Obituaries
Grace Mary Kowanetz
Jun 4, 2022
Grace Mary Kowanetz, age 77, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Veto “Bill” and Mary Scavone D’Agostino. She was actively involved in the formation of the Decatur Library, was a volunteer/ Executive Director for Contact Helpline for 16 years and received a Leadership award from United Way. She is survived...
Alvin Ray "Ray Ray" Atwood
Jun 2, 2022
A precious handsome Little Ray of Sunshine, Alvin Ray Atwood, known to all who loved him as "Ray Ray", the beloved son of Alvin and Maria Atwood of Benton, age 10, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Children's Hospital at Erlanger, After battling 6 years with his diagnosis of NF1-Neurofibromatosis, causing brain tumors, with his best friend "Blue...
Mary Louise Newberry
May 31, 2022
Mary Louise Newberry, age 77, a native of Quincy, MI and a resident of Decatur since 2004, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Harley and Lillian Hall Roehrig. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband: Earl Newberry, daughter: Karen Newberry, sisters: Cora...
Tina Ogle Templeton
May 30, 2022
Tina Denise Ogle Templeton, age 63, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Robert and Sara Ogle, James Lincoln and Lillian Whittaker. She is survived by her mother: Billie Sue Ogle, father: Robert Bruce Ogle, husband: Tommy Templeton, children: Michael Ogle (Candace), Blake Templeton, Tiffany Thompson (Carey), siblings: Robby Ogle,...
Betty Louise Seals Childs
May 26, 2022
Betty Louise Seals Childs, age 88, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her residence. She was a member of Oak Grove Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, watching John Wayne, loving on her dog, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: George Seals, Sr. and Oleta Inman Seals, husband: Jesse Childs, brother:...
Ethel Virginia Reed
May 21, 2022
Ethel Virginia Reed, age 90, of Decatur, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in her home on May 21st, 2022. Ethel was a devoted wife and homemaker who embraced her Native American heritage and loved to dance and clog at festivals, tend to her multitude of indoor and outdoor plants, and was a fan of bluegrass music. She...
Keith Irven Johnson
May 19, 2022
Keith Irven Johnson, age 65, a native of Brooksville, FL and a resident of Athens for the past 5 years, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He is preceded in death by his fathers:Henry Lawrence and Robert Johnson. He is survived by his mother: Shirley Lawrence of Athens, TN, son: Kenneth Irven Johnson of Decatur, TN, daughter: China and...
Wenna Bernice Combs O'Kelley
May 18, 2022
Wenna Bernice (Combs) O’Kelley, age 66, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Stella Mae Rowland Combs; husbands: Jimmy Whatley, Allen O’Kelley; brothers and sisters: Willie Mae Combs Myers, Wayne Combs, Willard Combs, Wilma Combs Powers, Joy Combs Clay. Survivors include her: children: Shawn Whatley (Stephanie) of Sparta,...
Braden Hood Jackson
May 15, 2022
Braden Hood Jackson, age 22, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. He was currently an Apprentice Lineman at Service Electric Company which he loved along with riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and driving Ole Red without permission. He loved his family and friends with all his heart. He...
Linda Faye Harper
May 11, 2022
Linda Faye Harper, age 61, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She loved riding motorcycles and camping. She was preceded in death by her parents: Albert and Edith Martin Sentell, husband: Ronnie Harper, sister: Mary Ruth Stewart, brother: Junior Lundy. Survivors include: her fiancé: Timothy Ricker, step son: Brandon Ricker, brother: Jody Sentell (Angel), sisters: Cleta Ogle...
Christopher Allen Reaves
May 7, 2022
Christopher Allen Reaves, born on November 5, 1993 and passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the age of 28. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback and Huston Texans Football fan. He loved spending time with his kids, family and friends. He just successfully completed his surveying certificate at Cleveland State Community College. He was proceeded in death by...
Michael Eugene "Mike" "Bubba" Ricker
May 7, 2022
Michael Eugene “Mike” “Bubba” Ricker, age 60, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Starr Regional Medical Center, Athens. He retired from the Cleveland Police Department and was currently working at the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, with 38 years of service. He was an avid golfer and Meigs County Tigers fan. He was a member of the...
Morgan Taylor "Moe" Pritchett
May 5, 2022
Morgan Taylor “Moe” Pritchett, age 17, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. She was a Senior at Meigs County High School. She was a member of the Meigs County Archery Team, Choir, FCA, and was the school mascot. She is preceded in death by her grandfather: Jim Pritchett; great grandparents: Neil Pillion, Sr., John and Anna Sue Tilley. She...
Ray Jack Cofer
May 2, 2022
Ray Jack Cofer, age 68, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Decatur Wellness and Rehab. Center. He was a son of the late Roscoe Lee Jackson and Anna Lura Ritchey Cofer. He was an avid farmer. He is preceded in death by his sisters: Julia Ann “Bug” Lunsford, Inella Thompson; infant brother. He is survived by...
Arthur Warner Davis
May 1, 2022
Arthur W. “A.W.” or “Dub” Davis, age 95, passed away at UT Medical Center on Sunday, May 1, 2022. A.W. was born February 20, 1927 to the late Jess (Former Chief Deputy of Meigs County Sheriff’s Dept) and Maude Davis, and was a life-long resident of Decatur, TN. He was a kind and gentle man who was always smiling and...
Marjorie Dean "Bootsy" Collins
Apr 24, 2022
Marjorie Dean “Bootsy” Collins, age 89, of Georgetown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at her residence. She was born on January 27,1933 in Big Spring, TN to the late James Lester and Anna Jean Grubb. She was a faithful member of the Burdette Baptist Church and retired from the American Uniform Company with...
River Knox Morrison
Apr 21, 2022
River Knox Morrison, infant son of Travis Morrison and Morgan Orr of Birchwood, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the family residence. He was born on March 17,2022. In addition to his parents he is survived by, his paternal Grandparents; Karen and Hobert Morrison of Birchwood, maternal Grandparents; Brian and Jennifer Moon of Birchwood and Ricky and Tina...
Betty Mae Foust Powers Chittum
Apr 19, 2022
Betty Mae Foust Powers Chittum, age 88, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Carson and Kattie Burton Foust. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Chittum; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her children: Patsy Davis of Dayton, James...
Coty Tyler Friddell
Apr 18, 2022
Coty Tyler Friddell, age 31, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Rhea Co. Medical Center. He was an avid 90’s country music lover. He is preceded in death by his brother: Randy Friddell. He is survived by his parents: Kenneth and Deborah Friddell of Decatur, brother: Nathaniel Friddell of Decatur, and other extended family. There will...
Kate-Lee Rose Johnson
Apr 18, 2022
Kate-Lee Rose Johnson, age 3, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. She is survived by her mom: Christon Shelton Johnson; dad: Bobby Johnson; maternal grandparents: Bonnie Bredwell, Jerry Shelton; paternal grandparents: Mike Johnson, Tina Johnson; brothers: Liam Shelton, Atticus Johnson, all of Decatur; several uncles, and other extended family. A funeral service will be held on Monday,...
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