All Obituaries

Margaret Denise Manis Derrick Underdown, age 62, a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She retired from Thomas and Betts after 25 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents: Marvin and Kayrine Tallent Manis, along with several brothers and sisters.    Margaret is survived by her husband: Tim Underdown, a daughter: Rachel McRae (Chris), sons: Michael Derrick, Brian Underdown, Robert Underdown and Brent Underdown, ...

Jerry Robert Davis, age 61, native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was an independent over-the-road truck driver for several years.  Jerry attended Triumphant Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jerry E. Davis and Vickie Jo McCamish, grandparents: Robert F. Kennedy and Belva V. Kennedy, two aunts: Bobbie J Thomas and B Janet Bidwell, and two uncles: Jimmy S. Kennedy (Peggy) and Larry Kennedy. Jerry is survived by his ...

Patsy Vivian Kennedy (maiden name Johnson), age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on May 2, 2026. Born on December 10, 1940, in Sweetwater, Tennessee, Patsy lived a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Kennedy (2023), as well as her parents, Albert and Muncie Johnson, and her siblings Kenneth Johnson, Beatrice Webb, Shirley Givens, Bobbie Jean Johnson, Phyllis Presley, and Dennis Johnson. Patsy is survived by ...

Rhonda Sliger Muldovan Eiche-Bell, 68, of Athens, TN, passed away on April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and deep connection with everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was a devoted and loving mom and an incredibly proud Nana—not only to her own family, but to so many others who were welcomed into her heart as if they were her own. Her home was always open, her arms always ready, and her love knew no boundaries. She had a special way of making each person ...

Peggy Jean Cox Carver, age 87, native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Albert and Lucille Miller Cox, husband: Franklin “Boo-Boo” Carver, a sister: Louise Bohannon, and a brother: Lewis Cox. Peggy is survived by her sons: Don Carver (Tammy) and Tony Carver (Ginger), her grandchildren: Joshua Carver (Amanda) and Jessica Carver, a great ...

Mildred Scroggins Hickman, age 91, a native of Meigs County and longtime resident of Ooltewah and Decatur, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She had been a member of Harrison Methodist Church and Goodfield Methodist Church. She retired in 1987 from Provident Life & Accident Company after 37 years. She started in the Franchise Department and later moved into Office Procedures as management and later was a Systems Analyst in many departments. Mildred spent the last five years at ...

Douglass Scott Riedel I, age 75, native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was employed with The City of Athens in the Public Works Department for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles “Chuck” and Dorothy ‘Dot’ Hicks Riedel, his wife: Carol Dotson Riedel, and a brother: Nicholas Riedel. Douglass is survived by his daughters: Dorothy Marie Riedel, Krystal Riedel, Michelle Riedel, and Zenovia ...

Thomas “Tommy” Gather Burger, age 83, native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles Clifford and Stella Bell Bishop Burger, and his wife of 54 years: Mary Helen Britton Burger, infant son: Thomas Gather Burger, Jr, sisters: Linda Henry, Bobby Gibson, Barbara Key, and Betty Ledford, along with his good friends and coworkers: Rex Wilcox, William Wilcox, and Larry Wilcox. Thomas is ...

Leroy Barham, age 95, a native and longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was a member of Short Creek Baptist Church and retired from Wright Brothers Construction Company. He is preceded in death by his parents: David Jerome and Grace Bacon Barham, and his wife of 44 years: Barbara Jean Barnes Barham. Leroy is survived by his daughter: Cathy Barham, his son: Kevin Barham and daughter-in-law Terry Barham, grandchildren: Casey Landers and husband ...

Edward Josiah Genrik, infant son of Leo and Diana Genrik, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Edward is survived by his siblings: Anastacia Genrik, Catherine Genrik, Evelyn Genrik, and Arthur Genrik, his maternal and paternal grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and his very special church family. Graveside services will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. If you are unable to attend the service, you ...