The Obituary Section

Gary Curtis

, Tennessee

August 17, 2026

Gary Dean Curtis age 84 ofRiceville TN went to be with the Lord on August 18 2026. He was the owneroperator of Volunteer Imports for over 30 years. Gary enjoyed fishing and traveling with his family and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He began his career as a mechanic in Memphis. While working at the Herf Ford Dealership in Memphis Gary had the once in a lifetime opportunity to work on Elvis and Priscilla Presleys personal vehicles. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter Paige and Louzelle Melton Curtis his loving wife of 50 years Joyce Joy Crittenden Curtis sons Jason Whittney Curtis and Ricky Allen Curtis a daughter Tiffany Shields and a grandchild Camden Blackwelder. Gary is survived by his children Tabatha Eric Price Amber Brent Jones Lacey BrianRichesin Gary Dean Curtis Jr and Kristi LarryMingledorff grandchildrenRylanOliver Skylar Price Devin Sarah Price David PriceAshlynNathan Wilcox…

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Mary Niemann

, Tennessee

Mary was a native of Liberty NY and former resident of Daytona Beach FL before moving to Athens 8 years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Harrison Niemann brother John Semonite and grandsons Patrick Calkin Jr and Travis Calkin. She was a loving mother grandmother and most recently became a very proud greatgrandmother to her beloved Cason. Over the years Mary could be found picking blueberries camping with the family watching her favorite game shows mastering a 5000piece puzzle or just cozying up with a good romance novel. Survivors include a daughter Leah Millsaps Gary of Athens a son Frank Niemann Suzanne of Bay Shore NY grandchildren Jessika Duneman Cal of Cody WY Christopher Niemann Fiance Micki McCue of East Meadow NY Kyle Niemann Amanda of Deer Park NY Lauren Niemann Fianc Mack Forde of East Islip NY great grandson Cason Duneman of Cody…

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Annie Martin Malone

, Tennessee

Annie Bell Hampton Martin Malone age 96 a native lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Monday August 3 2026. She enjoyed reading and tending her flowers. Annie especially enjoyed working in the yard. She mowed her own grass until she was 81 years old and was involved in a traffic accident. Annie truly loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Janie Witt Hampton her husband Arvil Maxine Martin a son Arvil Eugene Martin brothers J.C. HamptonAndrew Andy Jackson Hampton Buford Hampton and A.C. Hampton sisters Velma Brock Tiny Rose Roberts Josephine Lethco and Martha Lou Baxter. Annie is survived by her daughters Carolyn Roderick Daryle and Jane Lenoir Joe sons Bobby Martin Mary Howard Martin and Rick Martin Jill 16 grandchildren several greatgrandchildren greatgreatgrandchildren and a special granddaughter and her husband who took her into their home for over 10 years Kim…

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Jimmye "Carol" Gardner

, Tennessee

Jimmye Carol Ghorley Gardner age 71 a native and lifetime resident of Meigs County passed away Wednesday August 12 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Dorothy Watts Ghorley and a sister Wanda J. Privett. She is survived by her brother Jeff Ghorley Dianna and her sister Mary J. Galloway niece and nephews Melissa Chestnut Anthony Privett Candice and Roger Moore Jr.Dana great nephew and great nieces Walker and Wesley Chestnut Amber Vandy Blake and Kylie Privett. Family and friends are invited to sign the online registry at Obituary for Jimmye Carol Ghorley Gardner Ziegler Funeral Home

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Dorothy Moore

, Tennessee

Dorothy Sue Henry Moore age 74 a native of Monroe County and longtime resident of Ten Mile passed away on Thursday August 6 2026. She served with Meigs County EMS for 16 years. She is preceded in death by her parents James Avery and Willie Sue Summit Henry her husband of over 50 years Ralph Junior Moore a daughter Denise Weil and siblings Douglas Henry and Mary Pope. Dorothy is survived by her sons Dwight Moore Kelly and Chris Moore Cassandra Lett her grandchildren Brooklyn Robson Jared Ashley Blankinship Travis Dakota Moore Braxton Moore and Brantlee Moore and several greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be held at Ziegler Funeral Home on Sunday August 9 2026 from 1200200 PM. Funeral services will be held at 200 PM at the funeral home with Reverend Gary Roland officiating. Interment will follow at Moore Cemetery in Decatur. Daniel Vance Paul Henry Mitch Bales Tony Moore Dakota…

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Cecil Borden

, Tennessee

Survivors include his childrenstepchildren Tony Wiseman Sonya Wallace Curtis Kelley Clark Will Robinson Doug Raper Kathy Mike Raper Wendy Goforth and Donna Raper along with numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Sonny and Missy Johnson and Zack and Tiffany Hall along with Vickie Turnbough and the staff at Lifecare of Athens. A visitation will be held on Monday August 17 2026 from 1230130 PM at Ziegler Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 200 PM at McMinn Memory Gardens. Family and friends are invited to sign the online registry at Obituary for Cecil P. Borden Ziegler Funeral Home

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