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...

May 19, 2018

Dee F. "Big Orange" Raper, age 95 of Englewood, TN, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at his residence. He was a son of the late John and Zona Raper. Dee was retired from Athens Products, a member of Manilla Lodge 633 Englewood, was a member of ECC for over 50 years, was very active in his younger years...

May 19, 2018

Raymond Lester Mull, age 83 of Etowah, TN, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was a son of the late Lester Bruce and Nora Kate Mull. Raymond attended Carlock United Methodist Church. He retired from GM after 32 years. Raymond is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Doloris Mull.

Survivors include 3 sons, Bobby Mull,...

May 6, 2018

Wayne Lewis Newman, Sr., passed away at his residence in Etowah on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the age of 84. He was born February 5, 1934 to Lewis and Effie (Barnett) Newman in Etowah, Tennessee. He, along with his parents and sister Peggy, moved to Maryville about 1944. He played football at and graduated from Everett High School,...

May 2, 2018

Brandon James Cassada 33, of Etowah left this earth May 2, 2018, but will never leave our hearts. A life well lived is a precious gift, a legacy. A well life he lived, the legacy he left behind is indescribable. He made an everlasting impact on anyone who crossed his path. Brandon loved the outdoors, his toys, and tinkering...

May 2, 2018

Genevieve Clabo, 92, originally from the Claxton community, died peacefully in her sleep May 2, 2018.

She was a native of McMinn County; a resident of Virginia Beach, VA, for 32 years; McMinn County, TN for 26 years, and Cleveland, TN since 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Fred Clabo; sons...

Apr 26, 2018

Marie Oleitta "Lete" Swartout, 98 of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Bunyon C. and Caroline Brown Brackett of the Coghill Community of McMinn County. She was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church since 1950.

Preceded in death by her husband, Laverne Albert Swartout; 3 brothers, Quade...