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...

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,...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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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