All Obituaries

Viola Mae Peters Leslie, age 103, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at residence. Viola was a native of Baileyton, TN in Greene County and longtime resident of McMinn County.  She was a daughter of the late Alfred Ira and Laura Ruth Littleton Peters.  She is also preceded by husbands Foster Leslie and Fay Hicks, sister Opal McCormick, brothers Floyd “Pete” Peters, Albert Peters and Hobert Peters. Viola was a longstanding member of the former Piney...

Ivie Boggess Hall, age 85, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Ivie was a native of Athens and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  She was a daughter of the late Cam Boggess and Emma Robbinson.  She is also preceded by granddaughter Olivia Garner, sisters Patsy Murray, Ruby Rue, Faye Boggess, Emma Webb, and Mary Akins, brothers Ross Boggess, Roy Boggess, Ray Boggess and J.C. Boggess. Ivie is survived by Daughter Norma...

Shirley Jean Self Eaton, age 60, of Englewood, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Shirley was a native of Athens and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  She was a daughter of the late Rev. Berlin Lloyd Self.  She is also preceded by her husband Michael Eaton, daughter Rebecca Pilkey, sister Joyce Roberts and brothers James Self and Billy Self. Shirley was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Athens.   Shirley is survived...

Kenneth Bradford “Brad” Sherman, age 69, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, 23 June 2022. Born and raised in Green Springs, Ohio he attended Green Springs (Clyde) High School. Brad went on to serve his country in the United States Army, on active duty from Aug 1970 to Apr 1972 assigned to 178th ASHC, 212th CAB VN, USARPAC as a Door Gunner.  Bravely serving in Vietnam from 29 Mar 1971 to 11 Feb 1972, with decorated accommodations of National Defense Service Medal...

Meghan Kay Peeler Carter, age 24, of Riceville, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Meghan was a native of Athens and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  She is preceded by maternal great grandparents Louis and Ruth Ann Crittenden Plemons, and Richard and Elizabeth Zanker Bartlett, paternal grandfather Gilbert Peeler, and paternal great grandfather J.H. Smith. Meghan was of the Baptist Faith. Meghan is survived by her husband Brandon Carter of Jasper; Father Travis Peeler of...

Mary Ruth Shattles Coffey, age 79, of Athens, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at her residence. Mary was a native of Spring City and longtime resident of McMinn County.  She was a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Craighead Shattles.  She was also preceded by her husband of 57 years Charles Wayne Coffey on October 15, 2019, and brothers Olin Shattles and George Shattles. Mary was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church. Mary is survived by Sister Lea Jones (Ken) of...

Rita Kay Kirkland Patterson, age 61, of Niota, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her residence. Rita was a native of South Gate, CA and longtime resident of Monroe and McMinn Counties.  She was a daughter of the late Mary Mason Kirkland. Rita is survived by Father J.B. Kirkland of Tellico Plains; Daughter Samantha Sheldon (Paul) of Mancelona, MI; Sons Tim (Kim) Patterson of Riceville and Joshua Daniel Patterson of Niota; Sisters Beatrice Keller of Tellico Plains, Barbara...

Marty Douglas Swicegood, age 39, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Marty was a native Maryville and longtime resident of McMinn County.  He is preceded by maternal grandparents Leon & Elsie Hicks Swicegood, paternal grandfather William B. Tipton, and paternal step grandfather David Brummet. Marty enjoyed fishing, hunting and animals. Marty is survived by Mother Paula Gale Gibbs of Knoxville; Father Marty Robin...

Amanda Bailey, age 34, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Amanda was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  She was of the Baptist faith. Amanda is survived by her Parents Leeann & David Lynn of Athens; Sisters Stephanie Givens (Lucas) of Sweetwater and Summer Castillo of Athens; Brothers Steven Bailey of Athens, Bradley Bailey of Athens, Chris Bailey of Athens, and Andrew Lynn of Tellico; Many Nieces and...

Jamey Lee Silvers, age 44, of Knoxville went on to be with his mother and his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. Jamey was a resident of Knoxville and a native of Madisonville.  He was the son of the late Letha Jean Hampton Silvers.  He is also preceded by maternal grandfather J.C. Hampton. Jamey was a special young man who enjoyed life and touched so many people with his laughter and sense of humor.  He loved travelling, watching...