Athens, TN Obituaries
Virena Marie Robison
Apr 18, 1966 - May 11, 2026
Virena Marie Robison, age 60, of Decatur, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born on April 18, 1966, in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, to the late Verlin and Meddie Everhart.Virena was of the Pentecostal faith and had a deep love for prayer, lifting up every need and every…
Robert Mark Morris Sr.
Mar 12, 1956 - May 10, 2026
Robert Mark Morris Sr., known to all as Mark or "Moose", was a devoted husband, father, and community pillar who passed away on May 10th. Born in Bremen, Georgia, to the late Robert Feild Morris and Edna Virginia Burrell, Mark lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his work, and his neighbors.A Legacy…
Lisa Beth Sarmento
Aug 13, 1962 - May 9, 2026
Lisa Beth Sarmento, age 63, of Monroe County, Tennessee, passed away at The Waters of Sweetwater on May 9, 2026. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on August 13, 1962.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse J. Sarmento and Brenda R. Sarmento, and her son, Adam J. Sarmento.Lisa is survived by her beloved…
Scott Edward Combs
May 25, 1986 - May 9, 2026
Scott Edward Combs, age 39, of Dover, Tennessee, passed away on May 9, 2026. He was born on May 25, 1986, in Decatur, Tennessee.Scott was known for his joyful spirit and love for life. A devoted Florida Gators fan, he took pride in his bright blue Honda and found peace in the outdoors, especially while…
Eileen M. Carver
Aug 25, 1927 - May 7, 2026
Eileen Martin Carver, 98, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born in the Zion Hill area to Henry and Edith Martin on August 25, 1927. She remained in the Zion Hill area where she had a full and beautiful life. She was married to her loving husband, Jim Carver,…
Thomas Leon Yow
Dec 9, 1949 - May 7, 2026
In Loving MemoryTom was a proud Navy veteran, and loyal friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his children, Jeremy and Mandy, and his stepdaughter, Amy Jones, all of Memphis, Tennessee; immediate family, and siblings Mel and Ron; and his parents Geneva and Melvin and brother Bobby…
Randall Dwayne Ferguson
Sep 3, 1969 - May 6, 2026
Randall Dwayne Ferguson, 56, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Randy was born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee, where he met the love of his life, Lisa. They shared 27 ½ years of marriage together. Randy helped raise his three stepsons and loved and cared for them as his own. Randy…
Nancy Zipp Flowers
Feb 20, 1944 - Apr 29, 2026
Nancy Jane Zipp Flowers, affectionately known as "Nan," age 82, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2026. She was born on February 20, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan.Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund Jacob "E.J." Zipp and Ruby Artina Cummings Teal; her beloved husband, 1st Lieutenant Lawrence Buford Flowers,…
Hazel Jeanette Spurling
Apr 16, 1942 - Apr 27, 2026
Hazel Jeanette Spurling, 84, of Athens, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2026.Hazel had been fighting to get better from a fall back in August and it got the better of her along with her dementia. She was the best Mom, Mamaw, Sister, Daughter, Wife, and Best Friend that anyone…
Donna Lynn Robinson
Oct 30, 1975 - Apr 27, 2026
Donna Lynn Robinson, age 50, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Monday, April 27, 2026, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born on October 30, 1975, in Dade City, Florida, to Glenda Susan Robinson and the late Jimmie Anderson Robinson Sr.Donna was a devoted caregiver who found great joy…