Aug 27, 2025

Randy "Pudge" Brooks

September 15, 1945 – August 27, 2025

Randy "Pudge" Brooks, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockford, Tennessee, on August 27, 2025. Born on September 15, 1945, Randy was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend who touched many lives throughout his journey.

Randy was the cherished son...

Aug 25, 2025

Anna Woods, 86, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away Monday, August 25, 2025.

She enjoyed looking for and finding antiques. In her free time, she liked to go fishing; and her favorite times were spent with her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Rosa Mae Cook.

She is...

Aug 20, 2025

Marvin Tipton 85, of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Marvin was a Christian of the Baptist faith and served in the Army National Guard. He owned and operated Tipton Furniture in Etowah for over 20 years and retired from Bowater. Marvin loved farming and enjoyed living his life one day at a time.

Aug 20, 2025

Bernice Hamby Stuart, 95, of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Bernice was a faithful member of Maple Springs Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James O. Stuart; parents, Dewey and Ora Hamby; sister, Eula Mae Hamby; brother, Eugene Hamby; mother and father-in-law, Oren and Ellie Stuart; brother-in-law, Erine...

Aug 18, 2025

Jennifer Watson Bowman, 58, of Athens, TN passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.

Jennifer loved her family, especially her grandbabies. The most important thing to her was family time.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dearl and Dorotha Watson; sister, Debbie Watson.

She is survived by her daughter, Alexis Bowman and...

Aug 18, 2025

Ray "Eddie" Cox, 79, of Athens, TN passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold R. "Creepy" and Margie Cox; brothers, Steve Cox, Robbie Cox; sister, Cathy Landers.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Cox; daughters and sons-in-law; Tracy and Mark Proctor, Josalyn and Brian Rogers; grandchildren,...

Aug 7, 2025

Anna Inez Crump, 97 of Delano, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the morning of Thursday, August 7, 2025.

She was a daughter of the late Minnen and Gertrude Burris.

Preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Crump; brothers and sisters-in-law, Woodrow and Lucille Burris, Tommy and Billie Jean Burris; sisters and...

Aug 6, 2025

Larry Goforth, 61 of Englewood, TN passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Preceded in death by his father, Dean Goforth; brothers, Jimmy Goforth and Hoyt Goforth.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Junie and Arnold Aldridge; aunts, Mary Sue Casteel, Connie Ingram and Georgia Mae Martin; uncle, Wayne Graves; children and spouses, Brianna and Gary...

Aug 5, 2025

Hoyt Melton, 80, of Athens, TN passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Hoyt served in the United States Air Force; he retired from M&M Mars after working for 25 years. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church of Athens, TN. For 57 years, he lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service. As a...

Jul 28, 2025

Kimberly Moore, 52, of Athens, passed away, Monday, July 28, 2025.

Kimberly enjoyed being a nurse and helping people. She loved her family and her fur dog Rya dearly. Kimberly was an amazing Nana, her grandchildren were her whole world.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Troy Thomas Moore; father, David Spruill.

Jul 25, 2025

David Arlen Johnson, 84, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, July 25, 2025.

David was honorably discharged after serving two years in the United States Army. He was employed at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game as a State of Alaska Biologist.

He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew A. and Dena...

Jul 23, 2025

Frank Lee Rymer, age 62 of Reliance and Etowah passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his father, Franklin Rymer.

He is survived by his children, Sarah Beth Rymer, Dale Ray Rymer and Dustin Lee Rymer; other survivors include his mother, Lynn Rymer; his sisters, Sherry (Don) Rogers and...

Jul 21, 2025

Roy Lynn Nivens, 70, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, July 21, 2025.

Roy Lynn was an Army veteran, an active long-time member of Amvets Post 100. He served one year as the Post Commander and over ten years as Judge Advocate at Amvets Post 100. Roy Lynn loved anything to do with the outdoors, farming, camping,...

Jul 17, 2025

Virginia Johnson Dyke-Watson went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 90 surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 15, 1934 to Charles and Allie Johnson of the Nonaburg community in Englewood, TN. She spent her entire life here in McMinn County. She attended Coltharp Elementary and...

Jul 15, 2025

Lester Woody, 88, of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Lester was an active church member of Delano Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Woody; sister, Hazel Woody.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Charlene Woody, Terry and...

Jul 14, 2025

Greg Choat, 59, of Englewood, TN passed away Monday, July 14, 2025.

He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He obtained his master's degree of engineering from the University of Tennessee. Greg worked as an Engineer at the Dept. of TN designing bridges until retirement. Upon retirement, he took special care of his mother. In...

Jul 7, 2025

Monreda Lee Webb of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully at her home Monday, July 7, 2025.

She was born August 25th 1934 to the late Amos H. Lee and Edith Kinser Lee of Madisonville. She was a graduate of Madisonville High School where she played basketball. She later attended Carson Newman and Tennessee Wesleyan. She was married...

Jul 6, 2025

Judith "Judy" Crothers, 83, of Athens, TN passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Judy was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church. She served as a kindergarten teacher for over 30 years at Benton Elementary School. During her early life, she enjoyed spelunking, the exploration of caves. She also spent a lot of her time wood...

Jul 4, 2025

Jeffrey Charles Allen, 54, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was a lifelong resident of Etowah, TN, a McMinn Central High School Graduate, and was formerly employed with Peyton Manufacturer in Cleveland, TN. He was an avid NASCAR Fan (Chase Elliott and Bill Elliott). Jeff loved to help...

Jul 4, 2025

Brenda Faye Rayburn, 73, of Englewood, TN passed away Friday, July 4, 2025.

Brenda was a member of Stephensville Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. In her free time, she enjoyed birdwatching and gardening. Brenda loved to cook and always had food ready for her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by...