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,...

May 30, 2022

Willie "Mae" Moses, 86, of Englewood, TN passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Mae was a member of Englewood First Church of God. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mae was loved by all those who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Ernest Moses;...

May 28, 2022

Elma Torbett Derrick, 82 of Madisonville, TN, passed away at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

The family will gather at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home and go in procession to Mars Hill Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 with Pastor David Davis officiating.

May 23, 2022

Evelyn Edythe Daugherty, 64, of Englewood and formerly Carrollton, GA, passed away Monday, May 23 at her home surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.  She was born March 7, 1958 to parents Derrill and Edy Maxwell in Hastings, Nebraska.  Evelyn graduated from Carrollton High School in 1976 and attended West Georgia College.  She married the love...

May 23, 2022

Broughton Joe Blair, 88, of Etowah, Tennessee, departed this life peacefully at home on May 23, 2022. The family is deeply saddened by their loss, but rejoicing that he is eternally resting in peace. He was born on March 1, 1934, as the fourth of eight children to the late Harless & Mattie Bell Blair of Etowah.

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May 20, 2022

Kenneth Stone, 88, of Etowah, TN passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Kenneth was a longtime member of North Etowah Baptist Church. He retired from Bowater after 42 years. He loved spending his free time gardening and listening to southern gospel music. Kenneth always had a smile on his face. He loved people and he always...

May 16, 2022

Lynn Tracy Brown, 83, of Englewood, TN passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.

He was a native of McMinn County.

Lynn was a dedicated member and deacon of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Rachel Brown; brothers, T.W. Brown and Ruble Brown; sisters, Iva Pearl Sherlin...