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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...