Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Earlin "Cotton" Mccormick
Jun 6, 2013
Earlin " Cotton" McCormick, 55 of Decatur, TN, passed away, Thursday, June 6, 2013 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents, Claude Sr. "Rab" and Mamie McCormack; and brother-in-law, James Duckett.Survivors include 4 sons and 1 daughter-in-law, Eric and Joyce Marie McCormick of Etowah, TN, Earl McCormick of Purcell, OK, Jared McCormick of Spring City, TN and Cody...
Priscilla Schultz
Jun 4, 2013
Priscilla Schultz, 72, of Englewood, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at her residence.A native of Etowah, she was preceded in death by her parents, Verlie and Helen Buckner; her brother, Donnie Buckner; and two sisters, Pauline Towne and Frances Joiner. She was a retired LPN. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert L. Schultz, of Englewood; her children, Jennie...
William Roy "Bill" Johnson
May 31, 2013
William Roy "Bill" Johnson, 66, of Englewood, TN, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at U. T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.A native of Highlands, NC, he moved to Englewood 45 years ago and has lived here most of his life. He was an employee of Bowater for 38 years and served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
Leta Mae Clayton
May 31, 2013
Leta Mae Clayton, 91, of Etowah, passed away, Friday, May 31, 2013, at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home.A native and lifelong resident of Etowah, she was a charter member of Etowah Church of God.A daughter of the late Robert and Della Mae Williams Newman, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Claude Brock; her 2nd husband, Fred Clayton; her...
Richard Alton Rexford
May 31, 2013
Richard Alton Rexford, 66 of Etowah, TN, passed away, Friday, May 31, 2013 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Rosalee Rexford; and sister, Bonnie Rexford. Survivors include his brothers, Paul, Dean, Clyde and Joe Rexford; sisters, Frances Bray, Grace Rexford, Onnie Cowart and Edna Sinke. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...
Donald Carroll Kincannon Jr
May 29, 2013
Donald Carroll Kincannon Jr., 52, of Englewood, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Woods Memorial Hospital. He was a painter by trade, was a fan of NASCAR and football and enjoyed watching the Braves play. A son of the late Donald Carroll Kincannon Sr. and Patsy Jean Williams, he was preceded in death by one brother, Patrick Garrett. Survivors include...
Tunis Elizabeth Terrill
May 24, 2013
Tunis Elizabeth Terrill, 75, of Etowah, died Friday, May 24, 2013, at her residence. A daughter of the late Clyde and Weltha Wilson, she was preceded in death by one brother, Junior Wilson; and one sister-in-law, Margie Wilson. Survivors include two sons, Mike Bishop of Cleveland, and Doug Bishop of Etowah; two daughters, Vicki Williams and Renee Bishop, both of...
Ina Lorene Bookout Gilbert
May 23, 2013
Ina Lorene Bookout Gilbert, 91, of Maryville, TN passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of late Sallie and Green Bookout, and youngest of nine children. Preceded in death by first husband, James R. Davis killed in WWII; second husband, James W. Gilbert; parents, listed above; 3 sisters, Viola Graves, Betty Bivens...
Leroy Lewis
May 20, 2013
Leroy Lewis, 80, of Etowah, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at Erlanger Medical Center. A son of the late Kiser and Ruby Lewis, he was preceded in death by wife, Barbara Lewis; daughter, Pamela Darlene Lewis; and his parents, listed above.Survivors include two sons, Wendell Lewis of Athens, TN and Kenneth Lewis of Etowah, TN; one daughter, Sonia Evans...
Barbara Jo Freeman
May 17, 2013
Barbara Jo Freeman, 72, of Reliance, passed away, Friday, May 17, 2013, at Woods Memorial Hospital.A native of Polk County, she was a member of Springtown Baptist Church and a daughter of the late Carson and Donnie Evelyn Morgan. She was preceded in death by her parents, listed above; baby boy Freeman; and one brother Curtis Morgan. Survivors include her...
Glenn E Jenkins
May 16, 2013
Glenn E. Jenkins, 76, of Etowah, passed away, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his residence.A native and lifelong resident of Etowah, he was retired from Western Electric, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard and he enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. A son of the late Wesley and Myrtle Jenkins, he was preceded in death by his...
Ira Emory Debord
May 14, 2013
Ira Emory DeBord, 86, of Etowah, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his residence. He was a son of the late Will and Mae DeBord. A Veteran of the U.S. Army/National Guard, and he served his Country in the Korean War where he was awarded the good conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations...
Roger Lee Scroggs
May 14, 2013
Roger Lee Scroggs, 60, of Etowah, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at his residence. He was employed with McKee Bakery for 27 years as a truck driver. A son of the late Elmer and Peggy L. Scroggs, he enjoyed driving a truck, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family.Survivors include his wife, Joyce Scroggs of Etowah; one daughter and...
Rev Amos Harriel Culberson
May 12, 2013
Rev. Amos Harriel Culberson, 86, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. Amos served in the 11th Airborne Division during WWII and then served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He made 20+ successful jumps during his enlistment in the Airborne. After retirement, Amos began working with the Older American...
Timothy Blake Buckner
May 5, 2013
Timothy Blake Buckner, 26 of Etowah, TN, passed away, Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his residence. Son of Tim and Michelle Buckner of Englewood, and preceded in death by his grandmother, Phyllis Buckner; great-grandfather, Edward Myers, great-grandparents, Henry and Emma Buckner, Bill and Lucille Carter and Wilford and Rena White. Survivors include his son, Austin Buckner of Etowah; brother, Jordon...
Pamela Patton West
Apr 26, 2013
Pamela Patton West, 47 of Delano, TN, passed away, Friday, April 26, 2013 at Skyridge Medical Center, Cleveland. Daughter of John Charles and Ruth Patton and preceded in death by her Papaw "Goat" Homer Garren; grandparents, Tim and Dollie Patton and Blanche Millsaps; sister, Lecretia Arlene; and father-in-law, Albert West.Survivors include her husband, Randall West of Delano; two children, Matthew...
Carolyn Joyce Culpepper
Apr 23, 2013
Carolyn Joyce Choat Culpepper, 73, of Delano, passed away Tuesday evening, April 23, 2013 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born January 17, 1940, in McMinn County and lived in Delano for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Maggie Choat of Goodsprings. Preceded in death by three brothers, Nelson Choate, Ernest...
Ruby Casey Crockett
Apr 20, 2013
Ruby Casey Crockett, 73, of Englewood, passed away, Saturday, April 20, 2013 at NHC Healthcare of Athens, TN.A native of Monroe County, she was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Claude and Pearl J. Casey and was preceded in death by her parents, listed above; brothers, Kenning "Kenny", Robert, and Claude Junior Casey;...
Zaryn Chancey Stewart
Apr 17, 2013
Zaryn Chancey Stewart, 10 of Calera, AL, formerly of Etowah, TN, passed away, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He was a native of McMinn County and preceded in death by his grandmother, Tammy Culberson; and great-grandmother, Jewell Culberson. Survivors include his mother, Lacey Chancey Holloway of Etowah; father, Samuel Stewart of FL; loving guardians, uncle and aunt, Brian and Rachel Bell...
Neal H Digennaro
Apr 12, 2013
Loving father and husband, Neal H. DiGennaro, of Riceville, TN, passed away at 8:02 p.m. on April 12, 2013 in Memorial Hospital of Chattanooga, He was of the catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence; two brothers, Salvatore and Gerard, one sister, Florence, and one granddaughter, Rebecca Elise Panek. He is survived by his wife, Carol,...
