Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Dennis William Wilcox
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...
Jerry K Lowe Sr
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...
Warren Davis Merrell Sr
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...
Geneva Rayburn Farley
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...
David "Dave" Thomas Clark
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...
Paul Walker
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...
David Paul Lawson
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;...
Robert Ural Bivens
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...
Annie Jo Johnson
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...
Eric Wayne Laudermilk
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...
Ida Mae Moses
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...
Hazel Snyder Shugart
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...
Charles D Smith
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...
Watty Noble Smith
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;...
Allie G Stewart
May 13, 2017
Allie G. Stewart, age 93 of Delano, TN, passed away Saturday May 13, 2017 at his residence. He was a son of the late Samuel A. and Mary Etta Coleman Stewart. Allie was preceded in death by his siblings, Willis, Pulaski, Lewis, Rosie, Lydia, Stella, Ola Mae, Florence, Lola; and son, William Spencer.
Survivors include wife, Mary...
Bill Buckner
May 7, 2017
Bill Buckner, age 65 of Englewood, TN, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his residence. He was a son of the late Chester and Paralee Buckner. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandra Buckner; son, Shane Buckner; and brother, Lyndell Buckner. He was employed at Tellico Culvert for 38 years and enjoyed spending time fishing....
Donald Mcallister Sr
May 7, 2017
Donald McAllister, Sr., age 77 of Delano, TN, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his residence. He was a son of the late Audie and Dorothy McAllister. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Faye. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include sons, Donald McAllister, Jr. and David McAllister; step-children, Doug Jones,...
Clota Elaine Daugherty Mason
May 3, 2017
Clota Elaine Daugherty Mason, 72 of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Trula Daugherty; and a Member of West End Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Mason; grandson, Chris Chadwell; parents; brother, Dennis Daugherty; and brother-in-law, Jerry McMinn. Survivors include her son...
Samuel E Firestone
May 2, 2017
Samuel E. Firestone, 70 of Delano passed away Tuesday May 2, 2017 at his residence.
He was a son of the late S.G. and Cebue Firestone. Samuel was employed by Olin Cooperation for over 30 years.
Preceded in death by his Parents; special friend, Carolyn Lewis; sisters, Geneva Melton and Janice Armstrong.
Survivors...
Billie K Green
Apr 29, 2017
Billie K. Green age 89 of Etowah passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James Arthur and Nora Lucy Rose. She is preceded in death by husband: Paul W. Green parents: listed above, daughter: Kay Winters, daughter-in-law: Bonnie Green, son-in-law: Tim Burnett.
Survivors include 3 sons and daughter-in-law: Daniel Green, Paul...
