Oct 25, 2023

Wilma Thomas, 82, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Wilma was an active member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church and helped her husband in the ministry for 54 years.   She spent 20 plus years as an assistant teacher at Benton Elementary School. In her spare time, she loved being outdoors in her garden, she...

Oct 18, 2023

Beulah Faye Anderson, 82, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Faye was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church. She enjoyed cross stitching and going to antique car shows. She loved cheering on the Lady Vols. In her free time, she liked to read. She loved her fur babies, Eli and Molly.

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Oct 18, 2023

Reta Bull Whitten, 92, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Betty Starkey; sister, Irene Corn; brothers, Luke Starkey, Howard Starkey, Dewey Starkey; son, Brandon Bull; grandson, Bronson Bull.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Janice and Gary Smith, Marcia and...

Oct 17, 2023

Rosa "Geneva" Sawyer, 75, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

She is preceded in death by the father of her children, Charles "Pete" Sawyer; four sisters and two brothers; granddaughter, Kayla Jones; loving four-legged companion, JoJo.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Tom and Leslie Sawyer, Jenean and Joe Baker;...

Oct 16, 2023

James Lynn Snyder, 72, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, October 16, 2023.

James was proud to be a United States Navy Veteran. He worked for over thirty years as a conductor for the CSX Railroad. James was a member of First Christian Church of Etowah. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and a friend to...

Oct 14, 2023

Stanley Ross Barner, 88, of Etowah, TN,  passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.

He was born July 29, 1935 in Overton, Texas to the late Cooper Barner and Lucille Teer Barner.                                                              Stan graduated from Overton High School and then served four years in the United States Air Force. He later attended and graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan...

Oct 6, 2023

Marie Harmon Newberry, 82, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, October 6, 2023.

Marie was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, she was so blessed and thankful to be a part of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Newberry; parents, Frank and Eliza Harmon; sister,...

Oct 2, 2023

Ricky McNelley, 71, of Benton, TN passed away at his home on Monday, October 2, 2023.

He is the son of Nina Ruth McNelley and the late Fred J. McNelley.

Ricky was a devoted family man, he loved his grandchildren, nieces and nephew more than anything. He cared more about taking care of others than...

Oct 2, 2023

Helen Collette Churchwell, 82, of Benton, TN passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023.

She was born, June 2, 1941 in Atlanta, GA but spent the majority of her life in Bradley County and Polk County, TN.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Opal Collette; sisters, Doris Smith and Jean Matthews; brothers-in-law, Kenneth...

Oct 2, 2023

Helen Jo Morrison, 86, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.

Helen attended East Etowah Church of God. She loved to read and shop in her free time. She enjoyed traveling, learning about history and her family genealogy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "L.M." Morrison; parents, Mitch and Mattie...

Sep 23, 2023

Col. Jimmy Ray Williams left his earthly home to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, September 23rd 2023. His life was a rich and full one of accomplishments and achievements after overcoming difficulties. A man who loved God and Country, he was called to preach at only 15 years of age. He pastored churches in New Mexico, Texas,...

Sep 20, 2023

Barbara Carol Wilson, 83, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Barbara was a nurse for 40 years at Erlanger Hospital. She was always a giving person. She attended Eastview Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death her parents, Eunav and Grover Breedlove; sisters, Jean Newman and Virginia Breedlove; sister-in-law, Mearl Breedlove; grandson,...

Sep 17, 2023

Sherry Knox Allison, 72, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Sherry was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She was very loving and giving, changing the lives of every person she came in contact with.

She is preceded in death by her parents, "Stubby" Knox and Maggie Knox; sister, Kim Knox.

Survivors include...

Sep 13, 2023

Eric Timothy "Tim" Newberry, Sr., 79, of Etowah, TN, passed away from his battle with ALS on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Tim retired from Huber after 30 years as an Instrument Mechanic. He was a 1962 graduate of Etowah High School. He was a loving and kind husband, father, and grandfather. His retirement job was being papaw...

Sep 9, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bruce Aulds, age 64, of Delano, TN passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his home in Delano.

Bruce, who was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana on October 1, 1958, was the son of Charles B. Aulds and the late Mary Nan Aulds.

He is preceded...

Sep 6, 2023

Wanda June Cochran Brooks, 89, of Englewood, TN, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Stella Cochran; husband, John G. "Johnny" Brooks; son, Barry Brooks; grandson, Dylan Brooks; sister, Evelyn Cochran Wilson.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Denise Brooks; daughter, Pam...

Sep 4, 2023

Delores Jean Moses, 74, of Riceville, TN passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Agnes Joines of Englewood; and infant daughter, Tammy Faye.

She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.

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Sep 3, 2023

Kay Dobbs Melton, 84, a lifelong resident of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully at her beloved home on Sunday, September 3, 2023. The family is deeply saddened by their loss, but cherishing a lifetime of precious memories.

Kay was born on October 27, 1938, as the only child to the late William Kenneth and Mary Katherine (Witt)...

Sep 2, 2023

Cathy Dalton, 69, of Reliance, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Cathy was a member of Wetmore Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed camping and riding motorcycles. She loved her family dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hicks and Reathel Adams; and her mother-...

Sep 1, 2023

Kerry "Todd" Cordell, 58, of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023.

Todd enjoyed fishing, playing music, and spending time with his family and pets.

He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Cordell; stepmother, Ama "Deane" Cordell; paternal grandparents, Bill Cordell and Leona Falls Cordell; maternal grandparents, James and Frances Grubbs; uncles,...