Obituaries
Local Obituaries for McMinn County, Tennessee
Larry C Wayt Sr
Sep 21, 2012
Larry C. Wayt, Sr., 74, of Englewood, passed away, Friday, September 21, 2012, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was retired from Cummings Engine Company and was a big fan of West Virginia football. He enjoyed sports, wood working, and spending time with his family and friends. He was the youngest son born to Earl and Wilma Lee...
Cora Lee Martin
Sep 17, 2012
Cora Lee Martin, 90, of Englewood, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at her son's residence. An Englewood resident for the past 80 years, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Arzader Hampton and was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Albert Martin; three sons, Franklin Plez Martin, Carl Albert Martin and Larry Leon Martin; one grandson,...
Jerry Alvin Buchanan
Sep 17, 2012
Jerry Alvin Buchanan, 43, of Englewood, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at Woods Memorial Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was of the Church of Christ faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Wayne Buchanan; and his grandparents, Murriel and Ulyses Moses and Giles and Ida Lou Buchanan. Survivors include his mother, Brenda...
Kenneth Ray Casteel
Sep 14, 2012
Kenneth Ray Casteel, 88, of Englewood, TN, passed away, Friday, September 14, 2012, at his residence. He was a son of the late Larkin and Rossie Casteel, preceded in death by his wife, Thurman Casteel; daughter, Debbie Maynor; parents listed above; siblings, Zella Mae Patton, Ruth Burger, Robert Casteel, J.M. Casteel and Leonard Casteel. Survivors include his 2 daughters and...
Edward "Ed" Nichols Bryan
Sep 11, 2012
Edward "Ed" Nichols Bryan, 86, of Etowah, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Woods Memorial Hospital. Funeral Service will be held at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2012 in the South Chapel, of Bordwine Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., prior to the service. Family and friends will assemble at 9:00 a.m., Friday, at...
Lida Carol Melton
Sep 11, 2012
Lida Carol Melton, 70, of Etowah, passed away, Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.A resident of Etowah, she was a daughter of the late L.V. and Lillian Butler and was preceded in death by her parents, listed above; two brothers, Burrell and Persey Butler; and one sister Hazel Butler. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Melton...
Edward "Ed" Nichols Bryan
Sep 11, 2012
Edward "Ed" Nichols Bryan, 86, of Etowah, passed away, Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Woods Memorial Hospital. A resident of Etowah, he was a son of the late Carl and Fannie Bryan, was of the Baptist faith and loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Bryan; grandson, Wendall Freeman; five...
Joe Dane Gaston
Sep 8, 2012
Joe Dane Gaston, 77, of Etowah, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at his home. A son of Robert "Bobeye" Abraham Gaston and Martha Elizabeth Forester Gaston, he was born in the Coghill community on January 19, 1935. He graduated from Etowah High School, 1953, was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and worked as a self employed home painter.A loving...
Nannie Bell Manery Carroll
Sep 8, 2012
Nannie Bell Manery Carroll., 71, of Englewood, passed away, Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Etowah Health Care Center. A native of McMinn County and a resident of Englewood, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Annis Johnson Gay. She was a member of the First Church of God in Englewood, TN and was preceded in death by her...
Augusta Cassada
Sep 6, 2012
Augusta Cassada, 92, of Etowah, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Etowah, she was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church and was a hairdresser for more than 40 years. A daughter of the late Walter and Nora Logan, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason Whitney Cassada;...
Barbara Jean Nix
Sep 5, 2012
Barbara Jean Nix, 70, of Delano, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. A daughter of the late Alonzo and Leona Doyle, she was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Harris. She was a lover of life, family and animals. She is now our angel in Heaven. Survivors include her loving husband,...
Velma Lee Waller Baker
Sep 5, 2012
Velma Lee Waller Baker, 96, formerly of Etowah, TN, passed away, Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Townsend Park and Rehabilitation Center, Cartersville GA.She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church of Etowah and the daughter of the late Thomas and Ida Waller. Preceded in death by her husband, the late Coach Buenos Baker; son, William Kinzel Baker; and...
Edgar Clemmer
Sep 1, 2012
Edgar James Clemmer, 66, of Englewood, TN, passed away, Saturday, September 1, 2012, at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home.He was a native of Monroe County and resident of Englewood, TN., a son of the late Luther and Naomi Clemmer and a Veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death by his Wife, Joyce Nee Mitchell ; and parents, listed above.Survivors...
Jimmie Givens Lewis
Aug 29, 2012
Jimmie Givens Lewis, 66, of Etowah, left this world on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at her residence. She lived a loving and lively life and enjoyed her family, her friends and her work. She worked as a banker for many years, and later had her own real estate appraisal business. She enjoyed traveling, NFL football and spending time with her...
Ethel "Boots" Kennedy
Aug 24, 2012
Ethel "Boots" Kennedy, 75, of Athens, passed away, Friday, August 24, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center. She was raised in Etowah, had lived in Chattanooga for over 30 years and moved to Athens in 1988, was a daughter of the late David and Samantha Abbott Best, and a graduate of McKenzie Business College with a degree in accounting. She...
Janice I Creasman
Aug 22, 2012
Janice I. Creasman, 68, of Etowah, TN, passed away, Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Life Care Center of Athens, following a brief illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Etowah, TN, a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church and was a daughter of the late Frank and Idanette Bivens. She is preceded in death by her parents, listed above;...
Alfred "Ao" Williams
Aug 21, 2012
Alfred "A.O." Williams, 92, of Etowah, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home.A son of the late Bob and Frona Williams, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle Williams; and one sister, Lula Stewart Raxter. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Geneva Williams of Charleston; one sister, Bobbie Coe of Maryville; and several...
Sandra "Sandy" Moore Cooper
Aug 18, 2012
Sandra "Sandy" Moore Cooper, 51, a longtime resident of McMinn County, joined her Heavenly Father on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. She had a heart of gold, and nothing pleased her more than to care for others. A native of Chicago, Ill., she was...
Rev William Frazier Sr
Aug 17, 2012
Rev. William Buren Frazier Sr., 88, of Athens, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Life Care Center of Athens. Born in Ellijay, Ga., he was a resident of McMinn County for the last 73 years. A son of the late Walter Edwin Sr. and Cora Estelle Meece Frazier, he was a retired Southern Baptist minister and a graduate of Clear...
Polley Irene Wallin
Aug 15, 2012
Polly Irene Wallin, 91, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. A native of Polk Co. and a long time resident of Etowah, employed for many years at Woods Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Edward Wallin; daughter, Norma "Jeannie" Robertson; and siblings, Fred Rose, Odean Rose, Ethel Hogue and...
