Athens, TN Obituaries
Kylie Grace Trapp Pavelchik
Mar 12, 2002 - Mar 25, 2026
Kylie Grace Trapp Pavelchik, 24, of Chattanooga, passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 25, 2026. Kylie was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She started working toward her teaching certification and served as…
Karen Hawkins Keller
Jan 26, 1966 - Mar 24, 2026
Karen Hawkins Keller, 60, of Tellico Plains passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.She was a highly devoted wife, mother, mamaw, sister and friend. She enjoyed helping people in need and never expected anything in return. She loved to shop and loved a good bargain. She loved her…
Raymond J. Rappleye
Jan 8, 1942 - Mar 22, 2026
Raymond J. Rappleye, 84, of Sweetwater, TN, passed away on March 22, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on January 8, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, and carried with him throughout his life the resilience, humor, and quiet strength shaped by his early years. Raymond built a life grounded in love, hard…
Patsy Everhart White
Oct 14, 1959 - Mar 20, 2026
Patsy Everhart White, age 66, passed away on Friday, March 20,2026. Patsy was born in Athens, TN and was a resident of Benton, TN.Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Nora (John) Frady and Kelmer Everhart, as well as her sister, Linda Morgan.She is survived by her siblings, Brenda (Wayne) Hearn of Benton and…
Matthew Weston Cooper
Aug 27, 1987 - Mar 20, 2026
Matthew Weston "Matt, Coop" Cooper, 38, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on March 20, 2026. Matt was born on August 27, 1987, to his loving mother, Lessia Cooper. He attended Midway High School in Roane County and later earned his bachelor's degree in graphic design. A truly creative and expressive soul, Matt was a gifted…
Hannelore Freeman
Sep 28, 1943 - Mar 17, 2026
Hannelore "Honey" Freeman, 82, of Etowah, TN passed away on March 17, 2026. Born in Germany to the late Siegfred and Anna vonPolenski on September 28, 1943, Honey was a wife, mother, granny, and mamaw who loved her family and animals. She loved to garden, specifically her flower garden. She loved going to yard sales…
Johnny Lee Exline Sr.
Dec 29, 1952 - Mar 17, 2026
Johnny Lee Exline Sr., age 73, of Polk County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on March 17, 2026. Johnny was born on December 29, 1952, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the late Lourene Gladis Gibson and Ward Henry Exline. He spent over 40 years working in the construction industry and, in his later…
Johnny Harold Powell
Sep 28, 1951 - Mar 16, 2026
Johnny Harold Powell, 74, of Athens, TN, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Starr Regional Medical Center after complications from recent open-heart surgery.Johnny was born on September 28, 1951, in Decatur, TN, to the late Harold Powell and Nora Azilee Hill. From a young age, he carried a strong work ethic and became a…
Vivian Marie Hackler
Feb 13, 1943 - Mar 16, 2026
Vivian Harris Hackler, 83, of Dayton, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 16. Vivian was born on February 13, 1943 to Andrew and Bertie Harris. Vivian was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, listening to and playing music, sewing,…
Mark Levesque
Aug 7, 1962 - Mar 14, 2026
Mark Edward Levesque born August 07,1962 passed away peacefully in his home on March 14, 2026.Mark was preceded in death by his father, Robert G. Levesque and Step-mother, Joan R. Levesque; sisters, Janet Fritschie and Dawn King. Mark is survived by his only child Justin (Sarah) Zender, and his Grandson Jaiden Zender; mother, Carol Millard; brother, Chris Levesque; along…