Apr 6, 2016

Mary Jane Williams, 97, of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Signature Health Care Center of Cleveland. She was a daughter of the late Marion and Mary Crump.

Preceded in death by her husband, James Lake Williams; parents; 2 sisters; and 7 brothers.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Sally...

Mar 31, 2016

Rachel Marie Shamblin, 83, of Athens, TN passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the home of her daughter. A native of McMinn County and daughter of the late Clyde and Katherine Wilson Pickens. She was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Claude Shamblin; 4 sisters, Emma Peters, Nellie Dennis,...

Mar 28, 2016

Dr. Marlin C. "Doc" Wilson passed away on March 28, 2016 in Chattanooga, TN. He was born in Boaz, AL in Etowah County, on Sand Mountain. He was raised throughout the south but lived the majority of his life in Etowah, TN starting in October 1949. His last year was spent at Elmcroft of Shallowford assisted living facility in...

Mar 27, 2016

Marvin Eugene Kelley, "Pappy Gene", 83, of Englewood, TN passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Etowah Healthcare Center. He was a son of the late Henry and Onnie Kelley. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and served in the US Army; he worked a number of years at Athens Stove Works; and was an avid farmer....

Mar 23, 2016

Roger Green, 67, of Etowah passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at his residence. He was a son of the late Hubert Porter and Kathryn Green; member of New Bethel Baptist Church; and Co-owner of Superior Motors in Athens and was a car dealer for over 40 years.

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

Mar 17, 2016

Fredrick Andrew Benninger, Sr., 75 of Etowah passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at his residence. He was a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Benninger and a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents, listed above; and son, Mark Benninger.

Survivors include his wife, Donna K. Benninger;...

Mar 10, 2016

Ollie Best Potter, 75, of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center. She was daughter of the late Robert and Ethel Mae Best and was of the Baptist faith.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jennis Roberts; parents; listed above; sister, Ima Sue Bivens; granddaughter, Tasha Perian.

Survivors include...

Mar 7, 2016

James "Spider" Edward Webb, 62, of Athens, TN passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at Starr Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Edward and Martha Webb.

Preceded in death by his parents, listed above.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalyn Webb of Athens, TN; son, Tim Webb of Athens, TN; daughter and...

Mar 3, 2016

William H. "Bill" Johnson, 79, of Englewood,TN passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a son of the late Charlie and Allie Ellis Johnson. He worked for the Coca Cola Company for 13 years and Bowater for 23 years; and a faithful Member of Dixon Ave. Baptist Church.

Preceded...

Feb 26, 2016

Luther Jerome Fain, age 80 of Athens, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016, at his residence. He was a son of the late Elbert and Mary Belle Gay Fain; a member and deacon of East Athens Baptist Church; and Sergeant 1st Class army veteran of 278thCompany A 1st Battalion RCT, a Master Mason; member ofAmerican Legion Chapter 68,and was...

Feb 23, 2016

Thomas "Ed" Adams, 69, of Etowah passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2016 at Park Ridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. He was a Retired Army Veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Adams; daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Bo Deloach of Anniston, AL; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Lindsey Adams of Anniston, AL; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and...

Feb 22, 2016

Sandra Kaye Melton Parrott, loving wife, mother, friend, and nana went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2016. Sandra was born in Etowah, TN and was the daughter of Glenn F. Melton and Kathleen W. Melton Stonesifer. Survivors include her spouse of 46 years, Charles G. Parrott; daughter and son-in-law Ashley and David Falls; two grandsons, Brance...

Feb 20, 2016

Ellen Hunt, 82, of Englewood, TN passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Dellie Jack and a member of East Side Church of Christ in Cleveland, TN.

Preceded in death by her husband, Glen Hunt; brother, Curtis Jack; sisters, Rena White, Dorothy Daugherty; and parents, listed...

Feb 12, 2016

Charlie Phillip Green, age 45, of Etowah, TN, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 due to injuries in an automobile accident.He was the son of Barbara Miller Green and the late Charles Francis Green. Charlie was an employee of Huber Corp.He was preceded in death by his father listed above, son, Cody Green, and mother in-law, Wanda McDaniel.

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...