Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Donald Henry Latham
Apr 3, 2020
Donald Henry Latham, 73 of Englewood, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Edna Latham; two brothers, Clarence and Raymond Latham; one sister, Linda Latham.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years,, Betty Goodman Latham...
Bell Marie Gay
Mar 28, 2020
Bell Marie Gay, 80 of Englewood, TN passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Willard Clyde Gay.
Due to the COVID-19 regulations, set by the CDC, of no more than 10 people gathering at a time, the family will have a private graveside service at McMinn Memory Gardens Wednesday, April 1, 2020...
J.R. Cooper
Mar 27, 2020
J.R. Cooper, 95, a lifelong resident of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Robert and Cora Cooper.
He is survived by his loving wife, Edythe Cooper; daughter, Patricia Cooper Nelson(Stephen); grandchildren, Amber Nelson Holland(Chris), John Stephen Nelson(Amber); great grandchildren, Emily Holland, Andrew Holland, Adelyn...
Emmitt "E.W." Cooley
Mar 27, 2020
Emmitt "E.W." Cooley, 84 of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at his residence. He retired from Bowater after 38 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Burley and Ethel Cooley; brothers, Fred Cooley and Jackie Cooley; sisters, Margie Cooley Smith and Barbara Cooley Harmon.
He is survived by...
Kathryn Shelton
Mar 26, 2020
Kathryn Shelton, 81 of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born March 10, 1939 in Etowah, TN.
She was a lifelong member of Grace Baptist Church in Etowah; and she was one of 5 children, born to James K. and Louella Cronan.
Her Siblings were Alma Lewis Prichard, Bonnie Thelma Scott,...
Glyn Pratt
Mar 21, 2020
Glyn Allen Pratt, 78 of Sweetwater, TN formally of Knoxville passed away Saturday March 21, 2020.
He was a son of the late Harrison and Ruth Pratt.
Preceded in death by his brother, Reford Pratt and sister, Louise Reed.
He was in the United States Army and of the Baptist faith.
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B. Christine Newman
Mar 18, 2020
B. Christine Triplett Newman, 89 of Englewood, TN peacefully entered Heaven surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
She was a daughter of the late John and Pearl Triplett of Benton.
Preceded in death by 2 brothers, John and Kenneth Triplett; sister, Eva Triplett; son-in-law, Bryant Martin; and daughter-in-law, Sandy Newman.
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Billy R. Casteel
Mar 16, 2020
Billy R. Casteel, Sr., 82, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.
Preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie L. Holcomb Casteel; son, Billy Ray Casteel, Jr.; sister, Phyllis Dean Colboch of Etowah; brother, Charles Edward Casteel of Etowah.
He was a son of the late Charles and Ellie Casteel; and he was...
Dan "Crow" Rayburn
Mar 15, 2020
Dan "Crow" Allen Rayburn, 81 of Etowah, TN went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday March 15, 2020.
He was a son of the late Horace and Mary Rayburn.
Dan was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church where he served in many capacities as a bus driver, Sunday school teacher and...
Lucille Mayfield
Mar 6, 2020
Lucille Belcher Mayfield, 86 of Etowah, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday March 6, 2020.
Preceded in death by her Husband of 51 years, David Carroll Mayfield, Parents, 2 brothers and a sister.
Survivors include Sons and daughter-in-laws, Rick and Tonya Mayfield and Rilley and Kim Mayfield....
Amber Allen
Mar 6, 2020
Amber Allen, 43, of Englewood, TN passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home. She was a member of North Englewood Baptist Church. A former dental assistant and was disabled at the time of her death.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Eddie Mullinax and Debbie Mullinax, grandparents; Jim and Dezma Martin, Arvil...
Carolyn Jeanette Bull
Mar 4, 2020
Carolyn Jeanette Powers Bull, 80, of Athens, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church. Her prayer was for everyone to come to know the Lord before it is too late.
Preceded by her parents, Clay and Maggie Moore Powers; daughter, Teresa Watson; brothers, Harold and Larry...
Sheila Cox
Mar 2, 2020
Sheila Kaye York Cox, 61, of Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020.
Preceded in death by her father, Bill York.
Survivors include her mother, Faye York; sons, Waylon Cox and Vic Martin (Nakia Martin); brother, Tim York; grandchildren, Daisy Martin and Calvin Martin.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...
Betty Smith
Feb 29, 2020
Betty Sue Brock, 72, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was a beloved mother, nanny, and sister and will be missed by many.
She is preceded by her parents, Lewis and Hazel Brock; Daughter, Kimberly Farley; Grandson, Joshua Williams; and Siblings, Ruby Russell, Mary Ann Trew, Ailene Brock, Robert Brock, Kenneth Brock, and Curtis Brock....
Loyd Allen Puett
Feb 24, 2020
Loyd Puett, 97, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was the owner and operator of Loyd's Body Shop in Etowah for many years and was a member and deacon of Coghill Baptist Church. Loyd was a proud WWII Veteran and received the rank of Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy.
Preceded...
Bruce Clifford Jordan, Sr.
Feb 23, 2020
Bruce Clifford Jordan, Sr, 83, a long-time resident of the Pinehurst community in Etowah, TN, passed away on February 23, 2020 at his home.
Preceded in death by his spouse, June Sneed Jordan; siblings, Paul Jordan, Earl Jordan, Horace Jordan, Wanda Jordan Seal, Raymond Jordan, and Catherine Jordan Jones.
Survivors include his three sons and...
Grace Ann Derrick Williams
Feb 16, 2020
Grace Ann Derrick Williams, a long-time resident of Etowah, TN, passed away on February 16, 2020.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, James C. Williams; children, Danielle Williams Haas and husband Joe of Knoxville, TN, James C. Williams, Jr. (Jim) of Etowah and wife Sherri; grandchildren, Colby Williams, Sidni Webb and husband Tim, Peyton Crofts and...
Dwanna Matthews
Feb 4, 2020
Dwanna Matthews, 38, of Niota, TN passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was an amazing person who loved her family and her work family at Sweetwater Nursing Center, Burger King, and Hardees. Dwanna will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Preceded in death by her grandparents; Harvey and Heddie Matthews of Etowah and W.C. and...
Kenneth Paul Newman, Sr.
Feb 4, 2020
Kenneth Paul Newman, Sr., 82, of Calhoun, TN passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center. He was retired from the United States Navy and TVA.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws, Paul and Tracy Newman of Englewood, TN and Charles and Beverly Newman of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Bob Newman of Las Angeles, CA....
Sandra D. "Sandy" Russell
Feb 3, 2020
Sandra D. Russell "Sandy", 49, of Athens, TN passed away Monday, February 3, 2020.
Preceeded in death by her father, Charles S. Russell.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Carolyn R. and Olen Johnson; sister and fiancé, Stephanie Russell Nelson and Marty Wilcox; step-brother and wife, Lee and Michele Johnson and family; niece and her...


