Jun 26, 2023

Sibyl Teresa "Terry" Lillard, 74, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1948. Terry was surrounded by her loving family as she went to be with the Lord.

Terry attended the University of TN where she received her Bachelor's Degree of Science in Education and later earned a Master's in Education....

Jun 22, 2023

Todd Averett, 55, of Sevierville, TN, formerly of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Patty Averett.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Sid and Tammy Averett; nephew and spouse, Darby and Sam Locke; niece and spouse, Peyton and Collin McCosh; step-mother,...

Jun 19, 2023

Eloise Bryan, 90, of Etowah, TN passed away at her residence Monday, June 19, 2023.

Alice Eloise Hyatt was born to the late A.J. and Alice Nelson Hyatt on June 4, 1933, in Louisville, KY. Eloise earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of California at Berkeley and her Master's Degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary....

Jun 13, 2023

Troy Ray Sisson, 89 of Athens, TN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 surrounded by his family at NHC Health Care of Athens.

Troy was born in McMinn Co., raised in Etowah and graduated from Etowah High School in 1954.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Frieda Sisson; parents, Jess and Vesta...

Jun 9, 2023

Ronald "Shane" Moore, 56, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, June 9, 2023.

Shane loved and cherished his family and was of the Baptist faith. He was a past-employee of Sea Ray Boats and retired from Bepops. He had a passion for American muscle cars and loved life on the lake. To know Shane was to love...

Jun 2, 2023

Priscilla Sutton, 71, of Georgetown, TN passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.

Priscilla was a native of Rhode Island but was a southerner by choice. She loved going to visit her family in her home state. Priscilla loved gardening, crossword puzzles, and her dogs. In her free time, she enjoyed being outdoors and having fun. Often, she...

Jun 1, 2023

Charlotte Rule, 71, of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Charlotte wore many names in her 71 years: wife, mom, Nauni, caregiver, business owner, sister, daughter, and many more, but the title that stands out the most is helper. She would be first in line to help anyone that brought a problem to her and...

May 31, 2023

Jessie Gunter, 94, of Athens, TN passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Jessie was the oldest member of New Zion Baptist Church. She retired from Athens Hosiery Mill after 50 plus years. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening. She also loved cooking and traveling.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Levi Jasper...

May 25, 2023

Charles Gaston, 82, of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Charles became a Mason in 1971 and was awarded as a 50-year Mason in 2021. He was a 1959 graduate of Etowah High School and retired from CSX Railroad. Charles was a hard worker and enjoyed hunting, fishing, running his farm,...

May 16, 2023

Zelma Elizabeth Mason Newman, 95, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Starr Regional Health Rehab in Etowah, TN.

Zelma was a longtime resident of Mars Hill community and a member of Mars Hill United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, E.C. and Lida Bell Kirkland Mason; husband,...

May 10, 2023

Charles "Pete" Sawyer, 76, of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Pete was a McMinn County resident for over 50 years. In his free time, he enjoyed taking walks around Etowah with his cowboy hat and walking stick.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Dorothy Sawyer;...

May 9, 2023

Randy Preston, 59, of Englewood, TN met Jesus face to face on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Randy was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church. He was an avid bass fisherman. He retired from Bowater in 2022.

He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Preston; nephew, Josh Preston.

He is survived by...

May 9, 2023

Sandra Davis, 79, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Nell Thompson; one brother, Danny Thompson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Sidney "Dicky" Davis; children, Todd Davis, and Mark Davis; grandchildren, Hoadon Davis, Tate and...

May 1, 2023

Ruby Janice "Jan" Thomas, 92, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.

Jan was a member of Long Ridge Baptist Church. She was a resident of Etowah, TN for 30 plus years, spending several years working at Morgan and Carwood Manufacturing's. In her spare time, she loved sewing, quilting, gardening, and listening to the...

Apr 30, 2023

Matthew Bowen Priest, 29, of Englewood, TN is now in his heavenly home.

Matthew was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and was a recent graduate of Miracle Lake Christian Training Center. He was a 2012 graduate of McMinn Central High School and was employed at McMinn Memory Gardens. He loved the great outdoors, fishing and...

Apr 18, 2023

Billy Daniel Caughron, Sr., 81, of Etowah, TN went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Billy enjoyed cheering on the Tennessee Vols and fishing in bass tournaments in his spare time.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Arthur and Nellie Pauline Caughron; sons, James Caughron and Danny Freeman; brother-in-law,...

Apr 15, 2023

Doris Jean Ware Perry passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Doris was born on March 10, 1932 in Copperhill, TN.

Preceded in death by her parents, Herschel M. Ware and Anna Mae Bradford Ware.

Doris is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Eddie Perry of Etowah, TN; her three daughters and sons-in-law,...

Apr 7, 2023

Robert Alan Hanvey, 77, of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023 under the care of hospice.

Robert was born on August 1, 1945 to Edith and Robert Hanvey, in Yonkers, New York.  He lived in New Jersey, Florida and for the past 43 years lived in Etowah, Tennessee.

He loved the...

Apr 4, 2023

Clayton Lee Clendenen, 84, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Clayton was a member of First Baptist Church of Etowah. He graduated from Etowah High School and served in the United States Army.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oral and Bessie Clendenen; brothers, Wallace Clendenen, Ray Clendenen and Harry...

Mar 31, 2023

Steven Alan Collins, Sr., 69, of Athens, TN passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. He was a son of the late Wayne and Catherine Jean Collins.

Steve was a member of Unity Baptist Church for many years.

He is preceded in death by his son, Steven Alan Collins, Jr.; sisters, Jennifer Ann Murphy and Catherine...