Obituaries

Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee

James "Jim" Sanford Cook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

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