All Obituaries

Donald “Don” Wilson, age 88, of Athens, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at residence. Don was a native of Middlesboro, KY and longtime resident of McMinn County.  He was a son of the late Richard Harry and Rinda Hoskins Wilson.  He was also preceded by son Robert Wilson, granddaughter Danielle Mazza, sisters Opal Lee Earls and Mary Wilson, and brothers Grant and Leo Wilson. Don was a farmer and retired from Athens Stove Works.  He was a veteran of the...

Frances “Fran” Leona Benson Wittenmyer, age 73, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her residence. Frances was a daughter of the late Charlie Arnold Benson and Ella B. Vineyard Benson King, and was preceded in death by daughters Annette Lickliter and Karen Ruiz, granddaughter Stephany Kuhlman and sister Patricia Porter. Frances is survived by her husband of 48 years Jerry Michael Wittenmyer; Daughter Tammy Kuhlman and husband Howard of Niota; Son Charles...

Kenneth “Bo” Cole, age 68, of Athens, passed away Tuesday April 13, 2021 at his residence. Bo was a native of McCaysville, GA and resident of McMinn County for over 45 years.  He was a son of the late Arlen and Louise Henson Cole, and was preceded in death by a sister Arlean Walden and brothers Randall and Richard Cole. Bo was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church in Mineral Bluff, GA.  He enjoyed farming, horseback riding, restoring vintage cars and collecting...

Brian McKenley Frye, age 27, of Athens, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center. Brian was a native of Cleveland and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  He was a son of the late Bobby Ray Frye, and was preceded in death by a brother Jackie Ray Frye and grandparents McKinley and Nellie Mayes Frye. Brian was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church.  He loved to sing and write songs.  He was employed with Athens Lawn and Garden since...

Ronald “Ronnie” Kerry Morgan, age 58, of Riceville, went to his Heavenly home Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was a son of the late Kenneth and Iona Goodrich Morgan, and was preceded in death by a brother Troy Morgan. Ronnie never met a stranger.  He was a true Alabama Crimson Tide fan, and very seldom did he miss any of their football games.  Ronnie loved to talk and share his thoughts, ideas, and memories.  He had a special friend, Brad Frank that was his pride...

Bobbie Joe Smith Sharp, age 65, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center. She was the Daughter of the late Buck Mason and Willie Walker Boyd, and was preceded in death by brothers John Walker, Jr. and Paul Smith. Bobbie was of the Full Gospel Faith. Bobbie is survived by her husband of 51 years Clifford M. Sharp; Daughter Joyce Sharp of Athens; Son Mark Sharp and wife Krystin of Athens; Brothers Johnny Harris and wife Janet of Madisonville,...

Mabel N. Boylston, age 90, of Athens passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Oscar and Artie L. Womac Norwood.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bartow Houser Boylston, of thirty-five years, on October 6, 2006. Also, preceding her in death was two former husbands: Jimmie Lee Hudgins and Carl H. Culpepper, Sr., son Carl Howard Culpepper, Jr., sisters Julia N. Elkins and Elsie N. Lovingood and her husband Rev. C. Sheridan...

  Patrick Joseph Schwartz, age 73, of Athens, passed away April 2, 2021 at his residence. Patrick was a native of McKeesport, PA and a resident of Athens, TN for over 15 years. He was the son of John and Margaret Wespy Schwartz. Patrick spent his childhood in the Pittsburg and Somerset, PA areas.   Patrick was a Vietnam War veteran, who served in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1971.  During which time, he served aboard the USS Enterprise, CVAN 65 from 1967 to 1971, and...

Marjorie Ellen Panzenhagen, age 92, of Athens died peacefully Saturday, March 27, 2021 with her husband and daughters by her side.  Marjorie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend of many.  During her life she worked tirelessly as a homemaker, seamstress and craftswoman and for a period in the 1970s made purses that were sold on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach.  Marjorie was preceded in death by her father and mother, Otto and Laura Bublitz of...

Stephen Eugene Crisp, age 26, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his residence. A native of Athens and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was preceded in death by Maternal Grandmother Betty Ray Nipper, and Paternal Grandparents Eugene F. and Ida Bell Turner Crisp. Stephen attended and played piano at Niota Methodist Church.  Stephen was a graduate of McMinn County High School where he was a member of the band. Survivors include his Parents Mark Anthony and Vickie...