Dec 24, 2016

Mary Roselyn Lee, 85, of Englewood, went to be with her Lord Saturday morning, December 24, 2016. Mary was the first daughter born to Byron and Constance Hall in Mannington, West Virginia, April 29, 1931. She had been a resident of McMinn County since 1955.

Mary was a 1952 graduate of Baptist Bible Institute in Cleveland, Ohio,...

Dec 18, 2016

Peggy Delores Chaney, 80 of Loudon, formerly of Sweetwater passed away peacefully Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the home she shared with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter. She was a daughter of the John and Mary Kate Constant.

Preceded in death by her husbands, John Morgan Collins Jr. and HL Chaney; daughter, Cynthia Collins; great-grandson, Joseph Dalton Collins;...

Dec 16, 2016

Donald Ray Smith, Sr., 54 of Etowah, TN passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a son of the late Claude Smith and Wanda Maples.

Preceded in death by his parents, listed above; 2 sons, Chadwick Smith and Collin Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Stacey Smith; daughter,...

Dec 14, 2016

Lillian Rosealee Miller, 96 was born in Etowah on June 25, 1920 and a lifelong resident passed away peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Etowah Health Care Center where she has been a resident for two and one half years. Before that she was a resident at Wellington Place in Athens...

Dec 14, 2016

Tony Curtis Perkins, 62 of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens.

He was a son of Marie Farmer Perkins and the late Floyd Perkins. Tony attended the Tri County Center.

Preceded in death by his father, Floyd Perkins; sister, Donna Perkins; uncles, James Perkins, Earl...

Nov 22, 2016

Jerry L. Cottrell, 82 of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 12:00 noon in "The Family Orchard" at 2246 Co. Rd. 561, Englewood, TN.

Nov 19, 2016

Rebecca (Becky) Brock Armstrong, 74, departed this life Saturday, November 19, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

She was the wife of the late Norman (Runt) Brock and the late Lendell Armstrong. She was also preceded in death by her son, Nick Brock; sister, Mary Tuggle; and her parents, Henry and Irene Daugherty.

A...

Nov 18, 2016

Evelyn B. Rayburn, age 70, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Friday November 18, 2016 at Fort Loudon Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late William Earl and Stella M. Land Buckner. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Curtis Rayburn (Jackie); daughter, Diane Elizabeth Rayburn;...

Nov 16, 2016

Virginia Lockhart Smith, 96, of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home.

A daughter of the late Thomas and Eliza Lockhart; she was of the Baptist faith and was a retired dietician at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home.

Preceded in death her husband, James Cruiser Smith; step-daughter, Sharon Duggan;...

Nov 14, 2016

Ruth Wallis, 87, of Etowah went home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 14, 2016 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Allen Casteel, Cora Belle and Cecil Tallent.

Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Edna Disney; and niece, Cecilia Disney.

Ruth was born in Englewood but lived in...

Nov 10, 2016

Kenneth Ray Murray, 82, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016. He was born August 22, 1934. He was a son of the late Sam and Nellie Gordon Murray; and a native of McMinn County and lived in Etowah all his life.

Kenneth was a member of Conasauga Baptist Church, he loved his church and...

Nov 9, 2016

Dan "Danny" Henry Brooks, 53 of Athens, TN passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

He graduated from McMinn Central in 1981, and graduated from UT of Chattanooga with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He worked for the State of Tennessee Correctional Department as a counselor for the past 25 years. He was presently working at Bledsoe...

Nov 8, 2016

Mark Edward Jacobson, 64 of Benton, TN Passed away November 8, 2016 at his residence.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Benton, TN with Everett Hauser, Sr. officiating.

Nov 8, 2016

Johnnie Lowe "J.L." Buckner, 86, of Delano, TN, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 8th, 2016. J.L. was born November 30, 1929 in Etowah, TN.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Etta "Land" Buckner; son, Mark Buckner; and daughter, Rachel Buckner.

He is survived by his son, Johnnie Ora Buckner of Ocoee, TN; daughters, Gracie...

Nov 7, 2016

Belvy Lee West, 84, of Delano, TN passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at Willow Acres Assisted Living. She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Omie Poteet and was of the Baptist Faith.

Preceded in death by her husband; Albert West; many brothers and sisters; and daughter-in-law, Pam West.

Belvy enjoyed working outside...

Nov 7, 2016

Thelma Clark Firestone,95 of Delano, TNpassed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at Etowah Healthcare Center. She was a daughter of the late W.O. and Diora Melton Clark anda member of Crossroads Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, J.E. Firestone; son, Jerry Firestone; brothers, Millard Clark, Fred Clark, Charles Clark and Virgil Clark; sister, Grace Clark...

Oct 28, 2016

Bettina Ruth Baker age 68, of Charlotte, NC died suddenly on October 28, 2016. She was born in Athens, TN and was raised in Etowah where she attended the public schools, graduating from Etowah High School in 1966 as a member of the last graduating class. She attended ETSU where she graduated with a BS degree in environmental science....

Oct 23, 2016

Callie Ella Key Russell, 98, of Englewood, TN passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Etowah Health Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Samuel Arthur and Della Mae Hayes and a member of Englewood 1st Church of God.

Proceded in death by her husband, Hillie T. Key; parents listed above; daughter, Mary E. Coleman;...

Oct 23, 2016

Frances Lucille Roderick Daugherty, 96, of Englewood, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Etowah Healthcare Center surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Grady and Maggie Jack and a longtime member of Etowah Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by her parents listed above; grandson, Jeffery Hensley; brothers, Ora...

Oct 18, 2016

JC Evans, 84 of Athens, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday Oct. 18, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. He was a son of the late Charlie "Frosty" and Mertal Elizabeth Evans; a member of New Zion Baptist Church; and retired from Bowater in 1997 after 40 years of service

Preceded in death...