Jerry Collins Melton
Feb 11, 2024
Jerry Collins Melton, age 74 of Etowah, TN, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his; parents, Dock and Mattie Melton; sister, Allene (Parnick) Stewart; brothers, Dewight and Spencer Melton.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Carlotta “Patterson” Melton; son, Heath (Kristina) Melton; grandchildren, Paige Melton and Robin (Logan) McManaman; brothers, Hoyt (Shirley)...
Dora Lee Newman
Feb 9, 2024
Dora Lee Buckner Newman, age 67 of Madisonville, TN, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024. Dora was a simple woman who loved her family dearly. At any given time of the day, you could see her sitting on her porch talking on the phone or watching the birds in her front yard. She loved to sew and enjoyed passing that...
Wayne A. Herbert
Feb 6, 2024
Chief Wayne Herbert, born in Dayton, Kentucky, 59, lost his valiant battle of stage 4 Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer on February 6, 2024. Wayne was married for 32 years to his loving wife, Robin. Chief Herbert was a devoted father to his two children, Ashley and Andrew. Wayne is survived by not only his wife and two...
Edward Jones, Jr.
Feb 6, 2024
Edward Jones, Jr., age 53, of the University of Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
He will have a private graveside service in the Greenhill Cemetery in Middlesboro, KY.
Condolences may be shared at https://www.pfhetowah.com/
Arrangements are entrusted to Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Etowah.
Neil Coleman
Feb 1, 2024
Neil Coleman, age 67, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Neil was born September 02, 1956 in Akron, Ohio, a son of Clinard and Thelma M. Coleman. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and served in Sardinia, Italy. He was a champion boxer while in the Navy. Neil...
Evelyn Viola Poteet
Jan 29, 2024
Evelyn Viola Ashe Poteet passed away peacefully in her home the morning of January 29, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born in a small log cabin in the Pleasant Grove community of Etowah in 1941. She grew up in the Etowah community and attended Etowah High School before marrying Bennie Poteet in 1959. They had two beautiful...
Rex L. Crabtree
Jan 26, 2024
Rex L. Crabtree, age 65, from Riceville, TN, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. He was a member of Jons Chapel Church for around 10 years and worked in the plastic industry for around 35 years. Rex was a graduate of Polk County High School.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Sam Crabtree; daughter, Misty Crabtree; brothers,...
Virgil Syms Newman
Jan 23, 2024
Virgil Syms Newman, 73, of Madisonville, TN passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Virgil was born in Knoxville, TN and graduated from McMinn Central High School. He was a member of Victory Praise Church in Sweetwater, TN and served his country honorably in the US Air Force. Virgil was a jack of all trades, but focused mainly on carpentry and home...
Ronald Louis Dickerson
Jan 16, 2024
Born April 18,1945 in Durham, North Carolina, Ronald “Moondawg” Louis Dickerson, Sr. was an outgoing and energetic guy, that never stayed still. He loved fishing and going camping with family and friends. He loved playing frisbee golf, and sitting around an outside fire with good people and good conversation, watching his grandkids run around. He liked sitting around the kitchen...
Evelyn "Judy" Jewell Knight
Jan 15, 2024
Evelyn Jewell Knight, 87, of Maryville, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.
"Judy," as she was known, was born on November 24, 1936 to Sam and Latitia Pirtle in Nashville. She married airman Kenneth L. Knight, Sr. in 1953. After several years of being stationed away from home in Georgia and Texas, the now family of four, settled in...
Karen Kathleen Galloway
Jan 13, 2024
Karen Galloway was born on June 12, 1968 to Tommy and Kathe Galloway in Lake Wales, FL. She never married and called her dogs her fur babies. She lavished love and attention on them and all those around her. She was always helping others. Many called her friend, and some called her family. All who met her, loved her.
She’ll be...
Marlanda Jo Likens
Jan 8, 2024
Our dear mother, Marlanda J. Likens, has sadly passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at the age of 82, in her home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Marlanda was preceded in death by her parents, John and Vina Likens; her son, Richard Roach; granddaughter, Belinda Hamock; brothers and sisters, Betty, Frankie, Eugene, James and Phyllis.
She is...
John Clark Myers
Jan 6, 2024
John Clark Myers, age 87, of Maryville, TN passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 in the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family and special niece Lisa. John retired from the Army, he was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. He was also a member of the Hardee’s Breakfast Club and spent his retirement years working on and buying...
Nancy Ellen Kennedy Glass
Dec 22, 2023
Nancy Ellen Glass, beloved wife of Charles “Steve” Glass, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2023, at the age of 82. She was at her residence in Rockford, TN, surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born on March 3, 1941, in Rockford, Tennessee, to her parents Horace and Gladys Young. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
John "Jack" Joseph Plunkett
Dec 22, 2023
John “Jack” Plunkett, age 89, of Loudon, TN, formerly of Youngstown, OH, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. He was a member of the St. Jude Catholic Church in Youngstown. Jack had a wonderful personality and never met a stranger. He will be truly missed by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife...
Houston "Wayne" Corbitt
Dec 21, 2023
Sergeant 1st Class, Houston “Wayne” Corbitt, age 68 of Madisonville, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He retired from the Army after 22 years of faithful service.
Wayne was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Donaldson; wife, Jenna Corbitt; grandparents, Nelly and Johnny Deaton; brother Jimmy Corbitt.
He is survived by his sisters, Annette Kelley, Robin (Rex)...
Etherage Carl Leach, Jr.
Dec 8, 2023
Etherage C. Leach, Jr., age 76, went on to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 8, 2023. He retired from Knoxville P.D. after 23 years of service. After retirement, he became a long-haul truck driver owner-operator. Etherage loved his family dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Etherage, Sr. and Opal Leach.
He...
Lynn Marie "Rehrer" Rouse
Dec 7, 2023
Lynn Marie “Rehrer" Rouse, age 64, of Sweetwater, TN and formerly of Middletown, PA, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Anna Lewallen, sisters, Darlene Rehrer and Joann Onusko.
Lynn is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Robert “Bob” Rouse; children, Monica Sue (Atom) Lewis and Shawn...
Russell "Rusty" Todd
Dec 1, 2023
Russell “Rusty” Todd, age 63, resided in Etowah, formerly from Dover, DE passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith, an Army Veteran, a hard worker and well respected in the community. Rusty loved animals, lawnmowers, tools and trucks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Bonnie Todd; brother, Edwin Todd.
Rusty is survived...
Donald P Nardin
Nov 29, 2023
Donald P. Nardin, born December 4, 1935 to William and Janet Nardin of Roseville, MI; fell asleep in death November 29, 2023 at home with his family by his side.
His occupation was a carpenter. His vocation was a minister of God's word, as he was one of over 8 million Jehovah's Witnesses and was devoted to sharing...
