Oct 23, 2024

Mamie "Inez" Triplett, 84, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Inez attended New Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and crafting. She loved to travel. Inez was a wonderful, very loving mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hayes Stewart and Ruby Stewart; husband, Thomas "Sonny" Triplett;...

Oct 22, 2024

William "Bill" Hixson, 80, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Brown and Opal Hixson; brother, Paul Hixson; sister, Jenna Dixon.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Hixson; son, Matt Hixson; brother, Byrl Hixson; sister, Sarah "Pigeon" Kesterson.

A graveside service...

Oct 20, 2024

Elizabeth "Shorty" White, 94, of Athens, TN, born in Englewood TN, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Elizabeth attended First Church of God, of Athens, TN. She retired from Damy Industries.

Elizabeth loved to spoil her nieces and nephews, making sure they had anything they wanted. In her spare time, she would play bingo and...

Oct 13, 2024

Ruby Bryan Richardson, 94, of Etowah, TN, passed into her Heavenly home on October 13, 2024.

She was pre-deceased by her husband of 64 years, Jerry Richardson.

Her love and life's work will be treasured by her immediate survivors, daughter, Ginger Richardson Wheeler and husband, Lester; granddaughter Lindsey Wheeler Powell (Heslie); great-granddaughter Mahala Ellen Powell;...

Oct 13, 2024

Lorene Jones Walker, 84, of Etowah, TN, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Lorene was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Etowah. She was very active in the church choir as well as helping with church decorating and cooking meals. In her spare time, she loved to quilt, grow a garden, or reading. Lorene enjoyed...

Oct 9, 2024

Rachel Moses, 79 of Englewood, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Rachel was a loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma.

She started her teaching career at Mt. View in 1966 and retired at TC Bowers of Cleveland in 2000.

She was an avid animal lover, loved to bake and enjoyed reading...

Oct 6, 2024

Thomas Joseph Viscuso, 89 of Etowah, TN was called to Heaven on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 4:38 a.m. just short of his 90th birthday. He will join his mother, Anna; father, Anthony; and his first wife, Marleen.

Thomas was born on November 16, 1934, to Daniel and Anna Artura. Anna and Daniel divorced and Anna remarried...

Sep 28, 2024

Joyce Ward, 80, of Englewood, TN, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Joyce was a member of Conasauga Baptist Church. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and friend. Joyce was a talented seamstress. She loved to cook and enjoyed every moment she had with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded...

Sep 27, 2024

Violet Trotter Duncan was called to her eternal reward on Friday, September 27, 2024 at her home with family at her bedside.

She was born August 20, 1932 in Crab Orchard, TN to Austin and Clara Waldo. She was a dedicated nurse, with most of her career spent at Woods Memorial Hospital. She also loved gospel music...

Sep 27, 2024

Michael "Mike" Hughes, 69, of Delano, TN passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Mike loved TN football and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil "Shady" and Tilda Hughes; brother, Ronald Hughes.

Survivors include his sisters, Bea Yarber and Sue Stiles; several nieces and nephews....

Sep 22, 2024

Charles Marcus "Marc" Preskitt, 63, of Englewood, TN, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty Lou Preskitt; brother, Alan Preskitt.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jane Preskitt; children and spouses, Racheal and Dustin...

Sep 19, 2024

Helen Leonard Crockett, 92, of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

She retired from the Department of Agriculture after over 50 years of service. She was the CFO of Crockett & Son Construction Company for over 25 years. She was an active and longtime member of Goodsprings Baptist...

Sep 18, 2024

Betty Hamby, 91, of Etowah, TN, passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Betty was a member of Conasauga Baptist Church for 62 years and loved her church family and friends. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking and loved to travel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Carl Hamby; her...

Sep 16, 2024

Billie Rose Price Hammonds, 81, of Athens, TN, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024.

Billie Rose was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She loved quilting, cooking elaborate Sunday dinners for her family and punch parties. Billie loved spending special time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 12, 2024

Gary Rose, 70, of Delano, TN, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 12, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, O'Dean and Virginia Rose of Reliance, TN; sister, Martina Rose of Reliance, TN; brother, Terry Rose of Etowah, TN.

Gary was born September 19,1953...

Sep 8, 2024

Gary Ronald Watson, 69, a resident of Etowah Health Care Center, passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, TN on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

He was the son of the late Hubert and Willie Blankenship Watson.

Preceded in death by his sisters, Cynthia "Cindy" Curry, Mary Lou Carter, and infant sister, Jeraldine Watson;...

Aug 31, 2024

Thomas "Sonny" Triplett, 84, of Etowah, TN, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Sonny served 4 years in the United States Navy. He spent over 10 years serving communities in our surrounding areas as a minister. Sonny enjoyed coaching and mentoring children as well as his own children in the Dixie Youth Baseball league. Sonny was an...

Aug 30, 2024

Blanche Harris Sheffey, 95, of Athens, TN passed away Friday, August 30, 2024.

Blanche was a member of Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Some of her favorite times were spent with her large loving family. In her spare time, she loved bird watching and going to the beach...

Aug 28, 2024

Fred Lee Yoder Jr., 72, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Junior worked at Thomas and Betts/ABB as a Tool & Die Specialist for 48 years and retired in 2017.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Inez Yoder; brother, David Yoder; sister, Anita Yoder; nephew, Adam Yoder; great-granddaughter,...

Aug 28, 2024

Don Moses, 90, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Ruth Moses; parents, Otis and Vesta Moses; all of his siblings.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Andrew Moses and Do-De Park; granddaughter, Lily Anne Marissa Moses.

The family has...