Mar 31, 2019

Steven Edward Goodner, 73 of Etowah, TN passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his residence. He was a son of the late Duster and Nettie Goodner. He was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church; he retired from J.M. Huber; and he served in the Army National Guard.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother,...

Mar 26, 2019

Laura Womac Yates, 78 of Riceville, TN passed on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late John and Lillie Martin. She was a member of Eastanalee Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, T.L. Womac; son, Gary Womac.

Survivors include her daughter, Ginger Holland of Riceville; grandchildren,...

Mar 20, 2019

Velvie Muncy Shepherd, age 96, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 2019.  She was born April 25, 1922 to parents James Tilden and Luetishie (Starr) Muncy in Roderfield, WV.  She spent her early childhood in the mountains of West Virginia helping her parents raise 14 children during the great depression.  Her father...

Mar 17, 2019

Penny Duncan, 52, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019.

She was of the Baptist Faith and attended Pleasant Grove in Benton, TN; and she worked at Creative Foam and had several close friends there.

Preceded in death by her mother, Georgia Green of Athens; grandparents, Arthur and Jeannette Bowers of Tellico; father-in-law...

Mar 13, 2019

Sharon "Pam" Bain Knox, 69 of Madisonville, TN passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

She was a daughter of the late J.B. and Kathleen "Kitty" Bain.

She was a member of Englewood United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mom and Mimi.

Survived by her husband, Van Knox; daughter, Amy Knox Long...

Mar 13, 2019

Helen Louise Payne Free was born on December 8, 1920 in The Cambria Community of Etowah Tennessee where she spent her life, and died on March 13, 2019. She was a faithful Christian and a founding member of Cambria Baptist Church.

Predeceased by her husband, Mack Free, parents Rex L and Ida Melton Payne, brothers, Joe Shadden,...

Mar 10, 2019

Joel Wesley Coleman, age 82, of Etowah, passed away Sunday March 10, 2019. He was preceded by parents Claude and Laura Coleman and one son Wesley Thomas Coleman. He served in the National Guard and was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by two daughters; Cinda Bivens and her husband Doodle , and Carolyn Mullins. Grandchildren:...

Mar 7, 2019

Aileen "Tootsie" Price, aged 76, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019.  She was born across the creek from the Old Maggie Mill at Servilla, TN, on April 5, 1942, to the late Ella Alene Lee Price and the Reverend Willie Lloyd Price.  Tootsie came into the world to hard working people who helped settle the land, build up...

Mar 3, 2019

Lillian Dale (Wallace) Proctor , age 92, passed away peacefully at the home she shared with her daughter in Knoxville, Tennessee on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  She was born July 29, 1926 in Etowah, Tennessee.

Lillian was a graduate of Etowah High School and Tennessee Wesleyan College. She began married life with her husband, William...

Feb 25, 2019

Roy Lum Stone, 83, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. He was a son of the late Owen and Ethel Stone.

Preceded in death by parents, listed above; wife, Katherine Sue Stone; brothers, M.L., Hubert, Ruben, Parnick, and Jarvis Stone; and sister, Ruth Loftis.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Feb 16, 2019

Charles E. Casteel, 76, of Etowah, Passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Starr Region Medical Center of Athens.  Charles was a son of the late Loyd and Ellie Sue Buckner Casteel.  He is preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Dean Colboch; sister-in-law, Bonnie Casteel; brothers-in-law, B.L. Hipps and Wayne Dyke; niece, Gail Presley; and nephews, Billy R....

Feb 14, 2019

David A. Daugherty, 54, of Englewood, TN went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Standifer Place Health Center in Chattanooga, TN.

He was a lifelong resident of Liberty Hill community and a faithful member of Starr Mountain Church of Christ.  David was a son of the late Carson and Margaret Daugherty.

Feb 12, 2019

Johnny A. Wilson, 86 of Athens passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

Preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Jessie Wilson.

He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church; an avid UT fan, music lover and passionate fisherman.

Survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Matt Disney of Louisville, TN;...

Feb 12, 2019

Jerry Lee Cole, 64 of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home.

Preceded in death by parents, James Walter and Velma Cole.

Surviving siblings, Barbara Culberson and Danny Cole, Englewood, Ruby Russell, Delano, Leslie Cole, St. Cloud, FL, Helen Sweet, Clermont, FL; several nieces and nephews.

No services at...

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...