Juanita F Swafford
Nov 5, 2023
Juanita F. Swafford, age 85, of Etowah, TN and formerly of Battle Creek, MI, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was of the Southern Baptist Faith and attended nursing school at Kellogg Community College and worked for Hospice. She loved to cook and adored her family and friends.
Juanita was preceded in death by her husband of 60...
Jacqueline May Grindle
Nov 4, 2023
Jacqueline May Grindle, age 88, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, to parents Louis Henry Floerke and Vonnie Decker Floerke. She liked to paint and loved to travel. With husband Richard, they managed to see 49 out of 50 states. They shared many memories camping and seeing the sites. She will be greatly missed. ...
Johnny Austin Witt
Oct 16, 2023
Johnny Witt “Papaw Johnny”, age 86, of Etowah passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
He was the owner and promoter of Witt’s Wrecker Service and Used Cars in Etowah. He was the former Fire Chief of Etowah for many years during the 70’s. Johnny was a member of the Masonic Lodge 653 and the Alhambra...
Linda Sue Hamilton Brackins
Oct 10, 2023
Linda Hamilton Brackins, 72, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Hardeman County, Tennessee. Linda was born April 28, 1951, to Fred and Hazel Hamilton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Fred Leon Hamilton and Charles Hamilton; sisters Frances Strickland and Freda Hamilton; stepsisters Shirley Donegan, Charlotte Farner, and Rebecca Jones.
Linda is survived by...
Bertha Edna Cornett
Sep 26, 2023
Bertha Edna Shaw Cornett, was born in Benton, TN on March 13, 1936, to Francis Napoleon Shaw and Lydia Louisa Stewart Shaw. She grew up in Etowah, TN where she met her husband Ralph, they had four children. Edna was a kind, loving woman who loved her family. She enjoyed reading, sketching and being in nature.
She was preceded...
Tommy Allen Miller
Sep 15, 2023
Tommy A. Miller, age 76 of Englewood, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. He was of the Christian faith and was retired after 35 years at Johns Manville. He loved everyone and everybody loved him. His favorite thing was to make people laugh.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Nell Pangle Miller; granddaughter, Brittany Leamon; great...
Roger Lynn Wilson
Sep 7, 2023
Roger Lynn Wilson, age 62, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Wilson, Sr. and Lena Wilson; sister, Myra Owsley; brother, Forrest Jackson Wilson, Jr.
Roger is survived by his sister, Pamela (Mitchell Hensley) Crawley; nephews, Robert Wilson, Jason Ferris and Aaron Million.
Services will be held at a later...
Randy Lee Duncil
Sep 4, 2023
Randy Duncil, age 66, of Madisonville, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 with his loving wife beside him. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Barbara Duncil.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Debbie Duncil; daughter, Jodi (Tom) Bosch; son, Eric (Becky) Duncil;...
Arthur "Tommy" Hayes
Sep 3, 2023
Tommy Hayes, age 79, of Etowah, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 with his loving family around him. He retired, after 40 years of service with Etowah Utilities, as their Waste Treatment Operator. He was a member of Starr Mountain Church of Christ. Tommy was a hard-working farmer and was loyal to his friends, but especially loved his children.
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Alyssa Grace Jenkins
Sep 3, 2023
Alyssa Grace Jenkins, of Englewood, TN, had unexpectedly and tragically passed away on September 3, 2023 around 12:30 a.m. due to a car accident. She was born on September 28, 2005 in Hannibal, Missouri. In March 2006, she and her parents returned home to Englewood, TN. She attended and graduated Englewood Elementary School and was a 2023 graduate of McMinn...
John Douglas Allen
Aug 29, 2023
John Douglas Allen, age 86, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was married to Elizabeth Hale Allen for 67 years. He was a member of the Meigs County Masons with 55 years of service and retired from Volunteer Energy Coop after 28 years. John’s passion was his cows and farming. He will be missed by family and friends alike. ...
Martha "Margene" Goodrich
Aug 20, 2023
Margene was the firstborn of four children to Martha D’Antoni and Eugene Olson. Married and divorced to the love of her life Bob Goodrich. She had two children, Michelle and Charlie.
Margene was an all-hands-on deck mother and grandmother. Grandmother to Kai Lani, Kainoa, Malia, Zoey, Tawne, Chase. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved people...
Christopher George Dickerman
Aug 20, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Christopher Dickerman, age 47, Sunday, August 20, 2023.He had a passion for building old cars, he also loved and was the best CNC programmer that you could find. He found that passion early on as his first job in a machine shop and built his skills his whole life. He could turn...
Lisa Gale Martinez
Aug 2, 2023
Lisa Gale Martinez, age 62 of Athens, passed away, Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Joe Womac; husband, Daniel Martinez; son, Josh Sewell; sisters, Debbie Meideros and Angela Womac.
She is survived by her son, Joey Sewell; mother, Sammie Womac; sister, Stacey (Tracy) Mathews; brother, Anthony (Missy) Womac; grandson, Blake (Victoria) Sewell; great grandchild...
Gale Veronica Inman
Jul 29, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gale Inman, she died at the age of 86, on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at her home in Sweetwater, TN. Gale passed away surrounded by loved ones. Her vibrant presence will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her...
Maurice Edward Forrester
Jul 29, 2023
Maurice Edward Forrester, age 82, of Maryville, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Maurice was born and raised in Arab, AL. He served in the United States Navy and later met the love of his life Janice. They were married for 58 years. Early in his career he worked on the Apollo space program. ...
Karen June Whalen
Jul 20, 2023
Karen Christensen Whalen, age 70 of Sweetwater, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in her home.
She was a member of UMC of Tellico and was retired from Walmart. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Karen owned her own lawn business, she also owned and operated Karen's Riverside Restaurant in Tellico Plains & co...
Peggy Sue Tinsley Clemons
Jul 17, 2023
Peggy T. Clemons, age 71, of Niota, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023. She was a member of North Athens Baptist Church. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Tinsley and Izetta Moore Smitty; husband of 40 years, John “Steve” Clemons.
She is survived by her...
Christopher Dane Morgan
Jul 1, 2023
Christopher “Chris” Dane Morgan, age 39, of Madisonville, TN, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Sweetwater, TN due to a car accident. Chris was raised by his mother Nancy Morgan. He was a loving father to Zyler Morgan and Zayden Laymance, as well as, a bonus dad to MaKayla and Lucas Rockholt. Although never married, he shared his life...
Carrie Marie Church
Jun 23, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carrie Marie Church, she died at the age of 79 on Friday, June 23, 2023 at home in Athens, TN. Carrie passed away surrounded by loved ones after her recent diagnosis and battle with cancer. She will be truly missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her...
