Dec 22, 2010

Gary Lynn Yarber, 49, of Madisonville, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Sweetwater Hospital. A native of McMinn County and resident of Englewood for most of his life, he was a son of the late James Robert and Hazel Alice Barnett Yarber. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Luther and Clyde Yarber.

Survivors include his wife, Karen...

Dec 19, 2010

Joyce Allison, age 68, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by parents, Firman Allison and Winnifred Allison; brothers, John "Jack" and Paul Allison; sisters, Grace Schafer and Judy Vargason; and a great-nephew, Bobby Carrigan III. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at Pope Avenue Baptist...

Dec 17, 2010

Sandra Elizabeth Buckner, 57, of Englewood, died Friday, December 17, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native of North Carolina and resident of McMinn County for the past 35 years, she was a daughter of the late Ore Cook. She was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by a son, Danny "Shane" Buckner; and two...

Dec 17, 2010

Ray Henry Aldridge, 78, of Etowah, died Friday, December 17, 2010 at NHC Healthcare in Athens.

A native and lifelong resident of Etowah, he was a son of the late Zeb and Ada McConkey Aldridge. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving with Co. B, 14th Infantry during the Korean War, and earned the Korean Service Medal...

Dec 13, 2010

Pauline Crockett Melton, 95, of Etowah, died Monday, December 13, 2010, at Etowah Health Care Center.

A native of Etowah, former resident of North Carolina for many years, and Etowah resident for the past 37 years, she was a daughter of the late David Edgar and Ada Mae Kelly Crockett. She had worked at Johnson's Department Store in Etowah...

Dec 9, 2010

Georgie Belle Crabtree Waldrop, 89, of Riceville, won her battle over the flesh and left it to be with Jesus and her loved ones, surrounded by her family, on December 9, 2010.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie Crabtree.

Georgie Belle was a wonderful wife,...

Dec 5, 2010

Pamela "Pam" Dockins Cornett, 55, of Athens, died Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native of Athens, and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late James Artice and Pansie Malone Dockins. She was a nurse for over 30 years, and was a former employee of Athens Regional Medical Center. She...

Nov 29, 2010

Edna Lou Shadden Davis, 92, of Englewood, died Monday, November 29, 2010 at Etowah Health Care Center.

A native of Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late John Hubert and Viola Moses Shadden. She was a faithful and active member of Wildwood Baptist Church until experiencing failing health. She served with the Women's Mission Union, served as...

Nov 25, 2010

James O'Dean Rose, 80, of Georgetown, died Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.

A native of Servilla, currently Springtown, Tenn., he was a son of the late James Auther and Nora Rose. He was retired from Harry Miller Excavating Company in Akron, Ohio. After retirement, he moved to Tennessee with his wife and children, where he...

Nov 21, 2010

Tammy Greene Rieser, loving mother and devoted daughter, 50, of Athens, died Sunday, November 21, 2010 at her residence.

She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She attended McMinn County Church of God, and was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Rieser.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Brian Rodgers of...

Nov 20, 2010

Roy G. Nivens, 81, of Etowah, died Saturday, November 20, 2010 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville.

A native of Clover, S. Carolina and long time resident of Etowah, he was a son of the late Frankie Nivens. He was retired from Bowater, and was a veteran of the Korean War (Sergeant United States Army - Tank Commander). He...

Nov 15, 2010

Todd Lewis Partain, 30, of Athens, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at his residence following a brief illness with cancer.

He was a resident of McMinn County for most of his life, and a resident of Murfreesboro for 12 years. He was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church, was a 1998 graduate of McMinn County High School, and a...

Nov 15, 2010

Matt Hugh "PaPaw" Marion, 85, of Caryville, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native of Jellico, Tenn., and resident of Caryville most of his life, he was a son of the late Matt FitzhughMarion and Margaret Bruce Welch Marion Allman. He spent his youth in Etowah, where he was a member of the Etowah...

Nov 15, 2010

Jerry Leon Burton, 63, of Etowah, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at his residence after a two year battle with cancer.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Jess and Martha Burton. He was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Edward Burton; and step-mother,...

Nov 14, 2010

Gloria Dean Simonds McConnell, 80, of Etowah, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at her residence.

A native of Polk County and resident of Etowah most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Arretta Fair Simonds. She was a member of the Church on the Rock. She was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Nov 8, 2010

Donald Ray McWilliams, 69, of Dayton, died Monday, November 8, 2010 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. A native of Dunlap and resident of Dayton for the past 18 years, he was s son of the late Riley R. and Helen Ellis McWilliams. He was retired from Dupont.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie McWilliams of Dayton; two daughters and...

Nov 4, 2010

David "Bud" Webb, 73, of Reliance, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 at his residence.

A native of Monroe County, he was a son of the late Arthur Brown and Josie Lankford Webb. He was a deacon of Springtown Baptist Church since 1978. He was retired from TVA, and was a former captain of Station 4 West Polk Fire and...

Oct 31, 2010

William Clay Thomas, 98, of Etowah, died Sunday, October 31, 2010 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home in Etowah.

A native of Hamilton County, he was a son of the late John and Josie Bettis Thomas. He was retired from Combustion Engineering, and was preceded in death by a son, Calvin Thomas; three brothers, Bea, Clifford and Junior Thomas; and...

Oct 26, 2010

Joy Bell Williams

Joy Bell Williams, 75, of Athens, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Dicie Wilson Williams. She was preceded in death bybrothers, Richard, Walter, Theadus, Roy, Raleigh and Wade Williams, and sisters,...

Oct 23, 2010

James "Jim" Elmer McClane, 93, of Delano, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Life Care Center of Athens.

Born July 13, 1918, Mr. McClane grew up in Jefferson City, TN. He was a successful amateur boxer in his youth. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Engineering. A World War II...