Della "Sue" Farmer Barnes, 81, of the Hillsview/Short Creek Community went home to be with her Lord at her residence on Saturday morning, April 4, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Riceville, TN. Sue was the daughter of the late Lester and Thelma Kibble Farmer. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Farmer, her daughter in law, Karen Jennings Combs, and one grandson, Seth Combs. She was much loved by the family who survived her, two sons and one daughter in...

Scott Dwayne McCosh, age 50, of Athens, passed away Friday, April 03, 2020, at his home. He was born in Ft. Polk, LA, and was a longtime resident of McMinn County. Scott was a veteran of the US Army, employed with Wacker in Charleston and was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, James and Faye Everett McCosh of Decatur Two daughters, Alexis McCosh of Sweetwater and Maddie McCosh of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO Two sons, Dylan McCosh of Niota and Gabe...

Daniel Eugene Rue, age 77, of Athens, died Friday, April 3, 2020, at Starr Regional of Athens. He was a native and lifelong resident of Athens and was a son of the late Austin and Pearl Sneed Rue. Daniel was preceded by two sisters, Viola Wilcox and Frances Rhinehart, along with one brother, Junior Rue. Daniel enjoyed fishing, and playing golf. He was a veteran of the US Army and was member of South Liberty Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Erma Elliott Rue,...

Ernest William “Ernie” Barton Sr. Age 87 Of Niota Passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens   A native of Mineral Bluff, GA. and resident of McMinn County for over 50 years, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mabel Davis Barton and was preceded in death by two sons, Zachary Barton and Ernie Barton Jr.; four brothers, Benny, Phillip, Cecil and Larry Barton; one sister, Dorothy Barton. He was a former employee of General...

Timothy “Frog” Doyle Wallace Age 60 Of Niota Passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 At Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville.   A native and longtime resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Imogene Hester Barnes and was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Barnes; grandparents, Lee and Emma Hester; sister, Annette Hinshaw; granddaughter, Caylee Massengill.  He was a former employee of Athens Furniture.   Survivors include his wife of 22...

William Donald Barr Jr. Age 72 Of Athens Passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens   A native of Ionia, MI. and longtime resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late William Donald Barr Sr. and Alma Louise Bigsby Barr and was preceded in death by two brothers, Timothy Barr and Richard “Dick” Barr.     He was a loving husband, father and man.   Survivors include his wife of 50 years,    Therisa...

Rosetta Howard Keaton, age 86, of Athens, died Friday, March 20, 2020, at NHC of Athens. She was a native and lifelong resident of Athens and was a daughter of the late Virgil and Bessie Gentry Howard. Several sisters and brothers also preceded her in death. Rosetta was retired from Thomas and Betts and was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Harris and husband Ronald of Riceville Two sons, Terry Trew of Athens and Larry Trew of Decatur Three...

DeFaye “Faye” Hooper Hester, age 73, of Athens, went to be with Jesus  at her home on Friday evening, March 20, 2020. A native and longtime resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late J.R. and Geneva Daughtery Hooper. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Billy William Hester on May 02, 2018, a sister, Joyce Ann Hooper Chrisman and an infant brother, Danny Ray Hooper. She was formerly associated with Service Master and was a member of Victory Baptist...

Ricardo Saucedo, Age 23,Of Athens, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, At Tennova Turkey Creek in Knoxville He was a native of Reading, PA, and a longtime resident of McMinn County. Survivors include his mother and step father, Veronica Pulido and Rolando Castillo His father, Martin Saucedo Three sisters; Jennifer Saucedo, Janet Castillo, and Janelly Castillo Three brothers; Manuel Saucedo, Ismael Pulido, and Jonathan Morales Maternal grandmother, Imelda Leon Three nephews;...

LaDonna Joan “Joannie” Gambill Age 51 Of Riceville Passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens   A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of Shirley Ann Ingram Davis and the late John Henry Davis Jr. She was a former employee of Denso and was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include one daughter,    Lindsey DeAnn Cagle of Riceville One son,    Ryan Thomas Gambill of...