Jul 23, 2022

Elayne Einerson, 79, of Englewood and formerly of Delano, received her wings and transitioned to her new heavenly home to meet those she had been longing for on July 23, 2022.

Elayne was born in Webster and grew up in Center Hill and Tampa, Florida, and was the daughter of James R. and Valeria P. Fussell and...

Jul 23, 2022

Susie Ellen Thomas, 85, of Etowah, TN, passed away July 23, 2022, with her husband James of 66 years by her side.

Susie was often referred to as Momma Ellen by family and within the community. Ellen graduated from Etowah High School in 1955 and was the daughter of Mary and Spide Culberson of Etowah and the...

Jul 14, 2022

Ezekiel Aly, son of Josh and Kendra Aly and brother of Declan, entered this earth in the arms of Jesus on July 14, 2022 at 2:15 p.m.

He was preceded by his paternal grandmother, Deborah Aly.

Survivors include loving parents, Josh and Kendra Aly; brother, Declan Aly; paternal grandfather, Jack Aly; maternal grandparents, Jeri Moody...

Jul 12, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia Ruth Nichols Smith, 77, of Kingston, formerly of McMinn County. Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, after a short period of battling cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Virginia was born in Polk County on December 26,...

Jul 4, 2022

Darrell Ray Daugherty, 76, unexpectedly passed away from this world on Monday, July 4, 2022. Friends and family near and far are extremely saddened by his sudden loss.

He resided in Atlanta, GA from 1981 until 2022. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, James Carl and Ila Maude Daugherty of Englewood, TN; sisters, Hazel (Leonard)...

Jul 3, 2022

Dan Kenning Choat, 88, of Etowah, TN went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his residence.

Preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Lu Choat; his infant son, Dan Gregory Choat; his parents, Frank and Maggie Choat; brothers, Nelson Choat, Bill Choate, Ernest Choat, Robert Choate; and sisters, Martha Lu Armstrong, Arbutus Mayfield,...

Jul 1, 2022

Myra "Evonne" Rucker, 75, of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022.

In her free time, she loved to crochet. Most of all, she loved her family.

She was preceded in death her by parents, Hugh and Marion Cantrell; sister, Barbara Garwood; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Wilcox, C.L. Rucker; in-laws; Walter and Sue Rucker; special friend,...

Jun 27, 2022

It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce the passing of Kimberly "Shawn" Sanson, 58, of Etowah, TN. Shawn was taken unexpectedly too soon and without warning, on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Shawn had a passion for gardening and cooking for a crowd. She loved her family deeply and spent her time caring for others during...

Jun 25, 2022

Bobby McDaniel, 82, of Englewood, TN, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022.

He was a member of Starr Mountain Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life for 48 years, Wanda McDaniel; son, David McDaniel; two grandchildren, Cody Green and Nathan McDaniel; great-grandson, Dallas McDaniel; parents, Lewis and Pearl...

Jun 23, 2022

Bonnie Tucker, 79, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022.

She was preceded in death by parents, Dee and Bessie Hutson; brothers, Robert Hutson, Johnnie Hutson.

Survivors include her siblings, Jean Goins and Jerry Hutson; children, John Tucker Jr., Rick Tucker, and Susan Shuman; grandson, Damon Howell.

Graveside service will be...

Jun 20, 2022

Renee Bishop, 63, of Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022.

She attended North Etowah Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Doss Bishop and Tunis Terrill; grandparents, Wheltha and Clyde Wilson, Doug and Birdie Bishop; uncle, Norman Wilson; aunt, Syble Evans.

Survivors include siblings, Mike Bishop, Vicki Williams,...

Jun 17, 2022

Betty Swafford, 85, of Calhoun, TN, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Burkette Swafford; parents, Vergil and Bertha Strickland; grandson, Johnathon Hamilton.

Survivors include children and spouses, Ellen and George Hamilton, Eddie and Erika Swafford; grandchildren and spouses, George Hamilton IV and Amanda and Matt Nevins; great-grandchildren, Ciarra,...

Jun 16, 2022

Ann Waldrop, 79, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Ann was a life-long member of Cane Creek Baptist Church. She loved cooking and traveling. She was a retired McMinn County bus driver. She loved being a helping hand to everyone. She was always in loving service to her community and her Lord. In...

Jun 12, 2022

Nannie Sue Black, 80, of Etowah, TN was called to her heavenly home, Sunday afternoon, June 12, 2022.

A graduate of Englewood Highschool; she was also and Eastern Star Member. Nannie Sue was as an artist and entrepreneur. She worked along side her late husband, Johnny Black who were married a beautiful 61 years. Together they were...

Jun 11, 2022

Jack R. Elliott, 79, of Athens, TN joined his heavenly father on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Preceded in death by his parents, Toy and June Elliott of Knoxville, TN; three sisters and two brothers.

Survived by his wife of 55 years, Gwen Elliott; two daughters, Lt. Colonel Mitzi Elliott and Jackie Elliott Fister, MD; son-in-law,...

Jun 10, 2022

Terry Rose Sr. "Mr. Clean", 67, of Etowah, passed away on June 10th, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born December 20th, 1954 in Etowah, TN. He moved to Akron, Ohio as a child where he attended school. He moved back to Tennessee and met and married Marcia Webb Rose on May 12, 1973. Together...

Jun 6, 2022

David Jamerson, 56 of Athens, TN went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 6, 2022.

Preceded in death by his father, Alvin Jamerson.

He served for a time in the Airforce and was proud when his son became a Marine. He is loved and will be greatly missed.

He enjoyed music, riding...

Jun 4, 2022

Greg Burton, 57, of Englewood, TN, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Greg was a lover of all things outdoors. He loved being outside, rather it be mowing or tinkering in the garage. He was a craftsman and loved to make things. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his free time. Above all, he loved his family...

May 31, 2022

Larry Thomas Trew, 75, of Athens, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022.

Larry enjoyed hunting, trading on guns, and yard sales. He especially loved telling others about God and sharing scripture with them. His faith was the cornerstone of who Larry was, as well as...

May 31, 2022

Donnie Ray Womac, 71, of Riceville, TN went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.

Donnie was born January 24, 1951 and was raised in and around the small community of Sanford. He lived most of his life there, as have many family members. Donnie worked construction all his life,...