Obituaries

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...

May 17, 2023

Betty Jean Hicks Hickman, age 91, of Decatur passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. She was born in McMinn County, Tn on August 6, 1931 to the late Harry and Violet Neotia Watson Hicks. Betty grew up in the Hillsview Community where she attended the Hillsview School and later graduated...

Apr 25, 2023

Betty Ross Miller Letner, age 85, of Niota, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence.

She was a member of the Church of Niota, loved Elvis, and going to auctions.

She is preceded in death by son: C.A. Letner, Jr., granddaughter: Amber Chrisman, brother: R.L. Miller.

She is survived by...

Apr 24, 2023

Barbara Lewis Reed, age 71, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family and friends.

She was the daughter of the late Robert S. “Bob” and Melba Green Lewis. Barbara was the happiest being a wife to Larry and a Gran to her grandchildren. She hugely supported her grandchildren in...

Apr 22, 2023

Mary Katherine Kyker Hale, age 90, a lifelong resident of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was a member of the Ladies Alhambra Shrine, Jokers, and Hillbilly Unit, along with a 50-year member of Spring City #209 Order of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband: James D. Hale, infant son: Donald James...

Apr 22, 2023

Charles Alvin Childs II, (Cacy to his family, and Chip to his clown family), age 35, of Decatur passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on June 29, 1987, in Chattanooga, TN, and graduated from Meigs County High School in 2005. Alvin was a member of Walnut Grove...

Apr 21, 2023

Albert William Orr, age 68, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents: Harvey Orr and Elise Penry, baby brother: Buddy. He is survived by his wife: Beverly Rogers Orr, children: Donna Baggott, Amy Samuel, Daniel Orr, brothers: Bobby, Jeffery, Gary, Duane, sisters: Sue, Betty, three grandchildren, and other extended family....

Apr 19, 2023

Earl Richard Boles, Sr., age 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. He was a member of APA Pool League, and avid fisherman and loved by his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents: Earl Webb Boles and Earlene Hall Boles. He is survived by his sons: Earl Richard Boles, Jr. and Andy Boles, daughter:...

Apr 12, 2023

Stella Opal Smith, age 90, of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Stella was a daughter to the late Clarence and Ida Kenner Smith. She was preceded in death by husband: Leonard Smith, children: Opal Purlee, Steve Harvey, Charles, Harvey, sisters: Dorothy Goodson, Mildred Lovelace, brothers: Woodrow, Sam, Marvin, Johnny, and Wilburn Smith, grandchildren: Christiana Burton, Frances Duff,...

Apr 9, 2023

Laura Lee Petitt Scott, age 96, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1926, to the late Floyd and Maggie Sneed Petitt. She was a member of Goodfield United Methodist Church. Known as a wonderful cook, famous for her chess pies and contagious laughter, she made sure her family...

Apr 9, 2023

Rita Joanne Wheaton Morris, age 77, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father: Herman Wheaton, mother and stepfather: Myrtle and Archie Buck, husband: Bob Morris, siblings: Frank, Peggy, John, Larry “Butch”, Doug, Stacy, Linda, Audrey, Clara, Dolly. She is survived by her boyfriend: Gary Mosher, children: Mary Monroe, Billy Washburn,...

Mar 26, 2023

Ryder Lee Mason Smith, 7-week-old son of Krista Adams and Kenneth Smith, of Georgetown, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents: Eddy Finke, Dennis Simonds, Jean Barron, R.D. Adams, Cleland McClain and Gary Klaiss, Jr., aunt: Tiffany Alongi and her Baby Lyric. In addition to his parents he is survived by...