Jan 5, 2024

Janice Ison Webb,79, of Etowah, TN passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Janice dedicated much of her life to excellence in education. She was valedictorian of both her high school and college graduating classes. Additionally, she completed her Masters in Mathematics at the University of Tennessee. She taught algebra and physics at McMinn Central High School...

Dec 17, 2023

Thela Mae Burns

January 21, 1934 - December 17, 2023

With profound sadness and a deep sense of loss, we announce the peaceful passing of Thela Mae Burns on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the respected age of 89. Her departure from this earthly realm leaves an irreplaceable void, yet her memory continues to radiate...

Dec 16, 2023

Steve Edward Anderson, age 82, was granted his angel wings on December 16th, 2023. His final hours were spent surrounded by close family. Steve was born in Etowah, Tennessee on February 8th, 1941.

He worked for Olin Chemical and retired after 50 years of service. Everyone who knew Steve knew how much he loved cars and car...

Dec 12, 2023

Lollie M. Haney,72, of Athens, TN passed away at her home, Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Lollie spent several years as an LPN at Woods Memorial Hospital in Etowah. Her life was dedicated to her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Phil Haney; parents, Ernest and Betty Jones; daughters, Stacey Russell Strickland,...

Dec 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Carol "Memaw" Jean Ferguson

Carol Jean Ferguson, born on June 8,1939, of Etowah, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Carol, aka "Memaw", was known for her big loving heart, compassionate soul, feisty spirit, and most of all, for being the matriarch of...

Dec 5, 2023

Melva Loveday Buckner, 86, of the Goodsprings Community since 1948 and a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

She was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church for over 70 years and had served in various capacities, which included being church clerk for 40 years. She attended Goodsprings School and...

Dec 5, 2023

Jo Ann McNelley, 80, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Etowah.

She was a daughter of the late Mayo and Reva Augustus Hicks Wilson.

She was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. Jo Ann was a loving wife and dedicated to her church.

Preceded...

Nov 23, 2023

C. Jerome Bryan, 76, of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Preceded in death by his parents, R.B. and Nina Bryan; wife, Irene Bryan.

He is survived by his wife Nona Bryan; children, Kristi and Gordie McGlynn,  Melissa and Rich Manley, Angela and Jeremy Davis, Danny and Laura Townsend, Sondra and Tony Denton,...

Nov 19, 2023

Sonya Daugherty Williams, 69, of Englewood, TN passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Erlanger Hospital.

Preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ellen Daugherty; and sister, Donna Foley.

She was a 1972 graduate of McMinn Central High School.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 49 years, W. Steve Williams;...

Nov 13, 2023

Donald "Don" Fields, 77, of Reliance, TN passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.

Donald was a proud member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Iva Fields; brothers, Robert Thornburg "R.T.", Boyd Ray, Ralph, Bill, Gary, Ed, Doyle "Dobby"...

Nov 6, 2023

Anna Brown, 100, of Englewood, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and minister on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Anna attended Englewood United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Berta Christ; husband, Bruce Brown.

Survivors include her son, Marty Brown; grandson and spouse, LTC Jeremy and...

Nov 1, 2023

Connie Lousie Akins Daigle, 71, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

In her spare time, Connie enjoyed coloring and rides to view beautiful mountain sceneries.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Corbin and Henrietta Akins; sister, Nita Akins; brother, Terry Akins; husband, Danny Daigle.

Connie is survived by...

Oct 28, 2023

Barbara Jean Cooper Fair, 88 of Etowah, TN passed away at her home on Saturday, October 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on January 22, 1935, in Quincy, Florida to the late James Clarence Cooper and Gladys Pauline Watson Cooper. She lived many of her 88 years in Pensacola and attended Pensacola High...

Oct 26, 2023

Cecileia Ruth Farmer Shultz, 76 of Athens, TN passed from this world into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 26, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was born on August 7, 1947 to the Rev. Cecil and Hannah Ruth Farmer.  She was raised in the Big Springs Community of Meigs County where she graduated...

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...