Sep 22, 2024

Charles Marcus "Marc" Preskitt, 63, of Englewood, TN, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty Lou Preskitt; brother, Alan Preskitt.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jane Preskitt; children and spouses, Racheal and Dustin...

Sep 19, 2024

Helen Leonard Crockett, 92, of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

She retired from the Department of Agriculture after over 50 years of service. She was the CFO of Crockett & Son Construction Company for over 25 years. She was an active and longtime member of Goodsprings Baptist...

Sep 18, 2024

Betty Hamby, 91, of Etowah, TN, passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Betty was a member of Conasauga Baptist Church for 62 years and loved her church family and friends. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking and loved to travel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Carl Hamby; her...

Sep 16, 2024

Billie Rose Price Hammonds, 81, of Athens, TN, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024.

Billie Rose was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She loved quilting, cooking elaborate Sunday dinners for her family and punch parties. Billie loved spending special time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 12, 2024

Gary Rose, 70, of Delano, TN, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 12, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, O'Dean and Virginia Rose of Reliance, TN; sister, Martina Rose of Reliance, TN; brother, Terry Rose of Etowah, TN.

Gary was born September 19,1953...

Sep 8, 2024

Gary Ronald Watson, 69, a resident of Etowah Health Care Center, passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens, TN on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

He was the son of the late Hubert and Willie Blankenship Watson.

Preceded in death by his sisters, Cynthia "Cindy" Curry, Mary Lou Carter, and infant sister, Jeraldine Watson;...

Aug 31, 2024

Thomas "Sonny" Triplett, 84, of Etowah, TN, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Sonny served 4 years in the United States Navy. He spent over 10 years serving communities in our surrounding areas as a minister. Sonny enjoyed coaching and mentoring children as well as his own children in the Dixie Youth Baseball league. Sonny was an...

Aug 30, 2024

Blanche Harris Sheffey, 95, of Athens, TN passed away Friday, August 30, 2024.

Blanche was a member of Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Some of her favorite times were spent with her large loving family. In her spare time, she loved bird watching and going to the beach...

Aug 28, 2024

Fred Lee Yoder Jr., 72, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Junior worked at Thomas and Betts/ABB as a Tool & Die Specialist for 48 years and retired in 2017.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Inez Yoder; brother, David Yoder; sister, Anita Yoder; nephew, Adam Yoder; great-granddaughter,...

Aug 28, 2024

Don Moses, 90, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Ruth Moses; parents, Otis and Vesta Moses; all of his siblings.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Andrew Moses and Do-De Park; granddaughter, Lily Anne Marissa Moses.

The family has...

Aug 27, 2024

Robert Waylon Cox, 47 of Etowah, TN passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Preceded in death by his father, Robert Gregory Cox; mother, Sheila Kaye Cox; grandparents, Bill and Faye York.

Survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Vic and Nakia Martin; uncle, Tim York; niece and nephew, Daisy Cannon and Calvin Martin.

A...

Aug 22, 2024

Benny L. Graham, 83, of Etowah, TN, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Benny was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Bowater Paper Mill and served 26 years with the Tennessee National Guard. Benny loved ham radios and ice cream.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Graham and Virginia Moses Graham;...

Aug 18, 2024

Wade Maynard Shultz, of Athens, TN passed from this world into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday,  August 18, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born to James "Jim" and Sarah "Bill" Shultz on August 9, 1945, and was raised in the Piney Grove area in Athens TN.

Wade is preceded...

Aug 16, 2024

Joan Marie Montgomery, age 95, of High Point, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Pennybyrn at Maryfield, Highpoint, NC where she was lovingly cared for by the staffs of Hayworth House and Hughes House since 2019. Joan was a loving and supportive homemaker, mother, and grandmother. She was also a talented pianist; and when...

Aug 12, 2024

Linda Raye Stiles, 80, of Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Carson and Mary Ruth Slack; brother, Bobby Slack; son, Jason William Stiles.

Survivors include her son, Russell Dewey Stiles; niece and spouse, Jennifer and Adam Green; nephew and spouse, Chad and Crystal Slack;...

Aug 11, 2024

Benny Tuggle, 84, of Athens, TN, formally a long-time resident of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Benny was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired, as a conductor from the CSX railroad. He loved the outdoors hunting, fishing and camping with his buddies. In his spare time, he especially enjoyed gardening...

Aug 10, 2024

Matthew "Matt" Keith Brown, 50, of Etowah, TN, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 10, 2024.

Matt was a devoted, loving husband, father and son. He was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. In his spare time, he loved fishing and helping his children work on their vehicles. Matt always looked forward to and enjoyed...

Aug 4, 2024

Tony C. Davis 76 of Etowah, TN passed away, Sunday, August 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 25, 1948 to Byrd and Maude Davis.

Mr. Davis was a graduate of Ooltewah High School; he served in the US Air Force for eight years.

He was a loving husband...

Jul 31, 2024

Dr. David Allen Duncan, 76, of Athens, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

David was a beloved professor for 40 years at TWU. To each class, he brought immense knowledge, energy, and many slides across the floor as he wrote feverishly with chalk, important facts, names, and dates for students to remember. He made the information...

Jul 23, 2024

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Anna Rymer left this world for her Heavenly home. Her presence in this world will be missed greatly.

To have known Anna was to know how fiercely she loved her family. Her strength, big heart and strong will, shall be remembered and cherished by her loved ones.

Anna is preceded...