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James Ralph Nelson Age 70 Of Athens Passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 At Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville   A native of Harriman, he was a former resident of Bradley County before moving to McMinn County over 46 years ago. Ralph was the son of the late Henry Jackson and Ruby Stegall Nelson and was preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara Rayburn, Carolyn Hysinger, Sherry Huffaker.  He was a member of Mt. Verd Baptist Church having served on the deacon board for over 39...

Ronald “Ron” Ray Rankin Age 73 Of Athens Passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 At his residence.   A native of Bellaire, OH.  and longtime resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Robert Earl and Mary Irene Kidder Rankin. Ron coached softball and loved to ride his Harley. He retired as an over the road truck driver.     Survivors include his wife of 51 years,    Sarah Virginia “Jenny” Gunter Rankin of Athens Three...

Corrine Geraldine Moore Ensley Age 68 Of Athens Passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Lee and Cecil Irene Inman Moore and was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Ensley. She was of the Jehovah Witness faith.   Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law,    Gelene L. and Charles Latham of Sweetwater   ...

James Sanford “Jim” Burnette, age 84, of Riceville, went home to be with his Lord early Saturday morning, November 23, 2019, surrounded by his family. Jim was born May 25, 1935 in Knoxville, to the late John and Lou Ella Morrow Burnette. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Carter, of Titusville, FL. He was a resident of McMinn County since 1967 and served as project manager for several construction projects. He was founder of the Riceville Youth Football where he...

Jeremiah Joshua Guffey, age 35, of Athens, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was preceded in death by His maternal grandmother; Mildred Anderson and paternal grandparents George and Ruby Guffey.  Jeremiah loved computer gaming, and was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include: Mother; Melinda Anderson Smallen of...

Tommy Dwight Moses Age 70 Of Athens Passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 At his son, Keith’s residence in Niota   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Anna Mae Moses and was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Guffey Moses; son, Robbie Moses. He was an employee of McMinn County High School in maintenance for 10 years.   Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law,    Travis Moses of...

Mildred Louise Mattson Sneed Age 89 Of Decatur Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens.   A native and longtime resident of Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late S.J. and Ollie Mae Miller Mattson and was preceded in death by her husband, William “Thomas” Sneed; two brothers, Frank Mattson and Dennis Mattson. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church for over 50 years.   An...

Bonnie Sue Key Moses Age 76 Of Athens Passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 At Laurel Brook Nursing Home in Dayton.   A native of Rochester, MI. and longtime resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Eula Mae Key and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Moses.   Survivors include a daughter,    Deborah Sue Norton of Austin, TX. One son,    Jimmy Norton of Midland, TX. 2 grandchildren: Michael Johnson and...

Imogene Russell Raper Age 86 Of Athens Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 At the home of her sister, Mildred Coleman.   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Lillie Walker Russell and was preceded in death by her husband, Alf Raper; three sisters, Wanda Cate, Marie Nichols, and Mae Watson.  She retired from Robinson Enterprises and was a member of Riceville Church of God. She dedicated her life to...