Sep 16, 2013

Carole Margaret Young, 68, of Riceville, TN, went to be the Lord, Monday, September 16, 2013 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Daughter of the late Bill and Gloria Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband, Claude "Garfield" Young; and brother, Bruce Thomas. She worked as a volunteer art teacher at Etowah City School for 34 years.Survivors include her...

Sep 11, 2013

Alvin Williams, 76, of Englewood passed away September 11, 2013 at his residence. A son of the late Oscar and Sarah Williams and co-owner of Williams Tractor Repair/Parts. Preceded in death by 3 brothers, Amos, Wayne and Walter Williams. Survivors include, his wife of 50 years, Jane Williams of Englewood; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Kathy Williams of Madisonville,...

Sep 4, 2013

Margaret Leoda Cowart of Etowah went home to be with our Lord on September 4, 2013. A lifelong resident of McMinn County, she joins in heaven, her husband, Bobby Cowart; parents, Newt and Vesta Casteel; siblings, Melzora Whitener, Sally Whitener, Frances Brown, John Casteel, Paul Casteel and Hoyt Casteel; one granddaughter, Keshia Reid and one great-grandson, Jaylen Reid. Survivors include,...

Sep 2, 2013

Joan Hampton, age 83 of Athens, TN passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at her residence. Survivors include Husband: T. E. Hampton of Athens, TN; Sons Virgil Hampton of Hudson, FL, James Hampton of Englewood, TN; Daughters Barbara Maxwell of Cuyohoga Falls, OH, Rebecca Young of Englewood, TN; Sisters Alice Mae Swearingen of OH, Carol Tennant of OH; Grandchildren Charles...

Aug 31, 2013

Donald Eugene Winder, age 72 of Etowah, TN, passed awaySaturday August 31, 2013at his residence. He wasretired from J M Huber. Donwas a member and deacon of Goodsprings Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Walter Winder and Ova Graves Winder. He was also preceded in death by agrandson, Gideon Winder, and brother Danny Winder.

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Aug 30, 2013

Elizabeth Addie Garringer, age81of Etowah, TN, passed awayFriday, August 30, 2013, atWoods Memorial Hospital. She retired from Etowah City School as a Cafeteria worker.She was the daughter of the late Willie and Bessie Lewis.She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Oscar G. Garringer. She is survived by Daughters and Sons-in-law, Debbie and George Schaffer of Madisonville, Sandra...

Aug 29, 2013

Ralph "R. L." Haney, 96, of Etowah, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at NHC of Athens. He was a native of McMinn County, a member of Wesleyanna United Methodist Church, and Etowah Masonic Lodge 653. R.L. was a retired brakeman with L&N Railroad and he taught the Adults Men's Sunday school class for many years. He was an...

Aug 26, 2013

Nathanial "Nathan" David Jeralds, 24, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2013 at Tennova Healthcare Center in Knoxville. Preceded in death by his parental grandparents, Willard and Lilliace Jeralds; aunt, Gwen Simonds, uncle, Dan Jeralds; great-grandmother, Pearlie Posey; great-uncle, Jake Posey.Survivors include his parents, David Jeralds and Teleia Smith of Etowah, TN; sister, Camilla Jeralds of Cookville, TN;...

Aug 25, 2013

Louise Swartout McGrath, 73, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center. A native of Etowah and the daughter of the late Richard and Myrtle Swartout. She was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and she loved her church family dearly.Survivors include her sister, Maritha Casteel of...

Aug 19, 2013

Arthur "Sonny" Duggan, 67, of Englewood passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at UT Medical Center following a brief illness. Sonny was a good cook and enjoyed feeding friends and family; he attended Dixon Ave. Baptist Church and worked at various jobs throughout his life. He was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Atha Duggan of Jamestown, TN; Maternal...

Aug 19, 2013

Brittany Michelle "Bit Bit" Shaw Stratton Hoover, 20, of Englewood, TN passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at Woods Memorial Hospital. A graduate of McMinn Central High School, class of 2011 and an employee at Waupaca in Etowah; she loved her job and everyone there. Proceded in death by her father, Lloyd Shaw of East Ridge, TN; and Michael Stratton...

Aug 16, 2013

Ruby Wilma Newberry, 83, of Etowah passed away Friday, August 16, 2013 at Woods Memorial Hospital. A Daughter of the late George Webb and Minnie Madelyn Ball Webb Burger and a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her Husband, Mark Newberry; and parents, listed above. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Cecelia Susan and Charles C....

Aug 13, 2013

Daisy Mae Emmert, 38, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at her residence. A native of McMinn County and the daughter of Rosie Jack and the late James Luther Jack.Preceded in death by her father, James Luther Jack; 1 brother, Eric Jack; and 1 sister, Erica.Survivors include her husband, Harry Emmert of Etowah; 1 son, Christopher Lee...

Aug 11, 2013

Edna N. Reynolds, 93, of Englewood, TN, passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Athens Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Burt and Evelyn Witzel.Preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Edward Reynolds Sr., son, Bruce Edward Reynolds Jr., parents; 2 brothers, Ray and J.B. Witzel. Survivors include 1 son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Patricia Reynolds...

Aug 4, 2013

Nona P. Leight, 65, of Etowah, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at Life Care Center of Athens. A daughter of the late William and Nona Pauline Brinsfield, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Royston Leight Jr. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and William Green of Cleveland; one son, Daniel Leight of Athens; one brother-in-law,...

Aug 4, 2013

Irma June Smith, 69 of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville. A native of Franklin, TN and a daughter of the late Felix and Ruby Turman. Preceded in death by 3 sisters, Dorothy Dillon, Mary Wilson and Judy Crowder; 1 great-granddaughter, Emma Gosnell. Survivors include 1 son and daughter-in-law, Tony and DeeDee Smith;...

Aug 3, 2013

Myrtle Casteel Smith, 87, of Etowah passed away on Saturday August 3, 2013 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. She was a mamber of Conasauga Baptist Church. A daughter of the late William and Ethel Philpot. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Joseph "Dan" Casteel, Daughter: Linda Sue Derrick, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include husband: Charlie...

Aug 1, 2013

Glenn Stephen Biggam, 55, of Etowah, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at his residence. A son of the late Thomas L. and Florence V. Biggam, he was also preceded in death by one daughter, Stephanie Biggam; his grandparents, James and Virginia Hall; one brother, Michael Biggam; and one sister, Debbie Biggam Burgess. Survivors include his children, Heather Biggam, Stevie Biggam...

Jul 28, 2013

Florence Marie Phelps Blevins, 87, of Etowah, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home.A native of Burwell, Neb., she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Cora Phelps. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, Les and Charlie Phelps, all formerly of Nebraska. Survivors include her husband, Charlie Wayne Blevins of Etowah;...

Jul 27, 2013

Leonard Disspain, 90, of Etowah, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Etowah Health Care Center, Etowah, TN.He was employed with the railroad for 13 years and worked the rest of his life as a carpenter. Leonard enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and his church. He was a son of the late Leora and Pearl Disspain and was preceded...