Obituaries

Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee

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;...

Elizabeth Powers

Elizabeth Powers

Sep 6, 2021

Elizabeth Powers, 89, of Englewood, TN, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021.

She was of the Baptist faith and the oldest member of Stephensville Baptist Church.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Powers; her only son, Darrell Powers; parents, William and Stella Mae Buckner; six brothers and three sisters.

She...

Harvey Glen Matthews

Harvey Glen Matthews

Sep 6, 2021

Harvey Glen Matthews, 61, of Niota, TN, passed away on Monday, September 6 th , 2021.

Glen's joys in life centered around his family and the love he had for his children, especially his grandchildren. He had a passion for riding motorcycles. Glen will be missed by all his family and friends, including his work family at...

Daniel Dale Robinson

Daniel Dale Robinson

Sep 4, 2021

Daniel Dale Robinson, 66, of Riceville, TN, previously of Akron, OH, passed away Saturday, September 4 th , 2021.

No formal services will be held at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:

American Red Cross P.O. Box 37839...

Joanne Chenoweth

Joanne Chenoweth

Aug 30, 2021

Joanne Betts Chenoweth, 94, of Calhoun, TN, previously of Bradenton, FL, passed away on August 30 th , 2021.

She was a daughter of the late Clyde and Faith Betts.

There will be no formal services held at Bordwine Funeral Home. Services will be announced by Toale Funeral Home in Sarasota, FL.

Bordwine...

Ethelene Bivens Burris

Ethelene Bivens Burris

Aug 30, 2021

Ethelene Bivens Burris, 97, of the Goodsprings Community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, August, 30 th , 2021.

She was the oldest member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. Ethelene had the gift of cooking, sewing, and quilting. In her later years, she loved to ride along the river with her son, Tommy. Ethelene...

Johnny Black

Johnny Black

Aug 25, 2021

Johnny Black, 79, of Etowah, TN, was called to his Heavenly home Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Johnny was a long time Elder of Englewood Christian Church who greatly loved his family. He was known for his infectious smile and he will be missed by all.

He was a veteran of the US Army/Air Force; and...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Grief Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.