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;...
James Francis Hunt, Jr
May 8, 2017
James Francis Hunt Jr., 74, of Athens, TN, went to be with the Lord May 8th, 2017 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 26th, 1943 in Nashville, Tennessee, to LulaMai Hunt and James Francis Hunt Sr., the oldest of three siblings. James graduated from NYCUniversity in 1963 and married Mary Clementine, his wife of 51...
Roy Duran
May 4, 2017
Roy Duran, age 72, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at a local healthcare facility. He was a member of the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy and part of the Senior’s Ministry. He loved the Lord, loved to read his Bible, loved to sing and play southern gospel music on his guitar. He will be...
Brian Lauvale Benton
Apr 30, 2017
Brian Lauvale Benton age 56, of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at his residence. Born on June 2, 1960, he was son of the late Fred and Joyce Benton and was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his...
Linda Fay Bevis Merz
Apr 29, 2017
Linda Fay Bevis Merz was born March 17, 1944 in Athens, TN. She was raised in Calhoun, TN and lived most of her life in Cleveland, TN. She passed away in Cleveland peacefully at 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 after a long life filled with love, joy, hardships, lots of Faith, and a short walk with Pancreatic Cancer. ...
Alan Dean Sponsler
Apr 29, 2017
Alan Dean Sponsler, age 58, of Rossville, GA passed away, Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his residence.
Alan grew up in Peoria, IL before joining the US Army. One of Alan’s favorite past times was spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Browning; grandchildren, Jaya Browning, Trey Browning and Jason “Bubba” Browning;...
Steven Jarrett
Apr 29, 2017
Dr. Steven U. Jarrett, 66, a resident of Cleveland, passed this life peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at his residence.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Melanie Jarrett.
He is survived by his wife, Editha F. Jarrett of Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law: Lili and Barry Crohn; grandchildren: Katelynne Crohn and Morgan Crohn,...
Johnnie Claudean Dills
Apr 28, 2017
Johnnie Claudean Price Dills, age 60, of Athens, passed away on Friday at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Sam Price and Helen Christine Cline Price.
Mrs. Dills is survived by her husband, Rick Dills of Athens; a sister and brother- n-law, Shelby and Mary Ellen Williams of Rossville, GA.;...
Bobby Joe Chrisman
Apr 27, 2017
Bobby Joe Chrisman, age 79, of Riceville passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He is a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Nell Chrisman ; a daughter Theresa Jo Youngblood; and three brothers, Donald, Douglas and Hershel Chrisman.
Mr. Chrisman is survived by his wife of 59...
Raphael Charles Santagata
Apr 25, 2017
Raphael (Ray) Santagata, age 92, of Etowah, TN., formerly of Knoxville, TN., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He was born in New York City, was a WWII Veteran, a member of the Army Air Corp having fought in the battle of Iwo Jima, and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Mr. Santagata...
Edna "Rose" Norwood
Apr 21, 2017
Rose Smith Norwood, age 80, of Etowah, passed away on Friday evening, April 21, 2017 , at Starr Regional Nursing Home and Rehab. Born in Benton on May 18, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Willie Belle McTaggert Smith and spent a majority of her life in McMinn County. She was a loving mother and grandmother...
Brodie Noel Weir, Jr.
Apr 20, 2017
Brodie Noel Weir, Jr., age 77 of Athens, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was of the Baptist Faith and was retired Conductor with CSX Railroad after 28 years of service.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Brodie Noel Weir, Sr, and Lorraine...
Gerald Franklin Gardner
Apr 12, 2017
Gerald Gardner went to his rest, in his heavenly home, on April 12 2017,after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He was an E-4 in the U.S. Army. He was proceeded in death by his parents; Carmella Lee Rego and Herbert Gardner. He is survived by his ex-wife; Linda Allen, by his brothers; James Gardner...
Mark Justin Byers
Apr 12, 2017
Mark Justin Byers, age 60, of Madisonville and formerly of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at a local facility. He had spent the last 15 years in Monroe County and attended Westside Baptist Church.
Mark was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Byers and parents, Wendell and Catherine Byers.
He is survived by one...
Sandra Grace Newman
Apr 11, 2017
Sandra Grace Trotter Newman, age 61, of Etowah, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, April 11, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was of the Christian faith. Sandy volunteered a lot of her time with little league sports and loved arts and crafts,...
Dowella "Dee" Keedy
Apr 10, 2017
Dowella “Dee” L. Keedy, age 61, a resident of McDonald, passed this life peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Herb Keedy; her children, grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Dee’s life will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the family...
