Edward Gene Bates, age 80 of Athens passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his residence. A native of Pittsburgh PA and formerly of Manassas Park VA., he was a resident of Athens for 20 years.  He was the son of the late Edward Francis and Clara Hergenroeder Bates and was preceded in death by his brother Robert Bates.  He was retired from the Department of the Interior – U.S. Geological Survey after 28 years and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Michael Jason Morgan, Age 43, of Etowah, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of Utica Kentucky, he was a resident of McMinn County for over 28 years.   He was the son of the late Joney Ray Morgan. Michael was a former employee of Underground Technology.  He also worked in construction, as a roofer and a mechanic. One of his greatest accomplishments was having a book published titled “Tough Love:  Hard and Soft...

William Joshua Caleb Gossett, Age 29, of Athens passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jim McDaniel. Survivors include mother, Vivian Hipps-Gossett and wife Tina Gossett-Hipps of Athens, his father Shannon McDaniels and wife Brook, brothers Hunter Gossett and wife Briana of Cleveland, Makenzee Gossett of Knoxville, Dusty McDaniel of Athens, sister Emme...

Pamela “Pam” Lugene Ray Henry, Age 65, of Athens passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Life Care Center of Athens. A native of Athens and longtime resident of Ten Mile, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Willie Bledsoe Ray.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Henry and son Travis Watson. Survivors include her daughter and son in law; Angela Marie and Scott White of Athens; two grandchildren, Dravyn and Liam White; three sisters, Beverly and Thomas...

Geneva Carter Banks Ramsey, Age 88 of Athens passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Fannie Miller Carter and was preceded in death by her husband, Melbourne Ramsey; Brothers, Marshall, J.D., James, Glen and Gene Carter.  She had retired from Plastic Industries, and was a long time member of Pope Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter and son in law;...

Craig Donald Coleman, Age 52, of Athens, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Gadsden AL. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he is preceded in death by his grandmother Blanch “Roddy” Bowlin and two half-sisters, Misty Martin and Donna Colman. Survivors include his mother Jane Martin of Athens; father Donald Coleman of Decatur; daughter Cayla Coleman of Rossville, Ga.; son Brandon Coleman of Athens; brother Christopher and wife Angela Coleman of Etowah; two...

Minnie Marie Howard Wright, Age 92 of Athens passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. A lifelong resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Hardin and Ruth Byrum Howard and was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Wright; 2 brothers, Melvin and Victor Howard; one sister, Louse Fillers and also a grandson Eric Dewayne Wright.  She was a member of Marshall Hill Baptist Church but attended West End Baptist Church. Minnie was a former...

Ola Mae Rinehart Cooper, age 88, of Athens passed away July 21, 2020 at Starr Regional Health and Rehab Nursing Home in Etowah. A native of and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Carter Rinehart and was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Howard Joseph Cooper.  Also preceding her in death by 1 sister Dollie Sutherland and 2 brothers, Taylor Rinehart and Lewis Rinehart. Survivors include her daughter Peggy and David Baxter of...

Wilma Sue Carmley Wiseman, age 68, of Athens passed away July 12, 2020 at NHC of Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Lou Burton Carmley was preceded in death by her husband Benny Wesley Wiseman, sisters Irene Bradford, Callie Carmley, Rhoda Blanton, Alice Underdown and brother J.L. Carmley. Survivors include her son, Corey and Stephanie Carmley of Westminster, SC, Grandchildren Makenzie Carmley and Levi...

Myra Ann Wilson Owsley, age 60, of Niota passed away on July 4, 2020 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Forrest and Lena Coleman Wilson and was preceded in death by her brother Jack Wilson. She was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Wayne Owsley, daughter Kristin Cope, sons Jason and Amanda Ferris, Josh and Melissa Owsley, grandchildren Wade, Logan, Lizzie,...