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Dennis Ray Johnson, Sr.

Dennis Ray Johnson, Sr.

Apr 1, 2021

Dennis Ray Johnson Sr. age 59, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home in Etowah. He enjoyed being with his family. He was a hard working old school truck driver until he was disabled in a trucking accident in June 2000. He was a dedicated husband and father. Dennis valued what mattered most, his family and friends.

Preceded...

Lura Lee Leatherwood

Lura Lee Leatherwood

Mar 27, 2021

Lura Lee Leatherwood, 80 years old, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 surrounded by family at her home. Lura had so many special friends and family who let her know daily she was loved and cared for to include Diane Russell, Steve and Judy Smith, Sue Raper, Gail Rogers, Beverly Kilby, “special nurse” Charlie Lee and so many more.

Lura was...

Robert Morris Wilson

Robert Morris Wilson

Mar 11, 2021

Robert “Budd” Morris Wilson

5/28/1957-3/11/2021

Budd was born and raised in his beloved mountains of Highlands, North Carolina. Budd was a Navy veteran and proud of his service on the USS Independence and the men with whom he served. He operated his own painting company here for many years and valued the relationships formed there. His hobbies were fishing, camping,...

Sandy Cecilia Patterson

Sandy Cecilia Patterson

Mar 10, 2021

In loving memory of Sandy Cecilia Patterson, age 60. Sandy passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in her home. She will be missed by her friends, but most of all by her family.

Alyssa Marie Handley

Alyssa Marie Handley

Mar 8, 2021

Alyssa Handley, age 32, passed away March, 8, 2021, as the result of an automobile accident. She enjoyed being out in nature, fishing, hiking and most of all enjoyed being a great mother to her 5 children.

Preceded in death by father, Sam “Sambo” Handley; grandparents, Ollie and Rowena Hodge; grandparents, Sue and Sam Handley.

She is survived by mother,...

Thomas A Edmonson

Thomas A Edmonson

Mar 1, 2021

Thomas A. Edmonson, age 82, of Englewood passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved sharing his hobby with his grandsons. In his younger years he bowled on a league and won several trophies. He had a very witty sense of humor, loved working on building projects and helping people.

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Bobby Leon Fowler

Bobby Leon Fowler

Feb 27, 2021

Bobby Leon Fowler, age 89, of Athens passed away February 27, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. He loved his grand kids and great grand kids. He was a member of the Riceville Church of Christ and graduated from R.E. Lee in 1952 in Thomaston, GA. Bobby was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce and retired as an...

Bobby Lee Hall

Bobby Lee Hall

Feb 24, 2021

Bobby Hall, age 52, of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. Bobby was a mechanic mostly, but did many things in the community, farming, landscaping, lawn mower service and helping many people in the local area. He was a very generous and humble man.

Preceded in death by parents, CL “Bud” and Velma Tilley Hall.

Survivors include...

Mary Lou Limburg

Mary Lou Limburg

Feb 24, 2021

Mary Limburg, age 57, of Etowah passed away February 24, 2021 at her home. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed Stephen King. She was a great fan of Elvis and Eeyore. She was a hard worker and a very proud individual, sometimes working two or three jobs to help support her family. Originally born in Hixson, she moved to...

Nell Georgia Brown

Nell Georgia Brown

Feb 22, 2021

Nell G. Brown, age 99, of Athens passed away Monday evening February 22, 2021 at Starr Regional in Etowah.

Nell was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church, graduated from Etowah High School of Business College and moved to Washington D.C. where she worked as secretary at HUD until retirement. She enjoyed gardening and walking with her dog. She enjoyed...

Brenda Sue Lowe

Brenda Sue Lowe

Jan 31, 2021

Brenda Sue Lowe, 80, lifelong resident of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church and retired from Morgan Manufacturing. She loved camping at the lake, gospel & bluegrass festivals and was of course, a Tennessee Vols fan.

Brenda is proceeded in death by husband, Jack Lowe; son Jackie (Rusty) Lowe;...

Brenda Gail Tallent

Brenda Gail Tallent

Jan 29, 2021

Brenda Tallent, 71, of Athens, TN, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home. She loved to work in her flowers, especially roses. She was a great artist, very creative, specializing in pencil drawings. Brenda attended Clay Hill Baptist Church.

Brenda was preceded in death by parents, Arlin “Cap” and Addie Hammonds; brother, Jeral D. Hammonds; daughter, Dana Lee...

Clara Faye Gay

Clara Faye Gay

Jan 24, 2021

Clara “Faye” Gay, 88, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home. Faye enjoyed camping and traveling across the country. She was a member of Englewood First Church of God, a loving and supportive mother and grandmother.

Preceded in death by husband of 66 years, Kenneth Haskell Gay; parents, George and Sallie Miller; 2 sisters, Ruth Miller and Joyce...

Reverend Michael Lee Best

Reverend Michael Lee Best

Jan 22, 2021

Reverend Michael Lee Best, 64, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at his home in Madisonville surrounded by his loving family.  At the age of seventeen years old, Michael was called into the service of the Lord.  He was a pastor of the following churches: Union Hall Baptist, Mount Vernon Baptist, South Liberty Baptist, and Rockview Baptist.  As Michael...

James David Merrell

James David Merrell

Jan 19, 2021

David Merrell, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was retired from Shaw. He loved going to church, was a deacon at Servilla Baptist Church. He loved being outdoors taking care of his garden, but more than anything else, he enjoyed being around his family, especially his grandchildren.

David is...

James Henry Snider

James Henry Snider

Jan 19, 2021

James Henry Snider, 69, of Etowah, Tennessee, passed away on January 19, 2021, after a year and a half battle with cancer. He was a member of the Englewood Church of God and worked at Taylor Pittsburg for most of his career. James was a beloved husband, “Big Daddy” to his grandson Zackary and Granddad to his granddaughter Alexus Arms....

Randy Charles Majava

Randy Charles Majava

Jan 19, 2021

Randy Charles Majava, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Randy loved his family and his wife of 25 years. He was a family man, who enjoyed spending time cooking out with his family and friends. He loved to bowl, for many years at Indian Lanes in Wyandotte, Michigan. Randy loved all sports, but football was his favorite and he...

Irie "Bud" Ralph Carver

Irie "Bud" Ralph Carver

Jan 17, 2021

Irie “Bud” Carver, 92, of Benton, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Bud was a lifelong resident of Polk County and a Farmer working at McClure’s Farm for over 50 years. He was a member of the Archville Baptist Church in Reliance.

Bud was preceded in death by father, Joe Carver; mother Amanda Shell Carver; brother, Joe Carver,...

Justin Kyle Crumley

Justin Kyle Crumley

Jan 9, 2021

Justin Kyle Crumley, age 37, of Etowah, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father Billy Ray “Billy Boy” Crumley, Jr.; grandfather Billy Ray “Bill” Crumley, Sr.; aunts Patricia “Patty” Ann Duggan and Beth Stepp.

Left behind to cherish his memory, wife Susan Lowe Crumley of Etowah; son Kaidon Crumley of Athens; beloved...

Faye Pearson

Faye Pearson

Dec 23, 2020

Faye Pearson of Madisonville passed away Wednesday, December 23rd at her home.

She was proud to have a business in Madisonville, “Faye’s Restaurant”. There she did what she loved the most, aiding the people who needed a helping hand and the homeless in the community. Faye loved all that worked with her and the loyal customers who became great friends...

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