Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
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...
Patricia "Patty" Averett
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,...
Elizabeth Helen Scoggins
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,...
Bobby Kirksey
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,...
Anna Studdard
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...
Kamy Gamble
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; Â and numerous loving family and friends around the world.
She worked at...
Melvin B. "Mel" Moates
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...


