Jan 4, 2011

Frank W. Rose Frank "Frankie" William Rose, CCEMT-P, 56, passed away January 4, 2011 at his home in Delano, TN under Family Hospice care. Mr. Rose was the son of the late Frank Max Rose of Rising Star, TX and Zobita Brown Liner of Old Fort, TN. Mr. Rose was graduate of Polk County High School and received his Bachelor's...

Jan 4, 2011

Bernice Locke Newman

Bernice Locke Newman, 79, of Benton, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at her residence.

She was born in Delano and had lived in Polk County all of her life, with the exception of two years she was a student at Hiwassee College. She was a daughter of the late Lee and Prudie...

Jan 3, 2011

Jessica L. Whitley Hutchison, 21, of Etowah, died Monday, January 3, 2011 at her residence following a two year battle with leukemia.

A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a member of Etowah Church of Christ. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband, James "Luke"...

Jan 1, 2011

C. Ray Williams, 99, (Mayor of Goodsprings), died early Saturday morning January 1, 2011 at his residence in Goodsprings. Ray was well known in McMinn County. He was the owner of Ray Williams & Son Monument Company in Etowah. Ray also served several terms as Justice of Peace and on the County Board of McMinn County. He was a Mason...

Dec 30, 2010

Leonard Howard Cheek, 67, of Benton, died Thursday afternoon, December 30, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.

A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was a son of the late Leonard and Bonnie Kate Curton Cheek. He regularly attended Zion Baptist Church in Benton,was a veteran of the US Army, and recipient of the Purple Heart.

Dec 28, 2010

Franklin Vernon Rymer, 73, passed away December 28, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center.

A native of Polk County, and a resident of Etowah and Reliance, he was the son of the late Olen and Deava Rymer. He was retired from the Mobil Oil Corporation, was a member of the Reliance Masonic Lodge 636, and the Alhambra Shriners.

Dec 27, 2010

Charles W. Hunt, 76, of Etowah, died Monday, December 27, 2010 at his residence.

A native of Blount County and resident of Etowah for the past 46 years, he was a son of the late James Henry and Laura Scates Hunt. He was a veteran of the US Army, and was a retired conductor with CSX Railroad. He was...

Dec 24, 2010

Albert West, 84, of Delano, died Friday, December 24, 2010 at his residence.

A native of Georgia and resident of Delano for the past 54 years, he was a son of the late Robert West. He was a member of Wetmore Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie, Jimmy and Richard West; and two sisters,...

Dec 24, 2010

Coy Ray Teague, 83, of Alcoa, died Friday, December 24, 2010 at his residence.

A native of Madisonville and resident of Alcoa for 40 years, he was a son of the late Dewey and Beulah Harris Teague. He was a member of First Alcoa United Methodist Church, and was retired from Alcoa Aluminum.

Survivors include his wife...

Dec 23, 2010

Lena Mae Torbett, 80, of Englewood, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.

She was born July 9, 1930 in McMinn County to the late Henry B. Torbett and Gussie Louise Watson Torbett. She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was...

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...