May 13, 2021

Jesse R. Jay, 94, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret "Margie" Jay and son, Richard Jay.

He is survived by one son, Rusty Jay and wife, Regina; one daughter, Pam OKeefe, and three grandchildren.

Jesse was a life- long...

May 13, 2021

Barbara Webb, 79, of Riceville, TN, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Morrow; husband, Hubert Disspain.

She is survived by her two sons, Darrell Disspain and Dewayne Disspain; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside service will be held on Monday,...

May 13, 2021

Florence A. Wilcox, 86, of Athens, TN, formerly of the Greasy Creek Community in Polk County, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021.

As a communicant of the Christian Faith, she practiced with great belief, raising her beloved family in the church.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter Ray Wilcox; son, William Herbert Wilcox;...

May 10, 2021

Neva Sue Hammonds, 99, of the New Zion Community, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of the late Bertie and Charlie Moses.

Preceded in death by husband, Morris Gladstone Hammonds (Gad); two sons, Morris and Bill; son-in-law, Jim Constant; 13 brothers and sisters; one...

May 4, 2021

Kenneth "Bo" A. Walker, Jr., 63, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

He was a son of the late Kenneth "Red" and Wilma H. Walker.

Preceded in death by several uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church and helped with teaching the Sunday morning...

Apr 29, 2021

Thomas Oscar Jones, 88, of Reliance, TN passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021.

No services will be held at this time.

Apr 28, 2021

Calvin "Red" Carter, 83, of Englewood, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Red was owner of the Englewood Coliseum and he liked to trade "swap" things as a hobby.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Etoile Carter; sister, Barbara Seabolt; and many many friends.

Funeral service will be held...

Apr 27, 2021

Joy Leonard Cooper, 87, of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday, April, 27, 2021.  She passed peacefully, with her children at her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virlon Cooper, her granddaughter, Rachel Danielle Cooper, her father, Stanton Leonard, and her mother Lester Leonard.

Joy is survived by her sister, Helen Crockett...

Apr 23, 2021

James "Jamie" Edward Miller, Jr., 56, of Etowah, TN, found peace and passed away after a valiant battle with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) on Friday, April 23 rd , 2021.

Born in Jennings, Louisiana, Jamie graduated from Lake Arthur High School, earned a scholarship through the McNeese State University band (trumpet) and completed his Bachelor of Science in...

Apr 6, 2021

Patricia "Anita" Yoder, 61, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

She was a daughter of the late Fred Sr. and Inez Yoder.

Preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Ruth Dillard, J.W. and Mammie Yoder; and nephew, Adam Yoder.

Survivors include her three brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred Jr. and...

Mar 26, 2021

Patricia G. Roderick, 67, of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021.

Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Roderick; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Thompson.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Lela Roderick of Crandall, GA; grandchildren, Austin and Lindsey Roderick.

No formal service will be held at...

Mar 18, 2021

Gilda Delois Mullinax Barber, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the age of 87.

Born in Etowah, Tennessee: she was the daughter of the late Lewis Edwin and Edith Lily Mullinax.

She was preceded in death by her husband's James Thaddeus Barber and Oscar "Pug" Armstrong; two brothers, Jeff Byrd and Fae Rae "Bill"...

Mar 17, 2021

John Shugart, 59, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Hazel Shugart.

Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Cory and Kristen Shugart, Patrick Shugart; granddaughter, Aurora Shugart; sisters and brother-in-law, Debbie and Terry Simbeck, and Patti Carter; niece, Jordan Simbeck; nephew, Dexter Carter; and a...

Mar 16, 2021

Ernest E. Moses, 89, of Englewood, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

He was a son of the late Lloyd and Gussie Moses.

He was preceded in death by his brothers and sister-in-law, Harl and Daisy Moses; Kinard Moses and Larry Moses; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Alice and Olen Hafley, Emma Sue and James...

Mar 14, 2021

Mackie G. Elliott, 77, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021. He is rejoicing with his Lord Jesus Christ and his wife Geraldine, whom he has sorely missed.

Mackie was a member of Dixon Avenue Baptist Church and retired from Bordwine Funeral Home.

Mackie touched the lives...

Mar 14, 2021

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, Vivian Creasman Trotter, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away at the age of 90.

Vivian was born in Etowah, TN, to Bascom and Willie Creasman. She was married to Hugh L. Trotter and together they raised five children in the Goodsprings Baptist Church fellowship where Vivian was a faithful...

Mar 13, 2021

Dorthy Prichard Steed, 86, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Steed; parents, Gilbert and Ethel Prichard; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Oscar Casteel; sister-in-law, Bell Prichard; sister-in-law, Alma Prichard; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clifford Steed, Minnie Steed, Oscar and Hazel Steed, Ray Steed, Wilma...

Mar 3, 2021

Johnnie B. Leslie Barnett, 93, of Delano, TN beloved aunt and friend passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Starr Regional Health and Rehab Center.

She was a member of Carlock United Methodist Church and she graduated from Etowah High School. She moved to Chattanooga and retired from Olin Mills; returning to Delano...

Mar 2, 2021

Mary Ann Coulter Gordon, 82, of Etowah, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021at her daughters home surrounded by her family.

Mary was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband of 40 years before his death in 2001, Harold Gordon; parents, Herman Andrew and Johnnie Etta Hutsell Coulter; sisters and...

Mar 1, 2021

Linford Creed Bull, 83, of Athens, TN, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. He had a blessed and well-lived life and loved everyone.

He was a son of the late Rufus and Delma Bull.

Linford was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was a veteran of the US...