May 16, 2016

Sheila Jo Honeycutt, 61 of Etowah formerly of Ringgold, GA passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence. She was a daughter of Alvin Clayton and the late JoAnn Nelms and a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her son, Phillip DeWayne Gamblin; mother, JoAnn Nelms; and brother, Rev. John C. Clayton....

May 16, 2016

James Dale Buckner, 53, of Englewood, Tennessee, passed away, Monday, May 16, 2016.

He was born September 22, 1962 in Athens, Tennessee to J.L. and Mary Etta "Land" Buckner. Dale was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Etta "Land" Buckner, Kathy Elaine "Dill" Buckner of a previous...

May 12, 2016

Greg Wyrick, 61, of Delano, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was the son of the late Frank and Jane Wyrick. Greg was preceded in death by his parents listed above; brothers, Tommy Wyrick and Mark Wyrick; sister, Tammy Wyrick. Greg loved being outdoors and enjoyed trout fishing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

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May 11, 2016

Wilma Hibbard Walker, 87 of Etowah, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Sophia Johnson Hibbard.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents listed above, husband Kenneth A. Walker (Red), 2 sisters and 4 brothers: Leo and Evelyn Hibbard, John and Lilly Hibbard, Morris and...

May 10, 2016

Charles Thomas "Tommy" White, age 67, of Englewood, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was the son of the late Thomas and Martha Pemberton White.He is preceded in death by his parents, listed above and brother, Timothy Harold White.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving...

May 10, 2016

Lois Beatrice Newman, 94 of Etowah passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. A daughter of the late Wilker and Bertha Newman

Preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Jeanette Newman.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Dortha Newman; several nieces, nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews...

May 7, 2016

Mary Ellen Daugherty, 85 of Englewood, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at NHC of Athens. She was a member of the Englewood Church of Christ in Englewood, TN. Mary was the daughter of the late Homer and Glenice Ball. She was proceded in death by her parents, listed above; husband, Eugene Daugherty; sister, Rose Neal and...

May 7, 2016

Billy R. Weber, 82 of Athens, TN, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016, at UT Medical Center. After graduating from Etowah High School in 1952, he enlisted into the Air Force and served from 1952 - 1956. Billy was a lifetime member of BPOE of Athens and the VFW of Athens. He retired from Bowater in March of 1994....

May 4, 2016

Juanita Armstong McAllister, 87 of Etowah, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Sweetwater Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Duke and Irene White Armstrong.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Billy C. McAllister; parents, listed above; brothers, J.D., Beecher Armstrong and Danny Marrow....

Apr 30, 2016

Marie Ross Malone, 97 of Athens, TN passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living. She was a daughter of the late Everett Ross and Rosa Davis and a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ray Malone; parents; brothers, Hugh Ross and Wayne Ross.

Marie was a retired...

Apr 30, 2016

Geneva Ellen Mason Curtis, 89 of Athens, TN passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Lester Mason and Clara Martin

Preceded in death by her husband, T.I. Curtis Sr.; son, David Curtis; grandsons, Stanley Dan Reed, Ira Curtis; parents; brother, Norman Mason; sister, Alma Benedict.

Survivors...

Apr 29, 2016

Mary Juanita Dixon Williams, 93 of Etowah, TN passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. She was a daughter of the late Elige Brackett and Eva Lou Linder and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a homemaker, retired owner of Dixon Cab Company, worked for L&N Railroad for many years, and served as...

Apr 20, 2016

Ella Sue "Granny" Crabtree, 92, of Riceville, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at her residence. A daughter of the late Bronce and Lillie Elkins. She was a longtime member of Double Springs Baptist Church where she had been a Sunday school teacher for the adult ladies class and also an assistant Sunday school teacher.

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Apr 17, 2016

Gary Ray Higdon, age 58 of Etowah, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. He was the son of the late C.B. Jr. and Barbara Burroughs Higdon. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Christopher Burroughs Higdon.

Gary had been a minister for the last 30 years. He had...

Apr 15, 2016

Larry Cherry, 69, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. He was a son of the late Kenneth and Lillie Pauline Cherry and a member of Michigan Ave. Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents. Larry was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, James...

Apr 7, 2016

Eula Mae "Tiny" Roberts, 92, of Englewood, TN passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Roy and Janie Hampton and a member of Manilla Chapel Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Paris "Bud" Roberts; parents; 2 sons, Homer and David Roberts; daughter, Francis Allmon; brother, Andy...

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....