Obituaries

Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee

Lula Mae Crockett

Lula Mae Crockett

Feb 16, 2018

Lula Mae Crockett age 99 of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at her home after a lingering illness.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of late David Edgar Crockett, Sr. and Ada Kelley Crockett.

She was a long time member of North Etowah Baptist Church and...

John Seaton

John Seaton

Feb 15, 2018

John Seaton peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, February 15, 2018. He was 78 years old. John was born on March 30, 1939, to Paul Revere and Mary Nolan Seaton. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County.

John is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joan Crittenden Seaton; his two sons and...

Marcella M Coker

Marcella M Coker

Feb 10, 2018

Marcella M. Coker, 89, passed away February 10, 2018 in Etowah, TN. She was born Dec. 18, 1928 in Muskegon, MI to Irving and Irene (Pierce) Hyrns. Mrs. Coker grew up in Muskegon but later moved to Bear Lake, MI. She met her first husband, Roland Matthews, in Bear Lake where they married after his return from WWII. For...

Connie Rene Maynor

Connie Rene Maynor

Feb 5, 2018

Connie Rene Maynor, 58 of Powell, TN passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare.

She was a member of Parkwest Church of God, Dutch Valley and daughter of the late Gilbert and Betty Tidler. Preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Ben Maynor, Sr. of Powell, TN; siblings, David...

Alice Faye Payne

Alice Faye Payne

Feb 2, 2018

Alice Faye Payne, 81 of Knoxville, TN formally of Benton passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2018. She was a native of Madisonville, TN and retired from Etowah Manufacturing.

A daughter of the late Money and Grace Jenkins. Preceded in death by her first husband, Warren H. Martindale; second husband, John D. Payne; 2 sisters, Ida Mae Reynold,...

Nancy Jane Moates

Nancy Jane Moates

Feb 2, 2018

Nancy Jane Moates age 71 of Etowah, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. Jane retired from the Etowah Utilities after 33 years of employment. She is the daughter of the late Arlie and Louise Williams.

She is preceded in death by her parents, listed above; sister: Margie Wilson of Etowah; brothers: Ralph Williams of Englewood, Jerry...

April Kay Culberson Gibson

April Kay Culberson Gibson

Jan 30, 2018

April Kay Culberson Gibson, 45 of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. She was known for her beautiful smile and kind heart.

Proceded in death by her husband, Richey Gibson; father, Charles (Herbie) Culberson.

She was employed at McMinn Medical Imaging. She will be lovingly missed by her son, Caleb Gibson; mother, Barbara...

Florence J Duckett

Florence J Duckett

Jan 30, 2018

Florence J. Duckett, 102 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her residence. A daughter of the late Arthur and Georgia Parrott. She was the oldest member of Calvary Baptist Church of Etowah.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jim Duckett; son, Clarence McAllister; daughter, Imogene Brunk; sons-in-law, Carl Reese and Laddie Clayton. She...

Eleanor Marrs Harper

Eleanor Marrs Harper

Jan 27, 2018

Eleanor Marrs Harper of Etowah, TN was taken peacefully by her Heavenly Father on the night of January 27, 2018. At her side were son, Bobby and his fiancé' Brenda.

She was a proud graduate of Etowah High School. She was 84 years of age. Eleanor worked for many years as a secretary/bookkeeper at McMinn Central High...

Eunice Williams

Eunice Williams

Jan 26, 2018

Eunice Margie Williams, 104 of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at her residence.

She was a native of Blue Ridge, GA and raised in Ducktown, TN. She was a daughter of the late James M. Payne and Mary Emma Stiles Payne and step-mother, Ollie Cotter Payne. She attended Cherokee Indian Reservation School in Cherokee,...

Mary Elizabeth Martin

Mary Elizabeth Martin

Jan 24, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Martin, 61, of Englewood, TNwent home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.

She was a daughter of the late Rev. Buster J. Lindner and Maysie Ervin Lindner. She was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church and their pianist for several...

Jimmy W Bull

Jimmy W Bull

Jan 23, 2018

Jimmy Wayne Bull, 78 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Starr Regional Health and Rehab.

He was previous owner of Mar-von Termite Pest Control and Chemical Company. He served on the Etowah City Commission with one year as Mayor; and on the Etowah City School Board; member of FOP. He was a Member...

Ribe Burns

Ribe Burns

Jan 20, 2018

Ribe Burns age 80 of the New Zion community went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2018 at his residence. Ribe is preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Jewel Burns; son: Tim Burns; brother: Walter Burns; first wife: Alice Marie Smith Burns.

Survivors include wife: Alice Riden Burns; son and daughter-in-law: Eric...

Calvin Buckner

Calvin Buckner

Jan 15, 2018

Calvin Buckner, 79 of Englewood, TN passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home.

He was a native of Monroe County, TN and a son of the late Arthur and Edna Buckner of Middletown, OH.

Preceded in death by his brother, James Buckner of Middletown, OH; sister, Stella Wagers of Middletown, OH; granddaughter, Shantana...

Virginia Ann Brackett Pope

Virginia Ann Brackett Pope

Jan 14, 2018

Virginia Ann Brackett Pope, 84 of Calhoun, TN passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Froney and Gladys Brackett. She was a Member of Spring Creek United Methodist Church and retired from Davidson Textron. Preceded in death by her husband, Jim Pope; parents; and brother, Jack Bracket. Virginia was the 1st female commissioner...

Sue Stewart

Sue Stewart

Jan 12, 2018

Sue Stewart, 76 of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at her residence. A Private burial will be held at Conasauga Cemetery.

James William Monfort

James William Monfort

Jan 8, 2018

James William Monfort, 83, of Delano, TN passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. He was a son of the late William and Bertha Monfort. Preceded in death by his Parents; and brother, David Monfort. He served in the US Air Force from 1955 to 1965 and he attended First Baptist Church of Etowah. Survivors include his wife Marlene Monfort;...

Morris Gladstone Hammonds Jr

Morris Gladstone Hammonds Jr

Jan 2, 2018

Morris Gladstone Hammonds, Jr., 76 of Athens, TN passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He is a son of Neva Moses Hammonds and the late Gad Hammonds, Sr. He taught school for 17 years at McMinn Central High School; he was a carpenter and worked at Bowater's. He was a member and deacon of New Zion Baptist Church

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Peggy Jeanette Watson

Peggy Jeanette Watson

Jan 2, 2018

Peggy Jeanette Watson, 67 of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Life Care Center of Athens.

She was a daughter of the late Sara Frances Brock Watson.

Preceded in death by her mother; grandfathers, Bob Watson and Lawrence Brock; grandmothers, Bertha Pate Brock, Nellie Martin, Ida Watson. Peggy was a very loving...

Ruth Jean Booker Rule

Ruth Jean Booker Rule

Jan 1, 2018

Ruth Jean Booker Rule, 90, of Etowah, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at home surrounded by all her family.

A native of Knoxville, TN she had lived in Etowah most of her life, during which she worked at Donald Rules Drug Store and Rule Furniture Store beside her husband Charlie Rule. She was a graduate...

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