Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Edna Rose Rainwater
Jan 17, 2023
Edna Rose (E.R.) Rainwater, of Etowah, TN, born January 15, 1944 and went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Rose Hunter and Edna Mae Duggan Hunter; her husband, William (Billy) Burwell Rainwater, Jr.
She is survived by her son, Carey Trent Dowd and...
Zelma Johnston
Jan 17, 2023
Zelma Fay Hamilton Johnston of Englewood, TN passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
She was of the Methodist faith.  She enjoyed her 40 years at Cracker Barrel meeting people and making lots of new friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James Arthur and Eva Filyaw Hamilton; husband, Sammie...
Annette White
Jan 17, 2023
Annette White, 74, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Annette was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. She was an avid reader and loved doing word searches.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Tommy" White; daughter, Courtney White; parents, Warren and Lizzie Moses; infant brother, Wayne...
Patricia Lewis
Jan 15, 2023
Patricia Cloud Lewis, age 94, formally of Etowah passed away January 15, 2023, at her home in Florida.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 23rd in Green Hill Cemetery.
Margaret Bright
Jan 14, 2023
Margaret Bright, 93, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.
She taught Sunday School at Mars Hill Methodist Church several years ago. She loved to sing.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Willis Bright; siblings, Oscar Smalling, Rosa Bivens, Ralph Smalling, Ray Smalling; daughter, Linda Pease.
She is survived...
Vicki Williams
Dec 28, 2022
Vicki Williams, 65, of Etowah, TN went to her heavenly home to be with her mother and sister on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Doss Bishop and Tunis Terrill; grandparents, Wheltha and Clyde Wilson; uncle, Norman Wilson; sister, Renee Bishop.
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law,...
Johnnie Ruth Bivens Moses
Dec 28, 2022
Johnnie Ruth Bivens Moses, 86, of the Goodsprings community passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lillie Mae Bivens; siblings, Marjorie Burrows, Beecher Jackson Bivens, Howard Bivens and Betty Jo Bivens.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 plus years, Don Moses and her...
Nora Margaret Phipps
Dec 26, 2022
Nora Margaret Phipps, 82, a longtime resident of Polk County, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, surrounded by her family. Margaret is survived by her beloved husband, Charles Sullivan Phipps, of 64 years.
Margaret was born Amarillo, TX, on July 27, 1940. She attended high school in Gallup, NM, and attended both University of Arizona...
Donald Moates
Dec 23, 2022
Donald Moates, 76, of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022, beside the love of his life, Lee Ann, and surrounded by his family.
We will never know the number of lives he touched.
He never stopped working for his family, the union, a stranger on the street, the world. To make...
Worth Dwayne Armstrong
Dec 21, 2022
Worth Dwayne Armstrong, 88, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
Preceded in death by his parents, Arvil and Jessie Armstrong; sons, Chuck Armstrong, Tony Harris, Ronnie Harris; and daughter, Joyce Lott.
Survivors include his wife, Rhea Armstrong; sons, Tracy "Bo" Armstrong, Scott and wife, Suzy Armstrong, Donnie Harris, Joe Harris, Tim and...
Gwendolyn Elliott
Dec 20, 2022
Gwendolyn K. Elliott, 77, of Athens, TN joined her heavenly father on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Preceded in death by her husband, of 55 years, Jack R. Elliott; her parents, Jacob and Helen Johnson of Knoxville, TN
Survived by her two daughters, Mitzi Elliott and Jackie Elliott Fister; son-in-law, Zach Fister; grandsons, Patrick, Oliver, Adam,...
Franklin Farner
Dec 18, 2022
Franklin Delano Farner, 89, a longtime resident of McMinn County, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Frank loved farming and was a longtime owner of a local construction business.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Isaac and Della Mae Farner; siblings, Lucille McAllister, Clarence "Bud" Farner,...
Christopher "Cody" Mcdaniel
Dec 16, 2022
Christopher "Cody" McDaniel, 39, of Madisonville, TN, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home.
Preceded in death by his father, Danny "Boone" McDaniel; step-father, Paul Crowder; grandfather, Mack Harrill.
Survivors include his mother, Melissa Harrill Witt; daughter, Abby McDaniel; step-son, Elijah Anderson; brother, Logan Crowder; sister-in-law, Holly Crowder; grandmothers, Betty McDaniel and...
Joy Aileen Martin
Dec 14, 2022
Joy Aileen Watson Martin, 73, of Athens, TN passed away at home surrounded by her family, Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
She was a lifetime member of New Zion Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her 12 grandchildren and her three great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, John T. Martin; siblings, Alfred Michael Watson...
Robert "Bobby" Morrow
Dec 13, 2022
Robert "Bobby" Morrow, 69, of Athens, TN peacefully went to his Heavenly father on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 0928.
He was born January 30, 1953 to the late Robert and Inez Morrow. He was well known and loved by so many. He was an avid motor enthusiast; starting out in his early...
Dorothy Murrell
Dec 13, 2022
Dorothy Mae Murrell, 89, of Niota, TN passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
A daughter of the late Henry and Mamie Holden.
Preceded in death by her parents, listed above; father of her children, Etain Albert; her former husband, Benjamin Leon Murrell; three sons, Steve Allen Albert, Donald Eugene Albert and Timothy Ray Albert; two...
Jerry Robinson
Dec 9, 2022
Jerry Robinson, 73, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, December 9, 2022.
In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors and going to car shows.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald C. Robinson and Betty Jo Duff; paternal grandparents, Robert and Pearl Robinson; maternal grandparents, Ruel and Louise Duff; brother, Billy Robinson....
Robert "Andy" Leslie
Dec 9, 2022
Robert "Andy" Leslie, 82, of Athens, TN passed away Friday, December 9, 2022.
He was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. He also served in the Army. He worked at U.T. Hospital for nearly 20 years.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Susan Priest.
He is survived by his loving wife,...
Scotty Bowers
Dec 3, 2022
Scotty Bowers, 47, of Athens, TN passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Scotty loved playing chess.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Spurgeon; father, Gene Bowers; brothers, Gary and Michael Bowers.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Matt and Amy Bowers, Chris and Wendy Clute; sisters and brother-in-law,...
Kenneth Eugene Buckner
Nov 27, 2022
Kenneth Eugene Buckner, 88, of Englewood, TN passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022.
He was a son of the late Earl and Stella Buckner.
Kenneth was a member of Stephensville Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Rose Buckner; daughter and son-in-law, Freda Gail and David Presley.
He is...
