Obituaries
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...
Alvin Douglas Graham
Jan 30, 2022
Alvin Douglas Graham, 77 of Decatur, left this earthly realm and entered into his Heavenly Home on January 30, 2022 at Rhea Medical Center. He was welcomed by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his beloved wife of 47 years, Linda, who passed away on March 13, 2012. He was a member of Shepherds Chapel of Gravette, AR. He...
Brenda Sue (Wyatt) Walden
Jan 27, 2022
Brenda Sue Wyatt Walden, age 70, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Kitty Holland Wyatt. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her sister: Fredia Skidmore. She is survived by her daughters: Tammy Hill (Jeff) of Decatur, Tina Hammonds (Jeremy)...
Jessie "Mitchell" Miller
Jan 27, 2022
Jessie “Mitchell” Miller, age 70, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Parkridge East in East Ridge, TN. Mitchell was born on July 11th, 1951 in Athens, TN to the late Jessie and Margaret Miller. He graduated from McMinn Co. High School in 1970 and served in the United States National Guard. Mitchell retired from Astec Industries...
Carolyn Sue (Ray) Jones
Jan 27, 2022
Mrs. Carolyn Jones went to heaven on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1948. She will be so missed by her family and friends. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Ten Mile. She worked as a cook in the Meigs Co. Schools for 17 years. She was preceded in death by her...
Derrick Lee Skyberg
Jan 27, 2022
Derrick Lee Skyberg, age 6 months, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his nana: Mona F. Link; papaw: Dale Jones; grandmother: Shelia Honeycutt. He is survived by his parents: Kenneth and Joyce Skyberg; brothers: Jonathon Skyberg, Shawn Skyberg; grandfather: Ralph Link, Jr.; great grandparents: Ralph Link, Sr. and Mary Sue Link;...
Olive Pearl Wright
Jan 26, 2022
Olive Pearl Seguin Wright drew her first breath in Ogdensburg, NY at 5:30pm Sunday, October 28, 1923 and her last breath in Niota TN at 11:37 am Wednesday, January 26,2022. In those 98 years that she was on this earth she made the most of every breath she took. She was of Methodist faith and enjoyed attending Ten Mile Methodist...
Sandra Marie (Scott) King
Jan 24, 2022
Sandra M. Scott King, age 44, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Sweetwater Hospital. Sandra was a member of Freedom To Worship Baptist Church of Philadelphia, TN. She was a special friend to the CDA (Cleveland Darters). She was a friend to all she met. She loved helping with Toys for Tot’s (CDA). Perceded in death...
Myrtle Esther Nance Bryant
Jan 24, 2022
Myrtle Esther Nance Bryant, earned her wings to her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 88. She peacefully passed at her residence. Myrtle was born and reared in Decatur, Tennessee. She married her high school sweetheart, Elwood Bryant, in 1955. She dedicated her life to her husband and children. Her faith supported her during the...
Louis Frank Salazar
Jan 12, 2022
Louis F. Salazar, 82 of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He attended Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church and was retired block mason and was a member of the Brick Layers Union Local #3 in California. He was preceded in death by his wife: Virginia Kay Salazar of 53 years, daughter: Tammy Kay Salazar. Survivors include his son:...
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:...
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