Obituaries
John Marshall Kennedy
Jan 7, 2022
John Marshall Kennedy, of Decatur, went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the age of 91. Known by family and friends as Marshall, he was the youngest twin born to Jim and Russie Hackler Kennedy in McMinn County. His early years were spent in McMinn County before his parents moved to Meigs County, where they ran...
Bonnie White Fox
Dec 21, 2021
Bonnie White Fox, age 48, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. She is survived by her parents: James and Janice White; husband: Johnny Fox; daughter: Christian Smith, all of Decatur; brother: Jimmy White (Teresa) of Ten Mile, grandchildren: Hope, Faith, and Grace Smith; nieces and nephews and other extended family. A memorial service...
Ernest "Ernie" Lee Womac
Dec 18, 2021
Ernest “Ernie” Lee Womac, age 74, of Ten Mile, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his residence. He was the son of the late James Henry and Anna Mae Walker Womac. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his wife: Cindy Womac. Survivors include his daughters: Sandra Evans (Chris), Sherry Allen, both of Cleveland,...
Derrick Matthew Smith
Dec 13, 2021
Derrick Matthew Smith, age 34, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was an avid fisher and employed by Storm. He is preceded in death by his Mother: Deborah Lillard Smith, Grandparents: Shorty and Odell Lillard, Gene and Nannie Bob Smith. He is survived by his father: Donny Smith of Decatur, Sister: Lacey Smith of Decatur, Nephews:...
Dorothy "Dot" Woodby Gallaher
Dec 9, 2021
Dorothy “Dot” Woodby Gallaher, age 94, formerly of Decatur, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Dot was one of two children and was born to the late John Woodby and the late Viola Matherly Woodby on August 25, 1927. A native of Johnson City, Tennessee. Dot was a graduate of Science Hill High School. On July 1, 1949,...
Charles A Bryant
Dec 7, 2021
Charles A Bryant, age 84, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was a son of the late Hatlie and Ailene Beavers Bryant. He was a member of Wolf Creek Baptist Church, American Legion, and the VFW. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy and retired after serving his Country for more than 20...
David Keith Corlew
Dec 7, 2021
David Keith Corlew, age 61, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 7th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William Glenn and Oma Belle Summers. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Ginger Corlew. a loving father to his sons, Matthew (Sarah) Corlew, Anthony Baginski, Jesse Baginski, and Gerard Wines; and his daughter’s, Ashley (Randall) Koss,...
Doyle Eugene Gentry, Sr.
Dec 6, 2021
Doyle Eugene Gentry, Sr., age 81, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at his residence. He was a son of the late Glenn and Ruby Holmes Gentry. He was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church, Meigs Lodge #213 F.& A.M., and Alhambra Shrine in Chattanooga. He was the Co-founder and Retired Owner of Gentry and Painter...
Virginia Ruth Forbes
Dec 3, 2021
Virginia Ruth Post Forbes passed away peacefully at the family farm on December 3, 2021. She was born on Thursday, April 5, 1934 on Brayton Mountain, Tennessee. She was the third of eight children born to George and Alice Post. Virginia (or as she was affectionately known to friends and family as Giny) grew up in Graysville, then moved to...
Charles H. Morrison
Nov 30, 2021
Charles H. Morrison, age 72, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith and loved his family, gospel music, and piano playing. He was a model train enthusiast. He is the son of the late William Roscoe and Clarissa Irene Melton Morrison. He is also preceded in death by his brothers: Fred and Ed...
Judith Rose (Walker) Moon
Nov 29, 2021
Judith Rose (Walker) Moon, age 75, of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. She was retired licensed practical nurse and had worked at the Cleveland Regional Cancer Center and was a member of Cottonport Road Church of God. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Mildred Davis Walker. She is also preceded in death her Husband of...
Wanda Sue Neely
Nov 18, 2021
Wanda Neely, age 76, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Rannie and Rosa Hensley Harden. She is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons: Bryan Neely of Harrison, TN, Keith Neely of Decatur, TN, brothers: Edwin Harden of Georgetown, TN, Lavone Harden of...
Darren Ray Rowland
Nov 13, 2021
Darren Ray Rowland, age 56 of Calhoun, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother: Connie Rowland. He is survived by his father: Ray Rowland of Calhoun, son: Justin Rowland of Cleveland, brothers: Barry Rowland of Decatur, Monty Rowland of Decatur: nephews and other extended family. There will be no formal services...
Margaret "Trudy" Trudell Templeton
Nov 9, 2021
Margaret “Trudy” Templeton, age 74, of Ten Mile, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February 25, 1947 in Rogersville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Ezra and Ruth Johnson Templeton. Trudy was a devoted teacher and principal for 43 years at Ten Mile Elementary and Meigs North Elementary. She loved...
Eloise Laswon Arndts
Oct 31, 2021
Eloise Arndts, age 97, of Ten Mile, passed away Sunday, October 31,2021 at Jamestown Assisted Living in Kingston. She was a faithful member of The Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her mother: Eliza Lawson, father: Leslie Lawson, husband of 50 plus years: Edward Arndts Sr., sons: Edward Jr and Kenneth and a grandson: Kurt. Survivors include...
Phyllis Elaine (Gideon) Thurman
Oct 29, 2021
Phyllis Elaine Gideon Thurman, age 66, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. She was a daughter of the late Clyde and Edna Carney Gideon. She was a member of the Old Washington Baptist Church. She loved to help people in many ways whether it was cooking, driving people, planning family...
Eric Rance Whitted
Oct 29, 2021
Eric Rance Whitted, age 32, of Englewood, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. He worked as a logger. He is survived by his Father: Randy Whitted of Decatur, Mother: Tonya Welch of Calhoun, Children: Bryson Whitted, Brayden Whitted, Isabella Whitted, Girlfriend: Jessica Parkes of Englewood, Sisters: Kayla Sanders of Decatur, Heather Palmer of Decatur, and other extended family and...
Lankford Monroe, Jr.
Oct 28, 2021
Lankford Monroe, Jr., 89 of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. He attended Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and doing word searches. He is preceded in death by his parents: Lankford Monroe, Sr. and Cindy Dennis Monroe, brother: Jimmy Monroe. He is survived by wife of over 63 years: Wanda Monroe of...
Martha Jean Eaton
Oct 28, 2021
Martha Jean Eaton, age 71, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She is preceded in death by her father: John Eaton, and her mother and stepfather: Betty and Roy Mowery. She is survived by her Sons: Robert Rogers of Cleveland, Tommy Rogers of Cleveland, Daughters: Marcella Rogers of Cleveland, Rebecca Dorsey of Chattanooga, Diane Allen of Tucson...
Ida Faye Smith Jones
Oct 21, 2021
Ida Faye Smith Jones, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Spring City Care and Rehab. She was a daughter of the late Joe and Edith McBloom Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband: Cecil Jones; son: William Jones; several siblings. She is survived by her daughter-in-law: Joann Jones of Ten Mile; sister: Needa Thompson...
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