Obituaries
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,...
Troy Crowder
Apr 6, 2022
Troy Crowder, age 75, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his residence. He was a son of the late Arvil and Beaulah Crowder and was retired from the Lazy Boy Furniture Co. Troy attended the Faith Baptist Church and was active in the Meigs County Jail Ministry. He was preceded in death by his wives; Lenda...
Bonnie Pauline Inman Keeton
Apr 2, 2022
Bonnie Pauline Inman Keeton, age 68, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga. She was the daughter of the late Paul D. and Beaulah Scott Inman. She loved spending time with her family and the outdoors. She was the first female to participate in the National Boat Racing. She is preceded in death by...
Wilma Fay Davis
Mar 31, 2022
Wilma Fay Davis, age 88, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. She was a daughter of the late William and Ines Yates Humbert. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her husband: Arthur W. “A.W.” Davis of Decatur; sister: Betty Jo Coffey of Athens; several...
J. Eddie Duckett
Mar 27, 2022
J. Eddie Duckett, age 74, of Decatur, gained his wings on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Tennova Healthcare, Cleveland. To know him was to love him. He was their hero and could do no wrong. His values and morals compass were near to sainthood. He adored his family and always put them first. He taught them with selflessness, positivity, and...
Janice Mckenzie Lyke
Mar 22, 2022
Janice McKenzie Lyke, age 65, of Lenoir City, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville. She was a daughter of the late Weaver and Rosa Lee (Holland) McKenzie. She was an avid snow skier, beach lover, and gardener. She was very selfless and willing to help anyone in need. She was an angel in the...
Ross Dean Henley
Mar 14, 2022
Ross Dean Henley, age 87, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was retired from Storm Copper Components and had been employed with Shaw Industries for many years. He was a son of the late Bart and Lucy Henley. He is preceded in death by his brother: James “Jimbo” Henley. He...
Jerry Don Clark
Mar 7, 2022
Jerry Don Clark, age 74, of Athens, went to his heavenly home on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1947 to the late Nellie Lee Clark. He was a 1966 graduate of McMinn Co. High School and a Vietnam Veteran. He retired in 2001 from Bell South after 33 years of service. He was an active...
Frances Jones Thomas
Mar 7, 2022
Frances Jones Thomas, age 98, of Athens, native of Meigs Co, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was a daughter of the late George and Sara Denton. She loved traveling and spending time with her friends and family. She retired from Damy Industries in Athens, TN. She is preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth Thomas; brother: J.T....
Betty Jane Chambers Saylor
Mar 6, 2022
Betty Jane Chambers Saylor, age 80, of Decatur, formerly of Martinsburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was a daughter of the late William and Imogene Chambers. She was preceded in death by her son: Kevin Saylor; 2 brothers; 2 sisters. Survivors include her children: Debora (Bear) Erwin, Norman Lee Saylor, Jr., both of Decatur; sister: Doris...
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