Apr 7, 2024

Daphne Winder, 83, of Athens, TN passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late Hooper and Vida Crittenden.

Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Winder; and grandson, Gideon Winder.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Donald Winder II of Athens, TN, Darren and Vicki Winder of...

Apr 4, 2024

Jimmie Evans, 93, of Walland, TN, formally of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Jimmie proudly served our country in the US Navy, during the Korean War.

Preceded in death by his wife, Eva Grace Evans; brothers, Edmund, Ralph and Ozell Evans; parents, Claud and Nora Evans.

He is survived by...

Apr 3, 2024

Linda Aderhold Rich, 76, of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Linda was a life-time member of North Etowah Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her great-grandsons.

Preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Rich; parents, Max and Dixie Aderhold.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Amy Rich;...

Mar 31, 2024

Hubert R. Armstrong, age 104, of Niota, TN, formally of Englewood, TN passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Hubert was a WWII Veteran, serving with the aviation and combat engineers. He was at the Battle of the Bulge, Normandy, St. Low and was stationed in England, France, Germany and his last occupation was Czechoslovakia. He had...

Mar 31, 2024

Dean Griffey, 60, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Dean was born to Ralph and Bonnie Griffey in Muncie Indiana on February 3, 1964. He was raised in the Modoc area and attended Union School District. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing basketball and golfing. Dean loved spending time with his family and...

Mar 28, 2024

Duncan Turnbull, 71, of Englewood, TN passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Survivors include his wife, Jackie McCoy; children, William McCoy, Catharine McCoy, Jeffery McCoy and Emily Turnbull; granddaughter, Arianna McCoy.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Etowah Cemetery.

Mar 23, 2024

James W. "Bill" Clark, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 one day beyond his 93rd birthday.

He is preceded in death by his parents, L.T. and Margaret Clark; brothers, Tom, Edward, Cecil, Bobby and Paul Clark.

Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Burna Dene Clark; sons and daughter-in-law, Jim and...

Mar 21, 2024

Jean Duncan Kile,79, of Etowah, TN peacefully passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Jean was a member of Cambria Baptist Church. She loved using her spare time to go set with sick friends and family, as a nurse and caregiver.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Ruby...

Mar 19, 2024

Doris Jordan, 77, wife of Curtis Herman Jordan for fifty-nine years, went home to be with Jesus and those having gone before her on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Doris Jordan took pride in her home and worked hard to create the best life for her family. From making homemade breakfast every morning for her growing family to...

Mar 19, 2024

George R. Rayburn, 84, of Etowah, TN, passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and sons early Tuesday morning, March 19, 2024.

Preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Mickey Rayburn; and eleven siblings, CJ, Bill, Steve, Lucille, Martha, Mary, Elsie, Irene, Shirley, Anne and Miza.

George was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in...

Mar 18, 2024

Benjamin Lawrence Roberson, 78, of Etowah, TN, formerly of Ohio, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024.

Benjamin was a graduate of Athens High School in Ohio, Ohio University, and Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. He pastored several churches in McMinn County. His first church was Pleasant Hill UMC in Decatur, TN and St. Paul's UMC and Carlock...

Mar 15, 2024

Sheila Buckner, 73, of Englewood, TN passed away Friday, March 15, 2024.

Sheila was a member of Englewood Christian Church. She loved listening to music and dancing.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Buckner; parents, Budd and Marie Brock; great-granddaughter, Amelia Grace King; brother, Anthony Brock.

Survivors include her son...

Mar 9, 2024

Jeanette Wampler Bishop, 88, of Athens, TN passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Jeanette was a member of Englewood First Church of God. She retired from Proffitts Department Store after 14 years of service. In her spare time Jeanette loved reading as well as traveling with family.

She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 2, 2024

Reverend Ronald Dudley Stokes, age 79, of Buford, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Ron Stokes was born on October 26, 1944 to the F.C. Stokes and Gertrude Edith Webster in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He grew up in Etowah, Tennessee. His family attended North Etowah Baptist Church where he accepted the Lord and was...

Feb 24, 2024

Faye Torbett York, 86, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024.

A native of Englewood, and a longtime resident of Etowah, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ida Mae Morgan Torbett. Faye was a faithful lifelong member of Englewood First Church of God, as well as a loving wife, mother and grandmother....

Feb 24, 2024

Kenneth Wayne "Wobbs" Wilson, 84, of Englewood, TN passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Wayne dedicated 31 years of his life as a unique but unconventional auto mechanics instructor at McMinn Central High School, inspiring all the students he encountered. Through his love of auto mechanics, he  led his students to thrive beyond themselves. Wayne not only...

Feb 24, 2024

Pat Peeler Brown, 87, of Englewood, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

She was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and friend, that will be greatly missed.

Preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Brown; brothers, James Earl, Robert Ray and Albert Lee "Bud" Peeler; grandson, Jeff Langston.

Feb 16, 2024

Joe "Floyd" Rolen, 99, of Sweetwater, TN passed away Friday, February 16, 2024.

He was of the Christian faith and in his free time, Joe enjoyed growing beautiful rose bushes. He loved his family especially his great-granddaughter, Adalee.

Preceded in death by his wife, Ora Rolen; grandson, Steven Wilson.

He is survived by...

Feb 10, 2024

Eva Jean Stone, 90, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Eva Jean was one of the oldest members of North Etowah Baptist Church, as well as a loving and devoted mother, nana, and great nana. For 30 years she served as the fulltime secretary of North Etowah Baptist Church. Eva Jean was dedicated to...

Feb 2, 2024

James Daniel Burger, 62, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, after a long-term battle with degenerative disease.

He is preceded in death by his siblings, Lillian Deloris Campbell and Wanda Joyce Simmons.

James Daniel "Danny" was born June 15,1961, to James Henderson and Mary Ruth Onbey Burger in Athens, TN. After graduating...