William "Bill" H. White
Apr 13, 2021
William “Bill” H. White, age 76, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home in Madisonville. He was a Member, Deacon, Choir Director and Sunday School Teacher at Cambria Baptist Church. He loved gospel music and being with his family. Bill was a veteran in the U.S. Army and retired from Maytag in Cleveland after 35 years.
He...
Arlen Mizell
Apr 12, 2021
Arlen Mizell, age 67, of Maryville, TN passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Arlen, also known to some as “M&M”, was born March 28, 1954 in Natchez, MS.
He was a retired owner/operator truck driver and all around jack of all trades. He enjoyed helping anyone in need and would give you the shirt...
Linda Sue Woods
Apr 8, 2021
Linda Woods, age 72, passed away April 8, 2021. She was an active member of the Liberty Baptist Church. She enjoyed the comforts of her home and doing crossword puzzles.
Preceded in death by son, Matthew Lee Woods; parents, Kenneth & Katherine Miller; and beloved sister, Jerry Nunley.
Survived by sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Jerry Farrell of Athens; brother...
Alma Faye Sitzlar
Apr 6, 2021
“Faye” Sitzlar, age 92 of Delano, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She enjoyed being a Pink Lady at Woods Memorial now Starr Regional having served as a volunteer with over 14,500 hours. Faye was a member of Brookhill Baptist Church for 56 years. She spent many days at the Etowah Senior Center when she was...
Henry Gibson Trent, Jr.
Apr 2, 2021
Henry Gibson Trent, Jr., age 93, passed away April 2, 2021. He was born in Knoxville, TN on August 26, 1927, and was the only child of Henry G. Trent, Sr. of Knoxville, TN and Katherine Cooper Brabson of Greeneville, TN. The family resided in Knoxville for several years, but, moved to Cookeville, TN in 1940. Mr. Trent attended Tennessee...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
