Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Helga Maher
Jan 13, 2022
Helga Maher, 84, of, Etowah, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.
Preceded in death by her husband, Arnold "A.C." Maher; son, David H. Maher.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Susan Maher of AL; daughters and son-in-law, Monica and Rocky Losh of Etowah, and Lydia Young of Etowah;; daughter-in-law,...
Carolyn Choate
Jan 3, 2022
Carolyn Scarbrough Choate, 85, of Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022.
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Irene Scarbrough; brother, Larry Scarbrough.
Carolyn played the piano and organ at Delano Baptist Church for over 60 years; currently a member of First Baptist Church of Etowah; she was valedictorian class of 1954,...
Anna Faye Haggit
Dec 31, 2021
Anna Faye Hall Haggit
Anna Faye Hall Haggit, 82, of Etowah, TN, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 31, 2021.
Preceded in death by her parents, Onie Lee and Addie B. Hall; sister, Betty Hall Crews and husband, Earl; brother, Tim Hall and wife, Jean; cousin, Nobie L. Ledbetter and...
Frances Perian
Dec 30, 2021
Frances Perian, 70, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021.
Preceded in death by her parents, Barnett and Mildred Green Davis.
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Perian; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Michael Cheek; son, Nathan Perian; grandson, Logan McCracken.
No formal services will be held at this time.
Margaret Sutton Guinn
Dec 28, 2021
Margaret Sutton Guinn, 91, of Etowah, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
Preceded in death by her parents, W. Elmer and Alma Spivey; husband, Paul R. Guinn; son, Duane Sutton; she was one of nine children, also preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Gregory and Marjorie...
James "J.R." Hamm
Dec 28, 2021
James "J.R." Hamm, 66, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Denise Hamm; grandchildren, Samantha and Dustin Robinson; parents, Jim and Ruby Hamm; father and mother-in-law, Romeo and Wanda Hembree; sister-in-law, Patricia Cooper.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Hamm; children and spouses, Christy and Wyatt...
Harlan Brock
Dec 16, 2021
Harlan Eugene Brock, of Englewood, TN, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Preceded in death by his wife, Emily Annette Brock; parents, Eugene "Little Doc" Brock and Lucille Zimmerman; brother, Norman "Runt" Brock; sister, Inez Toomey; and nephew, Nicholas Brock.
He was a Retired Air Force Sergeant serving in Vietnam; master of missiles explosions, lead...
Emily Annette Brock
Dec 12, 2021
Emily Annette Brock, of Englewood, TN, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021.
Preceded in death by her parents, Cliff and Lucille Brooks.
Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Harlan Brock; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Daniele Brock, Tim and Becky Brock; grandchildren, Emilee Yaggie and husband, Mike, Makaeya Vincent and husband, John Mark....
Virginia Rose
Dec 11, 2021
Virginia Barr Selby Rose, 90, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021.
Preceded in death by her husband, James O'Dean Rose; mother and step-father, Mary Lou and Oscar Goforth; father, Bevy Selby.
Survived by her children and spouses, Gary and Cleda Rose, Terry and Marsha Rose, Kathy Baker and Randy Ross; 10 grandchildren;...
David Wilson
Dec 8, 2021
David "Dave" Wilson, 70, of Etowah, TN, won his battle with colon cancer and went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, December 8, 2021.
David retired from Whirlpool, where everyone knew him as "Crazy Dave." Upon retirement, he enjoyed farming his land and fixing his tractors. David enjoyed teaching his grandchildren life lessons, inappropriate jokes, and how...
Matthew Perian
Dec 7, 2021
Matthew Perian, 18, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
Matthew was an employee at the Lost Sea. On his days off, he worked at the Farmhouse Restaurant. Matthew was involved in the FFA at Central High School of McMinn County from 2017 until he graduated in 2021. He then obtained his FFA state degree....
Elbert Gerald Newman
Dec 6, 2021
Elbert Gerald Newman, 86, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, December 6, 2021.
Preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Mary Newman; son, William (Bill) Newman; and daughter, Ruth Newman.
Gerald was a veteran of the US Army.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Jean Newman; sons and...
Frank Cochran
Dec 5, 2021
Frank J. Cochran, 93, of Englewood, TN passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Dominion Senior Center.
He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.
Frank was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company of America.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Tinna Cochran; two brothers, R.C. Cochran and...
T.J. Carroll
Dec 4, 2021
T.J. Carroll, 95, of Etowah, TN, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Born November 5, 1926 to Virgil and Clemmie Carroll. He was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church. He served his country in WWII in the US Navy's Pacific Fleet aboard the destroyer escort U.S.S. Ray K. Edwards.
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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...


