Jun 30, 2017

Wanda "June" Simpson died peacefully on June 30, 2017 at the age of 81.

June is survived by her daughter, Holly and her husband Todd Williams. She is preceded in death by her parents, E.N. and Fannette Ammons of Knoxville.

June was born on July 26, 1935 in Knoxville, TN. She graduated from Fulton High...

Jun 27, 2017

Harry M. "Tippy" Brown passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Life Care Center of Athens. Harry was born in Englewood on September 14, 1936, to Harry A. and Bonnie M. Brown.

He spent most of his childhood in this area and Sweetwater until 1950, when the family moved to Manchester, Georgia. Tippy graduated from Manchester High...

Jun 25, 2017

Donald Jerome Schreck age 73 of Englewood, TN, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Donald served in the United States Navy on a nuclear submarine as a missile tech from 1962 to 1969. He was proud to be a plankowner on the USS Nathanael Greene and treasures the friendships made...

Jun 23, 2017

Robert Carson Slack, 94, went home to be with the Lord Friday night, June 23, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Richard and Callie Wilson Slack. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ruth Harris...

Jun 18, 2017

Bonnie Lee Burgess Freeman, age 81 of Etowah, TN, passed away after a lingering illness on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Etowah Health Care where she was a resident for 6 years. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Icie Burgess.

Survivors include sisters and brother-in-law, Hazel and Alvin Ellis and Kay Johnson; and 2...

Jun 11, 2017

Hoyt Danny Brown, 69, of Delano, passed away Sunday evening, June 11, 2017 at his home, after a 20-year courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis and recent heart failure.

Danny was born on the Savannah Farms near Delano, Tn. on April 25, 1948. He never really left the farm since he bought part of the farm and raised...

Jun 8, 2017

Dennis William Wilcox, 70 of Reliance, TN passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his residence. He was a son of the late William and Vernett Wilcox.

Preceded in death by his parents; and son, Johnny Wilcox.

He was an avid coon hunter and made his living as a mechanic.

Survivors include his...

Jun 6, 2017

Jerry K. Lowe, Sr. 68 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center Etowah. He was a son of the late Elbert and Mandy Lowe.

Preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Lowe; parents; 3 sisters; 4 brothers. Survivors include his son, Jerry K. Lowe, Jr.; daughter, Shannon Lowe; sisters, Alta...

Jun 3, 2017

Warren Davis Merrell, Sr. was born on August 22, 1921 in Polk County. He went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2017 at the age of 95.

W.D. grew up in Caney Creek, a 14 house community accessible by a swinging bridge built by the East Tennessee Power Company. It was on the community hotel...

May 30, 2017

Geneva Rayburn Farley age 90 of Liberty Hill Community Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at NHC of Athens. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Etta Rayburn. She was a member of Liberty Hill Church of Christ. Geneva is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Floyd Farley, Jr.; parents; sisters, Elizabeth McKinney, Gertrude...

May 28, 2017

David "Dave" Thomas Clark, 77, passed away at his residence in Etowah on Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was born in Mitcham, South London, England on October 2, 1939.

David owned his own plumbing and construction firm (W.W. Clark & Sons) in England with his brother Ken for 35 years. He completely reconstructed his own 1789 Historic...

May 26, 2017

Paul Walker, age 81 of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at UT Medical Center. He was a member and deacon for First Baptist Church of Etowah. Paul was an educator for 33 years and finished his career at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology as Director of Student Services. He was the son of the late...

May 24, 2017

David Paul Lawson, 49 of Etowah passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence. He was an avid Cadillac man. He was a son of the late Ira Lee and Barbara Lawson. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Elizabeth Lawson; and grandmother, Polly Lawson. Survivors include husband, Clarence "Pete" Phillips; aunt, Wilma Baird; cousin, Vikki Baird;...

May 23, 2017

Robert Ural Bivens, 71 of Athens born August 4, 1945 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. His family was with him and his daughter was holding his hand till he passed.

He was a loving person, wonderful father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle and brother-in-law. He was of the Baptist...

May 23, 2017

Annie Jo Johnson, 85 of Etowah passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Starr Regional Health and Rehabilitation Center of Etowah. She is a daughter of the late John Henry and Winnie Mae Roberson .Annie Jo and her husband Paul moved from GA 62 years ago and started Johnson Upholstery of Etowah.

Survivors include her daughter, Paulette...

May 20, 2017

Eric Wayne Laudermilk, 53 of Athens passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Phyllis Laudermilk.

Survivors include his daughter, Erica Laudermilk; son, Austin Laudermilk; and nephew, Ty French; "His grandchildren, Caydence, Julianna and Brylan."

Funeral service will be held 4:00...

May 20, 2017

Ida Mae Moses, age 95 of Tellico Plains, TN passed away on May 20, 2017. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Linda Mason; husband, Grover Moses; sons, William and Ray; grandson, Danny Dills; granddaughter, Norma Jean Moses; and great-grandson, A.J. Hayes.

Survivors include daughters...

May 19, 2017

Hazel Snyder Shugart, age 81 of Etowah, TN passed away May 19, 2017 from an unexpected brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Shugart; parents Hermann Paul and Beulah Davis Snyder; and brother, Paul (Ducie) Snyder.

Survivors include son, John Shugart; daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Terry Simbeck and Patti Carter; grandchildren, Jordan...

May 19, 2017

Charles D. Smith, 89 passed away Monday, May 15th 2017 in Nashville, TN with family by his side.

He leaves behind two daughters, Karen Levitt and husband Ian, Deanna Closson and husband Mike; grandsons, Josh and Ben Closson; brother, Bill Smith; and many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Charlie was born and raised in...

May 19, 2017

America has lost another hero. (Retired) Major Watty Noble Smith, 80, of Etowah, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.

Born in Crawfordsville, AR, Watty was a resident of Etowah, TN for the past forty-seven years. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Noble Smith; his mother, Margaret Perry Smith;...