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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 14, 2012

Joshua Isaiah Parker, infant son of Jonathan Parker and Melissa Alloway of Athens, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at UT Medical Center, Knoxville.Preceded in death by his grandfather, Glenn Alloway; grandparents, Warren and Mabel Parris; andgreat-grandparents, Walter and Gertrude Alloway. Survivors include 2 sisters, Jasmine and Jaleesha Parker; 3 brothers, Javonta, Jamaal and Jontavius Parker; grandmothers, Martha Alloway...

Aug 10, 2012

Donald Curtis Sanford, 60, of Etowah, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Etowah Health Care. He was a resident of Etowah, TN had lived in FL after serving in the U.S. Armyand returned to TN five years ago. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Sanford. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Sanford of Etowah; sister and brother-in-law,...

Aug 7, 2012

Frances "Delene" Watson 65, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on August 7, 2012 at Woods Memorial Hospital in Etowah. Born December 12, 1946, and a native of McMinn County. Preceded in death by her parents, Arlin L. and Dorothy L. Wall Watson; younger brother, Alfred Michael Watson. She was an Alumnus of Goodsprings...

Aug 6, 2012

Margaret "Maggie" L. Knox, 85, of Ellijay, GA, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012, at North GA Medical Center. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Stubby" Knox. Survivors include 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Sherry Knox Miller of Ellijay, GA formerly of Etowah, Kimberly Knox and Kenny Webb of Ellijay, GA; Grandchildren and spouses, Tammy Faulkner, Jeff and Holly...

Aug 1, 2012

Willa Dean McLemore, 72, of Chatsworth, GA, went home to be wtih the Lord, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Murray Medical Center in Chatsworth, GA.

She was a daughter of the late Arthur and Jeanette Hutson Bowers. She is preceded in death by her parents, listed above; her husband, Floyd Eugene McLemore; daughter, Janet Bledsoe; two sisters and one...