May 22, 2015

Bobbye Jean Swartout,79 of Englewood, TN passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at her residence. She was a Daughter of the late James Parnick McClary and Ruby Sproule McClary Dobbs.

Preceded in death by her husband, James Wayne Swartout; son, Clayton Wayne Swartout.

Survivors include, daughter and son in law, Leslie and Herb West of...

May 10, 2015

Avis Ballew "Mamaw", 90 of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at her daughter's residence. She was a Daughter of the late W.C. and Malissie Kilby Burrell.

Preceded in death by her 1st husband, Parl Paris Norwood; 2nd husband, Hoyt Ballew; son, Ronald Norwood; grandsons, Keith and Kevin Robinson; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Dustin Robinson; brothers,...

May 7, 2015

Janis Bivens Brock, of Englewood, TN passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Henri Etta Moses Bivens and Kenneth D. Bivens; before retirement, she was employed at AUB as a clerk. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, James "Dud-do" Brock; two daughters and son-in-law, Paige Brock...

Apr 28, 2015

Grayce Armistice Reynolds, 96 of Etowah, TN passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, TN. She was a daughter of the late Cleveland C. and Presha Caroline Green Reynolds. Preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Rader.

Grayce was a piano, voice and organ instructor, she retired from St. Paul's United Methodist Church...

Apr 25, 2015

Curtis Clyde "Babe" Buckner, age86of Etowah, TNpassed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2015at his grandson Alan's home in Sweetwater with his son Melvin, grandson Alan and wife Stephanie nearby.

He worked at Blocksom in Etowah, Magic Chef in Cleveland and the Forestry Service. Babewas the son of the late Joe and Ida Land Buckner. He was preceded...

Apr 16, 2015

Leslie Faye Mayfield, 70 of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Skyridge Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Henry and Ella Farr.

Preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Mayfield of Etowah, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Debbie Black of Spanish Fort, AL; daughters...

Apr 15, 2015

Vance "Redworm" Saffels, 90, of Englewood, TN passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at his residence. He was a native of Sand Mountain, Alabama and a resident of Englewood most of his life and was a son of the late Edgemond and Minnie McConkey Saffels. He retired from Bowater with 37 years of employment and a member of Dixon...

Apr 13, 2015

Jerry W. Richardson, 85, of Etowah, died Friday, April 10 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home in Etowah, TN. He was born November 11, 1929.

Survivors include his faithful wife of 64 years, Ruby Bryan Richardson, daughter and son-in-law, Ginger and Lester Wheeler; beloved granddaughter, Lindsey Jordan Wheeler and her fiancé, Heslie Powell, a brother and sister-in-law, Jack...

Apr 12, 2015

Maxine Jones, 88, of Athens, TN passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at NHC Heath Care of Athens. She was a Member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and the Ladies Adults Sunday school class.

Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Jones.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Michelle Vincent of Riceville, TN;...

Apr 5, 2015

William "Butch" Fred Rose Jr., 71 of Englewood, TN passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015 at his residence. He was a native of McMinn County all his life and a son of the late William Fred and Irene Rose. Preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James Truman "Jimmy" Rose.

Survivors include his daughter, MaryAnn Morgan;...

Apr 3, 2015

Donald Edward King, 70, formally of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a son of the late James Ernest and Rosa Lee Fowler King. He was employed at TVA Watts Bar and a member of the Millwright Union.

Preceded in death by his son, James Edward King; parents; brothers,...

Apr 2, 2015

Robert "Bob" Kirkland, 88 of Athens, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at NHC Health Care of Athens. Bob was a devoted member of Coghill Baptist Church where he served as choir leader for many years; he served in the US Army from December 1945 to July 1946. He was a son of...

Mar 31, 2015

Connie G. McGill, 86 of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at NHC of Athens, TN. Preceded in death by her husband, Roth H. McGill, Jr. She was of the Baptist faith and a believer in Jesus. Connie loved bowling, the Oklahoma Sooners and Atlanta Braves.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Daniel...

Mar 28, 2015

Delores Ainsworth, 86 of Etowah, TN originally from Rochester, NY passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Etowah Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Ainsworth.

Survivors include her daughter, Lynn Nesmith of Etowah, TN; son, Russell Ainsworth of Rochester, NY; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be...

Mar 26, 2015

Beulah Sue Melton, 93 of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. A daughter of the late Tom and Eliza Lockhart. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Melton; sisters, Edith Pangle and Lillian Watson.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Joyce Melton; grandsons, Jeff Melton and Michael Franks;...

Mar 26, 2015

Wanda Jeanette Adams, 84 of Englewood, TN, went to be with her Lord March 26, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, H.I. "Jim" Adams; father and mother, Paul D. and Rhea Brown; brothers, Cecil Brown, William "Bud" Brown; sisters, Jamesena Miller, Ramona Duncan and Paulette French; brother -in- Law, Dan Duncan;...

Mar 23, 2015

Fred Steve Cantrell, 57, of Englewood, TN passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 at his residence. A Native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he retired from J.M. Huber Corp. retiring at 20 years of employment. A member of Wildwood Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School, class of 1975. Steve was an outdoorsman and loved horses....

Mar 18, 2015

Jesse Wayne Frazier, 88, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Etowah Health Care Center. Wayne retired from Bowater as a chemist after 25 years of employment. He served in the US Navy/Air Force and was a member of the Masonic Lodge 653 he also coached the girl's basketball in...

Mar 18, 2015

Trudy Sparks Rayburn, of Etowah, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, March 18, 2015. She was a native of Maryville, TN and resident of Etowah since 1958. Trudy was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church and daughter of the late David Ellis and Lona Mae Sparks.

Preceded in death by her parents; brothers,...

Mar 15, 2015

James Robert Ward (Jimmy) age 47 of Royal Oak, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan.

He was currentlyan Art Director at Doner Advertising Agency in Southfield, Michigan. He formerly worked at Campbell-Ewald. He graduated from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI. Over the years, Jim was recognized in the...