Obituaries

Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee

Timothy Wayne Jamerson

Timothy Wayne Jamerson

Nov 26, 2015

Timothy Wayne Jamerson, 43 of Etowah, TN passed away November 26, 2015 in Sweetwater. Proceded in death by his parents, Charles Wayne and Lottie Mae Jamerson.

Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Baker of Athens; sister, Sheila Adler of Etowah; significant other, Colleen Alexander of Sweetwater; niece, Chasity Tallent of Athens; nephew, Steven Adler of Athens; grandchildren, Helen...

Adela Helen Wachta Mcclary

Adela Helen Wachta Mcclary

Nov 22, 2015

Adela Helen Wachta McClary, 91, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at her residence. Adela was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Kulig Wachta. Preceded in death by her parents; and older sister, Olga.

Survivors include her husband, Robert L. McClary; two sons and daughters-in-law, David...

Elaine Ferguson Borden

Elaine Ferguson Borden

Nov 20, 2015

Elaine Ferguson Borden, 79, of Athens, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she humbly served, Friday, November 20, 2015 after battling Alzheimer's for many years. She was a daughter of the late Charles Ferguson and Anne Ferguson Cochran and a lifelong member of Englewood United Methodist Church; she loved singing in the choir and...

Joyce M Trahan

Joyce M Trahan

Nov 15, 2015

Joyce M. Trahan, 81of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. She was a daughter of the late James E. and Bennie Kemp. Preceded in death by her sons, Duane Williams and Johnny Trahan

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Benny and Peggy Williams of KY, Renee Burnett of Charleston,...

Beatrice Merrell Wilcox

Beatrice Merrell Wilcox

Nov 14, 2015

Beatrice Merrell Wilcox age 86, of Reliance TN passed away November 14, 2015 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home in Etowah. She is the daughter ofthe late Arthur and Mae Merrell. She was a member of GreasyCreek Baptist Church for 66 years, where she taught Sunday school for a number of years. She worked as a cook at Greasy Creek...

Phillip Brett Parsons

Phillip Brett Parsons

Nov 8, 2015

Phillip Brett Parsons, 23 of Johnson City, TN formally of Englewood, TN passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 from a tragic car accident October 26, 2015 in Unicoi TN.

Brett is loved by his parents, Doyle and Sarah Parsons of Englewood, TN; brothers and sister-in-law, Daniel Parsons of Chattanooga, TN, HM3 Steven and Michelle Parsons and daughter,...

Dan Reece Vaughn

Dan Reece Vaughn

Nov 5, 2015

Dan Reece Vaughn, 70, a lifelong resident of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens with his family at his side.

He was a member of Conasauga Baptist Church and was employed at Excello and Textron in maintenance; he was a talented man with many interests.

He...

Harold D Casteel

Harold D Casteel

Nov 5, 2015

Harold D. Casteel, 81 of Etowah passed away November 5, 2015 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens.

He was a son of the late Samuel and Izziebell Isbill Casteel and a member of Gateway Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his parents, listed above.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Lois Casteel...

Denise Louise Brock

Denise Louise Brock

Nov 5, 2015

Denise Louise Brock, beloved mother and friend, 71 of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday November 5, 2015 at her residence. She was employed at Athens Products for over 30 years and several years at Etowah Healthcare.

Preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Robert Dale Brock; mother-in-law, Leta Mae Clayton.

Survivors include her...

James Athel Rogers

James Athel Rogers

Oct 30, 2015

James Athel Rogers age 94 of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at his residence.

He is the son of the late William and Martha Magnaline Newman Rogers.He was a member of Cog Hill Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in Pearl Harbor.He is preceded in death by his wife Norma...

Ruby Pauline Casteel

Ruby Pauline Casteel

Oct 26, 2015

Ruby Pauline Casteel, 88 of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at NHC Healthcare of Athens. A native of McMinn County and daughter of the late Tom and Eliza Lockhart; she was a member of the 1st Church of God, East Etowah.

Preceded in death by her Husband of 60 years, Paul Casteel; parents, listed...

William Ira "Bill" Masengil

William Ira "Bill" Masengil

Oct 11, 2015

William Ira "Bill" Masengil, 94 of Englewood, TN passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at his residence. A native of Ivy, TN and a lifelong resident of Englewood; he was son of the late Leonard and Lula Lee Masengil.

Member of the Scottish Rites Masons of the 32nd degree; Manilla Lodge #633, Englewood; the Order of the...

Bobbie Jean Newman

Bobbie Jean Newman

Oct 10, 2015

Bobbie Jean Newman, 82 of Delano, TN passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at her residence. She was a native of McMinn County and lived in Polk County most of her life and daughter of the late Horace and Lenoir Smith.

Preceded in death by her parents, listed above; brothers, Jim and Don Smith and Ogle Blankenship;...

Ernest Gilliam Luck

Ernest Gilliam Luck

Oct 3, 2015

Ernest Gilliam Luck, 101 of Athens, TN passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Morning Pointe. He was a son of the late George and Eunice Luck and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Harvey Luck.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest Ray and Judy Luck of Athens, TN, Ronald Lee...

Fred Yoder Sr

Fred Yoder Sr

Sep 26, 2015

Fred Lee Yoder Sr, age 87 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, September 22nd at his residence. Fred was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. He enjoyed spending time farming and served in the U.S. Navy. He was the son of the late James William and Mamie Katherine Armstrong Yoder. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, listed...

Carl Randy Davis Jr

Carl Randy Davis Jr

Sep 25, 2015

A long hard fought battle ended peacefully for Carl Edward "Randy" Davis, Jr., 67, on Friday, September 25, 2015. A residence of Etowah all of his life and son of the late Carl Edward "Buzz" Davis, Sr. and Mary Sue Whitaker.

He was of the Baptist faith and former member of North Etowah Baptist Church. Employed at...

Lillie P Cherry

Lillie P Cherry

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....

Susie Mae "Granny" Coleman

Susie Mae "Granny" Coleman

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...

Rebecca Ann Peeler Akins

Rebecca Ann Peeler Akins

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...

Naomi Bell Ball

Naomi Bell Ball

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,...

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