Apr 3, 2017

James B. "Joe" Gaston, 61, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday April 3, 2017 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston Texas having been diagnosed with Stage IV Liver cancer on March 17.

A native of McMinn County having been born in Athens, TN. He was a long time member of Coghill Baptist where he served as...

Apr 2, 2017

Teresa J. "Judy" Culberson Breeden, 60, a life-long resident of Englewood, TN went to rest in the arms of Jesus after battling cancer on Sunday, April 2, 2017.

She was a life-long member of Mars Hill United Methodist Church in Englewood where she served as the church treasurer for the past 21 years. She graduated from McMinn...

Mar 27, 2017

Steve James, 64, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home in Riceville, TN. A native of McMinn County and avid outdoorsman, Steve was retired from a career that included employment as an EMT, a police officer, and later a firefighter for TVA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Temple Stewart James and James Wesley...

Mar 25, 2017

Delzie Blair, age 89, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday March 25, 2017 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. Funeral service will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Rev. Guinn Green officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday March 27, 2017 prior to the service....

Mar 24, 2017

Bobbie Shadden Johnson 84 of Englewood,TN died March 24,2017 at home surrounded by family and friends. A native and life long resident of McMinn County. She was born October 3,1932 in the Mars Hill Community to the late John Hubert and Viola Moses Shadden. Other than her parents above she was preceded in death by one brother William Homer...

Mar 21, 2017

Jeretta June Shirk Moses, 77 of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Health Care Center of Standifer Place, Chattanooga. She was born in Vonore, TN, raised in Englewood, TN and moved to Polk Co., TN in 1968. She was a daughter of the late Clayton K. and Helen Fay Shirk of Madisonville, TN. She worked at...

Mar 19, 2017

Euna "Faye" Gurley Wilcox, 70 of Delano, TN went home to be with the Lord March 19, 2017. Proceded in death by her parents, Silas and Irene Gurley.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Columbus Wilcox; children, Terry Wilcox and Cynthia Lewis; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 6 brothers and sisters; and 9 nieces and...

Mar 17, 2017

Mayme Lorene Key, age 89, of Etowah passed away Friday March 17, 2017 at Hospice of Chattanooga. She was the daughter of the late Horace and Lenora Smith. Preceded in death by husband Robert Key (02-09-2017); infant daughter, Glenda Sue Key; her parents listed above; brothers Ogle Blankenship, James Smith, Donald Smith and sister Bobbie Newman.

She...

Mar 16, 2017

Eula Mae Huggins, 87 of Englewood, TN passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Colonel and Etta Newman.

Preceded in death by her husband, George Huggins; parents, listed above; siblings, Howard Newman, Jerry Newman and Ozell Norwood; grandson, Rodney Huggins; son-in-law, Randy Woody.

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

Mar 14, 2017

Wanda Pauline Ball, 72 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy Ball.

Preceded in death by her parents, listed above; grandparents, William Francis Ball and Hessie Mae Akins Ball, Robert Henry Bowers and Sarah Alice Newman Bowers.

Survivors include her...

Mar 10, 2017

Jackie Paul Gunter, 75,of Englewood, TNpassed away at his residence. He was a son of the late Dewey T. and Lillian Farmer Gunter and aVeteran of the US Army.

Preceded in death by his parents, listed above; brother, Leeroy Gunter; sisters, Mary Sue Land, Dorothy Faye Gunter.

Jackie was an avid coon hunter and loved...

Mar 8, 2017

Bobbi-Jo Pellizzari, 49 ofEtowah, TNwent home to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She attended Covenant Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN and a cook at the Farmhouse for 18 years, she loved cooking, her job and was always a peace keeper.

Preceded in...

Mar 8, 2017

Ronnie D. Moses, age 63 of Englewood, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his residence. He was the late son of Sam Houston and Ellen Moses. Ronnie worked for 40 years for the L&N Railroad and then the CSX Railroad. He is preceded in death by his parents, listed above; sister, Martha Jo...

Mar 3, 2017

Annie "Willie" Mae Rowland, 82, ofEtowah, TNwent home to the Lord on Friday, March 3, 2017. She was adaughter of the late Garland and Ruth Duncan.

Preceded in deathby her loving husband, Howard Franklin Rowland; and parents, listed above.

A housewife and dedicated mother who loved cooking and quilting.

Her Surviving family includes...

Mar 1, 2017

Pansy Sue Moore Corvin met the Lord on March 1, 2017. She retired from Englewood Elementary after 30 years of teaching, where she influenced so many lives throughout her career. She was a member of the Englewood Church of God where she taught Sunday school and was the church clerk for over forty years. She was a staple to...

Feb 23, 2017

Clyde Sterling Rucker, 81of Athens, TNpassed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his residence. He was a son of the late Clyde and Fannie Sue Rucker.

Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jay and R.T. Rucker; great-grandson, Aiden Long

Survivors include his wife, Geneva Moses Rucker of Athens; son,Danny Ray Rucker of Athens; daughters...

Feb 20, 2017

Betty Smith Bigham, 82, a resident of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on Monday February 20, 2017. She was born May 22, 1934 to the late William Port and Juna Simpson Smith. Betty graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Tennessee Wesleyan and her Master's degree from Tusculum College. She used her education and gave back to the community as a...

Feb 19, 2017

Jerri Baxter, 48 of Englewood, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was a daughter of Jean Maynor and the late Ben Maynor and a member of Englewood Church of God.

Preceded in death by her grandchild, baby Baxter; and adopted father, Ben Maynor.

Survivors include her husband...

Feb 17, 2017

Dorotha "Dot" Mae Rogers Dunkle, age 87, of Etowah was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Etowah Health Care Center. Dot was a member of Etowah First Baptist Church since 1954. She enjoyed life immensely, loved her family and liked to spend time tending to her violets. Preceded in death...

Feb 13, 2017

Seth Johnson, 22, of Englewood, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, February 13, 2017, at Starr Regional Medical Center with family and friends at his side.

He was the son of Anita Johnson and the late Jeff Johnson. He was the grandson of Harvey Blassingame and the late Carole Blassingame of Etowah; and Alvin and...