Feb 12, 2019

Robert L. "Bob" Shugart, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home in Claxton surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Laster and Stella Brown Shugart; brother, Jimmy Shugart; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Georgie Belle Waldrop; brothers-in-law, Willard Waldrop and Frank Waldrop; sisters-in-law, Georgia Elsie Waldrop, Margaret Wampler and Wilma...

Feb 7, 2019

Lynn Carroll, 57 of Englewood, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Starr Regional Medical Center.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman, UT fan and loved watching his grandson play sports.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, W.J. and Dortha Harris, Virgil and Clemmie Carroll; aunt, Barbara Howell.

Survivors include his girlfriend, Gail...

Feb 7, 2019

Curtistene Evelyn "Curt" Thompson Crabtree Medlin, 95 of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Charles "Charlie" Crabtree; her second husband, Carl Medlin; siblings, Jesse, Callie and Sam Thompson of Etowah, Ruby Watson of Madisonville, Maxine Perkins of Ohio; son-in-law, Bill Berry of Atlanta.

She was a...

Feb 6, 2019

Captain "Retired" Arnold "A.C." Maher 86 of Etowah lost the battle with Agent Orange on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence.

He was born Manchester, New Hampshire on September 1, 1932. He was of Baptist faith, and a member of Coghill Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Edna Maher; brother,...

Feb 5, 2019

Harold Ray "Creepy" Cox, 93 of Etowah, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              He is preceded in death by his wife, Margie Strickland Cox; son Robert Gregory Cox; parents, John Fred and Rossie Gregory Cox.

Creepy served City of Etowah Mayor from 1989 to 1993, Commissioner of Education and Recreation for 24 years, State Assistant Babe Ruth...

Feb 2, 2019

Charles Gowin, age 83 of Englewood, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was in the Navy Seabees who served in the Korean War. Charles was an avid gunsmith, woodworker, and animal lover. He always had a big heart who loved his family. Charles was always a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by...

Jan 27, 2019

Wendell "Dusty" Newman passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by those who loved him most.

Preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret Burnette Newman; daughter, Janet Alisa Newman; parents, Horace Ruel and Lula Kelley Newman; brothers, Reethel, Jack, Kenneth, J.L., Alfred, H.L.,Thomas and Floyd; sisters, Barbara Franks and...

Jan 25, 2019

Mazie Meeks passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 in Athens, TN.  Mazie was born in Mableton, GA on March 7, 1941 and was the daughter of G.C. and Zelma Woodall Brooks.  Mazie graduated from South Cobb High School, class of 1959.  She married her high school sweetheart Joe Meeks.  They have celebrated 59 wonderful years of marriage.

Jan 21, 2019

Joseph E. Coleman, 79 of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. He was a member of Cambria Baptist Church. Joe was also a 50 year member of the Etowah Masonic Lodge #653. He served for the McMinn School Board for 16 years, the National Guard for 5 years, and retired from CSX Railroad after 40 years. He...

Jan 18, 2019

Marie Onith Derrick Jones, 88, of Etowah, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 18, 2019. Marie was a loving wife, Mother, and Grandmother.  She was a member of First Church of God of East Etowah. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erastus and Beulah Derrick, 3 brothers John, Ralph, and Junior, 3 sisters Delsa...

Jan 16, 2019

Betty Sue Dalton, 84 of Delano, TN passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Monroe and Delzie Carroll; and she was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Youell Jack Dalton

Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Patty Dalton of Ocoee, Lynn and James...

Jan 15, 2019

Lora Marie Foster, 90 born in McMinn County on June 17, 1928 passed away on January 15, 2019 at Life Care Center of Athens.

She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lillie Buckner Foster.

Preceded in death by 5 brothers, Rual, Luther, Lester, Fate and Johnny Foster and 1 sister, Dorthey.

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Jan 10, 2019

James E. Davis of Etowah, TN age 76. He was called to his eternal home on January 10, 2019 at Etowah Healthcare Center. James retired from a teaching career at Central High School of McMinn County, the Tennessee Air National Guard, and finished his working days as an investor/stock trader from home. He is preceded in death by his...

Jan 1, 2019

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Dec 31, 2018

Helen Ann (Bunch) Smith (retired teacher), 80, of Etowah, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at her home in Etowah.

Born in Lynn, Arkansas, Helen was a resident of Etowah for the past 49 years. She taught at Mountain View Elementary School, retiring in 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Watty Smith; parents,...

Dec 31, 2018

Teresa Hammons, age 53 of Benton, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Etowah.  She was a loving wife and mother. Teresa enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family. She especially loved her pets. Teresa is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Kelly Hammons and parents, Sammy and Trula Miles.

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Dec 30, 2018

Jerry "Pee Wee" Poteet, age 71, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Cleveland.

He was a son of the late Harvey and Ruth Blackwell Poteet and is preceded in death by two sisters; Linda Poteet Staton and Brenda Poteet Staton, and two brothers; Joe Blackwell and Billy Massingill....

Dec 14, 2018

Darlene "Dee" Cass, 75 of Englewood, TN passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence. She was of the Christian Faith.

Preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Charlie Cass.

Survivors include her Children and their spouses, Jimmy Hinkle, Becky and James Martin, Scott and Amy Cass; grandchildren, Jarin Cass and wife,...

Dec 13, 2018

Jean K. Travis, 96 of Old Fort formally of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Myrtle Kincaid; and she worked at Bradley Memorial in the newborn nursery.

Preceded in death by her grandsons, Michael Lynn McMahann and Jason Travis Nunley.

Survivors include 2 daughters,...

Nov 24, 2018

Paul Buckner , age 42, of Etowah, a loving father and friend passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by  his parents Samuel and Martha Ann Duggan Buckner and a sister Martha Renae Buckner Survivors include his sons: Samuel Buckner, Luke Knott, K.C. DeHerrera, and Jason Boyd, a daughter, Maryalice Carmley, 5...