Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Thomas James King
Nov 1, 2013
Thomas James King, 70, of Englewood, TN, passed away Friday November 1, 2013, of cancer of the esophagus. Tom lived mostly in California, as his father was in the Marines. He worked for ABC-TV in San Francisco until he went on a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After his mission, he finished...
Stephen Patrick Conner
Oct 28, 2013
Stephen Patrick Conner, 24, of Knoxville, Tennessee left this life on the morning of October 28th, 2013. Stephen was born on March 7, 1989 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Aubrey Forrest Conner and Melinda "Mendy" Simpson Conner. He is the third of four sons that have blessed our family. Stephen's brothers are Geoffrey Grey and wife Kelsey Conner,...
Helen L Ward
Oct 28, 2013
Helen L. Ward, 83, a longtime resident of McMinn County and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at Woods Memorial Hospital after a short illness. A native of the Bronx in New York City, Helen fell in love with the hills of Tennessee and its friendly residents after meeting her husband Bob on a...
James "Jim" Leland Anderson
Oct 25, 2013
James "Jim" Leland Anderson, 77, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Friday, October 25, 2013 at his residence. He was a son of the late Gurley "GG" and Grace Anderson. Preceded in death by brother, Harold Anderson; sister, Mildred McNelley; grandson, Griffin Anderson; brothers-in-law, Lenton Wilson and J.L. Rice; former sister-in-law, Barbara Moses Anderson. Jim graduated from Samford University School...
Terry Lee Dockery
Oct 23, 2013
Terry Lee Dockery, age58, of Englewood, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was the son of Mark and Jean Dockery of Englewood, TN. Terry was a retired iron worker and a member of the Manila Chapel Masonic Lodge #633. He enjoyed being with his family and loved them dearly. He was...
Kimberly Julian Smith
Oct 19, 2013
Kimberly Julian Smith, 34, of Etowah, passed away, Saturday, October 19, 2013, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.She was preceded in death by her mother, Irma June Smith; and great-niece, Emma Gosnell. Survivors include her father, L.C. Smith of Athens, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and DeeDee Smith of Etowah, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Keith Casteel...
Troy Hampton
Oct 19, 2013
Troy Hampton, age 90, of Athens, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN.He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Hampton.Survivors include sons, Virgil Hampton of Hudson, FL and James Hampton of Englewood, TN; daughters, Barbara Maxwell of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Rebecca Young of Englewood, TN; and grandchildren, Charles Hampton,...
Lucille Francis Buckner
Oct 9, 2013
Lucille Francis Buckner, 86, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Woods Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Ruil and America Jamerson. Preceded in death by 2 sons, Jeffery Lynn Buckner and Douglas Michael Buckner; 4 sisters, Iva Rhea Carter, Mollie Buckner, Nora Lee Jamerson and Willie Dent Jamerson; 1 brother, Charles B. Jamerson....
Edgar Eugene Best
Oct 8, 2013
Edgar Eugene Best, 80, of Madisonville, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at East TN Health Care Facility in Madisonville, TN.A son of the late Robert Best and Ethel Hanzel, and he was preceded in death by his wife, Etheleen Best; his father and wife, Robert and Thelma Best; his mother and husband, Ethel and Joe Hanzel and sister,...
Gladys E Mcnabb
Oct 7, 2013
Gladys E. McNabb, 82 of Etowah, TN passed away on Monday October 7, 2013 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Jessie Ledford and Ora Freeman Ledford Garren. Preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Eugene McNabb; daughter, Norma Mauck; grandson, James Matthew Mauck; brother, Kenneth Ledford; sisters, Laura Mae Collis and Louise Tallent.Survivors include one son...
Mamie Lou Dunn
Oct 6, 2013
Mamie Lou Dunn age 82 of Reliance, TN passed away on Sunday October 6, 2013 at her residence. She was a native of Polk County and retired from Hardwick Clothing Company. Mamie was a beautician for many years and owner/operator of Dunn's Grocery and convenience store. She is the daughter of the late Elijah Hearse and Martha Merrell Rymer. She...
Barry Gordon Brooks
Sep 30, 2013
Barry Gordon Brooks, 61, of Englewood, TN, passed away, Monday, September 30, 2013 at his residence. A son of Wanda Cochran Brooks and the late John Brooks. He retired from CSX Transportation and a veteran of the US Navy. Preceded in death by his son, Dylan Brooks; and step-son, Brandon Williams. Survivors include his mother, Wanda Cochran Brooks; 3 sons,...
Alger Thomas Reid
Sep 29, 2013
Alger Thomas Reid, 96, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Etowah Health Care Center.A lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late James Andrew and Vesta Linderman Reid. He retired as an Entrepreneur and he proudly served his country in WWII receiving, two Purple Hearts/Distinguish Service Medal/Silver Star/three Bronze Stars/Good Conduct/Presidential Unit...
Winnie Mae Hatfield
Sep 29, 2013
Winnie Mae Hatfield, 83, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Hospice of Chattanooga. Preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Hatfield; granddaughter, La'Kesha Dawson; parents, James Franklin and Gracie Lou Carpenter McCullough; brothers, Archie Loud McCullough and Ray McCullough; sisters, Mary Ruth Smithey, Elthie Tennel, Faye Devine and Viola Green. Survivors include her children and spouses,...
David Edmund Dorsey
Sep 29, 2013
David Edmund Dorsey, 75, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Etowah Health Care Center. A Member of First Baptist Church of Etowah andpreceded in death by his parents, Roy Edmund and Ollie Mae Dorsey; grandparents; brothers-in-law, Gilbert Scofield and David Buker.Survivors include his sister, Gail Scofield Buker, native of Etowah, currently residing in CA; cousins, Burke...
Bethelene Call
Sep 24, 2013
Bethelene Call, 95, of Delano, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Woods Memorial Hospital.She was a member of Delano Baptist Church and the daughter of the late Henry and Jessie Griffin Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Call; her parents, listed above; and 2 brothers, Clint Johnson and Herman Johnson. Survivors include her daughter and...
Ralph Rowland Davis
Sep 23, 2013
Ralph Rowland Davis, 80, of Englewood, TN, passed away, Monday, September 23, 2013 at his residence.He retired from the US Post Office as a Postmaster and served in the US Navy during the Korean War on the USS Eldorado. A Member of First Baptist Church of Englewood and a member of the Gospelaires Quartet. He was preceded in death by...
Jeffery L Matthews
Sep 20, 2013
Jeffery L. Matthews, 51, of Niota, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at his residence.A son of the late Harvey and Heddie Long Matthews, he was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and attended Old Pond Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, listed above.Survivors include Lolita Matthews of Niota; son, James Evans, of...
Lorene Marie Byars
Sep 20, 2013
Lorene Marie Byars, 84, of Riceville, TN, passed away, Friday, September 20, 2013 at Willow Acres Assisted Living Facility. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Byars.Survivors include 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Gary and Dawn Byars of Blairsville, GA, Terry Lynn and the late Lisa Byars of SC, Kevin Bradley and Mary Byars of Hixon, TN; 1...
Robert L Freeman "Bobby"
Sep 18, 2013
Robert L. Freeman "Bobby", 61, of Englewood passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Erlanger East Hospital. Our beloved son, husband, father and brother was a decorated Vietnam Veteran and of the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Freeman; and 1 brother, Ronnie Freeman. He is survived by his wife, Shari Freeman; mother, Julia Freeman;...
