Dennis Lee Scott Sr
Jan 17, 2017
Dennis Lee Scott Sr., age 66, of Whitwell, TN, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.
Dennis was a veteran of the United States Army. Dennis was well known in town for his kindness, his humor and his fondness for taking his Can-Am Spyder motorcycle out for a spin no matter the weather. Even closer to...
Linda Annette Bailey Lu
Jan 17, 2017
Linda Annette Bailey Lu passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in a local hospital.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, James & Thelma Brown and Edward & Cressie Mae Bailey; brother, Kenneth L Bailey; stepfather, William Oliver.
She is survived by her mother, Maudie Oliver of East Ridge; father, Franklin Bailey or Ringgold, GA; brothers, David Bailey...
David Lee Webb
Jan 16, 2017
David Lee Webb, age 76, of Etowah, was called home to be with his Lord on Monday morning , January 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after an extended illness. Born on November 8, 1940 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Robert and Dehlia Webb, he retired from Campbell’s Soup in 1999, moved to Florida for...
Errol John "Skip" Hendricks
Jan 14, 2017
Errol John “ Skip” Hendricks, age 68, of Crossville, passed away on January 14, 2017, at a Nashville hospital. The son of the late William Robert Hendricks, he spent a majority of his life in Monroe County and spending eighteen years in Jacksonville, Florida and the last nine years in Crossville. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a...
Nancy Jean Wilson
Jan 8, 2017
Nancy Jean Martin Wilson, age 78, of Athens, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, January 8, 2017, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Born on April 23, 1938 to the Late Carl and Vesta Hughes Martin, She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. “Mrs. Nancy” was a member of Double Springs Baptist...
Cristi Dawn Wells
Jan 5, 2017
Cristi Dawn Wells, age 46, of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Born on October 2, 1970 to the late J.M. Wells and Mary Cornett, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.
Cristi is survived by her daughter, MaryAnn Jewel Wells, of Etowah; step-daughter, Megan Burkhardt of Knoxville; sisters, Lorrie Ann Bryan of Athens, Donna...
James E. Brady
Jan 3, 2017
James E. (Jim) Brady, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017, in his residence. He once worked as an engineer with Kroehler Manufacturing Company in Newport, TN and was retired locally from Cleveland Chair Company.
His favorite pastimes were tending his gardens and spending time with his granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his...
Ivan Lawson Snyder
Jan 1, 2017
Ivan Snyder, age 69, of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at his residence. Born on April 12, 1947 to the late William Glen and Elizabeth Jane Adams Snyder, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a lifelong member of First Christian Church of Etowah. Ivan was a proud veteran of the United States...
Larry Edwin Nunley
Jan 1, 2017
Larry Edwin Nunley, age 66, of Athens, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017, at his residence. Born on August 28, 1950 to the late Arthur and Ada Cornett Nunley, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and attended Valley View Baptist Church. He loved motorcycles and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to...
Marva Lee Davis
Dec 27, 2016
Marva Lee (DeLana) Davis, age 84, of Cleveland, TN, ushered into the presence of her Savior on December 27, 2016.
Marva was born in McAlester, OK on February 15, 1932 and met and married the love of her life, Rev. James Thomas Davis Sr. on December 31, 1950. During the next 66 years, they were blessed with three children, Brenda...
William Thomas (Tommy) Arthur
Dec 27, 2016
William Thomas (Tommy) Arthur, of Cleveland, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was 69 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Ann Arthur.
Surviving are his two children, Dr. Scott Arthur and wife, Sally of Brentwood, TN and Kellye Renker and husband, Todd of Knoxville, TN; four grandchildren, Jamison...
Margaret Jane Nye
Dec 27, 2016
Margaret Jane Nye, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at a local healthcare facility. She loved to paint and spend time researching genealogy. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Nye and her parents, Henry Victor Profitt and Emma Allene Proffitt; two sister and four...
Charles Ray Taylor
Dec 26, 2016
Charles Taylor, age 46, of Athens, passed away on December 26, 2016. A native of South Carolina, he had spent a majority of his life in Monroe and McMinn Counties. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Atkins and brother, Robert Charles Taylor; and grandparents Jess and Bessie...
Melford Cecil Tinsley
Dec 25, 2016
Melford “ Mel” Tinsley, age 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016, at his home in Englewood, TN. Born on April 20, 1937 to the late Harold and Juanita Tinsley, he was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter,...
Rev. Evelyn Rose Crisp
Dec 24, 2016
Evelyn Rose Crisp, age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home. She was an ordained Minister and was a member of the United Christian Church. She loved to sew, cook, listen to Elvis music, listen to stories from others, but most of all she loved the Lord.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents William...
Krisondra Lynn Asburry
Dec 23, 2016
Krisondra Lynn Asburry, 48, of Dayton passed away Dec. 23, 2016 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Born Oct. 5, 1968 in Muhlenberg County, Ky., She moved to Dayton in 1986.
She is preceeded in death by parents Charlie and Dollie Marie Farmer Asburry; Brothers, Tony Asburry, Richard Edward Asburry; Sister, Janice Asburry Webster.
Survivors include nieces, Tonya Bratcher...
Jerry Charles Curtis
Dec 19, 2016
Jerry Curtis, age 56, of Etowah, passed away Monday evening, December 19, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born on November 18, 1960 to the late Stanley and Grace Riggs Curtis, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and of the Baptist faith. Jerry served as a deputy sheriff for McMinn County and worked for...
Billie Ross Irons
Dec 19, 2016
Billie Ross Irons , age 78, of Niota, passed away Monday evening, December 19, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born December 8, 1938 to the late William Lester and Gussie Lou Raper Irons, he was born and spent a majority of his life in McMinn County. Bill was a member of Union McMinn Baptist Church and enjoyed...
Loren Ranward Graham
Dec 19, 2016
Loren Ranward Graham, 70 years of age, resident of Chattanooga, TN found his way to the Lord on December 19, 2016. Loren was a history and sports buff and enjoyed countless hours with friends at his local eatery. He devoted his life to civil service.
He is survived by his endearing and devoted sister Dene’ Pellicci and brother-in-law Dennis...
Lonel "Dan" Lee Daniels
Dec 17, 2016
Dan Daniels , age 78, of Athens, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born on March 8, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Don and Helen Marples Daniels, he had lived the past 21 years in McMinn County after living 20 plus years in Florida. He retired as a CSI Investigator...
