Obituaries

Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee

Dorothy Steward

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

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

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

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

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

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;  an avid fisherman. He was a Charter Member of...

Haroldean Thompson

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

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

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

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.

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Gary Don Standridge

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

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

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

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,...

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...

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