Nov 11, 2020

Eugene A. Locke, 85, a native of Polk County and a resident of Etowah, TN most of his life, passed away on November 11, 2020.

He was a son of the late Orville "Red" and Amanda Locke; he was also preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Locke; daughter, Rosa Shell; and son, Chris Locke; and several...

Nov 10, 2020

Carl Eugene "Buck" Conner, 99, of Etowah, TN went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 10, 2020. He was born October 22, 1921 in Englewood, TN to J. Henry and Nellie Wood Conner.

Buck was a longtime member of North Etowah Baptist Church and a WWII Veteran serving with Corps of Engineers in the...

Nov 8, 2020

Ora Miller, 85, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

She was a longtime member of Goodsprings Baptist Church; she loved her family especially her granddaughters; she was a wonderful and caring mother.

Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Miller; parents, Bolin and Julie Watson; one sister, Virginia Duncan Cooper; brother,...

Nov 6, 2020

Inez Ballew, 85, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Friday, November 6 th , 2020. She was a longtime member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. Inez was a beloved sister and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was known for making the best pizzas and her sewing abilities.

Preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Ballew;...

Nov 6, 2020

Fay M. Conners, 88, of Athens, TN, passed away on November 6 th , 2020.

Preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Alton Conners; parents, Hammond and Estelle McCoy Philipps.

Survivors include her three living children, Edward L. Conners, Susan Conners Blom, and Hoyt A. Conners; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and...

Nov 5, 2020

Roger D. Ward, 56, of Cleveland, TN, formerly of Etowah, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Preceded in death by his brother, Adam Ward; sister, Shannon Ward.

Survivors include his parents, Coy and Joyce Ward; two sisters, Denise Ward Roberts and Kristy Ward; grandchildren, Cole Grubb and Anna Grace Grubb; several nieces, nephews,...

Nov 1, 2020

William "Bill" Corn, 75, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020.

He was Minister at Gateway Church of Christ for 20 plus years; school teacher at Mt. View grammar school for 37 ½ years; girls basketball and softball coach. After he retired he helped the school build the big tiger sign and other volunteer...

Oct 29, 2020

Joseph L. Wallis, also known as Jaybird, 91, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Jaybird loved cars and was well know from Admiral Motors; he was a resident at Starr Regional Health and Rehab for the past two years where everyone loved...

Oct 28, 2020

Cecil Torbett, 73, of Englewood, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

He was a son of the late Cecil DP and Lena M. Torbett of Englewood, TN.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Ida Torbett and Henry and Gussie Torbett; daughter, Gina McNutt; sisters-in-law, Betty Torbett and Debbie King.

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Oct 27, 2020

Edythe A. Cooper, 94, a lifelong resident of Etowah, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

She was a daughter of the late I.J. and Una Cobble of the Carlock community.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, J.R. Cooper; sisters, Ruth Cobble, Esther Patterson and Sue Derrick all of...

Oct 26, 2020

Horace B. Buckner, 88, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Sunrise Cemetery with Rev. Doyle Lloyd officiating.

No formal visitation will be held.

Oct 23, 2020

Tony M. Green, 59, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020.

Preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Edna Green; two brothers, Larry Green and Keith Green.

He is survived by two sisters, Brenda Hooie and husband, Randy of Pulaski, TN, and Patty Troutt of Riceville, TN; one brother, Jerry Green...

Oct 20, 2020

Juanita Ables, 82, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Juanita was known for her cooking and seamstress work; she owned Tom Thumb Restaurant and seamstress for Fashionique. She loved her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, James and Oletha Morelan;...

Oct 19, 2020

Evelyn "Gloria" Henry Mullinax, 90, of Etowah, went to be with the Lord, Monday morning, October 19, 2020.

A native of England, and resident of Etowah and McMinn County for most of her life, she was a lifelong member of North Etowah Baptist Church where she  was a Sunday school teacher for over 40 years.

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Oct 17, 2020

Ralph Jones, 92, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

He was a member of First Church of God of East Etowah. He was a longtime and well known livestock dealer.

Ralph was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Preceded in death by his wife,...

Oct 16, 2020

Joseph Millsaps, 29, of Englewood, TN passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Qween and Tena Sue Standridge.

He is survived by his mother, Wendy Strickland; father, Gregory Millsaps; sister, Nakisha Standridge; brother, Zachary Millsaps; nephew, Mitchell Standridge; grandparents, Billy Joe and Betty Jean Millsaps.

A funeral...

Oct 14, 2020

Robert Cockrell, 90, of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

He was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church; a Staff Sgt. in the Army; he was an avid UT basketball and football fan; he loved to fish and loved his family.

Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Cockrell; parents, William...

Oct 12, 2020

Walter H. (Jack) Long, 90, of Etowah, TN passed away on October 12, 2020.

He was born to parents, Ernest and May Long in November 1929.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Wanda and son-in-law, Reed Brown; brother, Raymond Long and wife, Willie; niece, Darlene Crutchfield and husband, Don; nephew, Jerry Standridge and wife, Dianne;...

Oct 9, 2020

On Friday, October 9, 2020 Heaven gained another beautiful angel, James "Jimmy" Lee McCormack, 72, of Etowah, TN.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Etowah Cemetery with Dennis Bordwine officiating. No formal visitation will be held.

Oct 6, 2020

Ethel (Squeak) Bates, 86, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Starr Regional Health and Rehab Center.

Squeak was born June 20, 1934 to J.C. and Gertie Hicks in the Springtown Community where she lived most of her life.

She was a lifelong member of Towee Baptist Church where she...