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...

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...