Jun 30, 2021

Sharon Crockett Coltharp, age 84, of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, after a lingering illness.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late David Edgar Crockett, Sr. and Ada Kelley Crockett.

She was a long-time member of North Etowah Baptist Church and was a retired...

Jun 30, 2021

Alma Lee Wilson, 94, of Etowah, TN went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens.

She was a native of Erwin, TN.

She loved the Lord and often talked about the eyelet white dress her mom made her to be baptized in the creek. She worked...

Jun 28, 2021

Charles Edward Rayburn, 92, of Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021.

He retired from Hiwassee Land Co. in 1991 after working over 30 years. He was a member of the Etowah Masonic Lodge #653 for 68 years and a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by his wife, Nadine...

Jun 28, 2021

Homer Lee Yarber, 69, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021.

Homer enjoyed horseback riding and loved his family more than anything, especially his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his  parents, James Robert Yarber and Hazel Alice Yarber; son, Jaime Yarber; brothers, Vergil, Luther, Clyde, and Gary Yarber.

Survivors include his...

Jun 28, 2021

Jerry Anita Hicks Crabtree, 81, of Riceville, TN, a native of Polk County, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021.

She was of the Baptist Faith and was a school bus driver for McMinn County Schools.

Preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. Crabtree; two children, Mike and Johnny...

Jun 25, 2021

James Christopher "Chris" Armstrong, 48, of East Ridge, TN, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021.

Chris cherished his relationship with his family and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He loved to ride four wheelers, ride motorcycles, and above all, read The Bible. Chris will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

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Jun 20, 2021

Evelyn Davis Leslie, 95, of Etowah, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Starr Regional Health and Rehab center.

Evelyn was born on November 20, 1925 to Walter C. and Ollie Davis.

She was a member of Carlock United Methodist Church; she enjoyed cooking wonderful meals, quilting, traveling...

Jun 17, 2021

Lonnie Creasman "L.C." Harris, 91, life-long resident of the Goodsprings community, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Harris; parents, Lonnie and Grace Harris.

He retired from Bowater after 40 years of service. He loved the outdoors and had a special bond with his animals.

Special thanks...

Jun 9, 2021

James Walter Neeley, 76, of Etowah, TN, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Born in Clay County, TN to the late Walter and Tilda Lou Boles Neeley.

James was preceded in death by sisters, Bessie, Christine and Willaby.

He was a retired laborer, loved...

Jun 5, 2021

Robert Daniel Daigle, Jr., 67, of Etowah, TN, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021.

No formal services will be held.

Jun 3, 2021

Verlin "Edgar" Harris, 84, of Etowah, TN went peacefully to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gib and Annie Crye Harris as well as 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

He was a Monroe county native and long time resident of Etowah.  He loved...

Jun 1, 2021

Jacob LeBron "Nubbin" Lawson, 77, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob E. "Jake" and Frances Louise Lawson; brother-in-law, James C. "JC" Blankenship; very special nephew, Brandon Cassada.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Lawson; sister, Ann Lawson Blankenship of Etowah; niece, Kelley Blankenship of...

May 29, 2021

Betty J. Millsaps, 78, of Englewood, TN, formerly of Tellico Plains, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021.

She was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ.

Betty was a loving mother and grandmother.

Preceded in death by her parents, Giles and Ida Lou Buchanan; sons, Gerald Keith Millsaps and Kelvin Kent Millsaps; sister,...

May 29, 2021

Joe Bryant, 72, of Madisonville, TN, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Edith Vaught; son, Shane Bryant; brother, Donnie Vaught.

He served in the US Army during Vietnam; he worked and retired from the railroad.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bryant; sister, Connie...

May 28, 2021

Lillian Norine Cole, 78, of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at her home.

Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leslie L. Cole on May 17, 2021; brothers, David "Coco" Croft, Leslie Croft; sister, Kathy Allen.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Lisa and Alan Whitley of Etowah...

May 26, 2021

Scott Moses, 58, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

He was a son of the late Jimmy "Frog" Moses and Janice Smith Duus.

He is survived by sister, Kelly Hunt of Tellico Plains, TN; nephew, Joshua Harris; uncles and aunts, Paul and Jennifer Gerard, Jeffery and Victoria Smith; several nieces and...

May 25, 2021

Glenn Allen "Snake" Triplett, 58, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ernest and Emma Triplett; maternal grandparents, Hayes and Ruby Stewart.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Lesley Triplett; children, Ryan Triplett, Jessica Triplett and fiancé Josh Terry; parents, Thomas and Inez Triplett; siblings,...

May 23, 2021

Shirley Rose Casteel Buckner, 85, of Englewood, TN, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021.

She was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Ellie Casteel.

Shirley was a member of Stephensville Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Freda Gail and David Presley.

She is survived by her...

May 22, 2021

Alvin Lee Ellis, 83, of, Englewood, TN, answered the call to come. Jesus said, "All ye come that are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest." Alvin entered his rest on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Preceded in death by his parents, Asbury and Emma Ellis; four brothers and two sisters.

He is survived...

May 16, 2021

Willie Jean Johnson Lewis, 90, of Englewood, TN, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021.

She retired from the Department of Health and Hospitals for the State of Louisiana.

Preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Lewis; parents, Percy W. and Wessie Williams Johnson; two brothers and four sisters.

She is survived by...