Athens, TN Obituaries
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…
Luther Stanley McKee
Aug 9, 1940 - Apr 26, 2026
Luther "Stanley" McKee, age 85, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 9, 1940, to the late Robert and Gertrude McKee.Stanley was a devoted man of faith and attended Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle in Athens, Tennessee. He found…
Edith Cagle Jolley
Oct 23, 1933 - Apr 26, 2026
Edith Cagle Jolley, of Spring City, Tennessee was born October 23, 1933, and passed away on April 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Edith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the deep love she had for her family.…
James Thomas Helms
Aug 7, 1948 - Apr 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and family member, James Thomas Helms, who passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at the age of 77. A retired civil engineer, James lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and quiet strength. He spent his career helping build and shape the…
Norma Allene Mahaffey
Mar 20, 1946 - Apr 21, 2026
Norma Allene Hammond Mahaffey, age 80, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on March 20, 1946, in Athens, Tennessee. Leaving behind a life defined by hard work, creativity, and a deep love for her family. She wore many hats throughout her life - working as a banker, realtor, bookkeeper, and…
Eddie Thoreson
Nov 12, 1949 - Apr 19, 2026
Eddie "Ed" Dean Thoreson, 76, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on April 19, 2026.Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army for eight years. Following his military service, he dedicated his career to the railroad, where he worked as an engineer until his retirement.Preceded in death by father, Ellsworth Thoreson; mother, Zita Thoreson;…
Maida Louise Thurman
Sep 13, 1947 - Apr 19, 2026
Maida Louise Thurman, 78, of Spring City, TN passed away on April 19, 2026.Maida was an extraordinary and resilient woman who was deeply loved by all who knew her. Before her illness, she found great joy in spending time on the water, especially riding on the pontoon boat with her husband, Jerry. She dedicated more…
JC Foxx
Oct 9, 1943 - Apr 18, 2026
JC Foxx, 82, of Athens, TN went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2026.JC had a deep love for the outdoors, especially bird hunting. He took great pride in his yard work and landscaping, with a special fondness for flowers. JC was a faithful member of Westview Baptist Church of Athens. Above all,…
Mary Lu Kobs
Feb 19, 1943 - Apr 15, 2026
Born in Omaha, Nebraska to Donald and Ida Anderson, Mary Lu lived most of her life in and around Portland, Oregon. Mary Lu passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Spring City, Tennessee.As a youngster, she loved spending summers swimming at the local community pool, and water skiing on the Willamette River. She graduated…
James Isaac Vess
Jul 1, 2001 - Apr 13, 2026
James Isaac Vess, 24, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2026. Isaac was born on July 1, 2001, in Dalton, Georgia, to his parents, Melissa Voyles Lee and Matthew Eugene Vess.Isaac was truly unforgettable. Anyone who knew him knew he had a heart bigger than the sky and would do anything…