Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Barbara Jeanette Cook Watson
Feb 6, 2013
Barbara Jeanette Cook Watson, 73, of Etowah, died on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Woods Memorial Hospital in Etowah.A daughterof the late Andrew and Katherine Cook, she was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Lynn Stephens; parents; and her sister, Sylvia Breedlove. Barbara loved preparing meals for others, she enjoyed spending...
Robert "Cecil" Parsons
Feb 6, 2013
Robert "Cecil" Parsons, 57, of Etowah, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Kindred Nursing Home in Loudon, TN. He was a retired carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. A son of the late Essie Allene Cornett and T.L. Parsons and was preceded in death by his parents, listed above; sister, Gloria Jean...
Jackie Kelly "Trae" White Iii
Feb 6, 2013
Jackie Kelly "Trae" White III, 16, formerly of Niota, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013.A former student of McMinn Central High School and current student of Shelbyville Central High School, he enjoyed mudding, hunting, fishing and his truck. He had a budding interest in taxidermy. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Georgia Rookard and Ruby Winkler; and...
John Carson Daugherty
Feb 4, 2013
John Carson Daugherty, age 85, of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 4, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Englewood and a faithful member of the Church of Christ. Carson was the son of the late Ben and Ida Harris Daugherty.He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Daugherty; parents, listed above; grandson, John...
Joyce Lela Borden
Feb 3, 2013
Joyce Lela Borden, 78, of Englewood, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, at her residence.She was a daughter of the late, Mitchell "Bud" and Ida Stella Ervin. She was preceded in death by her parents, listed above; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Viola and Johnny Cline, Olivia and Alvin Gibson, Ethel and Joe Arnold, and Edna and Arthur Buckner; brother and sister-in-law,...
Lula Jane Harris
Feb 2, 2013
Lula Jane Harris, 89, of Englewood, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at her residence. A native of Monroe County, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Englewood. She was the daughter of the late Minnie and Henry Baker. Lula and her husband, Clarence, received recognition for 20 years of dedicated service as presidents of the Prospect...
Lula Jane Harris
Feb 2, 2013
Lula Jane Harris, 89, of Englewood, TN passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at her residence. Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 4th in the South Chapel, of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Russ Maples officiating. Family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m., Monday, prior to the service. Family and friends will assemble at...
Mary Evelyn Coleman
Jan 31, 2013
Mary Evelyn Coleman, 70, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Woods Memorial Hospital in Etowah.A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Callie Ella Hayes Key Russell and the late Hillie Thomas Key, and was preceded in death by her father; and...
Ivan Roberts
Jan 30, 2013
Ivan Roberts, a loving husband and father, 81, of Englewood, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. A son of the late Lewis and Nellie Roberts, he was born in Monroe County but lived in Englewood most of his life. He was retired from Athens Table Company and was a...
Janice Carolyn Newman
Jan 29, 2013
Janice Carolyn Newman, 59, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.A native of McMinn County and a resident of McMinn and Polk Counties most of her life, she was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.A daughter of G.W. and Ovaline Webb, she was preceded in death by one sister, Deborah Ann Webb;...
Joyce E Shell
Jan 28, 2013
Joyce E. Shell, 80, of Etowah, passed away, Monday, January 28, 2013, at Woods Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Carlock United Methodist Church and was retired from McDonalds and Scotties-grand lunch. A daughter of the late Will and Tempie Shell, she was preceded in death by her parents, listed above; one brother, Buster Shell; one sister, Edna Jones;...
Jv "John" Pratt
Jan 25, 2013
J.V. "John" Pratt, 80, of Athens, TN, passed away, Friday, January 25, 2013 at His residence. A native of Etowah and of the Baptist Faith, he was the only child of the late John Jessie and Leo Center Pratt. He joined the National Guard when he was 17 years old. 278 Infantry, National Guard Unit activated combat service, Ft. Evans,...
Howard "Doc" Roberts
Jan 18, 2013
Howard "Doc" Roberts, 86, of Etowah, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Etowah Health Care. A native and resident of Etowah most of his life, he was a retired concrete finisher and very well known in the community. He was of the Baptist faith.A son of the late Conway and Marie Roberts, he was preceded in death by one son,...
Robin Tamera Sneed
Jan 15, 2013
Robin Tamera Sneed, 52, of Calhoun, died on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at her residence. She was a daughter of Jackie Wilson Pritchett and the late Ray Pritchett; and was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Russell Pritchett. She loved the outdoors and she enjoyed camping. Survivors include one daughter, Danielle Pritchett Griffin of Cleveland; her mother,...
Joann Watson
Jan 4, 2013
JoAnn Watson, 72, of Athens, TN, passed away, Friday, January 4, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Hassie Brown and preceded in death by her Husband, Rondal Watson; parents, listed above. Survivors include her daughter, Amy Hembree of Athens; granddaughter, Caitlyn Givens of Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Tommy Hayes of...
Michael "Willie" Scott Williams
Jan 2, 2013
Michael "Willie" Scott Williams, 47, of Etowah, died on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at his residence. A son of Betty Wright and the late Ronnie Williams, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He was preceded in death by his father; and his grandparents, Ray and Grace Williams and Luther and Elisa Starkey.Survivors include his mother and...
Edward "Ed" James
Jan 1, 2013
Edward "Ed" James, age 78 of Etowah, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Woods Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Etowah where he lived all of his life. He worked in the insurance business for 25 years. Ed loved people and was very generous during his life. He was an active member of Brookhill Baptist Church...
Douglas James Elwood
Dec 30, 2012
Douglas James Elwood, 88, of Etowah, peacefully passed away in his sleep shortly after noon on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his home surrounded by members of his family. Doug led a life of service to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a member of the Knoxville Presbytery and attended Etowah Presbyterian Church. He served as a pastor...
Brenda B Lee
Dec 28, 2012
Brenda B. Lee, 71, of Reliance, TN, passed away, Friday, December 28, 2012, at Woods Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Polk County and a member of Rural Vale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Bonnie Jenkins; brothers, Buford and Hubert Don "Pig" Jenkins. Survivors include her loving and devoted...
Wayne Michael Moses
Dec 27, 2012
Wayne Michael Moses, 82, of Etowah, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2012. Born August 26, 1930, he was a native of McMinn County and lived here most of his life. He was a 1949 graduate of Etowah High School, served in the United States Army, and was retired from...
