Feb 24, 2025

Helen Louella Lunsford, 77 of Athens, TN passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Dominion Assisted Living of Athens, TN.

She was a native of Charleston, TN and moved to Etowah with her husband until his passing.

She was a daughter of the late G.W. and Barsha Houston.

Preceded in death by her...

Feb 19, 2025

Brianna Hamilton, 23, of Etowah, TN passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

She was a 2020 graduate of McMinn Central High School. She loved her friends and family and would do anything for them. Her favorite food was mac & cheese.

She is preceded in death by her uncle, Jonathan Hamilton; cousin, Christian Sneed.

Feb 16, 2025

Ralph L. Martin, 77, of Englewood, TN passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.

Ralph enjoyed gardening and was a carpenter. He loved bird hunting and fishing. Anything outdoors, he enjoyed.

Preceded in death by his parents, D.C. and Frances Martin; special friend, Dawn King; brothers, Wayne and...

Feb 16, 2025

James C. Garren, otherwise known as Tuck, age 82, of Delano, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Tuck grew up in Reliance and graduated from Polk County High School. He served in the Army and came back home to marry the love of his life, Chloey Poteet Garren. Tuck worked for...

Feb 13, 2025

Rex Edwin Blankenship, 76, formerly of Maryville, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Asheville, NC at Mission Hospital.

He enjoyed watching sports, particularly football and baseball, and had a passion for both Tennessee and Georgia football. Rex cherished his faith, family, and friends, known for his loving nature, loyalty, and kindness.

He...

Feb 4, 2025

Carey Hooper, 44 originally of Etowah, TN., passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Carey was an avid fisherman and Tennessee Vols fan. He greatly loved his family and friends.  Carey enjoyed taking care of pets of all types, especially his fur baby Rocko.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Annette Hooper of Etowah,...

Jan 24, 2025

Peggy L. Cook, 75 of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, January 24, 2025.

Peggy was fun, loving and witty. She was a loving mother and mamaw and will be greatly missed. Peggy also loved her fur baby, which she named Hush Puppy.

She is preceded in death by her parents, TW Stewart and Annie Tallent...

Jan 20, 2025

Lura Mae Evans, 84 of Reliance, TN. passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.

Mae was one of the founding members of Calvary Church of God in Greasy Creek, as well as the oldest members. She retired from the Polk County Convenience Centers after 31 years of service at the age of 82.

She is preceded...

Jan 15, 2025

Ollie "Ruth" Shanks, 93, of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her residence.

Ruth was a member of Brookhill Baptist Church. She enjoyed delivering newspapers on her route and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ollie was preceded in death by her first husband, E.C. Williams; second husband, Stanley...

Jan 10, 2025

Rev. Wendell Eugene Puett, 73, of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully with his wife, Karen by his side on Friday, January 10, 2025. He is now free from pain and walking again. He leaves behind a legacy of faith and family.

Wendell loved his family, and was a lifelong member of Coghill Baptist Church where he was...

Jan 9, 2025

Larry "Don" Burris, from Delano, TN, born on February 2nd, 1948, sadly left us in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 9th, 2025.

Don was the one and only familiar voice of the Polk County Wildcats for 30 years, a dedicated little league football coach, a recurring rook champion, the...

Jan 5, 2025

Linda D. Webb, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family at home. Linda had a deep love for the outdoors. Throughout her life, she worked in numerous floral departments, where she found joy in working with flowers. She was widely recognized for her creativity. She was a follower of Christ of the Methodist...

Jan 2, 2025

Edward Belk, affectionately known as Ed, passed away peacefully at his home in Etowah, Tennessee, on January 2, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born on October 31, 1932, Ed was a lifelong resident of Etowah and a devoted craftsman. He dedicated his career to carpentry, beginning his work with Joel Davis before joining Hugh Simpson. Over...

Dec 31, 2024

James "Jim" Crofts, age 76 of Smyrna/Nashville, TN, and formally of Englewood, TN, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, after a hard fought six-year battle with Alzheimer's Dementia.

Jim loved Englewood and his hometown friends, but family was his priority. He worked construction as a brick mason for many years until it...

Dec 26, 2024

James D. Thomas, 90, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024.

James retired from the United States Army after 24 years of service to his country. He was an avid fisherman and loved camping. His favorite times were spent on the water with his late wife, Susie on their pontoon. James always loved and cared...

Dec 25, 2024

Scott Armstrong, 65, of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dwayne Armstrong; brother, Chuck Armstrong.

He is survived by his wife, Suze Armstrong; sons, Bryan Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong and wife, Sarah, Daniel Armstrong, Jon Armstrong, and David Boruff; mother and step-father, Betty and Jim...

Dec 15, 2024

Elmer Ray Harrill, 73 of Lenoir City, TN passed away at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Ray had been sick for seven months and died from complications of Myasthenia Gravis.

Ray worked for CSX Railroad for 27 years. He didn't like it much because he would always say, "What a way to make a living." He...

Dec 4, 2024

Carolyn E. Bryan, 71, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Carolyn loved baking and cooking Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners including her famous lemon pie. She took pride in creating a home for her family. The right hand to the love of her life where she helped with office work or anything that needed to...

Dec 4, 2024

Jimmy Lee Bowers, 84, of Englewood, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, after a longtime battle of an auto immune disease.

He was a lifetime resident of McMinn County and a graduate of Englewood High School in 1958 with high honors as the salutatorian of his graduating class. Jimmy served in the U.S. Army from 1958...

Dec 3, 2024

Aaron Raper, 41, of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.

Aaron was an animal lover. He enjoyed being outdoors, looking at waterfalls, hiking, and gardening. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling and listening to music.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wayne "Wobbs" and Sharon...