Velma "Jean" Imogene McDaniel
Aug 23, 2021
Velma Imogene “Jean” Creasman McDaniel, age 92, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born and raised in the Good Springs Community, the daughter of Bascom and Willie Bivens Creasman. She worked as a bookkeeper for Morgan Insurance of Etowah, and was a member and worked 52 years in the nursery of First Baptist Church of Etowah.
Jean was...
Susan Trotter Marshall
Aug 16, 2021
Mary Susan Trotter Marshall, age 64, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Life Care of Cleveland. Susan was a member of the North Etowah Baptist Church, she loved to garden, read and spend time with her beloved grandchildren.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Charles “Red” Trotter; sisters, Charlyn Martin and Sandy Newman.
She is survived by...
Lorene Kitty Williams
Aug 15, 2021
Lorene Kitty Evans Williams, age 87, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. She worked for several years at Lay’s Sports Wear. Lorene loved to sew, canning fruits and vegetables and working in her garden with her flowers and enormous vegetable garden. Most of all she loved attending church and loving Jesus.
Lorene was preceded in death by husband, Luther Williams,...
Nora Sue Everhart Frady
Aug 14, 2021
Nora Sue Everhart Frady, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Nora loved her family, going to Dollywood, eating out and gospel music.
Nora was preceded in death by her husbands, Kelmer Everhart and John Frady; daughter, Linda Morgan; mother and father, Bolin and...
Samuel Riley Land
Aug 14, 2021
Samuel R. Land, Jr. “Sonny”, age 76, of Englewood, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was a Christian of Baptist faith from Liberty Hill Community. He will be greatly missed by his family.
Sonny was preceded in death by his father and mother, Samuel, Sr. and Reba Land; son, Trampus Land; mother and father-in-law, Ray and Nellie May Casteel;...
Charlie B. Hurst
Aug 11, 2021
Charles E. “Charlie B.” Hurst, age 58, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. Charlie B. enjoyed being outside walking. He was passionate about God and he was the founder of “Do it God Ministry”, he also enjoyed detailing and washing cars. Charlie B. worked many years at Waffle House, where he was quite...
Bennie "Benji" Joe Poteet II
Aug 7, 2021
Bennie “Benji” Joe Poteet II, age 58, resident of Spring City passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also loved horseback riding and spending time with his horses.
Benji is preceded in death by his father, Bennie Joe Poteet and sister, Charity Poteet.
He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Poteet of Etowah;...
Gary Scott Motley, Sr.
Aug 4, 2021
Gary S. Motley, Sr., age 59, of Delano, TN went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Scott was born on an Army base in Japan on February 4, 1962. He lived in Germany, and moved all over the United States throughout his live and finally residing in East Tennessee.
Scott as a simple, brilliant...
Mary Frances Gudger
Jul 21, 2021
Mary Frances Gudger, age 82, passed away Wednesday, July, 21, 2021. Mary was great wife, mother and grandmother, she was a hairstylist by trade and a housewife by choice. She was strong in her faith and she attended Abundant Life Christian Center.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Imogene Shaw; sisters, Maxine Walker and Madeline Barnett;...
Mary Helen Long
Jul 20, 2021
Mary Helen Jones Long passed peacefully on July 19, 2021. Mary Helen, as her family affectionately called her, was loved by all that knew her. She was the strength that held our family together. She would have been 100 years old on September 29, 2021.
Mary Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Thomas Long in October...
Margaret Elaine Cruze
Jul 20, 2021
Margaret Elaine Cruze, age 76, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was a life-long resident of Knoxville, TN.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lucille Rogers.
Margaret is survived by her children, Stacy (James) Johnson of Knoxville; Chris (Denise) Cruze of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Scot and Cady Lewis of Warner Robins, GA, Cole Johnson and Carly...
Adrienne Elsie Williams
Jul 18, 2021
Adrienne Williams, born November 4, 1938 in London, England, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was a Visual Merchandiser for Profit & Belk’s for 40 years. Adrienne had a love and was schooled in floral and interior design.
Adrienne was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bobby L. Williams; mother, Elsie Beck...
Eric Allan DeFreitas
Jul 14, 2021
Dr. Eric DeFreitas, born on December 11, 1951 in Providence, RI, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2021 at the age of 69. He was a beloved, devoted husband to Mary Beth (Villeneuve) DeFreitas, and a beloved, devoted father to David and Nathan DeFreitas. He left behind his mother Vivian DeFreitas, brother Keith DeFreitas and grandchildren...
Jennifer (Jenny) Erin Jackson
Jul 10, 2021
Jennifer (Jenny) Erin Jackson, age 41, from Athens passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. She was a loving mother of 3 boys and was married to David Jackson for 21 years. They started their relationship in high school and were together from then on. Jenny graduated from McMinn County High School in 1998. She dearly loved her parents who...
Irene Wesley Gibson
Jun 20, 2021
Irene Wesley Mitchell Gibson, age 98, was born Wednesday, December 27, 1922 and passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Purcellville, VA. Irene attended Notchey Creek Baptist Church and later became a member of Fortners Chapel Methodist Church. She loved sewing and making quilts and clothing for family and friends. She cared deeply about people, serving as a caregiver...
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Brock
Jun 19, 2021
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Brock, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Covenant Health Park West in Knoxville. She loved her family, being a caretaker of so many throughout her life, Sandy was able to find the good in all those who had the privilege of meeting her.
Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Ann...
Frankie Mae Tallent
Jun 18, 2021
Frankie Mae Tallent, age 77, of Athens, departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was a member of the West End Baptist Church and enjoyed fellowship and singing whenever the doors were open. Frankie never met a stranger and she loved her family more than anything. She also adored her dog China.
Frankie is preceded in death...
Daniel "Danny" Lynn Crabtree
Jun 15, 2021
Daniel “Danny” Lynn Crabtree, age 65, a life-long resident of McMinn County, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He loved to hunt and fish and just enjoyed being outdoors. Danny was an employee of Mayfield for over 30 years. And if you’ve heard Hank Williams, Jr. sing “A Country Boy Can Survive”, that was Danny...
Hoyt Marvin Freeman
Jun 14, 2021
Hoyt Freeman, age 75, of Tellico passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired truck driver.
Hoyt is preceded in death by his parents, Josh and Lena Freeman; 8 brothers, and 3 sisters.
He is survived by his son and son-in-law, Mark (Jessie) Goodman of Cleveland, son and...
Sally Faye Pangle Williams
Jun 2, 2021
Sally Faye Pangle Williams, 75, of Etowah passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Etowah. She enjoyed arts and crafts – particularly macramé. She took pleasure going to horse shows and showing a world champion.
Sally is preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; daughter, Alicia...
