Obituaries
Dorothy Marie Pierce Cohen
Oct 2, 2022
Dorothy Marie Pierce Cohen, age 83, of Decatur TN., died Sunday, October 02, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Myrtle Ogles and Jesse Pierce, her Husband’s Jerry Edward Griffin Sr. and Donald Cohen, siblings Betty Jean Bradford, Jack Pierce, Lillian Pierce Gallamore, Pete (Raymond) Pierce, Chuck (Bobby) Pierce, Barbarann Pierce, Linda Diane Payne, and Patsy Pierce....
Mongin Mctyire Smyly
Oct 2, 2022
Mongin McTyire Smyly, 81, entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Knoxville, TN. He was the husband to Mrs. Carlene Joyce Smith Smyly. He was born December 15, 1940 in Ruffin, SC, and was the son of the late Lee Winston Smyly and Lula Carroll Smyly. Mongin was a jack of all trades and master of them all....
James Edwin "Smiley" Davis
Sep 22, 2022
James Edwin “Smiley” “Dean” Davis, age 66, of Decatur, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. "Smiley" enjoyed landscaping and pitching horseshoes. He was an avid Chevy fan and enjoyed watching Nascar and football. He dearly loved his dog: Cooper. He is preceded in death by his parents: Condon and Leota Miller Davis,...
Mae Pritchett
Sep 19, 2022
Lula Mae Pritchett, age 80, of Ten Mile, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She loved roses and was an avid gardener and reader. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mart and Linda Thompson Bredwell, sisters: Lucille Russell, Mary Sue Branham, brothers: Ralph and Bill Bredwell. Survivors include...
David Lee Adams, Jr.
Sep 16, 2022
David Lee Adams, Jr., age 54, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. He enjoyed cooking, watching westerns, farming, gardening, remodeling, wood working, riding horses, being out on the boat, and working on his project truck. He loved spending time with his family dearly. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He is preceded in death by his father:...
Darvin Spears
Sep 10, 2022
Darvin Spears, age 81, of Decatur, formally of Van Lear, Ky, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a member of East Point Lodge #657 Free and Accepted Masons. He was also a Shriner, and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a shoe cobbler and heavy equipment operator. He was...
Katherine Ann Mckenzie
Sep 9, 2022
Katherine Ann McKenzie, age 33, of Ten Mile, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Fort Loudon Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her father: Charles “Chuck” McKenzie, and her brother: Chris McKenzie. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her boyfriend of four years: Matthew Fink, mother: Carol Van Hoose Mckenzie, siblings: Keith...
Patricia Ann Farner Gordon
Sep 2, 2022
Patricia Ann Farner Gordon, age 64, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gradie and Shirley Farner, sister: Angie. She is survived by her husband: Gerald Gordon, children: Billie Joe Stevens, Larry Lee, Tommy Lee, stepson: James Gordon, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, several grandchildren, several nieces, nephews,...
Santa "Sandy" Palmitessa Romanelli
Aug 30, 2022
Santa “Sandy” Palmitessa Romanelli, age 57, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Park west Hospital, Knoxville. She was employed at Southeast Bank. She loved life, traveling, and people she met on the way. She is survived by her husband Anthony Romanelli, son: Nick Romanelli, step-daughters: Maria, Lori, and Janine, 5 grandchildren, and several other extended family...
Amy Dawn Womac Veals
Aug 29, 2022
Amy Dawn Womac Veals, age 48, resident of Decatur, TN, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her father: Bobby Womac, grandmother: Francis Jones. She is survived by her mother; Peggy Haynes of Decatur, sons: Casey Veals of Decatur, Damien Veals (Ashleigh) of Athens, daughter: Casandra Couch (Josh)...
Kay Diane Sorber Ledford
Aug 24, 2022
On August 24, 2022, Kay Diane Ledford passed away peacefully at the age of 75. She is the daughter of the late Vernon T. Sorber and Angeline Gentile Kocher Sorber. A resident of Decatur, Tennessee, since 1977, Kay was born and raised in Berwick, Pennsylvania and was also a former resident of Dayton Tennessee. Kay attended elementary, junior high and...
Joshua "Josh" Ray Shell
Aug 14, 2022
Joshua “Josh” Ray Shell, age 42, came earthside on May 22, 1980 and departed this world on August 14, 2022 to be with our heavenly father. Josh leaves behind his grieving mother and father: Debbie and Jerry England of Decatur, TN, daughters: Joshlyn Shell (Kaleb Eschette) of Athens, TN, Jalyn Shell and (Sean Blaylock) of Englewood, TN, Jonica Shell of...
Norma Jean Letner England
Aug 13, 2022
Norma Jean Letner England, age 74, of Ten Mile, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Norma was a member of Ten Mile Holiness Church. She attended Watts Bar Church of God many years before returning to her home church at Ten Mile Holiness. She served God, Church, Family, friends, and her Community faithfully. God was...
Adam Clay Meadows, Sr.
Aug 5, 2022
Adam Clay Meadows SR., age 52, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Rhea Medical Center after receiving injuries from a vehicle accident. He was born to the late Mr. William (Wic) Meadows and Phyllis Ann (Brown) Meadows of Decatur, TN on June 29, 1970 in Dayton, TN. Clay was survived by his fiance’: Misti Brock of...
Mary "Libby" Emerson Ricker
Jul 29, 2022
Mary “Libby” Elizabeth Emerson Ricker, age 74, of Decatur, TN, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents: Arch and Lillie Roberts Emerson, husband: Jerry Ricker, daughter: Sandy Fox, siblings: James, Donnie, and Lawrence Emerson, Imogene Proctor, Nelta Jane Hamilton, Ethell Clouse. She is survived by her son: Tony Fox (Jerrigayle), daughter: Pat...
Juanita Dennis Rogers
Jul 29, 2022
Juanita Dennis Rogers, age 78, of Decatur, TN, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. was born on February 3, 1944 to the late Lake and Mabel McKinney Dennis. She was a member of Short Creek Baptist Church. She had worked at Athens Products. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50...
Heinz Eugene Appelt
Jul 27, 2022
Heinz E. Appelt, age 57, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at his parents’ home after a long illness. He is survived by his parents; Otto and Bonnie Appelt of Decatur, brother; Otto K. Appelt, four daughters, two sons, and 12 grandchildren. There will be no services at this time. A memorial service will be conducted at a...
Phyllis Jennings Brown
Jul 26, 2022
Phyllis Jennings Brown, age75, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Phyllis was born on February 8, 1947, to the late Perry and Edna Varnell Jennings. She was a big Braves fan and enjoyed reading, cross stitch, shopping but most of all being with her grandkids. She is preceded in death by her brothers:...
Jane Mccallister West Wheeler
Jul 24, 2022
Jane McCallister West Wheeler, age 67, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Jane was a member of Cambria Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for several years. She volunteered at the Athens Senior Center for many years. She retired from Johns Manville as HR Manager. She loved quilting, bowling, cooking, traveling, shopping, spending time with...
Frances Lewis Roberts
Jul 20, 2022
Frances Lewis Roberts, age 95, a lifelong resident of Meigs County, Tennessee, transitioned to her heavenly home on July 20, 2022. Frances was born on April 24, 1927, to the late Spencer and Glen Kinser Lewis. She grew up in the Pleasant Hill and Goodfield communities and was a 1946 graduate of Meigs County High School. She also graduated from...
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