Apr 29, 2011

Vesta Marie Knox Galyon, 79, of Athens, returned to our loving Father in Heaven on Friday, April 29, 2011. A daughter of the late John Sam and Carrie Lee Knox, she was a member of Athens Christian Church and was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Ernest Boyd Galyon; one sister, Kathryn Hinde, formerly of Nevada; three...

Apr 27, 2011

Juanita Lewallen, 86, of Etowah, died Monday, April 27, 2011, at Etowah Health Care Center.A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Caleb Asbury and Ida Belle Setzer Bledsoe. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star and was a member of Carlock United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death...

Apr 27, 2011

John Robert "Bobby" Thompson, 70, of Etowah, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and loved ones on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, after a long illness. A native of McMinn County and a lifelong resident of Etowah, he was a son of Vivian and the late Charles Taylor Thompson and was retired from CSX Railroad. He was a...

Apr 26, 2011

Charlotte Delores Sinclair, 78, of Melbourne FL, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, FL. She was born on March 3, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Johnny Fred "Wendy" Raper and Beulah Nell Sanderson Armstrong. She is preceded in death by her parents, listed above and one son Michael Johnson. She...

Apr 21, 2011

Lillie Mae Kimsey Trew, 95, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 21, 2011, at her residence. A native of Middlesboro, KY, she was a resident of the Cog Hill Community, and a daughter of the late Elihu and Kitty Kimsey. She was a member of Carlock United Methodist Church and was an active member of the church...

Apr 21, 2011

Thomas "Darrell" Ratledge, 53, of Etowah, died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Woods Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was of the Baptist faith, and was a son of the late Fred "Dick" and Euna V Ratledge. He is preceded in death by his parents, listed above.

Survivors includewife, Kathy Ratledge of Etowah, TN; two daughters,...

Apr 19, 2011

William "Willie" Moore Hammond, age 66, of Delano, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at NHC Healthcare in Athens TN. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Laster Hammond. He attended Liberty Church of Jesus Christ in Athens, a graduate of McMinn Co. High School and wasa dairy farmer for many years. Survivors include his wife: Bonita...

Apr 19, 2011

Mary Albarelli Durant Morgan, age 95, of Etowah, passed away Tuesday April 19, 2011 at Life Care Center of Athens. She was a native of Burlington, VT and a resident of Etowah since 1953. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe "Joseph" Samuel and Maria Patrille Albarelli and step mother Maria Perotta Albarelli. She attended First Baptist Church of...

Apr 18, 2011

It is with great sadness, yet peace of heart, that we announce the passing of Erma Daniel Singletary, 66, of Etowah. She ran the race with perseverance and finished well. Erma stepped through the gates of Heaven on Monday, April 18, 2011, and will forever be in the presence of our loving Savior. She was a lifelong native of McMinn...

Apr 18, 2011

Ruth White Graves, 86, of Englewood, went to her Heavenly home onMonday April 18, 2011. Born July 10, 1924, she was a daughter of the late John Sweeney and Arkie Louisa White and was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Graves; two brothers, Troy and Ray White; two sisters, Elsie Ledford and Lura Burrell; two grandchildren, Jimmy Goforth and...

Apr 18, 2011

Dennis Mark Bikacsan, 60, of Etowah, passed away, Monday, April 18, 2011 at Woods Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Chardon, OH and a resident of Etowah, TN for the past 30 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Walter Bikacsan and hisgrandparents. Survivors include his mother, Gizella Bikacsan of Etowah, TN; one brother, Ronald Bikacsan...

Apr 17, 2011

Artis Augusta Cheek, 88, a resident of Reliance for the past 26 years, died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at her residence. A native of Evensville, she was a daughter of the late James and Mintie Burdett Sneed. She was a member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Shipley; her second husband,...

Apr 12, 2011

Gary Lee Kroll, 66, of Vonore, formerly of Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Park Ridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Born September 7, 1944, he was a native of IL and was a son of the late William August Kroll and Darlene Kroll Decker. He served in the U.S. Air Force, was the President of Three...

Apr 9, 2011

Harold C. Casteel, 56, of Englewood, passed away peacefully at the home of his sister in Englewood, Saturday morning, April 9, 2011.He was a native of McMinn County and lived in Meigs County for several years. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Casteel; grandparents, Joe and Shirley Green and Horace and...

Apr 5, 2011

Fronia Rue Samples, 83, of Jacksboro, and formerly of Etowah, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at St. Mary's Rehab Center in LaFollette. Born June 14, 1927, she was a native of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late Coy and Rose Rue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Samples; three children, Dan Samples, Sandy...

Mar 30, 2011

Mona Treva Hunt Rogers, 94, of Etowah, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at NHC Health Care of Athens

Born June 14, 1916, in Tellico Plains, she was the daughter of the late Barrett and Lula Coppenger Hunt. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by...

Mar 23, 2011

Judy Ann Dodd

Judy Ann Dodd, 53,of Niota, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga.She was a resident of Niota, and a lifelong native of McMinn County. She was of Baptist faith. She was the daughter of Wanda Burger Pressley and the late Cecil Dodd. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil...

Mar 19, 2011

Edna Mae Swartout Bell, 87, of Delano, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 19th, 2011 at Athens Life Care Center. She was a resident of Polk County for most of her life and was a faithful member of Delano Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Albert and Ida Mae Cass...

Mar 17, 2011

Ruth Elizabeth Miller, of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at her home. A Native and lifelong resident of Englewood, she was a member of Englewood First Church of God. A daughter of the late George O. and Sallie Stiles Miller, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ollin Dinnis and...

Mar 15, 2011

Howard Franklin Rowland, age 86, of Etowah went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Woods Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Etowah, where he was born Feb. 10, 1925, he was a son of the late Calvin and Nora Scarborough Rowland. He was a member of old Salem Baptist Church, Etowah Masonic Lodge and was...