Jul 19, 2018

Christopher Dodson, 41 of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018. Survivors include his very special daughter, Alexia Shore and her fiancé Jordan Long; parents, Larry and Janice Dodson; sister and brother-in-law, Christie and Ashley Rhodes; special nephew and niece, Caleb and Lilly Rhodes

A private service will be held at a later date.

Jul 17, 2018

Bart Rual Johnson, 60 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He is a son of Rual Johnson and the late Sarah Johnson.

Preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Johnson; and sister, Jennifer DanDonkelaar. Survivors include his 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Matt and Cindy Johnson of Etowah, Tyler Johnson of Etowah; father, Rual Johnson...

Jul 16, 2018

Bessie Marie Kirkland, Nichols, Arms, 93 of Delano passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at a healthcare facility in Cleveland. She was born in McMinn County and spent most of her life in Polk and McMinn Counties. She retired from Athens Products; and was a long time Member of Delano Baptist Church.

She was a daughter of...

Jul 15, 2018

Leecie Grisham, 94 of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her residence.

She was a native and lived in McMinn County for most of her life; she was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church; and she loved cooking, working in her flowers and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 13, 2018

Minnie Lou Best, born Minnie Lou Fain, went home to be with our Lord and savior on Friday, July 13, 2018. Minnie was born on June 16, 1940 in Athens, TN to Ross Fain and Otsie Rodgers Fain. She was a retired School Bus Driver for Hillsborough County and spoke often of all the kids she remembered dearly. Though...

Jul 13, 2018

Otellah "Hap" McConkey, age 86 of Englewood, TN, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Ross and Ann Brock. Otellah was a member of Mars Hill United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry McConkey; brothers, Bill, Bob, John "Brownie", Sam, and Junior Brock; sisters, Sue Barnett and...

Jul 6, 2018

Judy Marian Pickett Cook, 71, of Etowah, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center after a lingering illness.

She was a wonderful mother who always put the needs of her children before her own, a loving wife, a cherished grandmother and a highly respected nurse.

Judy attended East Mecklenburg High School...

Jul 3, 2018

William Theodore (Ted) Brown, Jr., J.D., an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee, died July 3, 2018 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville following a short illness. He was 69 years old.He lived in Knoxville, Tennessee and was Senior Lecturer in the U.T. Department of Political Science.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 7, 1949, Brown grew...

Jul 1, 2018

Michael Kelly Hammons, 57 of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018.

He was a Member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church; employed at Thomas and Betts, Athens, TN; a graduate of UTK with an Engineering Degree; he was an avid sportsman and a little league coach; and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is...

Jun 27, 2018

James Edward Kelley, 86 of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He was a son of the late J.P. and Ithma Kelley. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Sue Hunt; and nephew, Jimmy Hunt. He served in the US Army Counter Intelligence Division and retired from J.M. Huber Corp. Survivors include his brother-in-law, Marvin S....

Jun 23, 2018

Peggy Jenkins Wharton, 92 of Etowah, TN passed away at Etowah Health Care on Saturday, June 23, 2018.

Peggy was born in Etowah on July 23, 1925 to Avery Lee Jenkins and Lorena Jenkins. She graduated from Etowah High School and then worked at Oak Ridge where she met and married Arthur Emrie Wharton. Peggy was a...

Jun 12, 2018

Grace Leslie Goodman, 92 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Ray Starritt and Gussie Eliza Leslie.

She was a longtime member of Carlock United Methodist Church and taught adult Sunday school class until her failing health.

Preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Goodman;...

Jun 10, 2018

Marjorie June Moses, 85 of Athens, TN passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Ruby Blackwell.

Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, T. Reece Moses; step-mother, Seena Blackwell; brothers, Edward and J.L. Blackwell.

Survivors include her niece, Karen Blackwell Baker of Athens; nephew, and...

Jun 8, 2018

Mary E. Dalton, 86 of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12th at Etowah Cemetery.

Jun 5, 2018

James "Riley" Waldrop, 68, God's Special Gift was called home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was a resident of Decatur, TN formally of Etowah, TN and retired from Woods Memorial Hospital.

Preceded in death by his father, James Arthur Waldrop.

Survivors include his mother, Jeannette Wilson Waldrop of Decatur; sister...

May 29, 2018

Flora C. Ammons, 88 of Etowah passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 2:00 to 4 p.m., Monday, June 4th in the Chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home.

May 29, 2018

Virginia M. McRae, Long, Dodson, 81 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018. A daughter of the late Dr. Charles F. and Orene McRae; she was a member of Wesleyanna United Methodist Church and choir member.

Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband of 27 years, Rev. Robert Ray Long; 2nd husband of 13...

May 28, 2018

Delbert Ernest Smith, 74 of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence. A son of the late Rev. Ernest Gene and Geneva Lou Thompson Smith. He was a member of Meadow Fork Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bob and Grady Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Narvelene Smith;...

May 22, 2018

William "Bill" A. Brown, 90 of Athens, TN passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

He was a son of the late Paul and Rhea Brown.

Retired Fellow Society of Actuaries; He served in the US Navy at the age of 17; TN Tech age of 19, Insurance Company age of 22; graduate school at the...

May 19, 2018

Dorothy Mae (Dot) Moates Chastain, 90, passed away May 19, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Hilary and Martha Moates.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald; son, Sam; four brothers, Herbert, Frank, Donald, and Billy Moates; and sister, Lillian Miller.

Dorothy graduated from Etowah High School in 1945 and worked...