Jan 27, 2020

Patricia "Patty" Averett, 75 of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.

Patty loved and cared about people and was a prayer warrior.

Preceded in death by the father of her children, Lester W. Averett.

Survived by her sons, Todd Averett, Sid Averett and wife, Tammy; grandchildren, Peyton Averett McCosh and husband,...

Jan 21, 2020

Elizabeth Helen Scoggins, 96 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Preceded in death by her husband, Howard Scoggins; parents, James A. and Martha Vaughn Whiteside; brothers, Robert Whiteside, Clyde Whiteside and Jack Whiteside; sisters, Grace Carmichael, Sue Goodwin and Blanche Holloman.

Survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Margie Crossley (Doyle), Peggy Scoggins,...

Jan 19, 2020

Bobby Allen Kirksey, 76 of Englewood, TN passed away on Sunday January 19, 2020 following a long battle with heart disease.

He leaves behind his wife, Judy Kirksey of Englewood; two sons, Mike Kirksey and wife, Marla of Chattanooga, Tracy Kirksey and wife, Susan of Englewood; daughter, Shari High and husband Martin of Niota; five grandchildren, Matthew,...

Jan 11, 2020

Anna Mae Stone Studdard, 97, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, January 11 th , 2020.

Preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Ethel "Davis" Stone   husband, Herman Studdard, son John and infant son James; grandson, Greg Studdard, sister, Ruth Loftis, brothers, M.L., Ruben, Parnick, Hubert (Tub), and Roy Stone.

Survivors include Daughter and...

Jan 11, 2020

Kamy Rayburn Gamble, 59, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Preceded in death by her mother, Nadine Clendenen Rayburn.

Survived by her husband, Tim Gamble; son, Joseph Gamble; father, Charles Rayburn; brother, Greg Rayburn (Cathy); niece, Ali Rayburn;  and numerous loving family and friends around the world.

She worked at...

Jan 7, 2020

Melvin B. (Mel) Moates of Tallahassee, FL. age 78, passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2020.  He was born in Etowah, TN on July 13 1941 to the late Charles H. Moates and Blanche Silvers Moates.  He married his bride Joody C. Burger on Sept.17, 1960.  They were married for 59 years.

He was a veteran of...

Jan 6, 2020

Peggy Lucille Miller, 74, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, January 6 th , 2020.

Preceded in death by her husband, David Miller; parents, Arther and Frances Hayes; infant baby brother, Robert Hayes.

Survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Bud and Mattie Hayes; nephew and wife, Chuck and Vanessa Hayes; nephew and wife, Alan and Clarissa...

Jan 5, 2020

Allen W. "Bud" Sneed, Jr., 93, of Delano TN passed away Sunday January 5, 2020.

Preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Largent Sneed; parents, Allen Webster Sneed, SR and Estelle Eaves Sneed; sisters, Mildred Sneed Sanders, Ernestine Sneed Walker, Juanita Sneed Dotson; brother, Marion Sneed; great-grandson, Christian Matthew Akins Sneed.

Survivors include daughter, Joan...

Jan 2, 2020

William Neal "Bill" Harper 57, of Newport News, VA formally of Etowah, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, January 2nd, 2020. He passed away in his sleep at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News, Virginia with Bobby and Brenda by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...

Jan 1, 2020

Mark "Iron" Hart, 69, of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Proceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Pearl Hart.

He was a veteran of the US Navy and US Marine Corp.

Survivors include his 3 sons, Richard Hart of West Union, OH, Mark Hart of Trenton, OH, Wade Hart...

Dec 26, 2019

Delia McNary Lee Watts, 91, of Englewood, TN passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

Born in Johnson City, TN, she graduated from Science Hill High School and ETSU, where she met her future husband, Doug Watts to whom she was married 58 years until his death in 2010. She was also preceded in death by her...

Dec 25, 2019

Shelby S. Massingale, 83, of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

She was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, David Massingale; granddaughter, Kelli Knight; parents, Port and Juna Smith; brothers, Hoyt, George, and Houston Smith; sisters, Juanita Humphrey and Betty Bigham.

Survivors include...

Dec 17, 2019

Mary Ella Tallent, 86 of Englewood passed away at Athens Place on December 17, 2019.

She is a daughter of the late David and Dessie Crye.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ray Tallent; son, Tim Tallent; sisters, Sue Stewart and Verna Anderson; and brother, Richard Crye.

She was an avid quilter and...

Dec 17, 2019

John B. Scroggins, 94, of Etowah, TN passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah.

He was a son of the late W.M. and Myrtle Scroggins of Wetmore.

John was an avid golfer and was still playing when he could. He served in the Army during WWII, Andennes, Rhineland,...

Dec 16, 2019

IvaLea Georgia Long, 85, of Etowah, TN passed away, Monday, December 16, 2019 at her residence.

She was a member of Eastern Star.

She is preceded by her husband, Erskin Long; and son, Steven Long.

Survivors include her 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Betty and Walter Locke, Sherry Alfredo; son, Bobby Long; several...

Dec 15, 2019

Charles G. "Charlie" Smith Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 15 th , 2019.

He was born on February 14 th , 1929, in Maryville, TN to Guy and Para Lee Waymans Smith.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Fredie Renegar Smith, his second wife, Myrtle Casteel...

Dec 14, 2019

Marcia Key Millard, 68, a lifelong resident of McMinn County, went home to Jesus on Saturday December 14, 2019 at NHC Nursing Home.

She was born in Athens on November 24, 1951. Marcia was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church in Athens. She retired from Athens Utilities Board where she had worked almost 30 yrs.

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Dec 13, 2019

Nina Fain, 87, of Englewood, TN passed away Friday December 13, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband J.B. Fain, parents A.T. Frank and Myrtle Frank; brothers, Stanley, John, Gene, and Bug Frank; sisters, Mae Roberts, Ruth Wear, Etolea Swabe.

Survivors include her son Ronnie Fain of Englewood; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and...

Dec 9, 2019

Rual B. Johnson, 89, of Etowah TN passed away Monday December 9, 2019.

He was a son of the late Lester and Barton Grace Johnson.

Preceded in death by his wife, Sarah B. Johnson; son, Bart R. Johnson; daughter, Jennifer Van Donkelaar.

Rual was a Shriner and a Mason; he served in the...

Dec 6, 2019

Patricia Ann Wheeler, 71, of Harrison TN passed away Friday December 6, 2019.

She was a daughter of the late Otto Derrick and Rachel Dean Adams Derrick.

Survivors include her brother, Jeffery A. Derrick; daughters and sons-in-law, Wendy Wheeler-Stough and Jacob Stough, April Wheeler Blankenship and James Edward Blankenship; grandsons, Jackson Wheeler Dixon, Bennett and...