Jun 9, 2020

Faye Jenkins Lewis, 94, of the Claxton Community, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

A daughter of the late Titus and Kate Jenkins, she was born on June 3, 1926 at her family home in McMinn County.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Lewis; sister and spouse, Allie and Henry Haxo; sister,...

Jun 7, 2020

Norma Jean Jones Henry, 80, of Fentress County, TN, a pioneer family of The Cumberland's, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020.

She was a hairdresser in Hixson, TN for 55 years.

Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Henry; parents, Lee and Minta Jones; four sisters; four brothers.

Survivors include her daughter and...

Jun 5, 2020

Jean C. Williams Hamilton, 82, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 5, 2020.

She was born in Etowah to the late Homer and Amanda Williams.

She was a member of Etowah Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Hamilton; brothers, Bobby, Eddy and Billy...

Jun 1, 2020

Dr. Thomas W. Williams, 91, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2020. He was born in Kansas City, MO to the late Walter and Henrietta Williams. He was a practicing board certified physician for over 40 years.

He graduated from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, MO; he...

Jun 1, 2020

Jerry Lee Barker, 69, of Etowah, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry retired from Olin Chemicals after 43 years of employment; and also worked for Bookouts Tire and Lube.

Preceded in death by his parents, Robert "Bob" and Mary Barker;...

May 30, 2020

Sarah Lou "Bill" Williams Shultz, 99, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was born and raised near South Liberty Community in McMinn County; born, November 2, 1920 to Walter and Jewell Williams.

She was the third of six children; she graduated from Claxton School, and after she graduated she worked for Mounger's Café on Tennessee...

May 28, 2020

Myrtle Marie Stephens, 96, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

She was a devoted wife, loving mother and a longtime member of Eastanallee Baptist Church. She was retired from Agriculture Extension Services.

Preceded in death by her parents, Pleasant Luther and Laura Della Isbill; children, Mark...

May 26, 2020

Timothy David Bryson, 49, of Englewood, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.  He passed away at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tim is the son of Margaret Bain of Etowah, Tennessee, and the late Harold Dwayne Bryson, of Etowah, Tennessee.

Survivors include his...

May 25, 2020

Ron Hyde, 75, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was a son of the late Fred and Velda Hyde.

Ron was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his baby daughter, Mandy Hyde; brother, Fred Jr. Hyde.

Survivors include...

May 17, 2020

Junior R. Allman, 78, of Athens, TN passed away on Sunday, May 17 th , 2020. He was the son of the late Verdie W. and Minnie L. Allman.

Preceded in death by his wife, Peggy D. Allman.

Survivors include his daughters, Kristi Greenway and husband Jason, and Tammy Bard; grandchildren, Brandon Evans and wife...

May 16, 2020

Billie Ruth Bowers Poteet Shadden, 83, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Saturday, May, 16 th , 2020. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Ruby (Cook) Bowers.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin "Shorty" Poteet and last husband, Alfred Shadden.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon (Poteet) and Mike...

May 15, 2020

Billy "Bill" Guffey, 68, of Athens, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 15 th , 2020. Bill was a kind and soft-spoken man. Even though Bill was a man of few words, he had a heart full of love and kindness. He was a man of faith and dependability and loved his family...

May 13, 2020

Timothy L. "Tim" Buckner, 52, of Etowah passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at CHI Memorial Hospital.

He served four years in the military. He was a Ferrier for many years shoeing horses all over the country.

Preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Myers Buckner; paternal grandparents, Emma and Henry Buckner; maternal grandfather,...

May 13, 2020

Michael Odoran Crockett, 86, of Englewood passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 surrounded by his family.

He retired from Lockheed Martin after 32 years of service.

He enjoyed farming, gardening, and raising cattle. After his retirement he took up flea marketing. He loved life, the outdoors, and spending time with his family.

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May 9, 2020

Carl Harris, 72, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Born in Tellico Plains, TN, Mr. Harris was a longtime resident of Etowah. He was of the Baptist faith.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Birtha Harris; sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Carl Lichlyter; brothers,...

May 7, 2020

Charlotte Ann Martin McPhail 79, passed into her eternal life on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Life Care Center in Athens, TN where she resided the last 10 years.

Charlotte enjoyed sharing her love of playing the piano with several local churches, staff and residents of Life Care. She was an avid short story and poems author....

May 7, 2020

Loyd A. Morgan, Sr., 88 of Niota, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

He was a native of Benton, TN and retired from Vestal after 25 years of dedicated service.

Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Elsie "Nee Cheek"; loving wife, Alene "Nee Hampton" one great-grandson, Raul Cabrera;...

May 6, 2020

Samuel Kaye Housley, 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Otha and Italene Housley.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Eric Rolle, Brittney and Clint Davidson, Mandi Housley; his son, Tony Housley;...

Apr 29, 2020

Gregory Adam Ward, 32 of Englewood, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

Adam loved to fish, hunt, and all outdoor activities. He was a member of Cambria Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his mother, Shannon Ward.

He is survived by his children, Hunter and Scarlett Ward; adoptive parents, Coy and Joyce...

Apr 27, 2020

Margaret Jean "Cotham" Landers, age 92, married to the late Albert Gaines Landers, was promoted to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, April 27, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.  She was a forty-eight year resident of Etowah, Tennessee.

Margaret was a longtime member of Coghill Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir,...