Obituaries

Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee

Euna "Faye" Gurley Wilcox

Euna "Faye" Gurley Wilcox

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...

Mayme Lorene Smith Key

Mayme Lorene Smith Key

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...

Eula Mae Huggins

Eula Mae Huggins

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,...

Wanda Pauline Ball

Wanda Pauline Ball

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...

Jackie Paul Gunter

Jackie Paul Gunter

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...

Bobbi-Jo Pellizzari

Bobbi-Jo Pellizzari

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...

Ronnie D Moses

Ronnie D Moses

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...

Annie "Willie" Mae Rowland

Annie "Willie" Mae Rowland

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...

Pansy Sue Moore Corvin

Pansy Sue Moore Corvin

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...

Clyde Sterling Rucker

Clyde Sterling Rucker

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...

Betty Smith Bigham

Betty Smith Bigham

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...

Jerri Baxter

Jerri Baxter

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...

Dorotha "Dot" Rogers Dunkle

Dorotha "Dot" Rogers Dunkle

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...

Seth Johnson

Seth Johnson

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...

Robert Key

Robert Key

Feb 9, 2017

Robert Key, age 89 of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Hospice of Chattanooga. He was employed atJM Beaty construction, Daniel Construction, Yeargin Construction, and retired from Olin Chemical. He was the son of the late James Franklin Key and Susie Wampler Key. Robert is preceded in death by infant daughter, Glenda Sue Key; his parents,...

Carrie Sue Brown Payne

Carrie Sue Brown Payne

Feb 6, 2017

Carrie Sue Brown McNabb Payne

Carrie Sue Payne, 97, long time resident of Etowah, peacefully passed to her eternal home in heaven on February 6, 2017.

Born March 17, 1919, Carrie Sue attended school in Etowah. She was a beautician for many years, operating her own beauty shop from her home. After her sons were...

Alice Odell Price Mcphail

Alice Odell Price Mcphail

Jan 31, 2017

Alice Odell Price McPhail, 91, a lifelong resident of Athens passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at NHC. She was a daughter of the late Allen and Ethel Henderson Price and a member of McMahan Calvary Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, J.P. McPhail; son-in-law, Robert Tallent; brothers, James "Jim", Clyde, Arthur "Cotton" and Edward...

Ruth Brooks Crofts

Ruth Brooks Crofts

Jan 27, 2017

Ruth Brooks Crofts, age 91 of Englewood, TN, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Etowah Healthcare Center. She was the daughter of the late James (Jim) and Delia Brooks. Ruth was a member of Englewood First Church of God. She was a retired Niota Textile. Ruth was preceded in death by her Husband, William Crofts; her parents, listed...

Lyndell Ray Buckner

Lyndell Ray Buckner

Jan 27, 2017

Lyndell Ray Buckner, age 70 of Etowah, TN, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Chester Ray and Paralee Buckner. Lyndell was preceded in death by his parents, listed above and son, Michael Lynn Buckner.

Survivors include wife, Kim Buckner of Englewood, TN; sons, Billy James Buckner...

Bessie Lee Hutson

Bessie Lee Hutson

Jan 24, 2017

Bessie Hutson, 95 of Etowah, TNpassed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at her residence.

Funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017 in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home withRev. Doyle Lloyd officiating. Family will receive friends from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service.Interment will follow the service to Conasauga...

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