson, along with two brothers: Allen Leland Joiner, Jr, and Oliver Wayne Joiner. Wanda is survived by her daughters: Lolita Matthews, Terry ...

Ralph Junior Moore, age 73, a native and longtime resident of Ten Mile, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clemuel Moore and Mae Walden Moore, and a daughter: Denise Weil. Ralph is survived by his wife of over 50 years: Dorothy Sue Henry Moore, his sons: Dwight Moore (Kelly) and Chris Moore (fiancée Cassandra Lett), six grandchildren: Brooklyn Robson (Jared), Ashley Blankenship (Travis), Rae Pratt, Dakota Moore, Braxton Moore, and Brantlee ...

Viola Duncan, age 87 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Athens, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Paul Wesley Morgan and Mary Jane Hampton Morgan. She was also preceded in death by son Felix Paez, Jr. Survivors include her sons and daughter, Johnny Sanchez, Daniel Morgan, Wesley Duncan, Juan Lazaro Servin, and Diana Haley; her siblings, Francis Hale and Roscoe Morgan; 10 grandchildren and numerous great ...

Glenn “Raymond” Dills, age 68, a native and longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. He was a longtime member of West End Baptist Church. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Raymond Dills. For nearly 50 years, Raymond was a beloved part of our Cherokee family, serving as an honorary manager for Tribe Boys Basketball. He was a true Cherokee legend whose kindness, loyalty, and unwavering support left a lasting impact on ...

James Dennis (Denny) Charles, 80, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a member of West End Baptist Church for his entire life being a deacon, training union director, Sunday school teacher, vacation Bible school director, and bus driver. He worked as a machinist/mechanic for 40+ years until he retired. He was an avid sport fan especially all things pertaining to Tennessee Vols. He loved fishing and camping with friends and ...

Nellie Faye Duncan Baxter, longtime resident of Englewood, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was a member of Englewood Church of God for over 48 years. Nellie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.   She was preceded in death by her parents: Ollie and Evelene Bivens Duncan, her husband of 62 years: Charles Edward “Eddie” Baxter, and two brothers: Henry Duncan and Ralph Duncan. Nellie is survived by her daughters: Charlotte Oliver (Jason) ...

Ronald “Terry” Wallace, a native of Loudon, TN, and a longtime resident of Athens, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He served as a CNA for many years and loved to play the organ and piano. Terry was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: William Richard and Wilma Lee Robinson Wallace, his brothers: James Clifford Wallace, Johnny Richard Wallace, and Steve Allen Wallace, and five sisters: Wilma, Alice, Wanda, Betty Jo, and ...