Obituaries

Mar 20, 2024

Wayne Ray Brown, age 83, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, peacefully at his residence.

Wayne was the son of the late John Franklin and Lula Jane Cunningham Brown. Wayne served as a deacon at Bethsadia Baptist Church. Wayne was a truck driver for many years, having worked at McKee Foods, First Fleet, and...

Mar 16, 2024

Johnny Cecil King, age 88, of Riceville, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was a son of the late Charlie and Opal Sneed King. He was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed playing his guitar, working puzzles, and singing. He was a United States Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife: Mary Sue King; daughter: Kathy...

Mar 16, 2024

Tamara Joy Blevens Franklin, age 62, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

She was born on January 9, 1962, to the late Jerome “Ed” and Joyce Blevens. She was a Meigs County High School graduate. She spent most of her life in Decatur where she raised her family. Tammy was...

Mar 15, 2024

Barbara McHone Bales, of Decatur, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on March 15, 2024, she was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her son: Anthony Scott Trew; mother: Carrie Mae McHone; father: Rex “Duck” McHone, brothers: JB McHone, Ralph McHone, Dean McHone, Aaron McHone, Clarence “Tootle” McHone, Tommy...

Mar 15, 2024

Beverly Margaret Schnell Rogers, age 74, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Beverly enjoyed spending most of her time caring for Donna. She was a great caregiver, a great grandmother, mom, and wife and will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Albert Orr; son: Robert Baggott and...

Mar 14, 2024

Thomas Neal Thompson, age 76, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

He was a member of Bethsadia Baptist Church. He enjoyed his dirt business, grandkids, and his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Allen Lee and Elsa Lee Thompson; brother: Gary Thompson.

He is survived by his...

Mar 13, 2024

Hugh Victor Davis, Jr., age 69, of Bristol, TN/VA, passed away on March 13, 2024 after a short but valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife Debrah Freda Davis and daughters Carolyn Davis Moore and Jessica Davis Whitney at the time of his passing.

Hugh was born August 18, 1954 in Fort Walton Beach,...

Mar 12, 2024

Violet Ruth Charles Jackson, age 94, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed crocheting, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

She is preceded in death by her parents: H.C. and Bell Charles; husband: Edd Lee...

Mar 3, 2024

Donna Lee Baggott, age 55, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Donna is preceded in death by her father: Albert Orr and brothers: Robert Baggott and Merideth Baggott.

She is survived by her mother: Beverly Rogers and other extended family and friends.

Memorial service will be held later.

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Mar 3, 2024

Margaret Fish, age 77, of Decatur, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

She will be deeply missed by her loved ones, but we will celebrate her new life.

She is the daughter of the late Garrett and Belle Brown and granddaughter of the late Dart and Mellie Wilson. She is also preceded...

Feb 25, 2024

Arlen Joseph Carter, age 84, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his residence.

He was a son of the late Oscar and Charlsie Fox Carter. He was a good man and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where he loved to sing and play the guitar. He enjoyed Coon hunting, watching Dale...

Feb 23, 2024

Ernest Jackson Teas, Jr., age 81, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his residence.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and training horses.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Ernest, Sr. and Bessie Albney Teas; sisters: Betty (Randall) Tate, Polly (Robert) Cluck; granddaughter: Amy Colbaugh.

He is survived by...

Feb 15, 2024

Robert John “R.J.” Leonard, Jr., age 35, of Decatur, formerly of Hannibal, NY, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

R.J. did construction for most of his life, until recently moving to Tennessee to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer. Upon completing the police academy, he became a deputy sheriff at the Meigs County...

Feb 15, 2024

Deborah Ann (Kovalenko) Darby passed away suddenly on February 15, 2024 in Decatur, Tennessee. Deborah’s departure came as a shock and was deeply felt by her loving family and friends. She was born November 16, 1948 to Shirley and Ted Kovalenko in Detroit, Michigan. The Kovalenko family, including Debby and her siblings Lee, Tom, and Joan, later moved to...

Feb 12, 2024

Steven Wayne Fox, Jr., age 47, passed away on February 12, 2024, at his home in Decatur, Tennessee, with his wife, Bridget, by his side.

Steve was born in Bakersfield, California on April 28, 1976 to his loving mother, Ethel Blake, and father, Steven Fox, Sr.  Steve was a mamma’s boy from the start and being just...

Feb 12, 2024

Mary Truslow, age 50, of Decatur, sadly passed away on February 12, 2024, due to unexpected circumstances.

Mary loved spending time with her grandsons as well as being part of the jeep community.

She is preceded in death by her father: Kenneth Somerville; mother: Patricia Somerville; brother: Thomas; grandparents: Michael and Mary Nagy. She is...

Feb 11, 2024

Claudett Jiles Fisher, age 78, of Ten Mile, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Claude and Polk Jiles; brother: Dennis Jiles; great granddaughter: Eva Blankenship; stepdaughter: Paula Meyers. She is survived by her husband of 27 years: C.L. Fisher; son: Michael Blankenship; daughter: Debbie Blankenship;...

Feb 7, 2024

Dylan “Cubby” Elijah Johnson, age 27, of Ten Mile, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Coming into the world on September the 8, 1996, he was destined to be a gentle giant. Whether you called him Cubby, Dylan, or Eli, everybody called him a friend. Cubby never met a stranger; he was loved by all who...

Jan 25, 2024

Owen David Duncan, age 52, gained his wings on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

David worked for Asplundh Tree service of Cleveland and Chattanooga for over twenty-five years and recently Storm Power in Decatur, Tn. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, he never seemed to meet a stranger, he had a heart of pure gold, and he always seemed...

Jan 23, 2024

Amanda Paige Lankford, age 21, of Etowah, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Although her life was short, she lived it to the fullest. She always saw the good in people and had the most tender caring heart. She was aspiring to put her heart to good use by becoming a nurse...