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...

Jan 29, 2024

Eldie Lynn Dickey, Jr., 92, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, January 29, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eldie Lynn Sr. and Margaret Wittenberg Dickey; wife, Norma Hayes Dickey.

Eldie was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Etowah. He loved hiking and traveling. Eldie started his educational career at...

Jan 23, 2024

James Knox "Jimmy" Williams, 68, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

James was an industrial and creative welder. He always kept busy and was willing to help anyone.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Knox and Nell Williams.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tara Nichols and Tom...

Jan 20, 2024

Jerry "Daredevil" Millsaps, 78, of Riceville, TN passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Jerry was of the Methodist faith. He served over 32 years in Law Enforcement, retiring as a Tennessee Highway Patrol Lieutenant within the Chattanooga district. He served a brief time in the Army until he was medically discharged. Jerry was a master Mason...

Jan 13, 2024

Brenda Ellen Barnett Gaston, 82, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Dillard and Grace Whitaker Barnett; sister, Joan Trew; brother-in-law, James Bryan "Joe" Gaston; sister-in-law, Patricia "Pat" Gaston Workman; husband Charles Gaston; son, Craig Wendell Gaston.

Brenda was a...

Jan 10, 2024

Jamie Byrum Derrick, 45, of Etowah passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jamie was a former employee of The H. T. Hackney Company and a member of First Baptist Church of Etowah.

Jamie is preceded in death by her father, Steven C. Byrum.

Jamie is survived by her...

Jan 10, 2024

Jerry Collins, 71, of Athens, TN passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Jerry was a member of Victory Baptist Church. His love for Jesus was evident. He shared that love with all the youth in the area by teaching them and by his actions. He loved his family dearly, especially his grandkids. He enjoyed spending time by...