All Obituaries

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:...

Carolyn Jeanette Wood Martin, “Nana”, age 58, lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She is preceded by her parents: Milburn and Velma Fritts Wood, and brothers: Franklin Wood, Roy “Eddie” Wood, Robert Wood, Wayne Wood, Larry Wood, Don Wood, and Timmy Wood. Carolyn is survived by her daughter: Cassie Givens (Steve), grandson: Tyler Givens, sisters: Joan Robison (James), Janice Robison (Michael), Rhonda Savage, and Judy Smith...

Eddie Lewis Pressley, age 73, longtime resident of Meigs County, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He is preceded by his parents: Lewis and Ima Sue Powers Pressley, brother-in-law: Hugh Murphy, and sister-in-law: Annette Pressley. Eddie is survived by a sister: Charlotte Jane Murphy, brothers: Jimmy Pressley, Danny Pressley, Glen Pressley (Loretta), Donnie Pressley (Betsy), and Steve Pressley (Becky), along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00...

Bobby Lee Queen, Sr., age 77, lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. He is preceded by his parents: Albert “Bob” and Helen Jack Queen, sisters: Carolyn “Deanie” McKinney and Carrie Hashe, brother: Calvin Queen, and two great-grandchildren. Bobby is survived by his wife of 59 years: Carolyn Carringer Queen, daughter: Tammie Montgomery (Buzz), son: Bobby Queen, Jr., four grandchildren: Ashley Tipton, Karen Henry, Ryder Queen, and...

Harold Gary Brinkman, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was originally from Damascus, Pennsylvania, and spent many years in northeastern Pennsylvania, primarily in Honesdale where he worked in the garment industry. Harold graduated from Narrowsburg Central High School in 1962, and later served in the United States Air Force. He moved to McMinn County in 1998. Harold owned and operated All Seasons Landscape Supplies until 2017 and continued to work there until his passing. He...

James Andrew “Drew” Layman, age 38, native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2024. Drew was a friendly soul who never encountered a stranger. He loved the outdoors. Drew enjoyed extensive travel with his family as he grew up and continued to love adventure later in life. He had attended Union McMinn Baptist Church. He is preceded by a son: Carter Drew Layman, paternal grandfather, who was very special to Drew: Lewis...