All Obituaries

Douglas “Doug” Newton Duggan, age 60, a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Doug was a son of the late Newton Spencer and Lanetta White Duggan. He is also preceded by a sister: Cynthia Ann Hicks, and his mother-in-law: Octise Hammonds Price. He is survived by his wife: Stephanie “Sis” Price Duggan of Riceville, sons: Stephen Douglas Duggan (fiancée, Maranda Cole) of Tellico Plains, and Lucky Wendell Duggan...

Albert “Al” Jerome Jack, age 86, lifelong resident of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his residence.  He proudly served in and retired from the United States Navy and retired from TVA as a safety officer. Albert was a son of the late Paul and Mary Stansberry Jack. He is also preceded by a sister: Cecil “Dee Dee” Jack, brothers: Glen Jack, Hudy Jack, Gene Jack, stepdaughter: Kristy Zappia, and stepson: Mark Baker. He is...

Karen Sipe Perry, age 72, lifelong resident of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.   Karen was the daughter of the late Bud and Marie Byrd Sipe. She is also preceded a son: Adam Baines She is survived by her husband: David Perry, son: Greg Baines (Melanie) of Middleburg, FL, and grandchildren: Jordan Baines and Elijah Baines, and her sister: Teresa Sipe Coleman of Knoxville, TN. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Athens on Friday,...

Marlene Sue Farmer Morgan, age 65, a native of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. She had previously lived in Utica, KY and was a longtime resident of McMinn County. Marlene was a daughter of the late Inos Marshall and Inez Catherine Smith Farmer. She is also preceded by her husband: Joney Ray Morgan, and a son: Michael Morgan. She is survived by a daughter: Jennifer Roderick of Cleveland, sons: Jonathan (Jennie) Morgan of Etowah and Marshall (Sharla) Morgan of...

Annie “Marie” Walker, age 88, native of Ten Mile and lifelong resident of McMinn County, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Life Care Center of Athens.   Annie was a daughter of the late Earnest and Willie May Bottoms Walker. She is also preceded by her siblings: Josephine, Henrietta, Bud, Betty, Nettie, and Ernest, Jr. She is survived by her brothers: Ray Walker (Sandy) and James Walker, along with several nieces and nephews. A graveside...

Minnie Mae Bridwell Thomas, age 91, longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away at Life Care Center of Athens on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  Minnie was a daughter of the late Barnie Sr. and Elvira Pritchett Bridwell. She is also preceded by her brother: Norman (Jack) Bridwell. She is survived by daughter: Martha Ann Shoemaker (Michael) of Cleveland, sons: Kenneth E. Thomas II (Jill) of Layton, Utah and Karl Edward Thomas (Beth) of Athens, TN, 11 grandchildren, several great...

Patrick Jan Cooley, Riceville, Tennessee, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Patrick was born in Athens and moved to Cleveland, Tennessee in his childhood with his parents, Jack Cooley and Sue Cooley. Patrick is survived by his wife, Christi, and two loving daughters: Ciara and Civanna. He was blessed with a granddaughter, Lilly Ann. He is survived by a loving sister, Elizabeth (Beth) and his loving sister-in-law, Carla. Patrick loved his family with all his...

Mildred Ruby Cain Roberts, age 76, longtime resident of Niota, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Etowah Health Care Center.   Mildred was a daughter of the late Amos and Martha “Carrie” Prock Cain. She is also preceded by her husband: William Edward Roberts, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son: Travis (Aletha) Roberts and family (including Jamie Smith) of Sweetwater, a brother: Ray Cain, and a special niece: Amy...

Lydia Basic Wiseman Burke, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Etowah Health Care Center. She was born in Spietal, Austria and a former resident of Cleveland, OH prior to moving to Athens in 1988. Lydia was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was retired from NHC in Athens. Lydia was a daughter of the late Avdo Basic and Hilda Sucevic Basic. She is also preceded by her former husband: Jesse Wiseman, husband and love of her life: Jack Burke, son: Jesse Wiseman, Jr.,...

Gary Harley Russell, age 57, native of Chicago, Illinois, and longtime resident of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.    He is preceded by his mother: Ruth Cardin Russell. Gary is survived by his father; Gid Lee (Brenda) Russell, sister: Sherry Russell, half-brothers: John Russell, Billy Russell, and Tony Russell, along with several nieces and nephews. There will be no formal services at this time. If you are unable to attend the visitation or funeral service,...