Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Billy White
Nov 4, 2022
Billy O. White, 81, of Delano, TN passed away at the comfort of his home, Friday, November 4, 2022.
Billy was an active member of Etowah Church of Christ. He enjoyed his free time by hunting in any shape form or fashion. He always made sure everyone knew he could "out walk or out hunt anyone around." Â ...
Gloria Hale
Oct 30, 2022
Gloria Hale, 73, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Gloria loved her family, friends, and community dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hale; father, David H. Thomas; brother, David Alan Thomas; sister, Anna Darlene Adams.
Survivors include her mother, Ruby Janice Thomas; sisters and brother-in-law, Pamela...
Charles R. Pickel
Oct 25, 2022
Charles Pickel, 92, of Englewood, TN, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He served in the Air Force for 26 years where he was a CMSGT, the Chief Flight Engineer of the 76 Squadron in the 437th Air Lift Command in Charleston,...
Ruth W. Choate Jenkins
Oct 25, 2022
Ruth W. Choate Jenkins, 90, of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
She was a daughter of the late Horace and Pearl Williams.
Preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Choate; children, Harold David Choate and Wes Jenkins; grandchild, Adam Bradley Burris; siblings, Inez Newman, Paul Williams and Hoyt Williams.
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Mary Nadean Wilson
Oct 25, 2022
Mary Nadean Johnson Wilson, 85 of Etowah, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home.
She was a daughter of the late Rev. Zeb and Georgeann Buckner Johnson.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland, TN, and co-owner at M. Johnson Outlet for...
Pauline Barncard
Oct 22, 2022
Pauline Cole Anderson Barncard, 89, joined The Lord in heaven Saturday, October 22, 2022 after a long illness, spanning over six years. Her daughter & a close friend were by her side.
Pauline had a long, lovely life. She was born in McMinn County to the late Amos & Essie Cole of Etowah. Pauline received her undergraduate...
James Evan Ray
Oct 22, 2022
James Evan Ray, 84 of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born, April 10, 1938, the oldest son of Everett Bruce Ray of Ellijay, GA and Alice Louise Alder Ray of Swedens Cove, Marion County, TN.
Evan was a graduate of Chattanooga High School where he was a member of the Chattanooga High...
Melissa Laux
Oct 16, 2022
Melissa Laux, 37, of Jersey Shore, NJ, passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Melissa enjoyed being a mother to her children.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Deborah Colpepper and brother, Frank Laux Jr.
She is survived by her father, Frank Laux; mother, Irene Russo; son, Cody Boring; daughters, Carlie Cooper,...
William "Bill" Mayfield
Oct 16, 2022
William McKinley "Bill" Mayfield, 95, of Etowah, TN went to his heavenly home Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Bill was a member of Old Salem Baptist Church. In his free time, he enjoyed playing the guitar, farming, telling stories of working in road construction, and most importantly spending time with his family.
He was preceded in...
James Bob Amos
Oct 13, 2022
James Robert "Bob" Amos, 84, of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022.
He loved to sing in the choir at First Baptist Church of Etowah, where he was a member. He enjoyed riding his bicycle and liked to spend his free time at the senior center.
He was preceded in death by parents,...
Jack Raper
Oct 8, 2022
Jack Raper, 84, of Englewood, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 61 years, as well as a member of the Englewood Masonic Lodge.
A native of McMinn County, he was a son...
Philip "Bruce" Haney
Oct 7, 2022
Philip "Bruce" Haney, 41, of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022.
He was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed and was great at bowling, darts, and pool. He loved watching baseball and NASCAR. Bruce lived hard and loved harder. He was a helping hand to anyone he met. Most of all, he loved his family...
Kenneth "Buddy" Jack
Oct 6, 2022
Kenneth "Buddy" Jack, 67, of Englewood, TN, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022.
He owned and operated Buddy's truck and auto repair for 29 years. He was a member of the Athens Church of Nazarene.
In his free time, he enjoyed gardening; Buddy would always go out of his way to help anyone. After he...
Ora Paul Land, Jr.
Oct 1, 2022
Ora Paul Land, Jr., 80, of Englewood, TN, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Paul Land Sr.; sister, Bell Marie Gay.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sherie and Mike Williams of Sweetwater; brother, James Land; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will...
Chris Runion
Sep 28, 2022
Chris Runion, 74, of Athens, TN passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
He was a Veteran of the United States Marines. He served in Vietnam, Company B First Battalion, (walking dead). He was of the Church of God faith. He was a loving...
Marie E. Miller
Sep 24, 2022
Marie "Tootsie" Elizabeth Grindell Miller, 77, of Etowah, TN, went to be with the Good Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Born on April 9, 1945, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She was a wonderful devoted wife and mother to both of her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Ashby...
Thomas "T.R." Moates
Sep 22, 2022
Thomas Lee Roy "T.R." Moates, 88, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022.
T.R. was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, and had been involved in Children's' bus ministry for many years; also, in the van ministry at Goodsprings Baptist Church. He also drove the bus for Fairview Christian Academy for school activities.
...Oleda "Jean" Begley
Sep 21, 2022
Oleda Jean DeBord Begley, 88, of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She passed away at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family and holding firm to her faith that she would soon be in the arms of her sweet Jesus.
She was a native of Hawkins County, TN but has lived in...
Virginia Harrison
Sep 13, 2022
Virginia Kathryn Harrison, 87, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
Virginia was a long-time member of North Etowah Baptist Church. She was retired from First National Bank of Etowah. She loved her family dearly and she enjoyed cooking for them. Her hobbies included cross stitching, doing word searches, and most importantly reading her Bible....
Larry Douglas Tullock
Sep 7, 2022
Larry Douglas Tullock, 86, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Doug was a lifelong resident of Etowah; he was a graduate of Etowah High School and retired from Bowater and Bargain Barn, Inc. He was a member of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church and a member of Rotary Club and the Lions Club.
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