Jan 9, 2025

Larry "Don" Burris, from Delano, TN, born on February 2nd, 1948, sadly left us in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 9th, 2025.

Don was the one and only familiar voice of the Polk County Wildcats for 30 years, a dedicated little league football coach, a recurring rook champion, the...

Jan 5, 2025

Linda D. Webb, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family at home. Linda had a deep love for the outdoors. Throughout her life, she worked in numerous floral departments, where she found joy in working with flowers. She was widely recognized for her creativity. She was a follower of Christ of the Methodist...

Jan 2, 2025

Edward Belk, affectionately known as Ed, passed away peacefully at his home in Etowah, Tennessee, on January 2, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born on October 31, 1932, Ed was a lifelong resident of Etowah and a devoted craftsman. He dedicated his career to carpentry, beginning his work with Joel Davis before joining Hugh Simpson. Over...

Dec 31, 2024

James "Jim" Crofts, age 76 of Smyrna/Nashville, TN, and formally of Englewood, TN, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, after a hard fought six-year battle with Alzheimer's Dementia.

Jim loved Englewood and his hometown friends, but family was his priority. He worked construction as a brick mason for many years until it...

Dec 26, 2024

James D. Thomas, 90, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024.

James retired from the United States Army after 24 years of service to his country. He was an avid fisherman and loved camping. His favorite times were spent on the water with his late wife, Susie on their pontoon. James always loved and cared...

Dec 25, 2024

Scott Armstrong, 65, of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dwayne Armstrong; brother, Chuck Armstrong.

He is survived by his wife, Suze Armstrong; sons, Bryan Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong and wife, Sarah, Daniel Armstrong, Jon Armstrong, and David Boruff; mother and step-father, Betty and Jim...

Dec 15, 2024

Elmer Ray Harrill, 73 of Lenoir City, TN passed away at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Ray had been sick for seven months and died from complications of Myasthenia Gravis.

Ray worked for CSX Railroad for 27 years. He didn't like it much because he would always say, "What a way to make a living." He...

Dec 4, 2024

Carolyn E. Bryan, 71, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Carolyn loved baking and cooking Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners including her famous lemon pie. She took pride in creating a home for her family. The right hand to the love of her life where she helped with office work or anything that needed to...

Dec 4, 2024

Jimmy Lee Bowers, 84, of Englewood, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, after a longtime battle of an auto immune disease.

He was a lifetime resident of McMinn County and a graduate of Englewood High School in 1958 with high honors as the salutatorian of his graduating class. Jimmy served in the U.S. Army from 1958...

Dec 3, 2024

Aaron Raper, 41, of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.

Aaron was an animal lover. He enjoyed being outdoors, looking at waterfalls, hiking, and gardening. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling and listening to music.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wayne "Wobbs" and Sharon...

Dec 3, 2024

Dan A. Tummins, 92, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Dan served his country in the United States Army, he was also a member of the Masons. He spent most of his adult life working for Gulf Oil Company. Dan was a loving father and will greatly be missed.

He was preceded...

Dec 2, 2024

Kathy Bates Hilbert, 76 of Delano passed away, Monday, December 2, 2024.

She was born March 22, 1948 to the late Andrew and Vaudie Bates.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Ronnie Hilbert; siblings, Clara Jean Dalton, Estell Ramsey, Jr. Bates and J.C. Bates.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law,...

Dec 2, 2024

Albert "Ray" Gill, 74, of Etowah, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at his home.

He was the husband of Mona Mullinax Gill and they shared 23 years of marriage together. He was born in Hugo, Oklahoma on August 9, 1950, to Albert Roy Gill and Edith Florida Brennan Gill. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School...

Nov 29, 2024

Mayme Florene Plumley King Melton, 91, of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Starr Regional Nursing Home.

Mayme grew up loving to play softball and basketball. She passed that love of sports onto her children and grandchildren therefore, Mayme could always be found cheering on and supporting her children and grandchildren in all their...

Nov 23, 2024

Tracy Jamerson, 54, of Etowah, TN passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

Tracy was very outgoing and vibrant. He loved to make others smile and laugh. Tracy enjoyed helping others and was a hard-worker. It didn't matter what time of the day or what needed to be done, Tracy was there to help. In his free...

Nov 17, 2024

Jeffery "Jeff" Eddington, 60, of Riceville, TN, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Jeff coached several sports throughout the years, including basketball, softball, track, and cross country at Mountain View and McMinn Central High School. Jeff loved mentoring his athletes. He taught Physical Education for 37 years at Mountain...

Nov 6, 2024

Linda Wear Gaston, 80, of Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Athens, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

She was born December 29, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland. She lived in Nashville/Brentwood, TN for almost 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ben "Ed" Gaston, Jr; her parents, Harley and...

Nov 4, 2024

Samuel Wallace Arms, Sr. 99, of Delano, TN passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024.

He was born September 9th, 1925 in Apison TN, the son of Rev. W.D. and Robbie Arms.

Like so many of the greatest generation, Wallace was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Navy from 1943-1946.

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Nov 2, 2024

Billie Ray "Bill" Brown of Loudon, TN, formerly of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away, Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Bill was born in Chattanooga, TN but spent most of his life in South Florida.

He served in the Navy for two years. Graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Florida State University made him a...

Oct 30, 2024

Frances Jay Brown "Fran" Dorward, 92, of Etowah, TN formerly of Mooresville, NC passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Dorward; son, Bruce E. Dorward; brother Ralph C. Brown; and granddaughter, Susannah F Wilson.

Fran graduated from Women's College in Greensboro, NC. She attained a Masters of Education...