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...

Dec 30, 2015

Billy Ray Devine, 74 of Englewood, TN passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a son of the late Fred and Mary Ann "Isaacs-Vance" Devine; and worked at Beaunit Fibers in Etowah and retired a local dairy farmer.

Proceded in death by his parents, listed above; brother, William...

Dec 25, 2015

Bernard A. Beck, Jr., 77, of Athens, TN, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, TN.Bernard was born March 27, 1938 in Waterbury, CT and was the son of the late Bernard and Lena Beck. He served several years in the U.S. Marine Corps and after an honorable discharge was employed as a police officer...

Dec 23, 2015

Donald Lowe, 46, of Athens, TN formerly of Englewood passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at UT Medical Center. He was a son of Faye Lowe and the late Bobby Lowe. Preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lowe; and son, Caleb Coleman.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa Dawn Lowe; mother, Faye Lowe of Englewood; sister, Bobbie...

Dec 23, 2015

Daisy Hair Lemings, 97 of Etowah TN, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 23, 2015.She was a daughter ofthe lateThomas Young Hair and Susan C. Prock.She is proceded in death by her husband, William L. Lemings; daughter, Suzanne Saagman; grandson, Mark Saagman;and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. Lemings and Beverly of...

Dec 19, 2015

Keigan Storm Resor,Infant son of Chelsie Resor and Shayn Hyattof Etowah, TN,passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens

Survivors include:mother, Chelsie Dawn Resor; grandmother,Sabrina Owens Bishop; aunts,Kylie Wallers and Chanda Cruz; father,Shayn Hyatt.

No formal services will be held at this time.

Dec 13, 2015

Carol J. Harris, age 77, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at NHC of Athens in Athens, TN. She was of the Baptist faith and is preceded in death by her mother, Ella Irene Bearfield; grandparents, Charlie and Ora Coleman; brother, F.D. Bearfield; and sister, Martha Joan Bearfield.

Survivors include daughter, Doris S. Parris...