Mary Imogene Cochran
Dec 11, 2019
Mary Imogene Cochran, age 90 of Etowah, passed away on Wednesday December 11, 2019, at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, H.R. “Bud” Cochran and one daughter, Mary Ann Cantrell.
Survivors include one granddaughter and grandson- in- law, Tracey and James Simpkiss of Englewood; one great grandson, Connar Peck of Hickory, NC.
There...
John Scott Lloyd
Dec 9, 2019
John Scott Lloyd, age 60, of Coker Creek, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born in Indiana, moved to Florida as a teenager and ultimately moved to Tennessee about 10 years ago.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Chapman; one brother Josh; two sisters, Jan and Julie.
John leaves behind three children, Cody, Nichole,...
William Dean Martin
Nov 23, 2019
William Martin, age 44 of Lenoir City, departed this life on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Fort Loudon Medical Center. Born in Athens on January 6, 1975 to Dean Martin and Joyce Lethco Martin, he lived the past 20 years in Lenoir City and enjoyed traveling, watching Tennessee Football and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded...
Alicia Lynn Williams
Nov 19, 2019
Alicia Lynn Williams, age 52 of Etowah, departed this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was previously employed at the DPA and was of the Baptist faith
Survivors include her daughter, Kenzlie Davis of Athens; parents, Jimmy and Sally Williams of Etowah; and brothers, Jimmy...
Dick Stiles
Nov 16, 2019
Dick Stiles, age 75 of Englewood, departed this life on Saturday evening, November 16, 2019, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Walter and Zoe Daugherty Stiles was an avid logger, and enjoyed spending time outdoors and riding horses.
He is survived by his children, Charlie...
Martha Miller
Nov 14, 2019
Martha Kuhr Miller, age 84, of Sweetwater, departed this life on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Sweetwater Hospital. Born in Germany, Martha came to the United States and spent a majority of her life in Reading and Shillington, Pennsylvania before moving to Sweetwater three years ago. She was of the Lutheran faith and attended South Holston Baptist Church in Lenoir...
Gail Cherry Land
Nov 12, 2019
Gail Cherry Land, age 69 of Etowah, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, November 11, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Alfred Cherry of Chatsworth, GA; her mother, “Lillie” Pauline Cherry of Etowah; a brother, James Larry Cherry of Etowah; and a daughter Lesia Gail Walker of Etowah.
Gail...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Duff
Nov 9, 2019
Patricia “Pat” Ann Padgett Duff, 72, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11:44 a.m., at the University Of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville. She was a life-long resident of Englewood, Tennessee.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Ronnie Duff of 58 years; her parents, Kenneth E and Missouri L. Padgett; and her great grandson...
Howard James Pemberton, Sr.
Nov 8, 2019
Howard James Pemberton, Sr., age 89 of Athens, passed away Friday afternoon. November 8, 2019 at a local Nursing facility. He was the son of Asbur and Mary Helen Moore Pemberton, and he was a United States Army Veteran and POW.
He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting and he loved to garden. He attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Sweetwater and...
Tracy Jo Wilson
Nov 6, 2019
Tracy Jo Wilson, age 42, went to Heaven on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at around 3:00 a.m. Therefore, with much sadness that we tell you God called a beautiful soul home. He called her to lay down her burdens, all of her pain and suffering, and pick up her crown. Cancer may have shortened our time with her, but as...
Steven CLay Anderson
Nov 5, 2019
Steven Clay Anderson, age 67, passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2019 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He passed away peacefully at home with his wife Tabitha at his side. Steven was born in Long Beach, California and graduated from high school in Huntington Beach, California. He attended the fire academy & he was a firefighter for many...
Ronnie Lawrence Shelton
Nov 3, 2019
Ronnie Lawrence Shelton, age 68, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019. He was born in Polk County and spent the majority of his life in East Tennessee and a member of Cambria Baptist Church.
Ronnie served 32 years in Prison Ministry most notably the Miracle Lake Prison Ministry. He had a passion in life to share the Lord to...
Charles Henry David Derrick
Nov 2, 2019
Charles Henry David “Gov” Derrick, age 62, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019.
He was an employee of Waupaca Foundry in Etowah. He is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Annabelle Derrick.
David is survived by loving daughter, PJ Buckner (Timothy); two granddaughters, Brooke and Sydney Martin of Englewood; one brother, Richard Derrick (Gail); two sisters, Billie...
Patricia Gwendolyn Shirk
Oct 25, 2019
Patricia Shirk, age 77, of Madisonville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 25, 2019. She was born in Kingston, NY, but called Madisonville, Tennessee home, and was a devoted wife and loving mother.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Cecilia Reynolds; four brothers, Kenneth Reynolds, Joseph Reynolds, James Reynolds and William Reynolds.
Survivors include her husband of...
Melvin Earl Baker
Oct 25, 2019
Melvin Earl Baker, of Etowah TN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 25, 2019 at UT Medical Center. The son of Lawrence Baker and Delores (Canterbury), he was born on August 9, 1951 in Kirksville, MO. On December 4th, 1970 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary Kingsley, who survives the home.
Melvin is survived...
Danny Ray Ward, Sr
Oct 18, 2019
Danny Ray Ward Sr, of Etowah TN Passed away October 18th 2019 surrounded by his family. Danny was born in Norfolk VA to the late Robert Ward Sr and Georgia Ward Matney; also predeceased by his step father William Matney, 4 siblings Tommy, Roger Donnie and Judy Ward, and nephew John Marshall.
Left to cherish his memory are his...
Dorothy Saffel
Oct 14, 2019
Dorothy Saffell, age 97, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on October 14, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and retired from First National Bank of Etowah. Dorothy was a member of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church of Etowah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peeler Witt and Birdie Hicks Witt; husband, Sam H. Saffell,Jr.; one son...
Mary Charlene Powers
Oct 12, 2019
Mary Charlene Walker Powers, age 57, of Tellico Plains, departed this life on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the University Of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Born on May 28, 1962 to the late James and Christine Walker, she was a native and lifelong resident of Monroe County and enjoyed cooking, traveling and taking care of children.
In addition to...
Amie Marie Brackett
Oct 8, 2019
Amie Marie Brackett, 81 of Maryville, went to be with the lord on Monday October 7th 2019 at 11:30pm, with her sisters by her side at NHC Athens. She enjoyed listening to Gospel music, tending to her garden, and watching preachers. She loved to spend time with friends and family anytime she could.
She is proceeded in death by...
Earl Otis Shelton
Oct 2, 2019
"Earl Otis Shelton, 56, of Delano, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleetis and Wanda Shelton, a brother, Rex Allen Shelton, paternal grandparents Monroe and Ina Shelton, maternal grandparents, Cub and Elizabeth Goforth.
He is survived by daughters Brandi Hitt and husband, Jason; Maci Foley and husband, Trey; Summer,...
