Larice Ruth Ledford Parker Age 84 Of North Palm Beach, FL. and formerly of Athens Died peacefully in Cumming, GA. surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 14, 2018   A native of Athens and longtime resident of North Palm Beach, FL., she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Rogers Ledford of Athens, TN. and was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.   Survivors include her husband, Robert V. Parker Her children:   Pam Cook (Jerry),...

Camisa LaShawn (Sissy) Duggan Age 54 Of Riceville Passed away Wednesday morning, October 10, 2018 At her residence.   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Gene Duggan. Sissy was a resident of the Tri County Center in Athens for over 21 years.   Survivors include her mother, Brenda McKeehan Duggan Four sisters and three brothers-in-law,    Melissa (Lisa) Duggan and Tony Underdown    Mishelle Lee Duggan...

Pauline Doris Hafley Bradford Age 96 Of Niota Passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Bryan Hafley and Minnie Bell Millsap Hafley and was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Chester Paul Bradford; son, Jerry Wayne Bradford; five brothers, Fred Hafley, Robert Hafley, Lester Hafley, Olin Hafley and Wayne Hafley.  She was a member of...

Martha Ann Goins, born September 8, 1952, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, October 8th, 2018. Ann attended McMinn County High School. She was preceded in death by her parents Grover and Edna Hennessee, and her sister Rita McAmis, all of Athens. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Larry Goins; son Eric Goins and his wife Maycie and their four children Logan, Jackson, Gracelyn, and Averie; son Kevin Goins and his wife Allison and their five children Karaline, Carter,...

  Charlie Roscoe Hennessee Age 96 Of Athens Passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 At his residence.   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Harl and Fannie Vincent Hennessee and was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Arthur Hennessee, Arlen Hennessee; Johnnie Hennessee, Billy Hennessee, Ruby Harrison, Anna Norris, and Mattie Cate; grandson, Noah Hennessee.     Charlie was a WWII veteran having served in the Battle...

Michael B. Roderick Age 43 Of Athens Passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Frances Roderick; grandfather, Arlie Roderick; maternal grandmother, Nina McKinney; maternal grandfather, Leck McKinney; one brother, Tommy Crowder.  He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include his mother and...

Charles Preston (Charlie) Andrews, age 81, of Athens, went home to be with his Savior early Friday morning, September 28, 2018, at his residence. Born in Providence, RI, and raised in Foster and Scituate, RI, he had been a resident of Athens since 1984.  Charlie was a son of the late Arthur P. Andrews and Gertrude M. Ide Andrews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Madeline Andrews Derois and a brother, Robert Allen Andrews. Charlie was a veteran of the US Army, serving as a...

Thomas Franklin (T.F.) Dake Age 83 Of Decatur Passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 At his residence.   A native and lifelong resident of Meigs County, he was the son of the late Noah and Lona Monroe Dake and was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Henley Dake; three sisters, Ruby Hanshaw, Pauline Templeton, and Lillie Walker; one brother, Robert Dake.  He served in the U.S. Army and was an employee of Bowater Southern for 44 years. T.F. was a member of Pisgah Baptist...

Jenny Rebecca Johnson Tudor Age 42 Of Decatur Passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 At Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville   A native of Cleveland and longtime resident of Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late Gary Jeffery and Annie Johnson Roden.  She was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include her husband of 25 years,    Mark Tudor of Decatur One daughter, Jenny Leighann Tudor Two sons, Gary Jeffery Tudor and Anthony Dewayne Tudor One...

Joyce Ledford Brock Swafford Age 76 Of Athens Passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 At Pleasant Valley Assisted Living in Dalton, GA.   A native of Decatur and longtime resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Velma Carter Ledford and was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Billy Brock; two sons, Timothy Brock and Eddie Brock; one sister, Leona Browder; two brothers, Roy Lee Ledford and Paul Henry Ledford.  She was a retired interior...