Obituaries
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...
Patricia Cox Posey
Dec 11, 2022
Patricia Cox Posey, age 76, of Georgetown, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy Cox, daughter: Lisa Littleton, grandson: Nathanial Davis. She is survived by her children: James C Davis (Beverly), Connie Scroggins (Tim), Jimmie Cox, Jerry Cox, Tony Cox, Penny Waldroup; grandchildren: Alex and Samantha Davis, Timothy Scroggins, Bryanna Cox,...
Josephine Ingle
Dec 9, 2022
Josephine Ingle, age 88, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Millard and Allie Ruth Miller Ingle, twin sister: Loriene Ingle Crosby, many good friends and close family. She is survived by her nieces: Deanna Crosby Griffin and her husband: John...
Dan Layman
Nov 18, 2022
Dan Layman, age 84, of Decatur, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 18, 2022, with his family by his side. Dan was a member of Oak Grove Methodist Church and retired from DuPont with 36 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Dan enjoyed farming, singing in the church choir,...
Lonnie Jones
Nov 17, 2022
Lonnie Jones, age 65, of Ten Mile, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was a son of the late Jesse and Ada Letner Jones and was preceded in death by his brothers: Daniel Ray, Leon, Robert, Fred, and Glonnie Jones and a sister: Geraldine Jones. Lonnie was of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his brothers and...
James Larry Reed
Nov 12, 2022
James Larry Reed, age 72, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Larry was born on August 26, 1950, to the late TJ and Ruby Bottoms Reed. He was a member of Meigs Masonic Lodge #213 for nearly 50 years. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Decatur where he had a special bond and...
Imogene Norcross Williams
Nov 7, 2022
Imogene Norcross Williams, age 97, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. She was a member of Decatur United Methodist Church and an avid scrapbooker. Her life mission was taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clifford and Nancy Norcross, husband: Bill Williams, sister: Nancy Davis. She is survived by her children:...
Hazel Dean Wilson Bailey
Nov 7, 2022
Hazel Dean Wilson Bailey, age 84, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, November 7th, 2022. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, working in the Piggly Wiggly deli 17 years, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a very kind and caring little lady with a big heart and hardworking hands toward...
Nancy Alice Dubuque Smock
Nov 6, 2022
Nancy Alice Dubuque Smock, age 79, of Ten Mile, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband: Fred A. Smock Sr., children: Fred A.Smock Jr., Earl E. Smock, and several siblings. She is survived by her children: Candy (Chris) Holt, Samantha Smock, Robert (Lynn) Smock, Jim (Tracy) Smock, grandchildren: Curtis (Tia), Jacob, and...
Lisa Percell Dake
Nov 5, 2022
Lisa Percell Dake, age 53, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her mother: Linda Sullivan Cox. She is survived by her husband of 10 years: Tommy Dake of Decatur, her father and stepmother: James Percell (Linda), Son: Kyle Smith (Rebecca), Stepdaughter: Mallory...
Billy George Hicks
Nov 2, 2022
Billy George Hicks, age 76, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was an avid Tennessee Vols sports fan and dirt track and Nascar racing. He was an Vietnam Veteran, and retired from the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. He was preceded in death by his father: George Hicks, mother: Frances Russell, wife: Barbara Hicks. He is survived...
Wanda A. Wattenbarger Monroe
Oct 29, 2022
Wanda A. Wattenbarger Monroe, age 82, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Oscar and Mamie Ingram Wattenbarger and attended the Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Wanda enjoyed coloring, watching hummingbirds, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 63 years: Lankford Monroe, Jr., Siblings: Willie...
Tommy Joe Mchone
Oct 25, 2022
Tommy Joe McHone, age 69, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at his residence. He was an avid farmer and family man. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rex “Duck” and Carrie Mae Powers McHone, siblings: James Burgin, Ralph Dwayne, Aaron Anderson Michael, Jerry Dean, and Clarence McHone, Nella Ruth McHone Broadwell, Shirley Lea McHone...
Nancy Louise Mercer
Oct 22, 2022
Nancy Louise Mercer, age 74, of Ten Mile, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Tom and Mabel Mercer. Nancy was raised in Ten Mile on a family dairy farm where she continued to live and farm until the time of her passing. Nancy was an educator for over 36 years primarily in the...
Barbara Allene Gable Colbaugh
Oct 19, 2022
Barbara Allene Colbaugh age 78, of Decatur gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at her home in the Shiloh community. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was a foster mother for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents: James and Ruby McKeehan Gable, husband: the Rev. Carl Taylor Colbaugh. She...
Mary Lucy Jiles Carter
Oct 13, 2022
Mary Lucy Carter, age 92, of Ten Mile, went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday Morning, October 13, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Meigs County and a daughter of the late Bill and Alice Jiles. Lucy was a dedicated member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a great testimony for her Lord. She was a hardworking housewife...
Ernest Wayne "Buck" Johnson
Oct 9, 2022
Ernest Wayne “Buck” Johnson, age 73, of Georgetown passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bill and Minnie Belle Trew Johnson, daughter: Julie Johnson, and several siblings. He is survived by his children: Keith (Melissa), Chris (Crystal), Mark, Jason, Todd, Michael, Matthew, and Joshua Johnson, several grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A funeral...
Billie Dannel White
Oct 8, 2022
Billie Dannel White, age 90, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at her home. She was a member of Idlewild Baptist Church and was very active member in Decatur Civitan Club for over 10 years. She enjoyed gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents: William and Bonnie Gunter Dannel, husband: RN White, son: Danny White,...
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