Mar 27, 2022

Monie Carolyn Leonard Brock

Ms. Carolyn Brock of Fountain City, TN entered into eternal rest early Sunday morning, March 27, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born and raised in Etowah where she was a graduate of Etowah High School; after graduating from high school, she became a teacher at Etowah Elementary School; after teaching for...

Mar 26, 2022

Dorotha Watson, 82, of Athens, TN, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022.

She was preceded in death by parents, Abel and Mary Wilson; husband, Dearl "Shorty" Watson; daughter, Deborah Watson; sister, Shirley Roderick.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Bowman; grandchildren, Alexis and Brian Bowman (Ashley Dawson); great-grandchildren, Ethan, Caliee, and Brooklyn Bowman.

Funeral...

Mar 25, 2022

Connie McAllister, 65, of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.

Connie worked in the cafeteria at Central High School of McMinn County for several years. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church of Athens. In her spare time, she loved spending time with her grandkids.

She was preceded in death by...

Mar 22, 2022

Mary Katheryn Gray, 75, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Mary retired from Applied RF Technologies. She was a faithful member of North Etowah Baptist Church. She loved singing in the choir and reading her Bible. She was involved in Little Children of the World, a Christian ministry helping those in need. She loved...

Mar 15, 2022

Shirley Aileen Ingram, 85, of Etowah, TN, went home to be with her late husband, Omer, and their baby, Douglas, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

She was born and lived the majority of her life in McMinn County. She worked as a seamstress for many years. Everyone that knew her knows that one of her favorite things...

Mar 9, 2022

Titus Snyder, 42, of Calhoun, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Titus was known and loved by so many. He never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back to help anyone. He loved his family more than anything and enjoyed every moment with them. If he wasn't with his family, he was...

Mar 9, 2022

Ronald Owen (R.O.) Pickett caught his last train out of Etowah on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Born July 29, 1941 to Owen William and Glynn Jean Pickett.

Preceded in death by his parents Owen and Glynn Pickett; his brother, Darrell Pickett; and his sister, Carol Sawyer.

Ronny was a 1959 graduate of Etowah...

Mar 4, 2022

Martha Moses Jackson, 74, of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022.

Preceded in death by her parents, William Harl and Daisy Moses; Mother, Wanda Sallie Moore; Brother, Billy Harmon Moses.

Survivors include her husband, Sandy Jackson of Etowah; daughters and son-in-laws, Dana Davis (William) and Carol Raby (Sam); grandchildren, Hailey, Allyson, and Noah...

Mar 2, 2022

Charles "Rich" Wilson, 78, of Riceville, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Preceded in death by his parents, Lester Wilson and Mona Mae Barnes; and son-in-law, Lynn Stevenson.

Survived by his wife, "Bren" Wilson; daughter, Toni Stevenson; brother, C.H. Wilson of Birmingham, AL; half-sister, Barbara Marcus; several nieces and nephews.

A...

Feb 23, 2022

Steven "Stevie" Alan Collins Jr., 44, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Stevie was a loving son, father, and friend. His warmth and energy radiated to others and his kindness welcomed all. Stevie never met a stranger and was one of the most resilient people you could meet.

He was preceded in death by...

Feb 20, 2022

Electricians Mate, First Class Petty Officer Steven "Glenn" Daugherty, 35, who served 17 years in the United States Navy, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 20, 2022 while attending training school at the Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois.

Steven "Glenn" was born on March 5, 1986 to his parents Glenn C. and Evelyn E. Daugherty of...

Feb 19, 2022

Jo Ann Rudder, 86, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Westminster Terrace in Louisville, KY.

Born April 8, 1935 in Etowah, TN, the daughter of William Gordon and Lennie M. (Bivens) Rudder, Jo is preceded in death by her parents, and beloved sister, Billie R. Greer.

A 1953 graduate of DuPont Manual High School...

Feb 17, 2022

Betty Stephens Fowler, 79, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at SMC-Mary Black Campus. Born August 5, 1942 in Chattanooga, TN, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Ruby Jacks Stephens.

Betty earned her bachelor's from University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She taught Chemistry and Physics in high schools in Tennessee and Florida. After...

Feb 16, 2022

Edna Davis, 98, of the Goodsprings Community, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

Preceded in death by her husband, James E. Davis; parents, Everett and Rosa Ross; siblings, Marie Malone, Hugh and Wayne Ross.

She is survived by her one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Rebecca Davis; granddaughter, Christa Davis; brother, Charles Ross; sisters, Genevie...

Feb 14, 2022

Betty Newman, 84, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, February 14, 2022.

Preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Gerald Newman; parents, James and Camie Stephenson; son, William "Bill" Newman; daughter, Ruth Newman; brothers, James Stephenson, and Don Stephenson; sister, Jackie Price.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dean Newman,  Gerald and Terri...

Feb 14, 2022

Leonard C. Pulley, 77, of Reliance, TN, son of the late Hubert and Gladys Pulley, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, February 14, 2022 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN. He was surrounded by his loving family and caregivers.

Leonard is survived by his loving, dedicated wife of over 57 years, Wilma Wilcox...

Feb 11, 2022

Martha Woody, 86, of, Etowah, TN, won her heavenly battle with Alzheimer's, on Friday, February 11, 2022.

Preceded in death by her parents, Walter, Jr. and Gene McClure; sister, Edna McClure; and brother, Edward McClure.

Martha enjoyed playing the piano and organ.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Lester...

Feb 2, 2022

Arnold Lee Coleman, 94, of Etowah, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

He was reunited with the love of his life, his loving wife Frances. They were married for 68 years, and only separated by death for 20 days and will now be forever together with Jesus.

He is preceded in...

Feb 1, 2022

Norman Wilson, 79, of Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Wilson; brother, Junior Wilson; sisters, Tunnis Terrell and Syble Evans.

He retired from Bowater; he also had a golf cart business in Etowah for many years.

He is survived by his son...

Jan 24, 2022

Joyce Bryan Barnett, 70, of, Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022.

Preceded in death by her father, Ed Bryan; mother, Dean Bryan; husband, Ron Barnett; son, Wendall Freeman; brother, Talbert Bryan; baby brother, Ronnie Bryan.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wyatt and Christy Freeman; sister, Janice Bryan; brothers and sisters-in-law,...