All Obituaries

Dwight Richard Crisp, age 65, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was employed with Tri-County Center in Athens. Dwight was a member of Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene. He is preceded by his parents: Eugene Franklin and Ida Belle Turner Crisp, sister: Ida Connar, and a nephew: Stephen Crisp. Dwight is survived by his sisters: Billie Parker and Virginia Donato, brothers: Mark Crisp (Vickie) and Frankie Crisp (Jean), a nephew and several nieces. A visitation for...

Darin Eugene Sykes, age 64, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He had worked in construction for many years. He is preceded by his maternal grandparents: Harold and Lucille Cook Stewart, paternal grandparents: Tullie Duncan and John Thomas Sykes, along with several aunts and uncles. Darin is survived by his parents: Robert and Claudine Stewart Sykes of Athens, son: Tyler Sykes (Jaimee) of Ft. Myers, FL, sisters: Denise Sykes Buckner (Greg) of Ten Mile, Rae Ayn Aldridge...

Johnny Carl Yarbrough, age 70, lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife of 52 years, his children and grandchildren on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents: Johnny Oscar and Wilma “Jean” Puett Yarbrough, and an infant sister: Judy Kristin Yarbrough. Johnny is survived by his wife: Debbie Kyker Yarbrough, daughters: Shannon Ramirez (Diego), Amy Meyer (Mike), son:...

Joanne E. Hockman, 82, of Athens, TN, left for her eternal home on Monday, April 22, 2024. She is preceded by her parents: Paul S. and Margaret (Schaffer) Urland, and her sister: Deanna F. Urland. Joanne is survived by her husband: Bruce T. Hockman, sons: Bryan D. (Kelly) Hockman and Bradd L. (Amanda) Hockman, daughters: Janell P. (Nick) Allison, Jolynn D. (Steve) Miller, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be no formal services and the family will celebrate her...

Connie Sue Gable, age 71, of Etowah, passed away at Etowah Health Care Center on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She is preceded by her parents: James Ernest and Ruby Nell McKeehan Gable, and her sister: Allene Colbaugh. Connie is survived by her daughter: Heather Gable, a sister: Betty Smith, and her brothers: Danny Gable (Debbie) and Mikey Gable, along with several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Ziegler Funeral Home. Family and...

Gene Paul Roberts, age 83, lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He is preceded by her parents: Luther Marion and Dorothy Mae Kelsey Roberts, and brothers: Frank Roberts and Allen Roberts. Gene is survived by his wife: Barbara Lynn Underwood Roberts, daughter: Theresa Million (Jay), grandchildren: Jacquelyn Womac (Nathan), Brandon Million (Chelsie) and Jordan Buff (Derek), Lukus Womac, Jackson Womac, and Bodhi Million, a sister: Ailene Mooneyham...

David Ray Armstrong, age 66, born in San Antonio, Texas, and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. He served in the United States Navy for eleven years. He is preceded by his parents: Joseph Hayward Armstrong and Doris Eileen Sanders, and a brother: Doug Armstrong. David is survived by his daughters: Stephanie Pressley of Decatur and Laura Angell (Lisa) of Athens, grandchildren: Steven Carter (Heaven), Dylan Carter, and Sarah Lankford (Austin),...

It is with profound sadness that we announce our beloved mother, Mary Belle McNabb Walker, 81, of Calhoun, left peacefully to live in her eternal home with Jesus on April 4, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family at Athens Regional Hospital.  A cherished mother of five, she devoted her life to her family, nurturing us with love, wisdom, and the warmest of meals.  Her passion for reading and cooking was only surpassed by her love for her family. She was the heart of our home,...

David Baker “Pappy” McConkey, age 79, lifelong resident of McMinn County, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was a former baseball coach and an avid U.T. Vols fan. He is preceded by his parents: William Dallas “W.D.” and Ruth Ann Grubb McConkey. David is survived by his sons: Kevin Wayne McConkey (Lauren) and Jeffrey Duwayne McConkey, stepson: Donnie Lee Ricker, brothers: Gary McConkey, Billy McConkey, and Ronnie...

Elizabeth Ann Mullins Couch, age 84 and longtime resident of Meigs County, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was a member of Five Point Baptist Church in Decatur. She is preceded by her parents: Benjamin and Janie Cranfield Mullins, husband: Robert Couch, son: Thomas Lee Couch, sisters: Mary Jane Thomas and Gerri Moore, granddaughter: Bridgett Stewart, and a brother: Edward Mullins. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter: Deborah Couch McKenzie (Randy McKenzie), granddaughter:...