Obituaries
Stella Opal Smith
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,...
Laura Lee Petitt Scott
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...
Rita Joanna Wheaton Morris
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,...
Ryder Lee Mason Smith
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...
Michael Anthony "Tony" Letner
Mar 23, 2023
Michael Anthony “Tony” Letner, age 55, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. He loved dancing, helping the less-fortunate, antiques, sports, and his family. He is preceded in death by his father: James Letner, son: Shane Letner, infant brother: Billy Letner, grandparents: Dale and Maudie Letner, Joe and Melba Moore. He is survived by...
James Allen Brown, Jr.
Mar 16, 2023
James Allen Brown, Jr, age 63, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023 from a short battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his dad: James A. Brown, Sr and his mom: Della Ruth Cardin Brown. He is survived by his sister: Cindy Bivens, nieces: Michele Locker and family, Chelsy McDermott and family, Aunt: Jane Bowers, several cousins...
Renee Yvonne Lynn
Mar 5, 2023
Captain’s Log Stardate 12303.14 (March 14, 2023): Historical Research of Renee Yvonne Bryant Lynn of the planet Earth The ship has returned to Earth to research the life of a dedicated crew member, Renee Yvonne Bryant Lynn, of the City of Decatur in the State of Tennessee. While orbiting the planet with our deflector shields up to keep us unobserved,...
Milton Allen Garner
Feb 20, 2023
Milton Allen Garner, age 66, of Ten Mile, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at his residence. He was a son of the late Oliver and Lucille Rebun Garner and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Rena Burke, Ronnie Garner. He is survived by his son: Tyler Garner, siblings: Carl Garner, Linda Smith,...
Rev. Herbert Stokes
Jan 18, 2023
Rev. Herbert Stokes, age 88, of Harrison, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He served the Lord faithfully since 1957, his prayer was to be a blessing to someone today. He was a true hero of the faith and a member of the Greenwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Floyd and...
Clifford Ronald Elkins
Jan 16, 2023
Clifford Ronald Elkins was born on January 14, 1938 to the late Reverend Haverd and Ruby O’Daniel Elkins and joined them in heaven on January 16, 2023 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his wife: Shizuko “Miki” Elkins, a son: Steve Elkins, and a grandson: Austin Steven. Clifford was a Veteran of the United States...
William John Hotchkiss
Jan 9, 2023
William John Hotchkiss, age 54, a native of Binghamton, NY and resident of Decatur, TN for the past 4 years, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. He was a master fabricator of sheet metal and a member of Sheet Metal Local #5. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, known as the “Wheelie King”, and was passionate about dog rescue....
Chuck "Chucky" Vaughn Letner
Jan 8, 2023
Chuck “Chucky” Vaughn Letner, age 55, of Ten Mile, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was the son of the late Vaughn Letner and Mary Letner Thomas. He is survived by his sons: Mark Letner and Chris McCoy, a brother: Calvin Letner, several aunts, uncles, and other extended family. A memorial service will be held at a later...
Barbara J. Crisp
Jan 6, 2023
Barbara J. Crisp, age 84, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. A private graveside was held at Short Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Crisp Family.
Rosalie "Rosie" Johanna D'Agostino
Jan 4, 2023
Rosalie “Rosie” D’Agostino, age 73, of Ten Mile, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Veto “Bill” and Mary Scavone D’Agostino. She is preceded in death by her sister: Grace Kowanetz. She is survived by her brother-in-law: Edward “Skip” Kowanetz, special friends and caregivers: Monica Bolton and Jennifer Castaneda, and other extended family....
Maureen Sanborn Mcmillan
Dec 30, 2022
Maureen Sanborn McMillan, age 76, a native of Manchester, NH, and a longtime resident of Concord, NC., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was a devoted member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church in Concord, NC. She retired from Osram Sylvania Lighting Co. with 33 years of service as a quality control manager. She enjoyed socializing, dancing, singing,...
Robert Ian Cooper
Dec 30, 2022
Robert Ian Cooper, age 43, of Sweetwater, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Ian was a member of Fairview Baptist Tabernacle for over 20 years, and had a great love for sports, especially the Buffalo Bills, his family, and playing Basketball with his son, Kaden. He had a passion for helping the less-fortunate. He was preceded in death by...
James Allen "Jim" Bowers, Sr.
Dec 29, 2022
James Allen “Jim” Bowers, Sr., age 80, a native of West Virginia and resident of Decatur for 34 years, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Jim was the son of the late Harold and Lillian Taylor Bowers. He was a member of McMahan Calvary Baptist Church in Athens. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from Norfolk Southern...
Chris Norcross Williams
Dec 18, 2022
Chris Norcross Williams was born on May 31, 1955 in Salisbury, NC, and passed away on December 18, 2022, at the age of 67. Chris grew up in Atlanta, GA, and graduated from Sylvan High. He moved to Decatur with his family in 1986. He was a member of the Decatur United Methodist Church and loved playing cards, especially Canasta...
Janie Lou Bennett Stiner
Dec 13, 2022
Janie Lou Bennett Stiner, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Janie was a member of the Idlewild Church of Christ. She served as secretary at Cedar Valley Elementary School for 15 years, and as Meigs County Register of Deeds for 24 years. She was preceded in death by her father: J.L. Bennett and an infant sister. Janie...
Julia Ann Dunn Cooper Robison
Dec 13, 2022
Julia Ann Dunn Cooper Robison, age 68, of Sweetwater, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Julia was a member of Fairview Baptist Tabernacle for over 30 years. She was passionate about serving the Lord, her family, sewing, quilting, and the Heart of Anna Women’s Ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents: Chester and Rosalee Bivens Dunn; first...
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