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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...