Athens, TN Obituaries
Richard Lane Roberts
Sep 20, 1942 - Aug 20, 2026
Richard Lane Roberts, age 83, of Athens, Tennessee, passed peacefully into his eternal home early Thursday morning, August 20, 2026, following a brief illness. A lifelong native of Athens, Richard was a hardworking man who spent many years providing for his family. He worked as a block and brick mason before becoming a carpenter, where…
Tanya G Goines
Jun 22, 1976 - Aug 18, 2026
Tanya G. Goines, a woman of extraordinary grace and warmth, completed her earthly journey on August 18, 2026, at the age of 50. Born on June 22, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio, Tanya lived a life defined by her gentle spirit. Living in Etowah, Tennessee, she was a person who truly operated with love and kindness…
Carolyn Latham
Mar 16, 1944 - Aug 17, 2026
Carolyn Upton Latham, age 82, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, August 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born in 1944 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, the second of seven children born to Tom and Margaret Upton. She attended High Point School and married her high school sweetheart, Otis Latham, on…
James Marvin Siler SR
Aug 9, 1952 - Aug 15, 2026
James Marvin Siler Sr, 74, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2026. Marvin was a man of many talents and passions. He had a deep love for pistols and was often affectionately referred to as an old Western gunslinger. He especially enjoyed watching Western movies and sharing stories of his…
Betty Jane Derrick
Jan 12, 1950 - Aug 14, 2026
Betty Jane (Brock) Derrick, age 76, passed away peacefully at her residence in Englewood on August 14th surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1950 to the late William Henry Brock and Fannie Mae (Riden) Brock.Betty spent most of her life working with her hands. She enjoyed driving a tractor, milking…
Barbara Mae Thomas
Mar 28, 1938 - Aug 14, 2026
Barbara Mae Thomas, age 88, of Monroe County, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2026, while residing at Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Lebanon, Tennessee. She was born in Madisonville, Tennessee, on March 28, 1938.Barbara attended Oasis Ministries in Riceville, Tennessee. She was a feisty lady with a…
Harold Edwin Hafley
Dec 24, 1952 - Aug 12, 2026
Harold Edwin "Ed" Hafley, age 73, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 12, 2026. He was born on December 24, 1952. Ed was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed trout fishing along the Tellico River. Before his retirement, he also enjoyed riding motorcycles and horseback riding with his friends. Above…
Robert Lee Everhart
Jan 16, 1958 - Aug 12, 2026
Robert Lee Everhart, lovingly known throughout the trucking community as "Cowboy" and "Preacher Man," was born to Ralph and Mildred Carroll Everhart in Athens, Tennessee, on January 15, 1958, on a damp and snowy winter day.Robert was a man who loved life-and perhaps even more than that, he loved the people who shared it with…
Patrick Gordon Leighton
Nov 11, 1953 - Aug 9, 2026
Patrick Gordon Leighton, affectionately known to many as "Unk," passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on November 11, 1953, Patrick lived a life defined by love, laughter, hard work, friendship, and an unwavering passion for the open road.Patrick was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Neva Jo,…
Mary Jeanne Smith
Sep 27, 1934 - Aug 4, 2026
Mary Jeanne Smith, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Starr Regional Medical Center.Jeanne was born on September 27, 1934, in Lynch, Kentucky, to the late Leonard and Dora McAlister.She was married to the late Kenneth Smith for 69 years, sharing a lifetime together built through hard work, devotion, and many…