Obituaries

Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee

Cody Charlie Green

Cody Charlie Green

Dec 14, 2014

Cody Charlie Green, age19of Etowah, TN,passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014due to an automobile accident. He was an avid hunter, loved spending time in the mountains, on the rivers, and on the back roads.Cody was of the Church of Christ faith.He was employed by the Forestry service- fire division.He was theson of Charlie and Lana Green. Cody was Preceded...

Melvin "Bug" Newman

Melvin "Bug" Newman

Dec 13, 2014

Melvin "Bug" Newman, 89, formerly of Etowah, passed away, Saturday December 13, 2014 at Tennova Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was a son of the late Glenn and Mary Newman; he was preceded in death by his parents, listed above and his brother, Charles H. Newman.

Survivors include nephew and niece, Charles "Steve" Newman...

Briley K Parsons

Briley K Parsons

Dec 12, 2014

Briley K. Parsons,8 weeks old ofWheaten, MD,passed away Friday, December 12, 2014.She was the infant daughter of Steven and Michelle Cothren Parsons

Survivors include her parents;Steven and Michelle Parsons of Wheaton, MD,sister;Sophia Parsonsof Wheaton, MD; grandparents, Doyle and Sarah Parsons ofEnglewood, TN, andTresa Cothren and Winston King ofAthens, TN, special Aunt;Katie CothrenofAthens, TN, uncles;Daniel Parsons, Brett Parsons,...

Edna Lois Cochran Lee

Edna Lois Cochran Lee

Dec 11, 2014

Edna Lois Cochran Lee, 91, of Englewood, TN passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Life Care Center of Athens. She was a daughter of the late Wilye and Idella Cochran. A member of Chestua Baptist Church in Madisonville and a retired beautician and bookkeeper. Proceded in death by her husband, Paul A. lee; parents, Wilye and Idella Cochran;...

Spence Boyd Brinkley

Spence Boyd Brinkley

Dec 8, 2014

Spence Boyd Brinkley, 85, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at his residence. He was a native of Polk County and served in the US Army from February 28, 1951 until February 27, 1953. He was a son of the late Samuel and Lou Ella Brinkley, and retired as a sewing machine mechanic at Morgan Manufacturing....

Kevin E Robinson

Kevin E Robinson

Dec 8, 2014

Kevin E. Robinson, 42, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. He is the son of Jim and Sherry Robinson and is of the Baptist Faith.

Preceded in death by his twin brother, Keith Robinson; niece, Samatha Robinson; nephew, Dustin Robinson; grandmother, Dorotha Robinson; grandfather, Clyde Robinson; and grandfather, Parl...

Micheal D Burton

Micheal D Burton

Dec 7, 2014

Micheal D. Burton, 43, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. He was a son of Sherry Self and the late Jerry Burton. Proceded in death by his father; brother, Ronnie Burton; maternal grandfather, Glenn Self; and maternal grandparents, Jess and Martha Burton.

Survivors include his mother, Sherry Self;...

Mary Frances Guy

Mary Frances Guy

Dec 1, 2014

Mary Frances Guy, 85, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens. A native of Polk County and a resident of McMinn County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late William Burkett and Aline Wiley Moss and a member of Gateway Church of Christ. Preceded in death...

Thomas "Ira" Curtis Iii

Thomas "Ira" Curtis Iii

Nov 29, 2014

Thomas "Ira" Curtis III, 44, of Etowah, TN passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 at his residence. A son of Thomas Ira Curtis, Jr. and Sally Bookout Kindle, he was employed by East Tennessee Warehouse. Proceded in death by his grandparents, James and Jackie Bookout, T.I. Curtis, Sr.; and uncle, David Curtis.

Ira was always joking around...

Harvey Paul Williams

Harvey Paul Williams

Nov 25, 2014

Harvey Paul Williams, 57, of Athens, TN went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2014. He was born on April 2, 1957 in McMinn County to Mary and Dwane Williams. Harvey was a retiree of 31 years from JM Huber and was currently employed at Creative Foam. Preceded in death by his parents, listed above.

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Averal Ovilee Dodd

Averal Ovilee Dodd

Nov 25, 2014

Averal Ovilee Dodd, 92 of Etowah, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at NHC of Athens. She was a daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth Graves Tallent. Averal is a retired school teacher and Member of First Baptist Church of Etowah. She attended East Etowah Grammar School, Etowah High School, East Tennessee State, U.T. Knoxville and Tennessee Wesleyan...

Mary Ruth Green

Mary Ruth Green

Nov 25, 2014

Mary Ruth Jenkins Green, 84, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 in Etowah, TN. A native of Calhoun, she lived in McMinn County all of her life. Married for over sixty two years to Scott Green, she was an incredibly loving, faithful and caring wife and mother.

Family was the love of her life, and supporting her husband...

Lee Roy Williams

Lee Roy Williams

Nov 25, 2014

Lee Roy Williams, 71, of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Turkey Creek Tennova Health Care, Knoxville, TN. He was a son of the late James Jr. and Azalee Williams. Preceded in death by his parents, listed above; brother-in-law, Kenny Martin of Englewood.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Sue Williams of...

Michael Sanson

Michael Sanson

Nov 20, 2014

Michael Sanson, 61 of Etowah passed away peacefully Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home. As he wished, he died in his own bed, surrounded by his family. Mike was blessed with the gift of service which endeared him to his family. No task too difficult, no distance too far-Mike willingly and unselfishly gave of his time and resources....

Wanda Faye Maynard

Wanda Faye Maynard

Nov 14, 2014

Wanda Faye Maynard, 67, of Etowah, passed away, Friday, November 14, 2014 at Etowah Health Care Center in Etowah, TN. She was a native of Greenback, a member of Morganton Baptist Church and was retired from the McMinn County School System. She loved yard work and her grandkids. A daughter of Elizabeth Jo Yates and the late Rastas Yates,...

Helen Newberry

Helen Newberry

Nov 13, 2014

Helen Newberry, 83, of Etowah, TN passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, TN. She was a daughter of the late Huey and Annie Sansprey. Preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Golden; and son, Steven Hubbard.

Survivors include her children, Johnny and wife Sissy Hubbard of Benton, TN, Larry and...

Mark Allen Miller Sr

Mark Allen Miller Sr

Nov 2, 2014

Mark Allen Miller, Sr. of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of Laverne Price Miller and the late Ralph "Bud" Harold Miller and was preceded in death by his father, listed above; brother, George Miller; and niece, Cassidy Witt.

He is survived by his wife, Shanda Miller; mother...

Ted Haralson

Ted Haralson

Oct 31, 2014

Ted Haralson, 83, passed away at his home in Charleston, TN on October 31, 2014. He was born on May 7, 1931, in Etowah, TN. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, William D. Haralson and Alice Melton Wilkerson; and sister, Henrietta H. Golden. He graduated from Etowah High School and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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Dawn Elizabeth Freeman

Dawn Elizabeth Freeman

Oct 28, 2014

Dawn Elizabeth Freeman, 75, of Englewood, TN passed away Tuesday October 28, 2014 at Brookewood Nursing Center. She was a member of Hickory Grove Church, Tellico Plains, TN and daughter of the late Thomas and Halletha Barrett. Preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Currence; parents, listed above; son, Michael Gary Holcomb; and brother Terry Barrett.

Survivors...

Jerry Moses

Jerry Moses

Oct 27, 2014

Jerry Moses, 65, of Englewood, TN passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at East TN Health Care of Madisonville, TN. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a son of the late Ulyss and Murriel Moses. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Moses; brother, James Moses; and sister, Betty Jean Moses.

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