Oct 28, 2017

Max Alton Trew, 87, of Riceville, Tennessee passed away, Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his home.

Max was born March 28, 1930 in Delano, TN to Fred and Louie (McMahan) Trew and was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. He graduated from McMinn County High School in 1948 and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College. Max was a veteran...

Oct 26, 2017

Connie Lynn Johnson, 56, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, October 26, 2017 at her home in Johnson City, TN.

She was born in Athens, TN. She was the daughter of Lloyd and Betty Johnson. She graduated from McMinn Central High School where she was homecoming queen in 1979. She was employed by Legacy Healthcare...

Oct 25, 2017

James "Adam" Yoder, 38, of Maryville went to Heaven to be in the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Adam was born in Athens and raised in Etowah, TN. He spent several years of his young adult life in Henderson, Nevada where he attended Silverado High School before marrying and returning to Etowah. He most recently...

Oct 23, 2017

Rudolph "Dudo" Brown, 92, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2017. He was a crane operator at Bowater for 36 years; and he served in the US Army in WWII and in the Korean War.

Preceded in death by Sigrid Brown, his first wife of 38 years; his second...

Oct 18, 2017

Teresa Ann Webb Carroll, 51 of Etowah, TN went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Randal Carroll; father, Cecil Webb.

Survivors include her mother, Artie Webb of...

Oct 17, 2017

Ruth Ann Bright, 69 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a daughter of the late Joe and Martha Tallent and a member of Starr Mountain Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Larry and Tommy Tallent.

She...

Oct 17, 2017

Lillian Lee Jeralds, 83 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She was a daughter of the late James and Jeannie Farmer; and a member of North Etowah Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, William Jeralds; sons, James Jeralds and Drew Jeralds.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Thomas...

Oct 17, 2017

Stella Clark, 84 of Calhoun, TN passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Tennova of Cleveland.

She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie Crabtree; and a member of the original Chestuee Baptist Church for many years.

Preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Clark; parents; brothers, Charlie, Tom and Henry Crabtree; and...

Oct 15, 2017

Marvin Torbett, age 83 of Etowah, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was a member of Etowah Church of Christ for over 36 years where he served as a song leader, deacon, and elder. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ida Torbett; brother, Cecil Torbett; and sister, Rhea...

Oct 11, 2017

Patricia G. Workman, 52 of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland. She was a lifelong member of Coghill Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, James T. Jr. and MaryRuth Gaston; brother, James B. "Joe" Gaston. Patricia enjoyed her career as a nurse...

Oct 6, 2017

Friday, October 6, 2017 Johnny Eldon Coe of Delano, Tennessee, age 69, went to be with the Lord. He faithfully attended Friendship Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and piano player. Johnny loved gospel music and was an accomplished song writer. He was a graduate of Polk County High School and Tennessee Wesleyan College with a Master's...

Oct 1, 2017

Glenda Haney Wallace, 71 of Chattanooga, TN went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 1, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, R.L. and Emma Sue Haney; sister, Barbara Hale; nephew, Timothy Cain.

Glenda was proud to have been a nurse for over 50 years and served her Country in Vietnam; she was a mother...

Sep 24, 2017

Alma Myrtle Coleman, 85, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Annie Weatherford.

Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John Curtis Coleman; Siblings, Frank Weatherford, Amos Weatherford, James Weatherford, Mary Jane Ford and Lonnie Weatherford.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and...

Sep 19, 2017

David Andrew Davis, 28 of Athens, TN passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Lorene Key; aunt and uncle, Ronnie and Trish Davis.

David was an avid bowler and a UT Vol fan for life. He loved country music and knew every word to every song and...

Sep 14, 2017

Bobby Don Sanford, age 78 of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church. Bobby served in the U.S. Army and retired from CSX Railroad. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Cora Sanford and sister-in-law, Dorthy Sanford.

Survivors include wife, Willa Daugherty Sanford of...

Sep 12, 2017

Wesley "Leon" Millsaps, age 47 of Riceville, TN passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was of the Christian faith. Wesley worked as a farmer, a jailor under George Rogers, and a security guard at M&M Mars. He was proud to be a part of the 1989 MCHS football state championship playoff team. He is...

Sep 10, 2017

Retha Mae Shankle, age 80, originally from Hampton, TN, a long time resident of Etowah, TN departed this world Sunday, September 10, 2017 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Retha was loved by everyone that knew her, always doing for others. Making quilts and growing flowers was two of her favorite...

Sep 9, 2017

Walter Blankenship, age 69 of Etowah, TN, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Edith Blankenship. Walter was a member of the Baptist faith and served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include wife, Janie Blankenship of Etowah, TN; son and daughter-in-law, James and April Blankenship of Etowah, TN;...

Sep 5, 2017

Joyce Mae Davis, 95, of Etowah, died early Sunday morning, September 5, 2020 at Woods Memorial Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Marchie Perkins Buckner. She was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Davis; a granddaughter, Monica...

Aug 31, 2017

Jimmie Lu Choat, 82 of Etowah, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her residence.

Preceded in death by her infant son, Dan Gregory Choat; and parents, James and Georgia Webb Trotter.

Jimmie Lu was an active member of Goodsprings Baptist Church serving either as pianist or organist for 67...