Obituaries

Jan 19, 2024

Tony Lynn Smith, age 58, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. He loved to hunt and fish and was the type of person to give the shirt off his back to someone in need. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his Parents: Gene and Nannie Bob Smith; Sister-in-law:...

Jan 1, 2024

Phillip D. Grubb, age 80, of Georgetown, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024.

He was a son of the late James Lester and Anna Jean Grubb. He was a member of Burdette Baptist Church. He was a member of Harrison Lodge #114 F & A.M. and enjoyed being Santa Claus for many years.

He...

Jan 1, 2024

Joey Allen Miller, age 46, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024. Joey was a hardworking Laborer and worker for UCOR through the local 818 in Knoxville, TN, where he leaves behind many coworkers and beloved friends. He is preceded in death by his loving son: Matthew Trueblood, grandparents: Ruth and William Miller, Sr.. He is survived...

Dec 29, 2023

James L. Harris, 64, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones early Friday, December 29, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Knoxville.

He is preceded in death by his father: Cecil Harris, mother: Ethel (Fairbanks) Reed, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and beloved friend: Tina Evans.

He is survived by his sister: Virginia Ellison (Steve), daughters:...

Dec 21, 2023

Barney Taylor “B.T.” Bowman, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

He was a son of the late Enloe Bowman and Narcie Sneed Bowman. B.T. enjoyed farming, golf, fishing, skiing, and watching various sports in his free time.

He is prcceeded in death by his parents; brothers: Clyde Bowman,...

Dec 21, 2023

Loretta Peters Turner, age 77, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

She was a daughter of the late Arthur Peters and Annie Carpenter Peters.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister: Christine (Vernon) Teems; sister-in-laws: Bernice Lyman, Clara Joe (Jack) Marsh, Joann Turner.

She is survived by her husband of...

Dec 13, 2023

Priscilla Ann Martin Watkins, age 69, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023

She was a daughter of the late Jim and Ruth Roper Martin and attended Victory House of Prayer.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Lee Watkins and several siblings.

She is survived by her children: Angie...

Dec 13, 2023

Charlotte Ford Harmon, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her home in Decatur, TN.

She was a daughter of the late Ruby F. Morgan and stepfather Henderson R. Morgan of Decatur, TN.

Charlotte, who was born and raised in Meigs County, attended Fort Sanders Nursing School in...

Dec 5, 2023

Ester Imogene Jones Taylor, age 88, a resident of Ten Mile, TN, formerly of Lady Lake, FL., passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

She was born December 15, 1934 to the late Fred and Eula Jones. Gean enjoyed in her spare time sewing, art, and golfing.

She is preceeded in death by her parents;...

Dec 3, 2023

Linda Sue Schultz, age 77, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Originally from Flint, Michigan, Linda served in the Marine Corps in her youth. She’s been a resident of Decatur for around 30 years. She held various jobs but remembered most fondly her work at the Decatur Public Library, taking care of her family,...

Nov 30, 2023

Edward “Skip” Kowanetz, age 78, of Ten Mile, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was a United States Army Veteran where he served as an “MP”, a dog handler, and was a past Commander of the VFW Post 7189 in Decatur, TN. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years: Grace Kowanetz and his sister-in-law:...

Nov 28, 2023

Reagan Neil Wheeler, age 79, of Etowah, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Neil was born to the late Allan and Ruth Wheeler. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired from CSX Railroad. He was a 9th Dan black belt in isshinryu karate. Neil was a long-time member of the Cambria Baptist Church, Etowah...

Nov 27, 2023

Roy Lee Pilkey, age 83, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family.

Roy was born to the late Roy and Nellie Pilkey. He retired from Plastics Industries in 1999 and was known for his farm work at Pilkey’s Darkside Angus Farm in Ten Mile, TN., and his store...

Nov 26, 2023

Brenda Kay Greene Price, age 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with MS.

She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jo Greene. Brenda was a loving mother and devoted wife. She always had a...

Nov 21, 2023

Mary Evelyn Taylor, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, while with her family in Kerrville, TX. Mary was a native of the Chattanooga area and had lived in Decatur for over 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Ruby Shaw of Decatur. She was preceded in death by her husband James...

Nov 14, 2023

Christine Ann Walker, age 53, of Decatur, TN, passed away in the early hours of November 14, 2023, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer.

Chrissy was born in Ranson, WV in 1970 to Junior and Liz Whitmore, whom she shared with five other Brothers and Sisters. Chrissy is a 1989 graduate of Jefferson High School...

Nov 11, 2023

Patsy Della Sue “Pat” Kennedy, age 65, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Willard Buck and Bessie Lee Kinser Kennedy; siblings: Bonnie Ricker, Martha Patterson, Becky Chandler, Bud, John, Rick, and Donnie Kennedy.

She is survived by her siblings: Doug Kennedy, Mildred Borden, Maxine...

Nov 4, 2023

Mary Theania Beavers Rinehart, age 81, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late William Arnold Beavers and Mary Imogene Rogers Beavers and is preceded in death by her husband: Dempsey Dean Rinehart in 2020 and a daughter-in-law Barbara Lee Rinehart.

Mary was...

Nov 4, 2023

Delphine “Pheeny” Crabtree Brown, age 84 of Decatur passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was born August 11, 1939 to parents Ed and Cora Underwood Crabtree. She attended Walnut Grove School. She was employed in textile work for many years. Pheeny was a member of Union Grove Baptist church...

Nov 2, 2023

Thomas “Willard” Plank was born on September 3, 1944.  By birth and by choice, he spent his entire 79  years contentedly living life in the Cedar Valley Community of Meigs County, Tennessee.  There in his home, early in the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2023, Willard breathed his last. He left the house he had built for himself years...