Tommy Willis
Jun 16, 2017
On Friday, June 16, 2017, Tommy Willis earned his eternal reward and met our Lord and Savior face to face. He joined his oldest son, John Thomas, for their first Father’s Day together in heaven. Tommy loved his wife, cherished his children, honored his parents, helped his friends and served his church in every way possible. To know Tommy is...
Rebecca Anne Caruso
Jun 14, 2017
Our beloved Rebecca “Reba” Caruso, age 27, of Benton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She was born in West Brookville, NY but had lived in Tennessee the majority of her life. Reba loved spending time with her family and especially her two daughters.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joey Lee and...
Phyllis Anne Wiley
Jun 13, 2017
Phyllis Anne (Polch) Wiley, 76, of Vestal NY, passed away peacefully at her Tennessee home surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Clyde F. Wiley; parents, Peter and Helen (Scully) Polch; brother, Edward T. Polch. Phyllis is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Eileen (Polch) and Louie Merolle; her children, Paul Wiley of...
Reva Lou West
Jun 12, 2017
Reva Lou Swafford West, age 88, of Niota, passed away on Monday morning, June 12, 2017, at her residence. She was born September 16, 1928 to the late Roy and Suda Womac Swafford and was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and of the Christian faith. Mrs. West was a local hairdresser for 43 years and also retired from the...
Shirley Ann Smedley
Jun 10, 2017
Shirley Ann Smedley went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2017, after a battle with lung cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Ella (Womack) Walker; sons, Tony Freeman and James Freeman; grandson, Joshua Arp; great grandson, Kenneth Fritz.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John Smedley Sr.;...
Venita Lynn Crabtree
Jun 7, 2017
Venita Crabtree, age 62, of Athens, passed away Wednesday morning, June 7, 2017 at her residence. Born on April 8, 1955 in Chattanooga, she lived the past 20 years in McMinn County and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Shipley; and brother, Charles Jenkins.
She is survived by...
Helen Hodge Leach
May 30, 2017
Helen Hodge Leach, 94, resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 30.
Helen was born on January 20, 1923, in Newcomb, Tenn. to the late Thomas W and Etta Robinson Hodge. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church and retired from a career in banking.
Helen is survived by...
Henry Elam Halliburton
May 29, 2017
Henry Elam Halliburton, age 87, passed away May 29, 2017 at Signature Healthcare, following a lengthy illness.
Henry is survived by wife, Kay F. Halliburton; daughters, Becky Payne of Greeneville, MS and Charlotte Moore of Lexington, TN; step daughters, Yolonda Renner, Glyndora Condon and Delphene Rogers; stepson, Chris Guffey.
Memorial service details will be announced and held at a...
Robert Jody Buckner
May 28, 2017
Robert “Jody “Buckner , age 41, of Calhoun, passed away at his residence on Sunday May 28, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, He was currently employed at Flowers Bakery.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lyndall Buckner; brother, Michael Buckner; maternal grandparents, Ira and Minnie Free Brown; and paternal grandparents, Check and Paralee...
Timothy "Timbo" Edgemon
May 24, 2017
Timothy “Timbo” Edgemon, age 55, of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and he loved to fish.
He was predeceased by his father, James Allen Edgemon; sister, Jennifer Edgemon; step father, Robert Ballard.
He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Ballard; sister, Penny Edgemon Houck;...
Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney
May 24, 2017
Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney
Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at a local hospital. She was a veteran of the United States Army and was a survivor of Pearl Harbor in 1941. She was retired from Whirlpool (Maytag/Magic Chef)
She is preceded in death by her husband Glover L. McKinney; parents,...
Linda Joyce Thompson
May 22, 2017
Linda Joyce Russell Thompson, age 70, of Etowah, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Etowah. Born in Etowah on May 27, 1946 to the late William Paul and Julia Amylee Hembree Russell , she had lived in Loudon County for several years and moved back to McMinn County in 2013. She was a...
Dani Nunley
May 22, 2017
Dani Nunley, age 39, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was the owner of MaD Tree Service. She was a very hard worker , animal lover, and would always rescue any animal she might find. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her children, R. J. McFalls, Brandon McFalls, and Skylar Wileman; boyfriend,...
George William Womac
May 20, 2017
George W. Womac, age 73, of Cleveland passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 20, 2017.
Mr. Womac is survived by his wife of almost fifty years, Roberta Womac; daughter, Cindy Womac; grandson, Tucker Corbitt; siblings, Ponzella Bankston, Dewayne (Susan) Bishop and darlene (Clyde) Burnette.
In compliance with Mr. Womac’s wishes, no services are planned.
Online condolences...
Ray Lindsey
May 18, 2017
Ray Lindsey, age 54 of Englewood, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Maryville, Tn and spent the majority of his life in McMinn County and was of the Christian faith. Ray loved spending time outdoors fishing, going to Cades Cove, panning for gold, and visiting the Field of the Woods in North Carolina...
Eva Pauline Stewart
May 18, 2017
Eva “Pauline” Stewart, age 81, of Etowah, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her residence. She was born on December 25, 1935 to the late Charles Robert and Mary Jane Brock Sneed. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and attended the East Etowah First Church of God. She enjoyed flowers, crocheting, and spending time with...
Rev. Cecil Burns Deel
May 14, 2017
Cecil Burns Deel was born March 20, 1937 in Cucumber, West Virginia. He was the oldest of eleven children born to Henry Deel and Nettie McGraw Deel. He passed away at his home in Cleveland, TN on May 14, 2017.
As a young man, Cecil worked with his father cutting and milling timber for the coal mines. He loved the...
Alice Faye Jaber
May 13, 2017
Alice Faye Melton Jaber , age 65, of Nashville, formerly of Etowah, passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville on Saturday, May 13, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.E. “Spedge” and Nellie M. Melton; infant son, Terry L. Plemons; and, sisters Barbara G. Farmer and Nancy L. Silvers.
Alice is survived by children, Michael W....
Jackie Lee McKinney
May 9, 2017
Jackie Lee McKinney, age 63, of Athens, passed away on May 9, 2017 at his residence. Born on March 31, 1954, to the late Jack and Helen McKinney, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Russell...
Casey Wade Nunley
May 9, 2017
Casey Wade Nunley, age 37, of Riceville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his residence. He is a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a 1998 graduate of McMinn County High School, a car enthusiast and he loved spending time with his family. Casey was preceded in death by his dad, Leck Nunley; brother, Christopher Allen Henley;...
