Oct 6, 2017

Friday, October 6, 2017 Johnny Eldon Coe of Delano, Tennessee, age 69, went to be with the Lord. He faithfully attended Friendship Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and piano player. Johnny loved gospel music and was an accomplished song writer. He was a graduate of Polk County High School and Tennessee Wesleyan College with a Master's...

Oct 1, 2017

Glenda Haney Wallace, 71 of Chattanooga, TN went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 1, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, R.L. and Emma Sue Haney; sister, Barbara Hale; nephew, Timothy Cain.

Glenda was proud to have been a nurse for over 50 years and served her Country in Vietnam; she was a mother...

Sep 24, 2017

Alma Myrtle Coleman, 85, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Annie Weatherford.

Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John Curtis Coleman; Siblings, Frank Weatherford, Amos Weatherford, James Weatherford, Mary Jane Ford and Lonnie Weatherford.

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

Sep 19, 2017

David Andrew Davis, 28 of Athens, TN passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Lorene Key; aunt and uncle, Ronnie and Trish Davis.

David was an avid bowler and a UT Vol fan for life. He loved country music and knew every word to every song and...

Sep 14, 2017

Bobby Don Sanford, age 78 of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church. Bobby served in the U.S. Army and retired from CSX Railroad. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Cora Sanford and sister-in-law, Dorthy Sanford.

Survivors include wife, Willa Daugherty Sanford of...

Sep 12, 2017

Wesley "Leon" Millsaps, age 47 of Riceville, TN passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was of the Christian faith. Wesley worked as a farmer, a jailor under George Rogers, and a security guard at M&M Mars. He was proud to be a part of the 1989 MCHS football state championship playoff team. He is...

Sep 10, 2017

Retha Mae Shankle, age 80, originally from Hampton, TN, a long time resident of Etowah, TN departed this world Sunday, September 10, 2017 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Retha was loved by everyone that knew her, always doing for others. Making quilts and growing flowers was two of her favorite...

Sep 9, 2017

Walter Blankenship, age 69 of Etowah, TN, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Edith Blankenship. Walter was a member of the Baptist faith and served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include wife, Janie Blankenship of Etowah, TN; son and daughter-in-law, James and April Blankenship of Etowah, TN;...

Sep 5, 2017

Joyce Mae Davis, 95, of Etowah, died early Sunday morning, September 5, 2020 at Woods Memorial Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Marchie Perkins Buckner. She was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Davis; a granddaughter, Monica...

Aug 31, 2017

Jimmie Lu Choat, 82 of Etowah, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her residence.

Preceded in death by her infant son, Dan Gregory Choat; and parents, James and Georgia Webb Trotter.

Jimmie Lu was an active member of Goodsprings Baptist Church serving either as pianist or organist for 67...

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,...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...