Jul 19, 2019

Blanche E. Rymer, 92, of Reliance, TN passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019.  She was a daughter of the late Luther and Cora Cochran Owens and was and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Rymer and son Willie Phillip Rymer. Four brothers, Eskel Owens, Frank Owens, George...

Jul 16, 2019

Laura Adrienne Haren Waisman, 97, of Etowah, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

She was born in Etowah on August 27, 1921 and was a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Boyd Haren and a faithful member of Etowah Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Maryville College and lived in Dallas, TX until retiring back...

Jul 15, 2019

Mayme Poteet Underwood, age 86, of Delano TN passed away Monday July 15, 2019 surrounded by her family.

She was a daughter of the late Joe and Rosie Poteet. A member of Delano Baptist Church and she retired from Morgan Manufacture.  Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Underwood; brothers, Fred Poteet, Billy Poteet; and nephew, Gary...

Jul 9, 2019

Mary Jo Triplett, age 81, of Etowah TN passed away Tuesday July 9, 2019.  A native of Ringgold, GA and a resident of Etowah for the past 54 years.

She was formerly office supervisor for Delta Apparel in Tellico Plains for 33 years and worked as manager of Scotties in Etowah for 13 years; she was a...

Jul 9, 2019

Tamera Waldrop, 51, of Etowah, TN, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence.

She was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church of Etowah and was a 1986 graduate of Tellico Plains High School.

Preceded in death by her grandson, Ethin Waldrop; and father-in-law, Frank Waldrop.

Jul 8, 2019

James "Pat" Wilson, 75, of Englewood, TN passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at his residence.

Preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Bertie Wilson; brother, Dwight Wilson and son, Greg Wilson.

Pat was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan; taught 30 years at Tellico Plains High School; and ministered at Starr Mountain Church...

Jul 4, 2019

Susan Camille Rach Webber, 67 of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Preceded in death by her parents, Marvin, Sr. and Anna Rach; brother, James Rach.

Susan enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, playing the piano, crafting and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She worked in the Medical Laboratory as a Technician for Elkhart...

Jun 26, 2019

Bruce Young, 76 of Englewood, TN passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Bruce loved the Dragstrip and Racing.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and MaryNell Young; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Brenda Young; sister-in-law, Celesta Chambers.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sue Young; children and their spouses, Jeff and Raeann Young,...

Jun 24, 2019

Doris E. Carver, 89 of Athens, TN passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.

Preceded in death by her sister, Sylvia Miller; and brother, Carl E. Miller, Jr.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, William Roy Carver; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Bill Clark, Pat and George Carpenter; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Laura Carver;...

Jun 24, 2019

Barbara Anne Hubbard Shearer, age 79, of Etowah TN passed away Monday June 24, 2019.  She was born on February 11, 1940 in Greensboro, NC.

Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Shearer; mother, Helen Hubbard; and son, Scott Shearer.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Shearer; uncles and spouses, Charlie and Joyce Smith, Don...

Jun 22, 2019

Glenn F. Peery, Sr., 85, of Etowah, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.

He was a native of Blount County, TN and was of the Methodist faith.He was a son of the late Andrew Thomas Peery and Mayme Peery and was preceded in death by his brothers Tom, Dale, and Wendell Peery.

Survivors include his...

Jun 19, 2019

Edward "Eddie" Austin Rowland, age 70, of Athens TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday June 19, 2019.  He was a faithful servant of the Lord and was pastor at Mt. Verd Baptist Church for 9 ½ years and at Cambria Baptist Church for 28 ½ years. His faith never wavered.

Preceded...

Jun 13, 2019

Marjorie Virginia Burrows, 92, of Delano, TN passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Paul and Lilly Bivens; and a member of Delano Baptist Church all of her life.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Burrows; son, Joey Paul Burrows; and brother, Beecher Bivens.

Survivors include 1...

Jun 12, 2019

Robert T. "Bobby" Price, 68 of Etowah passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born March 18, 1951 in Augusta, GA to the late Alene Lee Price and Reverend Willie Lloyd Price.

Preceded in death by his parents, listed above; sister and brother-in-law, Aileen "Tootsie" Price and husband, Wayne; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Cynthia Hafley...

Jun 10, 2019

Cecil Moses, 98 years of age, of Athens TN passed away on Monday June 10, 2019.

He was a lifelong resident of Athens.  He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church since 1932, where he served in many capacities during his membership.  Cecil was a World War II veteran serving stateside for the Navy between 1944-1946....

Jun 3, 2019

Wayne B. Collins 90, of Etowah, TN Passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019. He was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Collins.

Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Jean Adams Collins; daughter, Jennifer Ann Murphy; brother, Charles Collins; and sister, Aileen Brown.

Wayne served as a Deacon of Unity Baptist Church...

Jun 2, 2019

Hubert Henry Brooks , age 82, of Englewood, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Mary Lou Mason Brooks; son, Dan Brooks; granddaughter, Alekah Brooks; brothers, T.L. and Johnny Brooks; sisters, Elizabeth Raper, Sue Robinson, Marie Brock and Laidean Watson.

Survivors include his wife...

Jun 1, 2019

Roberta Teresa Yarber of Niota passed away on Saturday June 1, 2019.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday June 3, 2019 at Niota Cemetery.

May 31, 2019

Vesta Oveline Choat Massingale, "Mother," "Aunt Oveline," "Nana," passed away peacefully on May 31, 2019, surrounded by her children and family.  Loved by so many, she filled her 94 healthy years with faith, family,   Church, her home and community.  She was born on February 1, 1925, daughter of Franklin Nelson and Margaret "Maggie" Tallent Choat in the Goodsprings community...

May 29, 2019

William Hoyt Shamblin, 94 of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.

A beloved father and husband, he was a lifelong resident of Etowah; and a member of First Baptist Church of Etowah. He was retired from Kern's Bakery after thirty six and a...