Sep 20, 2015

Lillie Cherry, 90, of Etowah, TN went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, September 20, 2015, at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home.

Daughter of the late Will and Tempie Shell and preceded in death by her parents, listed above; grandson, Kenny Cherry; granddaughters, Robin Cherry and Lisa Walker; brother, Buster Shell; sisters, Edna Jones and Joyce Shell....

Sep 17, 2015

Susie Mae "Granny" Johnson Coleman, age87,of Englewood, TN, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville.She was a charter member of Dixon Ave. Baptist Church and thedaughter of the late Rev. Zeb and Georgia Anne Buckner Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Charles "Junior" Coleman, son; Ronnie Coleman, brothers; Arthur, Reed, Lee...

Sep 14, 2015

Rebecca Ann Peeler Akins, 65, of Etowah, passed away, Monday, September 14, 2015 at her residence in Etowah,TN. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her parents, Colonel and Ruth Phillips Manery; brother, Curtis Manery; and sister, Brenda Johnson. Rebecca loved her grandchildren, working in her flower beds, and her dog, Katy. Survivors include...

Sep 13, 2015

Naomi Bell Ball, age75,of Athens, TN,passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at NHC Healthcare of Athens.She was the daughter of the late Harrison and Lydia Thompson Bell. Naomi was a memberof New Zion and Unity Baptist Churches. She was preceded in death byher parents, two brothers, Robert and Richard Bell, and granddaughter, Cayci Elizabeth Cheek. She loved playing piano,...

Sep 11, 2015

Stanley G. Shanks age 88, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. He was the son of the late John & Beatrice Brooks Shanks.He was a member of Sweetwater Masonic Lodge as a 32rd Degree Mason.Stanley is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Johnny Shanks, and sister Doreen Shanks.Survivors include: his wife, Ollie Ruth Shanks, Son,...

Sep 10, 2015

Janice Henry, 66, of Athens, TN passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her residence. A native of Clearwater, FL and she was a daughter of the late Levi and Ruby Crumpler.

Preceded in death by her parents, listed above; brother-in-law, Chuck Henry; father-in-law, Al Henry; and nephew, Greg Henry.

Survivors include her husband, Gary...

Aug 31, 2015

Martha Lee Goforth Rowland, 97 of Riceville, TN, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late George and Annie Goforth and a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Lake Pascal Rowland; daughter, Jo Evelyn Rowland Cooper; granddaughter, Tammy Ward York; parents, listed above....

Aug 29, 2015

Arietta Letha Cantrell, age87 ofEnglewood, TN, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at NHC Healthcare in Athens. She was a native of Monroe County, TN, (Coker Creek) and thedaughter of the late Fred C. and Dewey Mae Shaw Peel. Arietta enjoyed sewing, gardening, quilting and crocheting and was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church. She was employed for 25...

Aug 28, 2015

Velma L. Derrick, 87 of Englewood, TN passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Life Care Center of Athens. She was a daughter of the late Elihue Barnett and Chassie Carruth.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Derrick; daughter, Brenda Derrick; parents, listed above; step-mother, Lula Barnett; brothers, Kenneth, Dillard, Voyd and Fleetus Barnett; sisters, Nellie...

Aug 21, 2015

Jack D. McKinney, 85, of Englewood, TN passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at his residence. He was a son of the late Lloyd and Mayme McKinney and a member of the Church of Christ. He was a hard worker with occupations including saw milling, contracting with the TVA clearing right of ways and became an entrepreneur of real...

Aug 18, 2015

Martha Grace Burger Gowin, 75, of Englewood, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at her residence. She was a native of McMinn County and a member of Englewood Christian Church. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Mary Burger; her sisters Josie Burger and Carine McConkey; her brothers Arland, Voyd B., and...

Aug 16, 2015

E. L. Bowers, Sr., 79, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at his residence. He was a son of the late Lewis and Ona Ray Bowers and a member of the Englewood Manila Masonic Lodge 633; he served in the US Air Force in Korea and retired at TVA as a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and...

Aug 15, 2015

Bonnie L. Holcomb Casteel, 72 of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her residence. She was a retiree from Thomas and Betts and a member of Conasauga Baptist Church. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Wesley and Dollie Hipps Holcomb. She was preceded in death by her parents listed above, son Billy Ray Casteel Jr.,...

Aug 15, 2015

Alma Lee Martin Whitener age 78 of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Virgil Martin and Gussie Derrick Martin. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, R.J. Whitener, 4 brothers David, Spencer, Charlie, and Lewis Danny Martin, and 4 sisters Ruth Gay, Louzelle Maxwell, Hazel Martin,...

Aug 15, 2015

Donna L Hart, age 76, of Englewood, TN, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 7:35 A.M. She was the daughter of the late John E. Erickson and Francis A. McClain Erickson. She was preceded in death by her parents, listed above; the love of her life her husband Charlie M. Hart, 3 brothers Edwin,...

Aug 10, 2015

Paul T. Deal, 66, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a son of the late Joe Deal and Imo Derrick and step-father, Glenn Derrick. He retired after serving 27 years with the U.S. Air Force as Senior Master Sergeant and was of the Baptist faith....

Aug 10, 2015

Bertha E. Jones, 91, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Grady and Daisy Anderson Williams.

Preceded in death by her husband, Doug Jones; son, Butch Jones; and 2 grandsons.

Survivors include, daughters and sons-in-law, Jan Moses and LeRoy Shelton of Ten Mile,...

Aug 4, 2015

Virgie Brock White, 89 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at her daughter's residence. She was a daughter of the late Jack and Sallie Brock.

Preceded in death her parents listed above; brother, Olie Brock; special aunt, Gladys Cundiff; and special friend, Lois Wear.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sallie Warner of...

Aug 3, 2015

Mrs. Esther Marie Cobble Patterson, age 91,of Etowah, TN,departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2015at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Dennis Morgan of Etowah. She is now with her Lord and Savior. Esther was thedaughter of the late Ira Joseph and Una Cobble of the Carlock Community.She was preceded in deathby her husband of...

Jul 28, 2015

Jennifer Johnson van Donkelaar, formally of Etowah, passed away on Tuesday, July 28th, 2015, at the age of 61. Jennifer was born to parents, Sarah and Rual Johnson in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She grew up in Chattanooga, then Etowah, as the eldest of three. She attended Central High School and Cleveland State Community College. Jennifer was a loving mother and...