Athens, TN Obituaries
Lillie Mae Grindell
Aug 18, 1937 - Jun 13, 2026
Lillie Mae Grindell, 88, of Etowah passed away on June 13,2026.Preceded in death by parents, William Lucas and Lola Mae Dyke; children, Ricky Allen Dyke, Carolyn Ann Buckner and Arvil Lee Buckner.Survivors include her daughter and son in-law, Sandra and Frank Murphy; grandchildren and spouses, Jennifer and Phillip Dotson, Gerald Miller, Ryan Murphy, Samantha Murphy,…
Alfred Lee Davis
Sep 1, 1943 - Jun 13, 2026
Alfred L. Davis, 82, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at home with his family surrounding him. He was a charter member of Bethany Baptist Church and very successfully owned and operated Davis Tractor and Equipment Company in Philadelphia for over 50 years.He was preceded in death by his…
Arrants Ray Kennedy
Feb 15, 1934 - Jun 11, 2026
Arrants Ray Kennedy, 92, passed away on June 11, 2026. Arrants served his country honorably during the Korean War. Following his military service, he worked with his dad who owned The Stockyard. He later worked 39 years for Bowater Corporation, retiring in 2000. After retirement, he assisted the McMinn County Election Commission with early voting…
Timothy Joe Dalton
Feb 11, 1968 - Jun 11, 2026
Timothy Joe Dalton, 58, passed away on June 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, faith, and hard work that will be cherished by all who knew him.Tim was the devoted husband of Michele Dalton for 38 wonderful years. She was the absolute love of his life, and together they built a life…
Charles Anthony Ellis
Jan 31, 1966 - Jun 10, 2026
Charles Anthony Ellis, 60, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, passed away on June 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family. Born on January 31, 1966, in Akron, Ohio, Summit County, Charles lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, humor, and a deep love for the people and things that mattered most to him.Charles spent…
Toni Yvonne McClanahan
Aug 10, 1980 - Jun 8, 2026
Toni Yvonne McClanahan, 45, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on June 8, 2026. Toni was a selfless woman with a heart of gold who never hesitated to help those in need. She loved people unconditionally and touched the lives of many through her kindness, compassion, and generous spirit. She will be remembered for the love…
Patricia Jane Redman
Jul 11, 1951 - Jun 8, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Jane Redman, 74, went to her forever home on June 8, 2026.Pat devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As the matriarch of her family, she loved each of them deeply and unconditionally. Nothing brought her greater joy than gathering with family and spending time with the people she cherished most.…
Wayne Wright Benson
Jan 28, 1931 - Jun 7, 2026
Wayne Wright Benson, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2026, while at The Waters of Sweetwater. He was born on January 28, 1931, to the late Glen and Hilda Benson. Wayne was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Niota, Tennessee. He was a hardworking farmer who took…
William Doyle Gray
Oct 15, 1992 - Jun 6, 2026
William D. Gray, age 33, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away at his home on June 6, 2026. He was born on October 15, 1992, in Orange Park, Florida, to Wayne Gray and Christi Monroe. On April 2, 2016, William married the love of his life, Janie Higginbotham, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. William was truly…
Stacey David Marney
May 11, 1984 - Jun 3, 2026
Stacey David Marney, age 42, of the Athens, Tennessee area, went home to be with the Lord after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 11, 1984, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Jessie William Marney Sr. and Nina Mae Marney. Stacey was a true country boy at heart. He…