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...
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...
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...
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.
In addition to...
William Denny Casteel
Apr 4, 2018
William “Willie” Casteel, age 72 of Calhoun, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, with his family at his side. He is a native of Calhoun and a resident of McMinn County for most of his life. He was a member of Hiwassee Baptist Church and retired from FirstFleet Inc. in...
Marion "Keith" Mabes
Apr 4, 2018
Marion “Keith” Mabes, age 59, of Etowah, passed away April 4, 2018. He is a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a member of Coghill Baptist Church.
Keith is preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Bonnie Mabes.
He is survived by two sisters, Winona (Larry) Howard of Athens, and Renee (Jimmy) Bain of Athens; two brothers,...
Alvin Ray Dyer
Apr 4, 2018
Alvin Ray Dyer, 78, a resident of Sweetwater and formerly a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at a Knoxville hospital.
He was born, December 21, 1939, to Ulrie Leon and Della Gamble Dyer, in Cleveland, TN. Alvin was a member of the East Side Church of Christ and was a mason in the residential and...
Teddy Edwin Watson
Apr 3, 2018
Pastor Ted E. Watson, age 71 of Englewood, graduated to heaven on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 10:53 p.m. He was a saved born again Christian Baptist Preacher, and broadcaster. He started “The Gospel Radio Broadcast”, in 1975 and ran for 43 years and continues on the air today.
Brother Ted pastored four churches, North Englewood Baptist Church in...
John J. Borgia
Apr 1, 2018
John J. Borgia, 97, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Philip and Mary Borgia. John was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.
He was a veteran of World War II and participated in the European Campaign. John loved dancing and being with people. ...
Franklin Taylor
Mar 29, 2018
Charles Franklin Taylor, 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Lucille Miller Taylor and James L. Taylor. Franklin was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
He was the founder and owner of Springdale Air Conditioning Company for 30 years. After retirement his enjoyment was...
Marvin Randall "Randy" Davis
Mar 28, 2018
Marvin Randall “Randy” Davis, 63, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rena Mae Collins Davis.
Survivors include his father, Samuel Clarence Davis; sons, Gregory K. Davis of Georgetown and Jason R. (Angel) Davis of Decatur; three grandchildren, Travis R. Davis, Bailey K. Davis and Chloe M. Davis; great...
Mary Louise Parrott
Mar 25, 2018
Mary Louise Coleman Parrott, age 83, of Englewood, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was a native of Akron, Ohio having spent the last 29 years in Englewood. Mary was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family especially with her grandbabies and great-grandbabies.
Mary is preceded in death...
Everleigh Parker Rhyne
Mar 24, 2018
Everleigh Parker Rhyne, infant daughter of Brooklyn Michelle Rhyne and Brandon Kelby Rhyne of Etowah, passed away on March 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, John Martens.Everleigh is survived by her parents; two brother, Greyson Rhyne and Hudson Rhyne of Etowah; paternal grandparents, Stephanie and Greg Gable of Etowah and Ruel Martens of Sunbright; maternal great-grandparents,...
Judith Ann Little
Mar 21, 2018
Judith Ann Little, 74, of Lookout Valley, wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was a lifelong member of the Fort Oglethorpe Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bailey and Leila Wallace.
Judy will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend of 56 years,...
Marvin Levi Ramage
Mar 20, 2018
Marvin Levi Ramage, 53, of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was born September 21, 1964 in Savannah, GA. He was a service technician with All American Heating and Air for over 20 years. Marvin loved to collect knives and antiques. He was known for trading and selling any and everything.
He...
Robert Lee Partain
Mar 18, 2018
Mr. Robert Lee Partain, age 87, of Athens, passed away at a local facility on March 18, 2018. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and longtime member of Double Springs Baptist Church. He had been a past employee of the Athens Stove Foundry, before retirement and was graduated from the Claxton High School in 1950.
Robert...
