Karen June Jolley Age 58 Of Athens Passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 At Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga.   A native of Charleston, SC. and long resident of McMinn County, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa Leona  Cunningham and one brother, Darrell Jolley; paternal grandparents, whom helped raise her, Martin "Shorty" and Pearl Jolley.  She was the first person to graduate from McMinn County High School in a wheel chair and was a member of...

Charles Wayne Coffey Age 87 Of Athens Passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 At his residence.   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Jess and Pearl Carter Coffey and was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Morgan.  He was a former employee of Athens Furniture Company and was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church.   Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mary Ruth Shattles Coffey of Athens Sister, Geneva Kilkenny of...

Jason Whittney Curtis Age 45 Of Riceville Passed away Monday, October 14, 2019     A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Curtis; maternal grandfather, J.R. Crittenden; paternal grandparents, Walter Paige and Louzelle Melton Curtis.  He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.   Survivors include his parents,    Gary and Joy Crittenden Curtis of Riceville Five sisters and three...

Emma Lou Robinson Morgan, age 79, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga.   A native and lifelong resident of Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late Laurence and Pauline Fritz Robinson and was preceded in death by her husband; James R. Morgan, a daughter; Lavadie Pauline Boggess, Granddaughter, Emma Webb and...

Viola Inez Runion Hester Age 98 Of Decatur Passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 At her residence.   A native of Gastonia, NC. and longtime resident of Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late Will Runion and Cynthia Hester Nipper and was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Hester; infant son; daughter, Juanita Roy; son, James Hester; brothers, Norman Runion, Lester Runion, and Franklin Nipper; sisters, Mae Lewis and Willie Runion Standridge. She was a member of Decatur...

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Haney Age 69 Of Etowah Passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 At Starr regional Medical Center in Etowah   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Thomas Clifford and Pearl Kelly Haney and was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Haney.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and was a used car dealer with T & L Used Cars and also a member of the Southeastern Carpenter & Millwrights. He was a member...

Timothy David “Timmy” Webb, age 41, of Athens, died early Saturday morning, Oct. 5, 2019,  at home, after a battle with cancer. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was a son of the late Raymond Larry Webb and Betty Marie Vail Webb. Timmy is survived by: His best friend and companion, his dog, “Louie” A daughter, Gloria Autumn Marie Blair and a son, Donavan Sebastian Webb Three brothers, Raymond and Lynn Webb, Michael and Melissa Webb and Jeff and...

Judy Carolyn Janow Walker, age 62, of Athens, died early Friday morning, October 3, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Rockwood to the late Carl and Naomi Russell Janow, and was preceded in death by four sisters, Margaret Janow, Betty Janow, Helen Bredwell and Kathleen Bredwell. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Mitchell Walker of Athens A brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Patsy Janow of Athens. Brother- in-law, Bill Bredwell of...

Dorothy Dean Charles Ables, age 85, of Athens, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, after a lengthy illness.   She was born and raised in Decatur before marrying and moving to Athens.  Dorothy was thedaughter of the late A.C. and Belle Paris Charles and was preceded in death by her husband William Arlen “Abe” Ables, her siblings; Fran Hughes, Gene Charles, Marshall Charles, Carry Charles, and JoAnn...

Beulah Estelle Long, age 89, of Sweetwater, TN was born October 23, 1929 in Livingston, TN.  She passed away on September 25, 2019.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking for and spending time with her family and always had a sweet smile for each of them. She enjoyed working in her sewing shop making riding suits. She was a member of Gregory’s Chapel Baptist Church.   She is survived by her Daughter Willa Dean (Joe) Hicks of Sweetwater, TN. Son,...