Nov 22, 2019

William Roy Carver, 91 of Athens, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 22, 2019.

He was a son of the late Roy and Elza Carver.

Preceded in death by his wife, Doris Carver; sister, Mary Webb.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Bill Clark,...

Nov 17, 2019

Elizabeth "Bib" Williams, 89, of Etowah, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

She was a daughter of the late Fred and Cora Stewart; she was raised by her grandparents, Monte and Molly Ward.

Preceded in death by her 2 sisters, Barbara DePover and Earnestine Davis; brother,...

Nov 6, 2019

Ruth Evelyn Choate Scarbrough Pierce, 94, of Etowah, TN "Goodsprings Community" passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

She is a daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth "Betha" Choate.

Ruth was raised in the Goodsprings Community and a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Anderson "Tige"...

Oct 28, 2019

Claude "Buddy" Parsons, Jr., 70, of Etowah won his battle with cancer and was called home to be with his Lord on October 28, 2019. Through comfort from the Holy Spirit, he was a gracious and courageous model to many all the way to the end.   He was born on March 27, 1949, and he was the husband of...

Oct 27, 2019

Johnny Allen Crabtree, 49, of Riceville, TN passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

He was of the Baptist faith; and a former employee of the McMinn Co. Bus Garage

Preceded in death by his father, Sam Crabtree; and brother, Mike Crabtree.

He is survived by his mother, Jerry Crabtree; brother, Rex Crabtree;...

Oct 20, 2019

Ronald R. Patterson, 78, of Lenoir City, TN formally of McMinn County passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Preceded in death by his parents, Henry Patterson and Ida Lee Patterson Martin.

He was a member of Calhoun United Methodist Church; attended Central United Methodist Church, Lenoir City. He was a veteran of the US Air...

Oct 20, 2019

Bobbie Loren Mason, 82, of Benton passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Starr Regional Health and Rehab Center in Etowah following a long illness.

Bobbie was a retired school teacher at Polk County High School.

Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Sally Mason of Etowah.

She is survived by...

Oct 17, 2019

Audine Casteel Aderhold, 86 of Etowah, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Starr Regional Hospital, surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Aderhold; parents, Cecil and Cora Belle Tallent; father-in-law and mother-in-law, G.L. and Lily Aderhold; two sisters, Ruth Wallis and Edna Mae Disney; and several...

Oct 17, 2019

Geanene Williams, 47, of Englewood, TN passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.

Preceded in death by her father, Walter Williams.

Geanene was a kind loving mother and grandmother who trusted in her Lord and Savior. She attended and also a counselor at Women at the Well.

Survivors...

Oct 10, 2019

Donna Kay Allen Benninger, 70, a resident of Etowah, TN and formerly of Spring Lake, NY and Melbourne, FL. Went to be with the Lord October 10, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Donna is preceded by her husband, Fredrick A Benninger, Sr.; parents, Andrew Allen and Pauline Wormuth; brothers, Dennis Allen and David Allen.

Oct 10, 2019

Billie Lee Reid, 85, of Englewood, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

She was a member of 1 st Baptist Church of Englewood where she served tirelessly for many years.

Preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Anna Lou Pickel; sister, Shirley Smithburger.

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Oct 10, 2019

Naomi Standridge Browell, 60, of Athens passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019.

She was born and raised in Etowah, TN

Preceded in death by her parents, Curtis Ogle Standridge and Mildred Ida Standridge; brother, Freddie Standridge; son, Jeremy Brown; and grandson, Jeremy Allan Hicks.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Shawn and Avonda...

Oct 2, 2019

Austin Steve "Deacon" Shadden, 86, of Etowah passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Son of the late William Steve and Gladys Lee Shadden. He was retired as a truck driver for Shaw Industries of Dalton, GA at the age of 75; he was of the Christian Faith.

Preceded in death by his twin brother, Alfred Shadden; and...

Sep 26, 2019

Dillard Hicks , 73, of Etowah, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his residence.

Preceded in death by his son, Dewight Hicks; parents, Elzie and Azeline Hicks; brothers and sisters-in-law, Elzie and June Hicks, Jr., Kenneth and Mary Gail Hicks.

He was a member of Delano Baptist Church and a Vietnam Veteran....

Sep 22, 2019

Willie Peels, 71, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home.

Preceded in death by his parents James and Wilma Jean Peels brother Troy Peels.

Survivors include his sons, Ray and Patsy Peels and Michael and Tarah Peels. Brother Ronnie Peels and sisters Barbara Hoover, Kathy Farmer, Norma Wilson, and Lisa...

Sep 18, 2019

Martha Imogene "Jean" Webb , age 85 of Etowah, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

She was a daughter of the late Hammond and Mary Radford; a member of Smyrna Baptist Church; she was a mother to all her nieces and nephews and all the babies that followed; Jean loved gardening, canning and cooking homemade...

Sep 17, 2019

It is with broken hearts that we are announcing the passing of our daddy. We take solace in knowing he is now resting in the sweet arms of Jesus. Jerold Bates, 63, of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

Preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Carrie Bates; sisters, Billie Carroll and Annette Hooper;...

Sep 15, 2019

Walter Eugene Harris, 75, of Etowah, TN, passed away Sunday evening at Life Care Center of Athens, TN. He was the son of the late Bolen Harris and Juanita Bell.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ana R. Harris of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico; mother, Juanita Bell; father, Bolen Harris; stepfather, Carl Bell.

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Sep 11, 2019

Alan DeWitt Phillips, 61, of Englewood passed away Wednesday afternoon at Blount Memorial Hospital. Son of the late Freddie D. Phillips. He was a resident of Englewood.

After graduating from Central High School of McMinn County in 1976, he attended Tennessee Wesleyan College earning a business/accounting degree in 1980. He partnered with his father at Phillips Tax...

Sep 11, 2019

Betty Madge Peery , age 84 of Etowah, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She was a daughter of the late James and Leola Patty.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Glenn F. Peery,Sr; brothers  J.D. Patty , Robert Patty, John Patty, sister, Dorothy Patty Gibbs

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