Obituaries

Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee

Jc Blankenship

Jc Blankenship

Aug 30, 2017

James Cecil "J.C." Blankenship, 81 of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He was a son of the late Roy and Ora Watkins Blankenship. He was the owner of Mableton Marble & Granite Co, Mableton, GA until his retirement. He was a Kidney transplant recipient of 18 years.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother,...

David L Massingale

David L Massingale

Aug 28, 2017

David L. Massingale, 84 of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, August 28, 2017. He was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church and served as a Deacon Emeritus; he also served as a Shriner, Mason and Gideon. He was a son of the late Charles and Ollie Massingale.

Preceded in death by his parents; sister, JoAnna Dills;...

Ronnie E Duff

Ronnie E Duff

Aug 27, 2017

Ronnie E. Duff, 72, of Englewood, passed away on Sunday morning, August 27, 2017, at his residence. A lifelong residence of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Ruel and Louise Duff. He was a member of Englewood Church of God and retired from being a truck driver for over 10 years.

He was preceded...

Geneva H Logan

Geneva H Logan

Aug 21, 2017

Geneva H. Logan, 76 of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a daughter of the late James and Mabel Hicks. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Logan; sister, Carol Cranfield; brothers, Billy Tate, Fate and Mitchell Hicks. Survivors include her sons and spouses, Martin Logan...

Dana A Lane

Dana A Lane

Aug 19, 2017

Dana A. Lane, age63,of Englewood, TN, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her residence. She was a member of Dixon Avenue Church and is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Jewel Martin; three sisters, Kathy Crabtree, Debbie Mullinax, and Faye Cavitt; one brother, Steve Martin; and one grandson, Conner Lane.Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Jason and...

Rachel Marie Brittain

Rachel Marie Brittain

Aug 9, 2017

Rachel Marie Brittain, 82 of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her residence from a long time illness.

A longtime residence of Northern VA. She retired as a key data operator for Bakery and Confectioners Workers Union and a graduate of Sullivan High School Kingsport, TN. Her interests were music and playing the piano....

Gail Presley

Gail Presley

Aug 5, 2017

Gail Presley 60, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by husband David Ike Presley; grandparents Earl and Stella Buckner, Lloyd and Ellie Casteel; several aunts and uncles. Survivors include parents: Kenneth and Shirley Buckner of Englewood; brother: Rick Buckner of Etowah; sister and brother-in-law: Sheryl and...

Frank Waldrop

Frank Waldrop

Aug 4, 2017

Frank Waldrop, 81 of Claxton Community, peacefully departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2017. He was surrounded by his loved ones and was escorted into heaven as his loving grandchildren sang some of his favorite gospel hymns.

Frank was a Christian and was happy at anytime to tell you of the reason of his faith. He...

Authur Ray Tallent

Authur Ray Tallent

Aug 1, 2017

Authur Ray Tallent, 84 of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center. A son of the late William Leo and Mae Buckner Tallent and was a member of First Baptist Church Englewood.

Preceded in death by his parents; son, Stephen Timothy Tallent; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Survivors include his...

James Edwin Key

James Edwin Key

Jul 29, 2017

James Edwin Key, 74 of Athens passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Tommie Key; and mother of his children, Barbara A. Key.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughters, Teresa Key...

Marie Spivey Gregory

Marie Spivey Gregory

Jul 29, 2017

Marie Spivey Gregory, 77 of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017. She was a native of Lacoochee, FL and a residence of Etowah for 13 years. She was a daughter of the late Elmer and Alma Spivey; she was a retired X-ray technician and a member of North Etowah Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by...

Fg (Gordon) Morgan

Fg (Gordon) Morgan

Jul 29, 2017

F.G. (Gordon) Morgan age 81 of Englewood, TN passed away July 29, 2017 at his residence after a 3 year illness with Parkinson's Disease. He was the son of the late R.D. and Grace Benson Morgan. He was preceded in death by parents; and sister Pat Coleman. He was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church of Englewod. He joined...

Gerald Manis

Gerald Manis

Jul 27, 2017

Gerald Manis, 71 of Riceville, TN passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017. He served in the U.S. Air Force 1965-1969 stationed in Brussels; and he retired from Bendix and from 1st 278th Armed Cavalry of Athens.

Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Karine Manis.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Karen J....

Jane Sloop Tuggle

Jane Sloop Tuggle

Jul 26, 2017

Jane Sloop Tuggle, 77of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017. She was a member of the Starr Regional Medical Center Pink Ladies Auxiliary.

Preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Donna Sloop; husband, Kenneth A. "Sonny" Tuggle.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Dave Wallace of Knoxville, son and daughter-in-law, David...

Barbara Carver

Barbara Carver

Jul 26, 2017

Barbara Carver, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away July 26, 2017. She was born in Springtown, TN to Arthur and Nora Rose. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. Carver. Survived by her sons and spouses, Ronald (Karen), David, Felix (Chris) and Timothy (Andrea); grandchildren, Robin (Jeff) Rohrig, Danielle (Mike) Malak, Megan Carver, Cory and...

Carroll Lynn Wilcox

Carroll Lynn Wilcox

Jul 25, 2017

Carroll Lynn Wilcox, 59 of Delano, TN passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Charlie Wilcox and Charslie Mae Hall Wilcox. Preceded in death by his parents; 7 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include A very special family, Sandy Bates and family; brothers, Columbus Wilcox of Delano,...

Randal Dale Carroll

Randal Dale Carroll

Jul 17, 2017

Randal Dale Carroll age 57, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at his residence. Born October 12, 1958 in Epperson Hospital, now Athens Regional.

Randal was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church and the Sweetwater VFW. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked at Mayfield Dairy Farms and Waupaca.

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Hazel Margaret Shelton

Hazel Margaret Shelton

Jul 12, 2017

Hazel Margaret Shelton, 92, of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday July 12, 2017 at Starr Regional Health and Rehab Center.

A Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 14 at Delano Cemetery with Rev. Doyle Lloyd officiating. No formal visitation will be held.

Roger C Rayburn

Roger C Rayburn

Jul 7, 2017

Roger Clark Rayburn, 67 of Englewood, TN passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at his residence. He was a son of the late Luther and Ruth Rayburn; and member of Macedonia Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jackie and Jay Rayburn; sister, Maxine Rogers; and grandson, Brandon Shepherd.

Survivors include his wife of...

Sara Joyce Trull

Sara Joyce Trull

Jul 7, 2017

Sara Joyce Trull, 74 of Englewood, TN passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at UT Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Mitchell and Mattie Buckner.

Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Trull; brother, Glen Buckner.

Survivors include her son, Bart Trull; daughter, Ginger Trull; grandson, Cody Farner; sisters, Wanda Armstrong, Helen...

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