Galyon Earl Stafford, age 67, of Athens, died Monday night, April 22, 2019, at Starr Regional of Athens. Earl was born in Dyersburg and was a longtime resident of McMinn county. He was son of the late Joe Earl Stafford and Mary Jo McMinn Stafford and was preceded in death by his wife, Millie Edna Owens Stafford and a sister, Linda Stafford Ballew. He was formerly associated with Shoney’s of Athens for over 20 years and was retired from Carmack Movie Theater in Cleveland. Earl was of...

Maudine Grimes Carter, age 77, of Etowah, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at her residence. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas and longtime resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Fa in Grimes and was preceded in death by her husband, Raiford H. Carter; son, Tommy Byrd; three infant sons, sisters, Irene Satterfield and Imogene Rickman; brothers, Leon Talley and Herman Grimes. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving...

Bobby Eugene Roberts Sr., age 53, of Niota, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville A native of Sweetwater and longtime resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Jerry Roberts and was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Reynolds Roberts and a sister, Angela Roberts.   Survivors include his mother,    Ruth Ellison Roberts Two sons,    Bobby Eugene Roberts Jr.    Tyler Keith Roberts Two grandsons:...

Kathy Gladys Boyd Hashe Age 60 Of Niota Passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 At U T Medical Center in Knoxville   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Betty Ghorley Boyd and was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Sullivan and a brother, Jerry Boyd. She was a seamstress at American Bedding for several years.   Survivors include her husband,    Daryl E. Hashe of Niota One sister,    Linda Burris of...

Ronald “Ronnie” Steven Watkins,age 60, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Hospice of Chattanooga A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Johnny William and Edna Ida Vaughn Watkins and was preceded in death by an infant brother, Michael Eugene Watkins; sister-in-law, Susan Watkins. He was a former employee of Athens Furniture Company for 25 years and later at Gemtron for 18 years. Survivors include his wife of 26...

Mary Evelyn Robinson Brock Age 90 Of Englewood Passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 At Life Care Center of Athens   A lifelong resident of Englewood, she was the daughter of the late William Riley and Ova Helms Robinson and was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Brock; son-in-law, Tracy Queen; grandson, Justin Ward; two sisters, Eva Jane Steakley and Myrtle Presley; two brothers, Sherwin Robinson and Jeams Robinson. She was a member of First Bible Baptist...

Warren “CORNBREAD” Whitted Age 73 Of Decatur Passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 At NHC Healthcare of Athens   A native and lifelong resident of Meigs County, he was the son of the late Edgar Junior” and Margaret Nell Letner Whitted and was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Dodson and Betty Letner; one brother, Bill Whitted.  He retired from TVA after 40 years of service at the Bull Run Steam Plant.   Survivors include one daughter, Lisa...

Jackie Aron Henley Sr., age 79, of Decatur, passed away Monday morning, April 8, 2019, at his residence. A native of Athens and longtime resident of Meigs County, he was the son of the late Louise Norton McGann. Jackie enjoyed working on his farm and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years,    Ida Ruth Harrison Henley of Decatur Two daughters and sons-in-law,    Debra and Rick Vaughn of Decatur    Pam and Jeff...

Karen Deene Keylon, age 76, of Athens, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Athens Place A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Arvil Roy Keylon and Beatrice Haire Keylon and was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Bettye and David Burke. She was an assistant store manager for Proffitt’s and retired from Keylon Eye Care. She was a member of East Athens Baptist Church and sang in the choir for many years. Survivors include two...

Tony Lynn Thurman, age 56, of Athens, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late  Ernest Wesley and Jewell Spurling Thurman. He was a former employee of Athens Manufacturing Company and was a member of Athens Free Saints True Holiness Church. Survivors include a daughter,    Chelsea Nicole Faye Thurman Two sisters,    Regina Thurman    Renee Cagle and husband,...