Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
James "Jim" Sanford Cook
Oct 12, 2021
James "Jim" Sanford Cook, 86, of the Goodsprings Community, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
James was a member and deacon of Goodsprings Baptist Church. He spent many years of his professional career in the enamel business working for Athens Stove Works, Madison Industries in Conyers, GA, and Chi-Vit Industries based in Chicago, IL. Later in...
Chandler Allen Harrill
Oct 11, 2021
Chandler Allen Harrill, 25, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021.
Chandler was the life of the party. His joys in life centered around good people, having fun, and most importantly, living life to the fullest. Chandler had a big heart and made everyone laugh. Chandler loved the outdoors, especially riding around on dirt...
Joyce Baker Wong
Oct 9, 2021
Joyce Baker Wong, 83, of Etowah, TN, formerly of Wheatley, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
She was currently a longtime member of North Etowah Baptist Church. Joyce graduated from Owen County High School, Cumberland College, and Carson Newman College.
Joyce was passionate about her love for church. She was very active in...
Mamie Lee Coleman
Oct 6, 2021
Mamie Lee Mahoney Coleman, 87, of the New Zion community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
She was a longtime member of New Zion Baptist Church.
Mamie was a daughter of the late Milburn and Emma Mahoney.
Preceded in death by her parents listed above;...
Jerry Rodney Shadden
Oct 4, 2021
Jerry Rodney Shadden, 65, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021.
Jerry was a lifelong farmer who loved his family. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
He was a son of the late Carl and Mary Helen Shadden.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents...
Carolyn Ann Harris
Oct 2, 2021
Carolyn Ann Harris, 77, of Athens, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
She was a devoted member, longtime pianist, and Church treasurer of New Zion Baptist Church. Carolyn had the gift and patience for canning. She especially loved to camp in her spare time. Her joys in life...
James R Webber
Oct 2, 2021
James Webber, 69, of Etowah, TN, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021.
James was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his grandchildren dearly.
Preceded in death by his wife, Susan Webber.
He is survived by his son, Scott Webber; mother, Eloise Dunning; grandchildren,...
Adam William Sneed
Sep 30, 2021
Adam William Sneed, 39, of Delano, TN, passed away on September 30, 2021.
He was a son of the late Allen "Bud" and Jo Ann Sneed.
He is survived by his children, Asher and Ivy Sneed; one sister, Joan Sneed; two brothers, Patrick Sneed (Linda) and Largent Sneed (Penny); birth mother, Penny Anspacher; wife, Margie...
Irene Corn
Sep 29, 2021
Irene Starkey Corn, 97, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 29, 2021, in Covington, TN.
She was a faithful member of Gateway Church of Christ in Etowah. She lived in Etowah her entire life except for the past nine months she spent in Covington, TN with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will...
Stephen Durant Tullock
Sep 25, 2021
Stephen Durant Tullock, 61, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Durant was a lifelong resident and historian of Etowah and former owner of Tullock's Ace Hardware. He currently served our community as the Director of the Etowah Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of Wesley Memorial UMC.
Durant was...
James Derrick Hagins
Sep 25, 2021
James Derrick Hagins, 48, of Etowah, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Derrick's joys in life centered around his family and the love he had for each of them. He was a member of Englewood Church of God and was employed at Denso in Athens, TN. Derrick had...
Skylar Hawn
Sep 25, 2021
Skylar Hawn, 24, of Etowah, TN, became K Baby's guardian angel on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Skylar was a 2015 graduate of McMinn Central High School and played volleyball all four years and was a member of the track team. She was a member of Everlasting Life Baptist Church. Skylar was a loving mother of her baby...
Joseph Thomas Crockett
Sep 24, 2021
Joseph Thomas Crockett, 83, of Etowah, TN, passed away on September 24, 2021.
He was the son of the late Charles and Levice Elliott Crockett.
Preceded in death by his parents listed above; wife and mother to his children, Kay Frances Crockett; one brother, Charles Elliott Crockett.
Survivors include his wife, Shannon Bays...
Jimmy Miller
Sep 22, 2021
Jimmy Miller, 62, of Madisonville, TN, formally of KY, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
Preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Miller; father, Wade Miller;
Survivors include his daughter, Jami Vaughn; Adam Vaughn; son, Brian Miller and wife, Selena; step-son, Lee Shaw and wife, Holly; step-daughter Kayla Dowell and husband, Adam; grandchildren, MaKinley, Kassidy,...
Ryan Patrick Mcintyre
Sep 18, 2021
Ryan Patrick McIntyre, 36, of Maryville, TN, passed away on September 18 th , 2021.
Ryan was a special education teacher at Holston Middle School in Knox County, TN. He was previously a special education teacher, working with children with Autism, at Oakstone Academy in Westerville, OH.
He graduated from Olentangy High School in 2003...
Keith Robinson
Sep 16, 2021
Keith Allen Robinson, 43, of Old Fort, TN passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ralph Buckner; paternal grandfather, Del Robinson Sr; uncles, Dexter and Jerry Buckner.
Survived by son, Joshua "Tyler" Robinson; daughter, Hollie Byrum; mother and step-father, Virginia and Bobby Freeman; father and step-mother, Carl "Corkey" and...
Reece Wayne Martin
Sep 14, 2021
Reece Wayne Martin, 75, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
Reece was a proud veteran of the United States Army, 426 th Signal Battalion, serving during the Vietnam War. His joys in life centered around his family and the love he had for each of them. He will be missed by all his...
Joyce Ann Melton
Sep 13, 2021
Joyce Ann Melton, 79, of Etowah, TN, entered her Heavenly home on Monday, September 13 th , 2021.
She was a devoted and faithful member of Grace Baptist Church. Joyce had a passion for quilting. Her joys in life centered around her family and the love she had for them. She will be missed dearly by all...
Wanda Lois Melton
Sep 11, 2021
Wanda L. Price Melton, 75, of Etowah, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11 th , 2021 at her residence.
She was a daughter of the late Rev. Willie L. Price and Alene Lee Price.
Wanda is preceded in death by her parents listed above; sister and brother-in-law, Aileen "Tootsie" and Wayne Price; brother...
Pryor Lee Stephens
Sep 9, 2021
Pryor Lee Stephens, 91, of Etowah, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 09, 2021.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and a longtime member of Eastanallee Baptist Church. Pryor was retired from Mayfield's Dairy in Athens, TN.
Preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Stephens;...


