Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Ester Marie Newberry
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,...
Ricky Mcnelley
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...
Helen Ruth Churchwell
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...
Helen Jo Morrison
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...
Jimmy Ray Williams
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,...
Barbara Wilson
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,...
Sherry Knox Allison
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...
Eric Timothy Newberry, Sr.
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...
Bruce Gordon Aulds
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...
Wanda June Brooks
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...
Delores Jean Moses
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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Kay Dobbs Melton
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)...
Cathy Dalton
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-...
Kerry Todd Cordell
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,...
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...


