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,...

Jan 22, 2022

Linda "Paulette" Smallen Bryan, 78, of Athens went to her heavenly home on January 22, 2022, after a short illness.

She resided for the past year at Dominion Senior Living in Athens. Paulette enjoyed socializing, playing bingo, and taking short trips with other residents on their bus. She never lost her love of going. She was always...

Jan 20, 2022

Talbert Bryan, 65, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Gerald Dean Bryan; and brother, Ronnie Bryan.

He is survived by his daughter, Debra Bryan; grandchildren, Casey and Adam Hall, Wendall Hayden Bryan; siblings, Eddie, James, Lynn, Janice Bryan, and Joyce...

Jan 19, 2022

Rodney Bowers, 65, of Englewood, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Sr. and Wilma Bowers; sister, Monica Call; and brother, Joe Bowers Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Tiny Bowers; children and spouses, Trean and Hope Bowers, Michelle and Nathan Franklin, Justin Sneed, and...

Jan 16, 2022

Jimmie Sue Knox, 81, of, Etowah, TN, went to her heavenly home Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Jimmie was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church. She worked at Sears Catalog in Etowah for many years. She also worked at Profitt's and various medical offices. She was a graduate of Etowah High School. Jimmie played high school basketball...

Jan 14, 2022

Sandra Green, 84, of, Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.

Preceded in death by her husband, William Jerry Green; daughter, Vickie Watkins; parents, Abe and Eunice Enfinger.

She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Rose Green, Randy and Tammy Green; grandchildren, Matthew Green and wife, Lindsey, Derek Green, Kayte...

Jan 13, 2022

Martha "Frances" Bowers Coleman, 83, of Etowah, TN went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend; she was a lifelong member of Conasauga Baptist Church in Etowah.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading,...