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...
Judith Lee Pudder
Nov 25, 2023
Judith Lee Pudder, age 84, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.
She is survived by her children, Kimberly (John) Reynolds, Carla Myers and Tracey Croft; grandchildren, Jonathan and Kristy Reynolds, Chelsea Hodgin, Michelle Taylor, Nikki (Justin) Holcomb, Kayla (Patrick) Ayers, Josh Devine, Brittany Moore and Bethany Sloan; great grandchildren, Steven and Austin Taylor, Rhilyun and Madilynn Witt, Kala...
William "Bill" Alfred Cherry
Nov 19, 2023
William A. “Bill” Cherry, Sr., age 71, of Delano passed over peacefully into his eternal home, Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence. He was a man of faith and a child of God. Bill proudly served his country as a military veteran his community as a law enforcement officer for many years.
He was preceded in death...
Johnnie Vandalee Maddox
Nov 18, 2023
Johnnie Vandalee Maddox, age 86, of Athens passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. She lived in Atlanta most of her life where she owned and operated her cleaning service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alice McKeehan; brothers, Robert, Jim and Woodrow McKeehan; sisters, Ann Williams, Sallie Burnette, Ruby Gable, Ethel Huro; son, Norman...
Donald Vincent Joyner
Nov 10, 2023
Donald Vincent “Don Juan the Bubba” Joyner, age 57, of Athens passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. He was an Army veteran and a master electrician. He was a mechanic and was a business entrepreneur.
He was preceded in death by father, Raymond Edward Joyner; brothers, Danny and William Joyner and sisters, Kathy Mae Best and Sue Steel.
Donald...
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;...
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...
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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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...
