Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Marie Newman
Feb 26, 2021
Marie Cobble Newman, 94, of Etowah, TN passed away at her home Friday, February 26, 2021.
Marie was the oldest member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Billy Newman; parents, Vernon and Icie Cobble; sister, Mildred Cobble; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Dustin Robinson.
She is survived...
Faye Williams
Feb 23, 2021
Faye Williams, 73, of Englewood, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
Family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 26 th in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home. A 2:00 p.m. graveside service will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Pastor Will Conner officiating.
We request social distancing and wearing masks....
Tilda Lynn Newman
Feb 20, 2021
Lynn (Rule) Newman passed away peacefully at her home in Etowah at the age of 88 on Saturday, February 20, 2021.
She was born to Maude and William H. Rule of Louisville, TN on January 27, 1933. Lynn, the baby of 10 children, grew up in Maryville and attended Porter High School where she played varsity basketball....
Clay "Slim Jim" Tackett
Feb 20, 2021
Clay "Slim Jim" Tackett, 81, of Athens, TN, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was truck driver for more than 57 years with Admiral Merchants. During his time with Admiral Merchants, he was presented the "million miles on the road" award. Clay was a Mason with his local Masonic lodge. He lived life to the fullest and cherished...
Milburn "Buster" Carroll
Feb 14, 2021
Milburn "Buster" Carroll , 91, of Delano, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
Buster was a member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church and served in the US Army.
Preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Delzia Carroll; daughter, Cindy Jones; grandchild, Justin Jones; sisters, Doris Rogers and Betty Sue Dalton....
Larry Dodson
Feb 12, 2021
Larry Dodson , 67, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Frankie Dodson; and son, Chris Dodson.
Larry was an over the road truck driver for over 40 years; he attended Cane Creek Baptist Church and he loved his family more than...
Dorothy Steward
Feb 6, 2021
Dorothy Corn Steward , 92, of Etowah, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
Mrs. Steward was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Corn and Bess Triplett Corn, of Linsdale; husband, Jim Steward; siblings, Vera Waugh, Norman Corn, Rupert Corn, Raymond Corn, Gilmer Corn, Mary Jewel Corn, Daisy Wilson; niece and lifelong friend,...
Nina Bryan
Feb 6, 2021
Nina Williams Bryan, 99, of Etowah, TN, passed Saturday, February 6, 2021.
Preceded in death by her husband, R.B. Bryan; parents, C.H. and Mary Etta Williams; four brothers and six sisters.
Nina was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting and especially working in her flower garden. Her remarkable green thumb...
Wanda Buckner Armstrong Wilson
Feb 4, 2021
Wanda Buckner Armstrong Wilson, age 81, of Etowah, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Etowah Healthcare Center in Etowah, Tennessee.
Wanda was a member of East Etowah First Church of God where she served as the treasurer for over 20 years. She enjoyed the latter-days of her life being a homemaker. She loved her family...
Arnold Tallent
Feb 4, 2021
Arnold R. Tallent, 85, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021.
He was a lifelong resident of Etowah and had served in the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by parents, Ray and Edna Brown Tallent.
He was a member of the Englewood First Church of God where he sang in the church...
Norma Jean Dickey
Jan 31, 2021
Norma Jean Dickey, 85, of Etowah, TN, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021.
Norma was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Etowah; she loved painting, water coloring, and yard work. She retired from Athens Regional Medical Center as an emergency room nurse.
Preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Helen Hayes; brothers,...
Robert "Bob" Alsip
Jan 28, 2021
Robert "Bob" Alsip, 78, of Hixson, TN formerly of Etowah, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021.
He graduated from Etowah High School in 1960 and a graduate of UT of Knoxville; he was a member of Burks United Methodist Church of Hixson; he was Eagle Scout Troop 74; Â an avid fisherman. He was a Charter Member of...
Haroldean Thompson
Jan 27, 2021
Haroldean "Peewee" Thompson, 65, of Etowah, TN, passed away on January 27, 2021 after a long battle with diabetes and heart and vascular disease. Although she had been an Etowah resident for most of her life, she grew up in the Athens City Schools system and was a 1973 graduate of McMinn County High School.
She is...
Inez Fain
Jan 23, 2021
Inez Evans Fain, 75, of Athens, TN, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving husband of almost 55 years and family on January 23, 2021. She was a long time member of Union Hill Baptist Church.
Inez was preceded in death by her parents, Goley and Lillie Evans; six brothers, Cletus Evans, Hubert Evans, Lewis...
Cynthia Kelley
Jan 22, 2021
Cynthia Kelley 60, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Friday morning, January 22, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon D. Shell; brother, Joe Buck Shell.
Cynthia was a very loving and generous person; very kind spirited.
Survived by her husband, Marvin Kelley; son and daughter-in-law, Grant and Amanda Kelley;...
David Mcdaniel
Jan 21, 2021
David McDaniel, 50, of Englewood, TN passed away on Thursday, January, 21, 2021 following a lengthy illness at his home surrounded by his family.
Preceded in death by his mother, Wanda McDaniel; and brother-in-law, Charlie Green.
He was a member of Starr Mountain Church of Christ.
Gary Don Standridge
Jan 20, 2021
Gary Don Standridge, 75, of Athens, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021,
Preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Juanita and Garland Lewallen; father, Fred Ondus Standridge; and brother, Allen Standridge.
He retired from General Motors; proudly served his country in...
Bobby Mull
Jan 20, 2021
Bobby Mull, 61, of Etowah, TN formerly of Michigan passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Dolores Mull; and brother, Wayne Mull.
He was a member of Carlock Methodist Church.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law,...
David Leonard Bjork
Jan 19, 2021
David Leonard Bjork, 68, of Etowah, TN formerly of Erie, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
Preceded in death by his father, Theodore Bjork in 2012.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Joyce Moon Bjork of Etowah;...
James Gary Grant
Jan 18, 2021
James Gary Grant, 84, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.
Preceded in death by his wife, Linda Grant; and mother, Ollie Grant.
James was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church; served his country proud for 42 years in the Military. He was a loving father,...


