Obituaries
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...
Michael Cam Logan
Mar 5, 2022
Michael Cam Logan, age 45, of Ten Mile, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was a Native of Rhode Island and of the Catholic Faith. He was an avid fisherman, hiker, and carpenter. He is survived by his parents; Larry and Claire Logan of Ten Mile, son: Bradley Logan of Knoxville, daughter: Kristina Logan of Knoxville, Mother of...
Dean Brakebill
Mar 3, 2022
Dean Brakebill, age 75, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. He was a former Deputy with the Meigs County Sheriff’s Dept., Meigs Co. Emergency Services Director, and Tennessee Highway Patrolman. He also worked at Blalock as a Construction Equipment Operator and Forman. He was preceded in death by son: Lonnie Dean Brakebill; brother: Thomas Brakebill Survivors include...
Donald "Donnie" Keith Morrison
Feb 20, 2022
Donald “Donnie” Keith Morrison, age 60, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN and a member of First Baptist Church in Decatur. A Graduate of Meigs Co. High School. Donnie loved NASCAR, Fishing, Playing pool, Hot rods, and his Boat. He worked hard all his life for his family that he loved...
Sammie Houston Branham, Sr.
Feb 19, 2022
Sammie Houston Branham, Sr., age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was an avid gardener, loved playing with his grandkids, a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and Local 8818 for 30+ years in Oak Ridge. He is preceded in death by his parents: William Harlon and Alice Leffew Branham; 13 brothers and sisters. He is survived...
Joseph Ellsworth Neild
Feb 14, 2022
Joseph Ellsworth Neild, Sr. of Athens, Tennessee, previously of Decatur, TN, San Marcos, CA, Pine Hill and Gloucester City NJ, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. Joe was born in Gloucester City, NJ in September 1924, of the fourth generation of Neild Family in that City. Great great grandparents: Mary Leek of Bass River NJ and Francis Neild of...
Matthew Thomas Mcdaniel
Feb 14, 2022
Matthew “Matt Matt” McDaniel, age 19, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was so happy about the birth of his baby, Mia, he adored her, and was a good father. He could always make you laugh! He loved the outdoors, fishing, singing, dancing, cars, and gamefowl. He also loved to watch American Pickers, Moonshiners, and Ice Road Trucks,...
Hubert "Hawk" Harles Colbaugh
Feb 13, 2022
Hubert “Hawk” Harles Colbaugh, age 85, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was a 47-year member of Amvets Post 90- Decatur. He was preceded in death by wife of 29 years: Dianne James Colbaugh; sons: Gary and Timothy Colbaugh; siblings: Dorothy, George, John, Taylor, Ralph and Joyce. Survivors include his daughter: Angie Womac of Decatur; brother:...
Robert "Bobby" Pullen Roberts
Feb 10, 2022
Robert “Bobby” Pullen Roberts, age 81, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his home. He was third child of E.F. “Gene” and Mirdeth Roberts, Bobby was born on March 21, 1940, on the Roberts Farm. He grew up in the Goodfield community, south of Decatur, Tennessee, on a piece of farmland that had been passed from...
Johnny Lee Crumley
Feb 7, 2022
Johnny Crumley, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army) and served one year in South Korea. He was a talented musician and loved playing guitar and singing. He is preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Anna Lou Crumley; brothers: Freddie, Terry, and...
Brenda Gail Couey Guffey
Feb 4, 2022
Brenda Gail Couey Guffey, age 67, of Decatur, passed away on Friday February 4, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Paul and Lizzie Howard Couey. She was an avid quilter. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years: Boyd Guffey. Survivors include her sons: Barry Guffey of Tellico, Stacey Guffey (Stacie) of Cleveland; grandchildren:...
Ruth Luna Williams
Jan 31, 2022
Ruth Luna Williams, age 92, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Clyde and Daisy Luna. She was an avid cross-sticher, loved riding on the pontoon boat, and being with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years: Alva Williams; 3 brothers; 2 sisters-in-law. Survivors include...
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