Feb 11, 2016

Juanita Eva Wilcox Garrett, 75, of Reliance passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home.She was a daughter of the late Harley and Carrie Wilcox and a member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, James H. Garrett; parents, listed above; and brothers, Billy Gene Heddan and Boyd Wilcox.

Feb 7, 2016

Mary Sue Rucker, 93, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Etowah Health Care Center. She was a daughter of the late William and Dellie Casteel and a member of Starr Mountain Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by her husband, Walter Rucker; son, C.L. Rucker; grandson, David Rucker; and parents, listed above.

Feb 4, 2016

Lillian Grant Norris, 101, of Englewood passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Etowah Healthcare Center. A daughter of the late George and Sarah Fetzer. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from M. Johnston Manufacturing.

Preceded in death her 1st husband, John William Grant; 2nd husband, L.T. Norris; son, Billy Paul Grant; sisters and brothers-in-law,...

Feb 2, 2016

Ann Lambdin Barnes, 78, of Etowah passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Dudley Ernest Lambdin and the late Evelyn and step-father, Roy Earnest Reiordan. A member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church; a graduate of Etowah High School and University of Tennessee; she was a retired school teacher.

Jan 31, 2016

Catherine "Gladys" Bishop Burris, 81, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Willow Acres Assisted Living. A daughter of the late Doug and Bertie Mae Bishop. Preceded in death her husband, Carlos Taylor Burris; granddaughter, Kayla Burris; parents, listed above; brothers, Carlos Bishop, Spense Bishop, Doss Bishop, W.D. Bishop and Johnny Bishop; sister, Nina Pearl Cade....

Jan 31, 2016

Jerome Stephansen, 78, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at his residence. He was a son of the late Norman and Florence Stephansen; a member of North Etowah Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Marines.

Preceded in death by his parents, listed above; and brother, William Stephansen.

Survivors include his...

Jan 28, 2016

Betty Jean Clendenen Moses, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born December 15, 1931, she was a native of Blount County and moved to Etowah at an early age. She lived in California until her retirement and returned to Etowah. She was a 1950 graduate of Etowah High...

Jan 26, 2016

Mildred "Millie" Galyon Axley, 96 of Athens, TN passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at NHC HealthCare of Athens. Daughter of the late James and Callie Galyon and she was a member of 1st Baptist Church Athens; and of the Athens Federal Travel Club.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Robert Axley; daughters, Jane Axley-Hinds and...

Jan 23, 2016

Edith Marie Hanvey, 98, of Etowah passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah. She was a daughter of the late Lewis and Gertrude Baum; former member of Athens Lutheran Church and was a pink lady at Woods Memorial Hospital.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Hanvey; parents, listed above;...

Jan 21, 2016

Dwight Martin, 59, of Etowah passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016, at his residence. He was a son of the late Carl Albert (Jimmy) and Cora Lee Martin.

Preceded in death by his parents, listed above; and three brothers, Franklin, James Carl and Larry Martin.

Survivors include his, wife, Grace Locke Martin; daughters and son...

Jan 19, 2016

Eula Newberry, 92of Etowah, TNpassed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Bradley Healthcare. She was adaughter of the late Philmore Wells and Myrtle Mull Green.

Preceded in death: by her husband, Charles L. Newberry; and son, James "Brent" Newberry; sisters, Patsy Green, Louise Green, Carolyn Davis and Edna Anderson.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law,Wanda...

Jan 18, 2016

Patsy Hall, 70 of Etowah passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2016 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Alfred and Bertha Duckett.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hall; brother, Ray Duckett; sister, Vesta Duckett; and parents.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Pam Hall; daughters, Elizabeth Hall...

Jan 15, 2016

Bertha L. Whitener age 90 of Madisonville, passed awayFriday January 15, 2016.She is the daughter of William Andrew Dockery and Emma Dockery. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Marian Dockery, Dillard Dockery and Jim Dockery; sisters, Suzie Mull and May Curtis; and grandchild, Eric Melton.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, James Edward Whitener, Floyd Wayne...

Jan 15, 2016

Charles Albert Burris, age 56, a native and resident of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of Ethelene Burris and the late Fred Burris. Charles was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. He retired from M&M Mars after 30 years of service, and was presently working at Denso as a...

Jan 12, 2016

Luther Carroll, 92, of Etowah, peacefully passed away on January 12, 2016. He is survived by his two sisters, Bettie Elwood of Etowah and Peggy Houk of Barnesville, Georgia; three nephews, Brian Elwood, Philip Elwood and Chris Elwood; and five nieces, Colleen Elwood, Glenna Waller, Crystal Hedspeth, Trina Houk, and Deanna Lovelady.

He played football for Etowah...

Jan 10, 2016

Jimmy W. "GiGi" Howard, 66, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at his residence. He was a son of the late Wilborn and Lola Mae Boykin Howard; he attended Covenant Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his son, Jamie Howard; parents; and sister, Louise Jackson.

Survivors include his wife, Robin Howard of Etowah, TN;...

Jan 10, 2016

Jimmy Ray Dills, 79, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. He was a son of the late Mitchell and Myrtle Ozell Dills and a member of Cambria Baptist Church. He retired from Bowater, where he had worked for many years; and retired from the National Guard.

Preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2016

Donna Jean Thompson Biggam age 48 of Etowah went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2016. A native of Madison, WV but has been a resident of McMinn county since 1973. She was the daughter of the late Gary and Shirley Thompson. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, listed above; husband, Glenn Biggam; brother,...

Jan 3, 2016

Geneva Watson Merrell, age88of Englewood, TN,passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016, at her brother's residence. She was thedaughter of the late Charlie and Ethel Trotter Watson. Geneva was a member of Athens Church of Christ and was preceded in deathby her parents listed above, husband A.R. "Bud" Merrell, and 8 brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker that loved...

Jan 2, 2016

Peggy Haun Shaw, 66 of Englewood, TN passed away Monday, January 2, 2016 at UT Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Grace Haun; and she was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Hubert Shaw; daughters and sons-in-law, Shawna and Carl Best, Sara and Don...