Nov 20, 2018

Betty Freeman, of Etowah, born August 6, 1930, passed away November 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Royce "RK" Freeman; son, Roger Freeman; and parents, Leonard and Roxie Truelove. Born in McMinn County, she lived in Michigan for 25 years before moving back to McMinn. Betty and her husband ran the "Easy...

Nov 19, 2018

Kenneth Hutton, 81 of Delano, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 19, 2018. He was a son of the late Fred and Ella Hutton. He served as a licensed minister and pastor for over 40 years in the United Pentecostal Church International; he served in the US Navy from June 21, 1955 to June...

Nov 18, 2018

Edna Elizabeth Varnell Pickens, 97 of Claxton Community passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018.

She was a daughter of the late George L. and Nell Swafford Varnell.

Preceded in death by her husband, J.K. Pickens; sister, Emily Varnell; brothers, James Edgar Varnell and George Lee Varnell.

She was a member of Double Springs...

Nov 13, 2018

Raymond K. Wilson, 73 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Otie Wilson.

Survivors include his sisters and brother-in-law, Roberta and Jose Ruiz of Englewood, Patsy Womac; brother, Sherrell Wilson of Etowah; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Graveside service...

Nov 10, 2018

Bill Dukes, 87 of Etowah and formerly of Flint, MI, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his residence.

He was a son of the late William K. Dukes, Sr. and Neoma Hazel Sammons Dukes. Bill worked with his father and brother at the Three Dukes Barber Shop in Flint, MI for over thirty years....

Nov 10, 2018

Harold J. Smith passed away on November 10, 2018 at the age of 81 years.

A native of Etowah, Harold attended Tennessee Wesleyan College at Athens, TN and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Harold honorably served active duty in the U.S. Air Force in San Francisco, CA and later moved to Florida working...

Nov 8, 2018

Brenda Poteet Staton, 67 of Riceville, TN passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018.

She was a daughter of the late Harvey Poteet and Ruth Blackwell Poteet. She attended Burdette Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her sister, Linda Poteet Staton; brothers, Billy Massingill and Joe Blackwell; and step-daughter, Tammy Barnwell.

Survivors include her...

Nov 7, 2018

Vanessa Jarrell, 57 of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ulis Denton and Geneva Anderson; brothers, James "Buddy" Millsaps and Wesley "Leon" Millsaps

Survivors include her husband, Elvis Jarrell; children, Tisha Mason and husband Matt, Charles Aaron and wife Sherry, Matthew Aaron and fiancé Heather...

Nov 4, 2018

Sonya Renee Mobley, 50 of Englewood passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018.

She was a daughter of the late Fred and Alice Hafley. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, listed above; brothers, Gary Murray and Michael Murray; and sister, Rebecca Mosier

Survivors include her...

Oct 28, 2018

Lovada Martin, 88 of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Starr Regional Health and Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Kemp and Bennie Lee Bryan; 4 sisters and 1 brother.

Lovada loved to bowl and worked at Classic Lanes; she retired from the DPA as a newspaper...

Oct 26, 2018

Redia Charlene Eaves Applebee, 57 of Athens, TN passed away Friday, October 26, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rocky Jack Eaves; grandparents, Horace and Onith Williams.

She was of the Church of Christ faith.

Survivors include her daughter, Brandy Lynette O'Steen; mother, Fannie Williams Henson; siblings, Darlene Eaves and...

Oct 24, 2018

Dan Moody Lambert, Jr. was born September 22, 1957 to Dan Moody, Sr. and Katherine Lambert. Dan fought hard and lost the battle of cancer on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 when he went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Dan was born in Lufkin, TX and moved to the Smokey Mountains with his bride...

Oct 23, 2018

Teresa Bull Watson, 59 of Athens, TN passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

She was born to Linford C. Bull and Carolyn Jeanette Powers Bull.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Clay and Maggie Powers and Rufus and Delma Bull.

Survivors include her...

Oct 22, 2018

Clara Elizabeth Caruthers, 77 of Athens, TN went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of the late William Clarence and Bina Dell Wall.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Joe Douglas Caruthers, Jr. of Coleman, FL; also one brother,...

Oct 18, 2018

Linda Ann Howard, 76, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Stella Howard Sipe and Granville "Dan" Howard. Linda was retired from General Motors with 35 years service. She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Larry Howard, and her stepfather, Otis Sipe. Survivors include her Sister and...

Oct 17, 2018

John Charles Patton, 77 of Delano passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

He was a son of the late Tim and Mary Blanche Patton. He was of the Baptist Faith and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War; he was a 1958 graduate of Etowah High School; and retired from Bowater as a Mill Store...

Oct 14, 2018

Curtis Hall, 77 a lifelong resident of Reliance passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018.

He was a son of the late Ralph Franklin and Addie Hall. Preceded in death by his wife, Polly Lee Hall, she was mother of Jamie and Vince Hall; wife of 14 years, Nona Blair Hall; brother, Tom Hall; sister, Artie Lowe.

Oct 11, 2018

Doyle Winslow Smith, 78 of Etowah passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018.

He was a son of the late John and Lucy Smith. He was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church and a retired UPS Driver.

Preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Smith; and parents.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Smith; son,...

Oct 10, 2018

Judith " Judy" Anne Wilson Anderson, 77 of Etowah passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Hughie and Roxie Wilson.

Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James "Jim" Anderson; brother, Lenten Wilson; and grandson, Griffin Anderson. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and David Brown;...

Oct 10, 2018

Floyd Henry "Boob" Watson, 91 of Englewood passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

He was a son of the late Bob Watson and Neelie Martin Watson.

Preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Frances Brock Watson; daughter, Peggy Jeanette Watson; and his parents;

Floyd was a well known...