Derrick Jaxon Grillo
May 10, 2018
Derrick Jaxon Grillo, 20 day old infant son of Ryan and Sharon Massingale Grillo of Athens, passed away on May 10, 2018, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.
He is survived by his parents; one brother, Dace Brown of Athens; Maternal grandparents, Freddie Massingale of Athens, and Linda Massingale of Athens; Paternal grandparents, Joe and Dawn Grillo of Post Falls,...
Don Marvin Geren
May 8, 2018
Don Marvin Geren, 80, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Don was born on March 6, 1938, the oldest son of Joe and Neesie Geren. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and was a member of the Baptist church for most of his life. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Joe...
Gary Joe Thompson, Jr.
May 7, 2018
Gary Joe Thompson, Jr., age 56, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. He was born in Chicago and spent the majority of his life in McMinn County. Gary was of the Baptist faith and loved playing cards and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gary Joe Thompson, Sr. and Shirley Jean Gore;...
Debbie Conner Owens
May 6, 2018
Debbie (Conner) Owens, 65yrs old of LaFayette, GA and beloved wife and sister, passed away Sunday May 6, 2018 after many years of struggles and illnesses. Debbie lived most of her life in Florida but she was born and raised up in Etowah where she always loved to come back home to visit but only when it was warm.
Debbie...
Brian Hale Davis
May 5, 2018
Brian Hale Davis, Age 49, of Vonore, passed away at his home on May 5, 2018. He was a native of Knoxville and had lived in Monroe County since 2002. Brian was a graduate of Powell High School; and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as a Computer Draftsman; and was a loving husband to Erika and he...
Shirley Pauline Mayhew
Apr 30, 2018
Shirley Pauline Mayhew, 72, of Hixson, died Monday, April 30, 2018, at a local health care facility. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was loved by all. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Mayhew, Jr; parents, George and Mary Cox; children, Dale R. Arnold, Tina M. Arnold, Ray A. Reed; grandchildren, Jessica...
David Edward McCormack
Apr 30, 2018
David Edward McCormack, age 69, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 30, 2018.
He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. David proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and received two purple hearts. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and...
Rev. Carl Theodore Marshall, Sr.
Apr 25, 2018
Rev. Carl Theodore Marshall, Sr. a husband, father, United Methodist pastor and political agitator transitioned from this life to eternity on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
He was born to the union of Janie Frances Ramsey Marshall and M. Pier Marshall on May 9, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama. He was the only boy and youngest child of this union. He was...
George William Carver
Apr 24, 2018
Mr. George “G.W.” Carver, age 84 of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. He was born in Polk County, TN and spent the majority of his life in Polk County. He was a member of Chestuee Baptist Church and a lifelong member of the Democratic Party; and he was retired from Bowater Corporation after...
Gay Ladd Marshall, Jr
Apr 24, 2018
Gay “Ladd” Marshall, Jr, 48, of Dayton passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
Ladd was preceded in death by his parents, Gay Ladd Marshall, Sr and Bessie Arline Marshall.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Marshall; daughter, Rebecca K. Marshall; son, Garret L. Marshall; aunt, Dr. Betty Joy Stickle, PhD of Orlando, FL; uncle, Bob and Gail...
James Wilson Little
Apr 21, 2018
James Wilson Little, 75, of Lookout Valley, husband, father, son and brother passed away suddenly Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was a member of the Fort Oglethorpe Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Jim was retired from the Atlanta Gas Light Company.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Judith Ann Little; parents, Charles and Alice Little;...
Wilma Jean Bledsoe
Apr 20, 2018
Wilma Kincaid Bledsoe age 83, of Etowah, passed away on Friday evening, April 20, 2018 at Signature Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on March 17, 1935 in East Etowah to the late Norman and Grace Tallent Kincaid , she was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. Wilma retired as Vice-President after 48 years...
David Eugene James
Apr 11, 2018
David James, age 77 of Etowah, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 11, 2018, at Starr Regional Health and Rehabilitation. Born on July 2, 1940 to the late William and Helen Swann James, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a member and former deacon at First Baptist Church of Etowah.
David was a longtime official...
Charles Woodrow Wilson, Jr
Apr 9, 2018
Charles Wilson, November 15, 1932- April 9, 2018, passed away at his home. Son of the late Woodrow and Lily McCormack Wilson, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He served 24 years in the United States Air Force and 22 years at the McMinn County Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church...
Donald Edward Dale
Apr 9, 2018
Donald Edward Dale, 83, a resident of Calhoun, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home.
He was born June 7, 1934 in Turtletown, TN to Eldon and Ella Dale. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a Mason. He was a handyman who could fix almost anything. Don was known as a caring and giving...
Barbara Irene Swafford
Apr 8, 2018
Barbara Morgan Swafford, age 70 of Etowah, passed away on Sunday morning, April 8. 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Born in Idaho on September 3, 1947 to the late Arlen and Zelma Reagel Morgan, she had lived in McMinn County since 2001 and was a member of Athens Church of Christ. She loved motorcycles, painting, stitching and spending...
Jarreth Charles Milling
Apr 8, 2018
Jarreth Charles Milling, 21, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, 2018.
Jarreth was born March 11, 1997. He graduated from Bradley Central High School where he was a proud member of the Bradley Bears wrestling team for four years. Jarreth was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing and hunting. He...
Carole Sue Thomas
Apr 7, 2018
Carole Sue “Sparks” Thomas, age 73, of Etowah, TN went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at a local facility. She had suffered from vascular dementia for many years and in 2016, she suffered a series of crippling strokes. Our hearts are broken but we know she has joined her heavenly family and one day...
Kenny Edward Stewart
Apr 7, 2018
Kenny E. Stewart, age 69, of Etowah, passed away on Saturday morning April 7, 2018, at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga. The son of the late Proyce and Edith Stewart, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was of the Christian faith. Kenny loved watching Fox News and loved President Donald Trump. He was a talented musician...
Dorothy Ellen Jenkins
Apr 6, 2018
Dorothy Ellen “Dot” Jenkins, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at a local health care facility.
She was born January 7, 1931 to the late James and Ellen Ray. Dot was a member of the East Side Church of Christ. She was retired from Duracell, Inc. after 18 years of service.
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