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...

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...