Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Dorothy "Dot" Perry
Sep 1, 2023
Dorothy "Dot" Louise Coleman Perry, 89, went to her heavenly reward on the evening of Friday, September 1, 2023 in her son's home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
A native of Farner, Tennessee, she had lived in Etowah since the age of eight.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of...
Reba Irene Huskey
Aug 31, 2023
Reba Irene Huskey, 96, of Englewood, TN, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Edwin Huskey; parents, John and Arkie White; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Dewey Stiles; grandsons, Chuck Hamilton and Jason Stiles; brothers, Ray White, Troy White, Vernie White and Junior White; sisters, Elsie Ledford, Ruth Graves...
Robert Rogers
Aug 28, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Rogers, 79, of Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023.
Robert was a member of Englewood First Baptist Church. He loved playing golf and his dog Minnie.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Irene Rogers.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Webb Rogers; children and spouses, Robert...
Patricia Ball Coleman
Aug 27, 2023
Patricia Ball Coleman, 56, of Etowah, TN, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023.
Patricia attended McMinn Central High school, class of 1985 and graduated from Miller Motte with a surgical tech degree. She was a member of Cambria Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling when she could, loved her family and pets dearly, and would help anyone in...
Rodger Chris Moses
Aug 24, 2023
Rodger C Moses, 63, of Greenville, TN passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earsel "Mo" and Louise Moses; and brother, Dwayne Moses.
Survived by his step-sister, Vicki Major
Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 28, 2023 in the chapel of Bordwine...
Barbara Quinn
Aug 22, 2023
Barbara Knox Quinn, 81, of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 10, 1942 to the late Hayden and Minnie Ward Weeks.
Family and faith were the most important parts of Barbara's life.
Barbara was one of...
Bobby Dan Corvin
Aug 21, 2023
Bobby Dan Corvin, 63, of Englewood, TN passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willo Dean Corvin and Clarence Leon Howell.
Survivors include his daughters and spouse, Christy Randall, Brittany and Zach Davis, and several loving cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...
Timothy Hull
Aug 20, 2023
Timothy Ray Hull, 55 of Etowah, TN formerly of Wayne County, TN passed away at his home after a brief illness on August 20, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Bruce Hull Sr. and Marcella Jean Spann; and one brother, Wilbur Bruce Hull Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Jody...
Shannon Barner Beaver
Aug 18, 2023
Shannon Barner Beaver, 58, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.
Shannon was born February 25, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas. She lived the majority of her life in Etowah, Tennessee. She was a longtime member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, where she later worked as the church secretary.
Shannon is preceded...
David Tuggle
Aug 12, 2023
David Alan Tuggle, age 52, a native of Etowah, passed on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home in Vonore, Tennessee, surrounded by family. Â He succumbed to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) after a two-year battle.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth "Sonny" and Jane Tuggle.
He is survived by his loving wife,...
James David Rayburn
Aug 12, 2023
James David Rayburn, 69, of Etowah, TN, entered the presence of his Savior on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Preceded in death by parents James Millard and Ella Jane "Goobe" Rayburn.
David was a faithful member of North Etowah Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon for many years. He...
David Mark Mckenzie
Aug 11, 2023
David Mark McKenzie, 49, of Etowah, TN, formerly of Englewood, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023.
He is the son of Mike and Patricia McKenzie of Etowah. He was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church in Reliance and a graduate of McMinn Central High School.
Mark was the class clown and was always...
Doug "Cookie" Cook
Aug 8, 2023
Doug "Cookie" Cook, 66, a lifelong resident of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Douglas was an avid outdoorsman and a very proud union iron worker. His moto was "if it runs, flies or swims, he's after it." In 1997 he won the trapper of the year award. Doug was appointed by Governor Ned McWherter...
Jennifer Wood
Jul 26, 2023
Jennifer Wood, 71, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Jennifer worked for Polk County Schools for approximately 40 years. She was a member of Delano Baptist Church and enjoyed gospel singing and TN Vols basketball. She loved spending time with her granddaughter, Eleanor.
She is preceded in death by father, Julius Clyde...
Kenneth "Jack" Padgett
Jul 25, 2023
Kenneth "Jack" Padgett, 74, of the Tellico Village Community, formally, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Jack was a member of Tellico Village Community Church, as well as the Manila Masonic Lodge 633 and Eastern Star, Englewood O.E.S. # 491. He retired from CSX Railroad as an Engineer. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking in...
Wesley Andrew Harbison
Jul 18, 2023
Wesley Andrew Harbison, 64, of Delano, TN passed away at his home, Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Born, April 20, 1959 in Athens, TN, he was the son of the late Andrew and Virginia "Scarbrough" Harbison.
He was a 1977 graduate of McMinn Central High School.
Wes was a carpenter by trade and began...
Lillian Aiken
Jul 12, 2023
Lillian Aiken, 97, of Etowah, TN, left her earthly home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Lillian loved the Lord and gospel music; going to church and her family. She was one of the oldest members of North Etowah Baptist Church. She loved spending time with family, friends and cooking for them.
She is preceded in...
Ruth Brock Wall
Jul 5, 2023
Ruth Brock Wall, 104, of Englewood, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Â She was born May 19, 1919. She was the daughter of Poley and Pearl Patterson Brock and lived in McMinn County her entire life.
She was a talented seamstress, china painter, quilter, and gardener. Â A member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, she taught Bible...
Jerry Cheek
Jun 26, 2023
Jerry Cheek, 78, of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully, Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home.
Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1969. He was stationed at Pease Airforce Base in Portsmouth, NH. He retired from CSX Railroad.
Preceded in death by his parents, Amos Cheek and Mary Cheek Butler; granddaughter,...
Jean Beavers
Jun 26, 2023
Jean Beavers, 92, of Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Horace Beavers; daughter, Linda Kay Beavers Bowers; brother, Coy Teague; sister, Ivy Hensley.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Debbie Beavers; son-in-law, Stephen Bowers; grandchildren, Adam Beavers, Nathan Beavers, and Sam...


