Obituaries

Aug 16, 2023

Jason Edward Masterton, age 52, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father: Thomas Masterton He is survived by his mother: Susan Masterton, wife of 29 years: Karen Gardner Masterton; children: Jeffrey (Cierra) Cole, Robert (Rachel) Cole, Courtney Monaghan, Brittany Cathcart; siblings: Stephen Masterton, Tracey Masterton; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other...

Aug 14, 2023

Ivan Richard Bassett, age 71, of Decatur, formally a resident of Sacramento, CA, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. He loved spending time with his friends and family, fishing, farming, gardening, and lending a helping hand. He was a hard worker and lived his life for his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father: Franklin...

Aug 8, 2023

Phyllis Hutsell Jarvis, age 84, a resident of Chattanooga and a native of Meigs County, passed away on August 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was a daughter of the late Fred H. and Bonnie Norton Hutsell. She was a member of the Brainerd Baptist Church for 62 years, she retired from Huffaker...

Aug 5, 2023

John Gates Sterchi, age 69, of Ten Mile, TN, passed away due to a tragic accident at his home on August 5, 2023. He was born in Knoxville on February 24, 1954, and attended Chilhowee Elementary School, Holston High School (Class of 1972), and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in...

Jul 30, 2023

Danny Clyde Curnutt, age 83, of Ten Mile, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was a son of the late Troy and Lillie Mae Case Curnutt. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Chaplin at Meigs Lodge #213 F.&A.M, and a member of Athens Camp of the Gideons International. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Jul 29, 2023

Ronald Lynn Wooten, age 79, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was a son of the late Morris and Margaret Rash Wooten. He loved gardening and his animals; he also pastored Seventh-Day Adventist Churches for many years. He is survived by his wife of 60 ½ years: Gail Wooten; children: Gina (Daniel) Woods, Rick (Chastity)...

Jul 27, 2023

Kasey Larmare Skidmore, age 45, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

He was an avid Tennessee Football fan and loved fishing, riding rzr, and most of all his G-Babies.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Gene and Mildred Charles, Charlie and Una Mae Denton.

He is survived by...

Jul 26, 2023

Robert Lillard Waller, Jr., age 90, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was a son of the late Robert Lillard, Sr and Mamie Lemons Waller. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and in later days listening to bluegrass gospel music.

He is preceded in death by...

Jul 20, 2023

Adrian Brady Meadows, age 82, of Ooltewah, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a son of the late James Bryant and Ruby Epling Meadows. He was a member of Savannah Methodist Church, loved to tell stories, and especially loved spoiling his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother:...

Jul 13, 2023

Linda Morel Spriggs Harmon, age 75, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Harold and Edna Mason Spriggs. She was a retired banker and a member of the Decatur United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School.

She is preceded in death by her husband...

Jul 12, 2023

Robert Claud Shook, age 82, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He enjoyed working on his house and yard, hunting, fishing, and reading. Robert was a Veteran, who served in the United States Army. He was a son of the late Dillard and Della Gibson Shook. Robert was preceded in death by his siblings: Lawrence Shook, Darnce...

Jul 2, 2023

Carylon Sue Reddick Littleton, age 66, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents: Wilburn Clovis and Marion Lois Sewell Reddick, husband: Randy C. Littleton, brothers: Roy Lee Reddick, Clovis Wayne Reddick, Billy Ray Reddick, Donnie Lynn Reddick. She is survived by her children: Timothy (Carissa) Powell, Joshua (April) Akens, step-children:...

Jun 29, 2023

Catherine “Cathy” J. Staton, age 55, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents: James Calvin and Linda Faye Poteet Staton, son: Jeffrey Staton, daughter: Megan Staton, granddaughter: Cherokee Swafford. She is survived by her children: Karrie Carter (Nicole Hanks), James C. “J.C” Staton (Cecilia Moore), grandchildren: Natalie, Linda, Kimberley, David,...

Jun 27, 2023

Amy Deanne Colbaugh Sledge, age 41, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

She is preceded in death by father: Lee Colbaugh, grandparents: Winston Parker, John and Ruby Colbaugh.

She is survived by her mother and step-father: Joyce Parker and Jackie Charles, step-son: Will Sledge, grandparents: Myrtle and Bud Moore, sister: Jamie Holden...

Jun 26, 2023

Edward Powers, age 66, of Ten Mile, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. He was an avid fisherman and loved football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. He was a son of the late Chester Powers and Betty Chittum. He is survived by his siblings: Patsy Davis, James Powers, Joyce Powers, Dennis Powers, Evon Powers, other extended family. No Formal Services...

Jun 26, 2023

Freddy Lee Moore, age 49, of Birchwood, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. Freddy was an avid outdoors man, he enjoyed working in the yard, on his cars, and helping his friends and family. He loved his family very dearly and would do anything to provide for them. He is survived by his wife of 30 years: Shana Moore,...

Jun 22, 2023

Tony William Jarvis, age 68, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Tony was a 1973 graduate of McMinn County High School and a 1977 Graduate of the University of Tennessee. He also served in the United States Army and was an avid reader and Vols fan. He is preceded in death by his father: Robert L. Jarvis,...

Jun 16, 2023

Janet Schouggins Ware transitioned June 15th, 2023. She was a native of Hixson, TN, grew up on Big Ridge, and then lived in Decatur, TN. Her beauty, charisma, laughter, sense of humor, and fire is sorely missed. She was passionate about music, fishing, writing, and raising her voice against inequity. She was preceded in death by her father: Jesse Schouggins,...

May 22, 2023

Phyllis Gail Brown Farmer, age 71, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Amanda Rockholt Brown. She was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church and sang with the Joyfulettes for 51 years.  She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 159, Athens....

May 18, 2023

Megan Leigh Staton Scheffler, age 37, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She is proceeded in death by her father: Jimmy Dean Lemons; daughter: Cherokee Swafford. She is survived by her children: David Mills, Kimberly Mills; mother: Cathy Staton; sisters: Karrie Carter & Nicole Keel; brothers: Vincent Lemons & James C. “J.C.” Staton, several nieces, nephews, and...