Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Judith Duggan
Nov 28, 2021
Judith Kay Duggan, 77, of Etowah, TN, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 28, 2021.
Judy was a lifelong and dedicated member of North Etowah Baptist Church. She enjoyed coordinating and planning events for the Etowah High School Class of 1963. More than anything else, she loved spending time with her family. She had a...
Ronny Tucker
Nov 21, 2021
Ronny Gene Tucker, 59, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
Ronny was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. His joys in life centered around his loving family, especially his grandchildren. He had the knack for whittling and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a big heart and will be missed by all his...
Margaret Ann Young
Nov 19, 2021
Margaret Ann Bowers Young, 80, of the Brookhill Community in Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, November 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.
Margaret was a life-long resident of Monroe and McMinn County and was a dedicated Christian of the Baptist Faith. She was the daughter of the late Ethel and Raymond Bowers.
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Martha Graham
Nov 17, 2021
Martha Evelyn Cockrell Graham, 79, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Martha was of the Presbyterian faith and loved UT football. She enjoyed flower gardening and loved her dogs dearly. She was a local hairdresser for many years. She was known as Aunt Ebbie to her nieces and nephews.
Preceded in...
Barbara Ruth "Cissie" Joines
Nov 13, 2021
Barbara Ruth "Cissie" Joines, 83, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021.
She was a current member of Central Baptist Church and was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church for many years. Cissie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her joys in life centered around her loving family, especially...
Larry Eugene Harris
Nov 11, 2021
Larry Eugene Harris, 75, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his home.
He was born on May 3, 1946, in Madisonville, TN, to the late Frank and Nola Harris. He was married the love of his life, Laverne, for 53 years. Larry worked at Athens Stove for many years until his...
James Ellison
Nov 5, 2021
James (Jim) Michael Ellison, 70, of Englewood, TN, passed away Friday November 5, 2021. He was retired from Bell South and enjoyed farming.
He was the son of the late I.B. and Clara Ellison.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years Alice Edwards Ellison; daughters, Alicia (Patric) Carroll of FT. Bragg, NC., Michele (Michael) Chastain...
James Mccullough
Nov 3, 2021
James McCullough, 87, of Delano, TN passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
Preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin and Grace Lou McCullough; 12 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Mary McCullough; three sons, William McCullough, Don McCullough and wife, Judy, Melvin McCullough and wife, Audrey; grandchildren, Lakiesha and Brittany; two step-grandchildren, Timmy...
Franklin "Frankie" Jeralds
Nov 2, 2021
Franklin Charles "Frankie" Jeralds, 65, of Englewood, TN, went to his Heavenly Home the morning of November 2, 2021.
A lifelong resident of Englewood, TN, Frankie was passionate about his work of masonry. He loved spending time with his family and friends and growing his garden every summer. Frankie will be missed by all his family and...
Dwayne Newman
Nov 2, 2021
Cecil "Dwayne" Newman, 87, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
Dwayne was a son of the late Jim and Annie Newman.
Preceded in death by his parents listed above; two sisters, Eva Sue Carroll and Wilma Dean White; brother, James C. Newman; two infant brothers; special sister-in-law, Wilva Newman; one niece, Diane...
Shirley Mae Buckner Moore
Oct 29, 2021
Shirley Mae Buckner Moore, 82, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.
She was a longtime member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Englewood, TN. Shirley was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her joys in life centered around her loving family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her church, and most importantly, living...
Robert Schultz
Oct 28, 2021
Robert Schultz, 87, of Englewood, TN passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pat Schultz; daughter, Darlene Schultz; granddaughter, Jennifer Strohschein.
He is survived by his children, Jennie Weber, R. Nick Schultz, Bobby Schultz, Tracey Miller, Patrick Schultz; grandchildren, Courtney Plumley, Paul Schultz, Brittany Moore, Derek Schultz,...
Mary Evelyn Tipton Rowland
Oct 28, 2021
Mary Evelyn Tipton Rowland, 76, of Riceville, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
She was a longtime member of Jones Chapel UMC. Evelyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her joys in life centered around her loving family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her church, and most importantly, living life to the fullest....
Elsie Moore
Oct 26, 2021
Elsie Mantooth Moore, 84, of Waco, KY, formerly of Etowah, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
She was a daughter of the late Chester and Mary Mantooth of Old Fort, TN.
Preceded in death by her parents listed above; husband, Robert F. Moore; siblings, Bennie Lee Bryan, Knoble Mantooth, Faye Harmon, Wallace Mantooth,...
Wendell Harris
Oct 26, 2021
Wendell T. Harris, 88, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center, Athens.
Preceded in death by his wife, Martha Mae Harris; three brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Lorene Taylor, Janice Harold and husband, Ronnie; niece, Callie Harris; special friends, Ray and Linda Johnson, and...
Nathan David Allen Mcdaniel
Oct 20, 2021
Nathan David Allen McDaniel, beloved companion, son, father, brother, uncle, left his earthly life and gained his Heavenly wings on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was 33 years old.
Nathan loved his children, his family, and spending time with his friends. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, Gumby, and spending time outdoors. Nathan will be greatly missed by...
Timothy Lenker
Oct 19, 2021
Timothy Joe Lenker, 67, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born on November 11, 1953; a native of Union City, OH and enjoyed living in Tennessee since 1998. He graduated from Mississinawa Valley High School.
Tim loved riding his motorcycle with his wife Mirinda to waterfalls; he loved camping and spending time...
Gerald "Jerry" Moates
Oct 15, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Moates, 75, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center.
He is a son of the late Herbert Moates and Ruth Grant.
Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Moates and Ruth and Curtis Grant; two brothers, Ronnie and Danny Moates; brother-in-law, Walter Younce; several aunts,...
Alvaro Castillo
Oct 14, 2021
Alvaro Castillo "Chief", 65, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvaro Castillo and Maria "Lupe" Sanchez; wife, Amalia Castillo; son, Luis Castillo; brothers, Ilario Castillo and Alejo Castillo.
Survivors include his children, Nazario Castillo, Freddy Castillo, Edgar Castillo, Maria Cortez, Alexandria Ritsi; daughter-in-law, Susan...
Danny George Honeycutt
Oct 13, 2021
Danny George Honeycutt, 67, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2021.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila Honeycutt; parents, George W. and Juanita Honeycutt; brother, Mickey Honeycutt; sister, Shelia Jones.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Honeycutt; daughters and son-in-laws, Angela and Jeff Heisler, Stacie and David Reed; sons and daughter-in-laws, Danny...


