Franklin Delano King
Feb 21, 2017
Frank King, age 81 of Englewood passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Etowah Healthcare . He was a native of McMinn County and lived the majority of his life in Atlanta, GA before retiring and moving back to Etowah. Frank served his country in the United States Marine Corps; retired from CSX Railroad and enjoyed gardening and...
Kristen Rochelle Reed
Feb 21, 2017
Celebrating the Life and Love ofKristen Rochelle Swafford Reed, age 33, of Sweetwater, TN, passed away on the morning of February 21. Kristen was a vibrant spirit, with unparalleled strength and energy. Her soul was kind and gentle. She was quick to express love, kindness, compassion, and generosity to everyone that she met. Her enormous heart would never allow anyone...
Carrie Mae Wilson
Feb 18, 2017
Carrie Mae Runions Wilson age 76, of Etowah, passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2017 at her residence. Born on August 27, 1940 to the late Curtis and Elizabeth Visage Runions, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a member of Cambria Baptist Church. She loved playing the piano and most of all spending time with...
Kathleen Renee High
Feb 17, 2017
Kathleen Renee High, age 56, of Englewood, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at an area hospital.
Kathy loved fishing, hunting, camping, scenic rides through the mountains and anything outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Della Knisely; children, Jenny Fritz, Timothy High and Jessica Fritz.
She is survived by her children, Richard (Rebecka) High...
Johnnie Ricky (Rick) Stiles
Feb 16, 2017
Johnnie Ricky (Rick) Stiles, age 70, of Benton, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at his residence. He had attended West Cleveland Baptist Church and was self-employed as a Master Barber Stylist at Rick’s Barber Shop. He was also a USGTF Certified Golf Instructor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard (L.H.) and Lena Bandy Stiles of...
Trey "Xander" James Elsea
Feb 13, 2017
Trey Elsea (known by many of his friends as Xander) passed away at his home February 13, 2017.
Born September 17, 1970 to Clyde M. Elsea, Jr. and Gerrie R. Elsea. He was a graduate of Ooltewah High School and attended Guitar Institute of Technology in Atlanta Georgia and Georgia Tech.He is survived by his wife, Nikki Elsea and two...
Junior Arnold Shamblin
Feb 4, 2017
Junior Arnold Shamblin, born May 27, 1937 passed away on Saturday evening, February 4, 2017 in a local hospital.
He lived in Charleston, Tennessee for most of his life and was retired from Hardwick Stove. He was of Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee and Bonnie Rogers Shamblin; brothers, Wilburn Bill Shamblin, Houston...
Blanche Rogers
Feb 3, 2017
Blanche Rogers, age 93, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, in a local hospital.
Blanche was retired from Charleston Hosiery Mill and was of Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Rogers; siblings, Mittie Newman, Fred McFalls, Rev. Beecher McFalls and Fredia McFalls.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Danny...
Gary Whitford
Feb 1, 2017
Gary Whitford, age 60 passed away at his home in Georgetown, TN. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. A native of New York, he spent the last 27 years in Bradley County. He was of the Methodist faith. He served 6 years in the National Guard, President of the Apison Saddle Club, loved stock car racing, enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, barrel...
Darrel Bruce Melton
Jan 28, 2017
Darrel Bruce “ Koolaid” Melton, age 79, of Etowah, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, January 28, 2017, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Born on November 21, 1937 in the Coghill Community to the late Raymond and Nora Catherine Mull Melton, Koolaid was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and member of...
Jessie Sprinkle
Jan 27, 2017
Jessie Sprinkle, age 67, died Jan, 27. 2017. She was born and raised in Franklin, NC but was a resident of Cleveland for the past 44 years. She was one of eleven children of Lon and Rachael Ammons Cook, both deceased.
She is preceded in death by sisters Pearl Cook and Ellen Landing.
She is survived by husband...
Sharon Kay Pavey-King
Jan 27, 2017
Sharon “ Shari” Pavey-King
The Lord received an angel on Friday, January 27, 2017. Sharon Pavey –King passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was 75 years old.
Shari was born in Columbus, Indiana in March 4, 1941 to Catherine Pavey. She was actually born in her grandmother’s house. She came in the world struggling and...
Charles Daniel Morris
Jan 25, 2017
Charles “Danny” Morris
Charles “Danny” Morris, age 45, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 25, 2017.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Charles T. and Lisa Morris of Cleveland; sister, Sandra Collins and Mary-Beth (Miguel) Jimenez; grandmother, Hazel Morris; children, Cody Grady and Chris McCarty; nieces and nephews, Nathanial Patterson, Jessica Collins, Paltiel Jimenez and Mandy...
Palmer Lee Boring
Jan 25, 2017
Palmer Lee Boring, age 93, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at a local healthcare facility.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Worth Boring and Cordie Freeman Boring; seven siblings, Marlene Waddell, Carl K. Boring, Lamuel Boring, Oley Boring, Rose Carmichael and Onus Burke
He is survived by his niece and caregiver, Kathy Garner...
Reverend David Rutherford
Jan 23, 2017
Reverend David Rutherford, age 71, of Etowah, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Born on August 29, 1945 in Sullivan County to the late Reverend Bob and Brooksie Nell Crockarell Rutherford, He had spent the majority of his life in McMinn County. He worked for many years...
Kenneth E. Dale
Jan 22, 2017
Kenneth Earl Dale, 79, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017, in a local hospital. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed Nascar Racing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Ella Lunsford Dale; son, Gary Kenneth Dale and sister, Geraldine Dale.
He is survived by his grandchildren. Zachary K. Dale (Madalene) of Benton and...
Christopher Yarber
Jan 20, 2017
Christopher Dewayne Yarber, age 47 of Cleveland passed away in a local hospital. Christopher was known around town as a great mechanic and had a fondness for rebuilding cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Judith Yarber and an infant son, Christopher Joseph Yarber. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of...
Bill J Allen
Jan 19, 2017
Bill Allen, age 64, of Tellico Plains, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017, at his residence. Born on November 2, 1952 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Teliford and Esther Allen, he had lived in Monroe County since 1988. Bill was an avid knife collector,enjoyed reading, and spending time with friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Charles Roosevelt Holdren Jr.
Jan 19, 2017
Charles R. Holdren Jr., 66, of Ooltewah, passed away Thursday, January, 19, 2017, at his residence. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked a hard worker and loved to stay busy working as a caretaker and manager of a show horse ranch. He also loved to spend time on the weekends at the VFW...
Harriet Lemon
Jan 18, 2017
Harriet Lemon
Harriet Lemon, 85, of Cleveland, passed away January 18, 2017, in a local healthcare facility.
Harriet was an avid bridge player and loved to go dancing and travel with her husband. Her children will always remember her as not only a great cook but more importantly, a loving and devoted mother and wife.
She was preceded...
