Sep 7, 2022

Sandra "Joan" Poteet, 70, of Delano, TN passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William F. Poteet and Eva Grace Kirkland Poteet.

Survivors include her sister, Patsy Poteet; brother, Mick Poteet; nephews, Will and Waylon Poteet; nieces Darkis Poteet Burton, Tessa Smith Poteet; other family members, Keeira, Shyla,...

Sep 2, 2022

Jackie Lou Buckner, 73, of Etowah, TN passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Sunrise Cemetery with Rev. Gerald Miller officiating.

No formal visitation will be held.

Aug 26, 2022

Ola Mae Clark, wife of Narvin Clark, daughter of John and Lilly Martin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Preceded in death by her parents, John Martin and Lilly Peels; and her loving husband, Narvin Sanford Clark; brothers, Fred Martin, Fate Martin, and Ray Martin; half-sister, Jewel Clark; sisters,...

Aug 22, 2022

Harvey Kenneth Hensley, 84, of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully at his home Monday, August 22, 2022.

He was born March 5, 1938 in Chatsworth, Georgia to Edith Inez Quarles and Estill Moss Hensley. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army (Korea 1957-59)

Harvey was well known for his great sense of humor....

Aug 20, 2022

Ishame "Lee" McAmis, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ishame "Doc" and Mae McAmis; and beloved step-mother, Stella McAmis Ledford; brothers, Emory McAmis and Orval McAmis.

Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Evelyn McAmis; children and their spouses,...

Aug 14, 2022

Bob A. Cooley, 91, SGT 1ST Class, of Etowah TN passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his residence.

Bob served two tours in the Korean War, and three tours in Vietnam. He was a Bronze Star recipient. He retired from the Army in 1975 after serving 26 years.

He was proceeded in death by...

Aug 6, 2022

Wm "Bill" Bigham, 83, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nettie Bigham; sister, LaVon Dunker.

Survivors include his wife, Elena Bigham; daughters and sons-in-law, Myra and Blake Morrow, Celia and Russell Umscheid, Amanda Bigham; grandchildren, Megan, Reid, Mitch, and Shelby; great-grandchildren, Hayden...

Aug 5, 2022

John Tucker, 84, of Ball Ground, GA, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. He was a native of Etowah, TN.

John would want this to be a "No Tear Zone." He would rather everyone throw a party to celebrate the life he lived not the day he passed even though it's hard to do. John's right...

Aug 3, 2022

Jennifer Goddard Casteel, 50, of Etowah, TN gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 along with her husband, Chris Casteel.

She was the best mom and friend you could ever know. She always worked hard to make sure her family was taken care of.  She lit up every room she ever walked in, and was...

Aug 3, 2022

Christopher Dale Casteel, 52, of Benton, TN formally of Etowah, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 along with his wife, Jennifer Casteel.

Chris was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. He loved his family more than anything. He was the best dad and papaw anyone could ask for. He was also a wonderful husband, son, brother...

Aug 2, 2022

Pam Merrell, 63, of Reliance, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Nina Mae Fetzer Rowland; paternal grandmother, Mary Ethel Duckett Cooley; maternal grandfather, Henry Spence Rowland; paternal grandfather, B.W. "Burley" Cooley; cousins, Tony Moses and Tara Rowland Guider.

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Jul 30, 2022

Edna Louise Holt, 87, of Etowah, TN, went home to her Lord and Savior and the waiting arms of her soul mate on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She left this world surrounded by those she loved most.

Edna, who went by Louise, loved to sew, cook, and travel. Most of all, she loved her family.

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Jul 27, 2022

Florine Stuart Hammons, 89, of Etowah, TN went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Florine was born on August 25, 1932 to the late Oren and Ellie Bates Stuart in Reliance, TN in the beautiful Cherokee National Forest. She retired from Woods Memorial Hospital after 20+ years of service. She...

Jul 26, 2022

Peggy Hitchcock, 87, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Preceded in death by her husband, Burl Hamelton Hitchcock; parents, Thurston Elkaney Campbell and Susan Elizabeth Ann Miller; sister, Laura Jean Grimes; brother, Bobby Ray Campbell.

Peggy had multiple jobs as waitressing and working in a factory; hobbies that included crocheting, fishing, desert...

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,...