Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Dallas Xander Mcdaniel
Oct 16, 2016
Dallas Xander McDaniel, 4 ½ month old son of Nathan McDaniel and Stephanie Rymer of Athens. Our precious blue eyed big dimpled perfect baby boy went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 16, 2016
Proceded in death by his grandfather, Dwayne Wagoner; great-grandfathers, J.D. Rymer and Richard Budds; and great-grandmother, Wanda McDaniel
Survivors...
Harvey Tallent Jr
Oct 7, 2016
Harvey Tallent, Jr. 88, native and lifelong resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Etowah Health Care Center. He was a son of the late William Harvey, Sr. and Maggie Tallent. He served in the US Coast Guard and retired from the Etowah Dry Cleaners and was a member of First Baptist Church of...
Wilburn Newell Lowe
Oct 4, 2016
Wilburn Newell Lowe, 87 of Benton went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 4, 2016 peacefully at home. He was a son of the late Frank Newell and Ollie Runions Lowe.
Preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy Bain Winters Lowe; parents, Frank Newell and Ollie Runions Lowe; sisters, Mozelle Lewis, Velma...
Blanche "Granny" Puett
Oct 3, 2016
Blanche "Granny" Puett, 92of Etowah, TNpassed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at Etowah Healthcare Center. She was adaughter of the late Oscar and Nettie Moore and amember of Coghill Baptist Church.She spent over 30 years caring for children in her home.
Preceded in deathby her parents, listed above; brothers, Otis, James, Carl, and Fred Moore; sisters, Florence...
Rachel "Louise" Bain Self
Oct 3, 2016
Rachel "Louise" Bain Self, 90 of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 3, 2016. She lived a long, fulfilling life surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly. She was a member of Conasauga Baptist Church and the daughter of the late Jewel and Sarah Bain.
Preceded in death by...
Kimberly Jo Williams
Sep 30, 2016
Kimberly Jo Williams, 49 of Chattanooga for 30 years and native of Etowah, TN. passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at her residence.
She was a daughter of the late Dwane and Mary McCulley Williams.
Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Harvey Williams; and sister, Sheila Duncan.
Kimberly was an avid...
William James Brittain
Sep 28, 2016
William James Brittain, 83 of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his residence from a longtime illness. He was a longtime resident of Northern VA and a veteran of the US Army.
He retired from Giant Food Inc. after 42 years of service and graduated from Meadville High School in Meadville, PA where he...
Samuel L Buckner
Sep 24, 2016
Samuel L. Buckner, age 80, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at McMinn Memorial Nusing Home. He was the son of the late Earl and Stella Buckner and is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Anne Buckner; parents, listed above and daughter, Martha Renae Buckner. He was a loving husband and father. Survivors include, sons,...
Derward "Do" Crockett
Sep 23, 2016
Derward "D.O." Crockett age 83 of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, TN. He is the son of the late David and Ada Mae Crockett, Sr., was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church and the owner and general contractor ofCrockett and Son Construction for many years. He is preceded in...
Frances Louise Miller
Sep 20, 2016
Frances Louise Miller, 76 of Etowah, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga. She was a daughter of the late Elmer and May Pope.
Preceded in death by her husband, Austin "Smiley" Miller.
Survivors include her brothers-in-law, Arthur Miller, Jr. and James Miller; sisters-in-law, Catherine Simpson and Pat...
Cynthia "Cindy" Watson Curry
Sep 16, 2016
Cynthia "Cindy" Watson Curry, 57 of Hixson, TN, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 in Englewood, TN. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister who will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. She was daughter of the late Hubert and Willie Blankenship Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Curry...
Kenneth Wayne Carr
Sep 15, 2016
Kenneth Wayne "Yoyo" Carr, 79 of Calhoun, TN, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Tennova of Cleveland. He was the son of the late George and Marie Shamblin Carr. He was retired from Combustion Engineering and a member of Calhoun United Methodist Church. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, listed above; and brother, Charles Lamar Carr....
Robert "Bobby" Kirkland Jr
Sep 14, 2016
Robert "Bobby" Kirkland Jr., 71,of Athens, passed away at Life Care Center of Athens on Wednesday, September 14, 2016.He was a long time member of Cog Hill Baptist Church. Bobby was theson of the late Robert Sr. and Nell Bain Kirkland. He was proceded in deathby his parents; and a brother, Dewey Kirkland. Survivors include hisdaughters and son-in-laws;Joy and...
Clara Nell Webb
Sep 13, 2016
Clara Nell Webb, 76 of Reliance passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Wilford and Bertha Morgan Lee. Clara waspreceded in death by her husband, David Webb; and parents listed above; sisters; Marcella Green and Polly Hall, brothers; Rufus and Randy Lee.
Survivors include her daughters and spouses;...
Bernice "Niecy" Sisson
Sep 10, 2016
Bernice "Niecy" Sisson, age 74 of Etowah, TN passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Desota Buckner and Frances Brown. Bernice was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, listed above, husband, Richard Sisson, and son, Mike Martin.
Survivors...
James Wilcox
Sep 7, 2016
James Wilcox, 69 of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at UT Medical Center. He was a son of the late Joseph and Bertha Wilcox. He was a conductor for CSX Railroad for over 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Juanita Davenport
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Elaine Wilcox...
Aaron Nicole Haney Shipley
Sep 4, 2016
Aaron Nicole Haney Cheatham Shipley, 37 of Miami, FL. formerly of Englewood, TN passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She is the daughter of Vallerie Haney and the late Jerry Haney.
Preceded in death by her father, Jerry Haney; niece, Alexis Michelle Winsted; grandparents, Thomas C. and Pearl Kelly Haney, Maternal grandmother, Anna Kate Hicks.
...Melba Catherine Wilson
Aug 31, 2016
Melba "Catherine" Wilson, 90, received her reward in Heaven on August 31, 2016.
She was a wonderful example of faith, hope, and unconditional love. She was a devoted wife, a precious mother, a loving sister, and a sweet Mamaw.
She and her husband of 58 years, John, worked side-by-side and owned Wilson's Best Deal sporting...
Joan Norwood
Aug 29, 2016
Joan Norwood, 61 of Etowah went to her heavenly home at UT Medical Center on Monday, August 29, 2016. She was a daughter of the late Parl Paris and Avis Norwood.
Proceded in death by her parents; brother, Ronald Norwood; nephews, Keith and Kevin Robinson; and brother-in-law, Dale Tallent.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law,...
Wanda R Hubbard
Aug 29, 2016
Wanda R. Hubbard, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on August 29, 2016. She was a native of Maryville, Tennessee and also lived in Etowah, Tennessee for over 30 years, as well as Seminole, Florida before returning home to Tennessee.
Wanda was born August 5, 1944, daughter of the late George W....


