Obituaries

Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee

Martha Mae Harris

Martha Mae Harris

Jan 15, 2021

On January 15, 2021, Martha Mae Harris passed away at the age of 88.

Martha is preceded in death by parents; two brothers; four sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Wendell Harris; two sisters, Lorene Taylor and Janice Harold (Ronnie); special friends, Lee Ann Porter and Ray Johnson.

No formal services will...

Amalee Martha Rymer

Amalee Martha Rymer

Jan 15, 2021

On January 15, 2021, Amalee M. Rymer, caring and loving mother, passed away at the age of 88.

Amalee was of the Baptist faith. She worked for the forestry service for many years. She also loved cooking, gardening, and singing.

Amalee is preceded in death by her husband, Willis Woodrow Rymer; parents, Pinkey and Josie...

James "Red" Barnett

James "Red" Barnett

Jan 15, 2021

On January 15, 2021, Coach James "Red' Barnett, loving husband, grandfather, coach, and teacher, passed away at the age of 88.

James is preceded in death by his wife, Freida Barnett; daughter, Brenda Hairrell; father, Steve (Scobie) Barnett; mother, Mary Lou Barnett; and brother, Robert Barnett.

He is survived by his two children, Beverly Brimer...

Robert E. "Gene" Perry

Robert E. "Gene" Perry

Jan 11, 2021

Robert E. "Gene" Perry, 90, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, January 11, 2021at Bradley Health Care in Cleveland, TN following a lengthy illness.

A native of Sonoraville, GA, he lived in Etowah most of his life.

Gene was retired from the L&N Railroad and from the US Postal Service, where he worked for many...

Judy A. Jenkins

Judy A. Jenkins

Jan 9, 2021

Judy A. Jenkins, 80, of Etowah, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

She was a daughter of the late Paul and Hazel Carter.

Judy taught at Mountain View Elementary School for 32 years and she loved her students. She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church.

Preceded in death...

Wilma Louise Burger

Wilma Louise Burger

Jan 6, 2021

Wilma Louise Burger, 81, of Delano, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

She was a member of Delano Baptist Church; lifelong resident of Polk County; she loved the Atlanta Braves and working out in her yard. Louise was a skilled seamstress and quilter.

Preceded in death by her husband, Carl Glenn...

Jean Virginia Davis

Jean Virginia Davis

Dec 29, 2020

Jean Virginia Davis, 96, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

She was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Norwood

Preceded in death by two husbands, Wesley J. McDaniel and Virgil Davis; six sisters and five brothers, Thelma Fox, Theodore Norwood, (Roxie) Jewell Toomey, Lucy White, Hester Kilby, Luther Norwood,...

Betty Bull

Betty Bull

Dec 27, 2020

Betty Jean Bull, 84, of Etowah, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 27, 2020.

Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Reed Bull; parents, Eugene Hamilton and Anavere Upchurch.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Etowah.

Betty is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David Eugene and Ann...

Charlotte Casteel

Charlotte Casteel

Dec 25, 2020

Charlotte Ann Hale Casteel, 70, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 25, 2020.

She worked at Morgan Mfg. Co. for over 25 years. She loved her family. She enjoyed sewing and working on her crafts.

Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Florence Hale;...

Linda Yvonne Torbett

Linda Yvonne Torbett

Dec 17, 2020

Linda Yvonne Torbett, 68, of Englewood, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2020 of natural causes at home.

Linda was a lifelong member of Englewood First Church of God and active in the women and senior groups. She was a graduate of TN Tech University majoring in biology leading her to...

James Edward Blankenship

James Edward Blankenship

Dec 17, 2020

James "Bo" Edward Blankenship, 49, of Etowah, TN passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

James is preceded in death by his father, Freddie Blankenship; his maternal grandmother, Willie Mae Hamby.

Bo was of the Christian Faith; he loved to spend time with his wife and two sons; he enjoyed riding bikes, fishing, and game...

Horace Feezell

Horace Feezell

Dec 16, 2020

Horace Edgar Feezell, 96, of Athens, TN passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

Horace was born in Kingston, TN and was the son of George W. and Eva Best Feezell. He was a graduate of Roane County High School. He started his Military career in 1943 flying with the 390 th Bomb Group of the 8 th...

Sharon Davis

Sharon Davis

Dec 14, 2020

Sharon A. Davis, 66, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15, 1954 to Lloyd and Agnes Antilley.

Mrs. Davis was a graduate of Ooltewah High School and attended Chattanooga State. She was a loving and dedicated wife and mother who loved her family...

William "Buddy" Mozley

William "Buddy" Mozley

Dec 12, 2020

William  "Buddy" Pierce Mozley, 76, of Athens, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

He was a son of the late Elbert Homer Mozley and Lenoir Rogers Mozley.

He was preceded in death one son, William Bradford Mozley.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Brenda Sue Yates Mozley; son,...

Clifford Howard Cook

Clifford Howard Cook

Dec 11, 2020

Clifford Howard Cook, 81, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020.

He was a son of the late Paul and Dollie Mae Cook.

He is preceded by one sister, Betty Torbett of Madisonville; two brothers, Ed Cook of Madisonville and Buck Cook of Englewood.

He is survived by his three...

Linda Lucille Brackner

Linda Lucille Brackner

Dec 11, 2020

Linda Lucille McCormack Brackner, 70, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lucille McCormack.

She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Jimmy McCormack, David McCormack and Ray McCormack.

She is survived by her by her son and daughter-in-law, Eric...

Barbara Jean Poteet

Barbara Jean Poteet

Dec 3, 2020

Barbara Jean Poteet, 87, of Delano, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Edith Wilson.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cledes Poteet; brother, Don Wilson.

She was a member of the Delano Baptist church where she sang in the...

Franklin Jerome Reid

Franklin Jerome Reid

Dec 2, 2020

Franklin Jerome Reid, 88, of Englewood, TN stepped into his heavenly home on December 2, 2020 to be with Jesus for eternity.

He was a life-long native of McMinn County. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was recently awarded the Ambassador for Peace Medal. He was a retiree of Bowater. He served...

Donald Hale

Donald Hale

Nov 30, 2020

Donald E Hale, 67, of Etowah, TN, passed on November 30, 2020.

He was a son of the late Edward and Louise McCraken Hale.

Preceded in death by two brothers, Greg and Scott Hale; one sister, Kathy Hale.

Survivors include his loving wife, Gloria C. Hale; one niece, Diane Hale; one nephew, Gary...

Betty Jo Mcdaniel

Betty Jo Mcdaniel

Nov 27, 2020

Betty Jo McDaniel, 68, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020.

She was a daughter of the late Clyde and Frances White of Englewood, TN.

Preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Lee and one brother, Clyde White, Jr.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Diana McDaniel of...

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