Violet Thurman Thomas, age 84, of Athens, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Robert and Dovie Swafford Thurman and was preceded in death by her husband; James Robert “Bob” Thomas and sisters; Velma Givens, Zella Howard and Mildred McKinney. She had retired from Charleston Hosiery after 23 years, and was a member of Short Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include;...

Kimberly Ann Maloney, age 54, of Athens, and formerly of Vader, WA, died Friday evening, November 30, 2018, at her home.  Born in Bristol, PA, she was a resident Athens for the past year, and was a daughter of Dennis and Mary Phillips Maloney. Her mother passed away on March 24, 2017. Kimberly had a heart and love for helping others. Her passion was serving as a teacher’s aide for students with special needs. She will be greatly missed by her father, Dennis Maloney of Athens,...

Ronnie Eugene Robinson Age 63 Of Riceville Passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 At Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Howard Ben and Edna Mae Woods Robinson and was preceded in death by three brothers, Carey, Bobby and Ray Robinson; one grandchild, Amber Haley McDonald.   Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law,    Shannon and John Gorman of MS Two sons and...

Stella Mae Womac Hamilton Age 80 Of Calhoun Passed away Tuesday morning, November 20, 2018 At her home.   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Carson and Molly Weir Womac and was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Forrest Hamilton.   Stella was gifted at playing the piano by ear and was an avid bird watcher. She loved to go the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball games.   She loved gospel singing and loved her...

Betty Jo Presley Palmer, age 70, of Englewood, was welcomed home by her Savior on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was one of 10 children born to the late Levi and Trula Harmon Presley.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Gary Palmer; infant son, Joseph Palmer; two sisters, Mary Hicks and Ida Presley; four brothers, Ronnie Presley, Clyde Presley, Dean Presley and Rusty Presley....

Joyce Marie Cline Williams, age 70, of Athens, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, At UT Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Nell Derrick Cline, and was preceded in death by a sister Nellie Sue Bailey.  She was a member of South Liberty Church of Christ. Survivors include; Her husband of 53 years, Harold Zeke Williams of Athens; Two daughters and spouses; Teresa and Bill Crawford of Athens; Shannon and...

Warren Lee Benson Age 63 Of Decatur Passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 At his home.   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Henry and was preceded in death by a brother, John Benson.  He was a  Veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church.   Survivors include his wife of 44 years,    Shirley Jenkins Benson of Decatur Two daughters,    Kelli and Jason Brooks of...

Mary Hazel Shelton Reno Age 77 Of Athens Passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 At her residence.   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Shelton and Beulah Mae Jack Shelton and was preceded in death by her husband, Hancel McCoy Reno; daughter, Billie Jo Reno; two brothers, Alfred Leon Shelton and Harvey Lee Shelton.   Survivors include one son,    Hank Reno of Tellico Plains Two sisters,    Louise...

Joe O. Raby Age 82 Of Ten Mile Passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 At his residence.   A native of Englewood and longtime resident of Meigs County, he was the son of the late John and Ada Morgan Raby and was preceded in death by a son, Joey Randall Raby; four brothers, Ruel, Raby, Johnny Raby, Jerry Raby and Cecil Raby; three sisters, Lois Raby, Mary Raby and Sue Wallace. He retired from TVA after 30 years and was a member of the Local Laborers Union. He was a member of Church of...

Billy Gene Brown Age 59 Of Niota Passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 At his residence.   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Willie Lee and Pauline Jeanette Stephens Brown and was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Lee Brown.  He was a former employee of Plastic Industries and was a member of Niota United Methodist Church.   Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law,    Jessica Nicole and Joseph...