Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Marion Max Culpepper
Jan 24, 2017
Marion Max Culpepper, 81, of Delano, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 14, 1935 and was always proud to celebrate his birthday on Flag Day.
He was the first born son of the late Charles and Louise Culpepper, and except for a few years during his childhood, he was...
Jerry Qualls
Jan 19, 2017
Jerry Qualls, 70, of Etowah, TN passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his residence. A son of the late Alba and Carlie Qualls of Blount Co.
He retired from Bowater Technical Dept. and served in the National Guard.
Preceded in death by his parents, listed above.
Survivors include his wife, Sara...
Marcia Anne Studdard
Jan 17, 2017
Marcia Anne "Whitehead" Studdard, 70, of Athens, TN, passed away on January 17, 2017, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN.
Marcia was born in Long Beach, CA, on June 14, 1946, daughter of the late Tommie C. Whitehead and Eunice Monfort Whitehead. She was an honors graduate of Cambell High School, Fairburn, GA, and studied...
Iola "Nanny" Goodman
Jan 14, 2017
Iola "Nanny" Goodman of Etowah passed away peacefully thru the gates of glory on January 14, 2017 at Starr Regional Nursing Home and Rehab Center with her family at her side. She is a native of Barberton, Ohio and has been a resident of Etowah for 39 years. Iola is the daughter of the late Samuel and Dorothy Mitchell....


