Mar 26, 2023

Jeffrey L. Hooper, 60, of Athens, TN passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Jeff was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and a retired auto salesman.

Preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Hooper; parents, Vernon and Hazel Hooper; brothers, Bill, Bobby, Larry and Gary Hooper.

Survivors include his son and fiancé, Justin...

Mar 25, 2023

Ginger Bowers, 72, of Athens, TN passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Ginger was of the Baptist faith. In her free time, she loved reading and clearance shopping. Ginger was a cat lover. She graduated from McMinn Central High School.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Milburn and Della Vaughn; infant daughter, Mary...

Mar 25, 2023

Gerald "Gary" Hare was born December 31, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio to his parents, Pat and Jean Hare. He passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Gary married the love of his life, Terrie in 1982. Together they worked hard and over 40 years traveled the world. Gary was a good husband, a good Dad to Zues and...

Mar 23, 2023

Helen B. Wilson, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother of Athens, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Helen grew up in Cleveland, Tennessee and was the daughter of Horace and Kathleen Gregg.

Helen enjoyed cooking, working in the yard, and spending time with the ones she loved. She...

Mar 18, 2023

Harold "Steve" Cox, 75, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Steve was a member of Woodward Avenue Church of God for 35 years and he retired from the railroad as a conductor. Some of his most cherished memories include coaching little league basketball and going on mission trips. He was an avid Central Chargers...

Mar 16, 2023

David Lynn Maynor, 69, a life-long resident of Englewood, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

He was born on March 12, 1954 in Baumholder, Germany. David was the son of the late Ben Ogle and Wanda Jean Corvin Maynor. He was faithful to Englewood Church of God.

Preceded...

Mar 14, 2023

William "Dewey" Stiles, 80, of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Dewey was a member of Dixon Avenue Baptist Church. He was an avid car fan and loved going to car shows. He enjoyed being outdoors. He loved spoiling his grandkids and great-grandkids.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frazier and...

Mar 6, 2023

Hugh Alvin Johnson, Jr. age 79, lifelong citizen of Englewood, Tennessee passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga after a brief illness.

He was known best as Alvin or "Junior" around the town of Englewood. He retired from the National Linen Service and then went on to own and manage...

Feb 23, 2023

Joy Locke, 51, of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023.

She was a member of First Baptist of Etowah. She was very caring and was loving to all and was always the first to lend a helping hand. In her free time, she enjoyed reading with a cup of coffee and gardening. She loved her...

Feb 12, 2023

Eric Linn McCormick, 46, of Athens, TN, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.

He was born and raised in Cleveland, TN and a resident of McMinn County for the past 20 years.

Eric was married to the love of his life. The moment they met, they knew they were meant to be together until the...

Feb 7, 2023

Harold E. "Pug" Landers, 72, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Preceded in death by his parents, James Arthur and Helen Davis Landers; and brother, James Landers.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Newman Landers; sons and daughters-in-law, Josh...

Feb 7, 2023

Stephen Lynn Ware, 73, of Riceville, TN passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

He loved spending time with his family and would do anything to help his loved ones.

In his pass time he loved to watch his westerns and cheer on his Tennessee Volunteers, when he wasn't spending time on his tractor.

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Jan 28, 2023

William "Bill" Elmore Dison Jr., 96, of Etowah, TN formerly of Bessemer, AL passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023.

At an early age, Bill was a lifeguard at West Lake in Bessemer, AL and he enjoyed his time running the rolling skate rink as well. He enlisted in the Mercant Marines at the age of 18 where...

Jan 28, 2023

Bobbie Holden, 85, of Englewood, TN passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023.

She was a loving, kind, generous, thoughtful mama, nanny, sister, aunt and friend, whose love for her family was only matched by her love for Jesus. Her presence touched many lives and made them better by her unyielding love. She was cherished and adored and...

Jan 28, 2023

Helen Trotter Lipps, 93, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023.

She was a member of Coghill Baptist Church. Helen loved to spend time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Trotter; second husband, Bernard Lipps; parents, Henry and Buelah Blair; several siblings and their spouses; son-in-law,...

Jan 27, 2023

Wayne "W.L." Watson, 67, of Etowah, TN passed away, January 27, 2023.

If he wasn't caring for his wife, W.L. loved to tinker around in his garage. He enjoyed discussing and reading about trucking. He would talk about it to anyone who would listen. He loved to read his Bible and talking to and about The Lord....

Jan 24, 2023

Rosa Jack, 78, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

She loved to walk in her free time and go on car rides though Tellico to see the mountains. She loved staying home with Meow Meow, her cat. She was all about a good yard sale.

She is preceded in death by her...

Jan 24, 2023

Ralph Ross Elkins, 79, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Ross was born on November 22, 1943 in Athens, TN to Ralph Leonard and Nellie Lucile Peck Elkins. McMinn County was his home for his entire life.

Ross was an active member of North Etowah Baptist Church since 1969. He...

Jan 18, 2023

George Edward Rich Jr., otherwise known as Coach Rich, 77, of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Eddie was a long-time educator and coach in Cocke County and McMinn Central. He was a well-known principal at Mountain View Elementary School. In his free time, he loved to take care of his yard and do any...

Jan 17, 2023

Susannah Frances Wilson, 39, of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and best friend on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Emily Addison Beavers; her parents, Dr. Charles and Missy Wilson; brother and sister-in-law, Adam and Ruthie Wilson; niece, Olive Wilson; grandmother, Fran Dorward, all of McMinn County; her...