Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

Nathan Hughes, age 74, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

He was a son of the late Claude and Mildred McElhaney Hughes. He attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed working on and driving corvettes and going to the dragstrip.

He was preceded in death by the mother of his child: Gladys...

Sep 17, 2023

Joan Evelyn Bowie Menard, age 80, of Ten Mile, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Joan was born on June 21, 1943 in Lewiston, Maine to the late Clifford and Evelyn Bowie. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1961. She began her nursing career, graduating from Central Maine School...

Sep 13, 2023

Robert Henry Swift, age 65, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

If you knew him, you knew just how much he loved his girls, his grand babies, and all of his family so much. He was hardworking and lived to help others. He could fix anything and loved doing yard work. He loved rock...

Sep 9, 2023

Joyce Sue Wamble Sistrunk, age 85, of Ten Mile, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Rubin Bryant and Frankie Viola Tunnell Wamble. She will be greatly missed for her loving and playful sense of humor. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years: Frank...

Sep 7, 2023

Wilma Jean Powell Bandy, age 81, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

She was a daughter of the late Richard and Nora Hale Powell. She was a member of Five Point Baptist Church and loved her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years: Bill Bandy; great-grandson: Jaxon Babbino; siblings: Mildred, Floyd, Lloyd, Harold, Lorene,...

Sep 7, 2023

James Doyle Womac, Sr., age 82, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

James was the son of the late Tommie and Burley Helton Womack. He enjoyed mowing lawns, working on small engines, and watching his farm animals.

He is preceded by his parents; Wife: Wanda Womac; Son: James Doyle Womac, Jr.; Sister:...

Sep 5, 2023

Charles Ray Rowland, age 81, of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was a son of the late C.L. and Lula Henry Rowland. Ray attended East View Chapel Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Connie Rowland; his son: Darren Rowland. Survivors include his sons: Barry (Shelia) Rowland of Decatur, Monty (Connye) Rowland of Decatur;...

Aug 29, 2023

William Thomas “Tommy” Webb, age 72, of Decatur, TN, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

He loved to cook, fish, plant flowers, and loved his children most of all.

He is preceded by his parents: John Nelse and Della May Harris Webb; Brothers: Hubert, Charles, Nelse Jr., Robert, Albert, and J.W.; Sisters: Brenda Hester,...

Aug 22, 2023

William “Ross” Broadway, age 93, of Ten Mile, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Ross was born to the late Charles “Hubert” and Ruby Broadway in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 5, 1929. He graduated from Central High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Navy from September 20, 1948...

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...