Obituaries

May 13, 2025

Billy Gene McKenzie, age 93, of Decatur, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

He was a son of the late R.L. Mckenzie and Myrtle Randolph. He was a United States Navy Veteran and an avid farmer and sweet eater. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation with over 30...

May 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lois Jean Bosworth McHone, age 85, of Decatur, TN, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2025.

Lois was born in McDonough, NY but moved to Largo, FL in 1948 at the age of 9. She enjoyed marching with the...

May 4, 2025

Joyce Ann Powers, age 72, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

She was a daughter of the late Chester Powers and Betty Foust Chittum. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes, camping, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her siblings:...

May 1, 2025

John Logan Ziegler Jr., age 76, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

He was a son of the late John Logan Ziegler III and Virginia Graham Ziegler. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a lifelong Dairy Farmer partnered with his best friend/brother. He enjoyed bear hunting and spending time in the...

Apr 30, 2025

J.E. "J Bird" "Shake" Wilson, age 86, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

J.E. was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. He graduated from Meigs County High School in 1957. He was a United States Navy Veteran and a member of Meigs Lodge #213 F.&A.M. for over 61 years, where he served as...

Apr 28, 2025

Charles Lee “Chuck” Butler, age 71, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.

He was a son of the later Robert Houston Butler and Nellie Price Butler Wilson. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed arrowhead hunting, four wheeling, and woodworking.

He is preceded in death by his first...

Apr 22, 2025

Billie Hicks, age 91, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He enjoyed shooting and riding horses. He was a member of the American Legion #68, American Quarter Horse Association, and a lifetime member of the NRA. He retired from the United States Army with 26 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents: Harry...

Apr 21, 2025

Casandra Jo Murillo, age 32, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.

She enjoyed being outdoors, especially horseback riding, four-wheeling, and fishing.

She is preceded in death by her mother: Lisa LaFond; grandparents: Darrell and Joann Mason Steineceke.

She is survived by her siblings: Kimberly Steinecke, Richard Murillo, Orrin (Angela) LaFond;...

Apr 18, 2025

Hilton Otis Johnson, age 96, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at his home on Good Friday, April 18, 2025.

Hilton was born on April 22, 1928, in Lincoln County, TN. While attending Boonshill High School, he met the love of his life, Karita. The couple graduated together in 1947 and married shortly after on December 30, 1949....

Apr 15, 2025

Carolyn Anne Morrison Wattenbarger, age 73, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

She was a daughter of the late G.E. and Molly Whitted Morrison. She was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her half-sister: Christine Dake.

She leaves...

Apr 15, 2025

Brian Edwin Price, age 55, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

He was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing video games, reading, and playing tennis.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Brenda Price. He is survived by his father: Eddie Price; brother: Steven Price; several cousins...

Apr 13, 2025

Garnet Ford Hackler Cofer, age 93, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Garnet was a member of Savannah Methodist Church in Ooltewah, Tn and a past member of Decatur First Baptist Church.

Garnet graduated from Meigs County High School in 1950.  She received her LPN nursing degree in 1960. She worked in...

Apr 12, 2025

Rickey Harold Boles, age 59, of Ten Mile, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

He enjoyed working on junk cars and riding motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his father: Kenneth Boles; siblings: Kay Walters, Terry Clark, Darrell Boles; daughter-in-law: Beth Boles.

He is survived by his sons, Randall Boles, Gregory...

Apr 10, 2025

Vanessa Chrisman Darity, age 65, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Athens, Georgia.

She was born on May 29, 1959, in Athens, Tennessee to the late James Edwin Chrisman and Betty Ross Letner.

Vanessa was a kind and gentle soul who lived a life full of love, laughter, and loyalty. She loved her family...

Apr 10, 2025

D. Alan Wade, age 77, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

He was a son of the late Norman and LaNelle McKinney Wade. He was a county supervisor in the farmers home administration agency from 1973 to 1996, where he was the rural business specialist for USDA Rural Development in the Chattanooga area office...

Mar 27, 2025

Jessie Marie Bunch Swafford, age 86, of the Hillsview community, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home, with her family by her side.

She was born July 23, 1938, to John Taylor and Sitha Howser Bunch, the second of seven children. She was a faithful member of Bethel Springs Baptist Church.

Mar 10, 2025

Bertha Elizabeth Haynes, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at NHC Healthcare.

She was a daughter of the late Dart “D.W.” and Millie Miller Wilson. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Smyrna, TN and enjoyed listening to audio books, listening to gospel music, traveling and talking to her friends and family....

Mar 9, 2025

Bruce Kevin Stacy passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the age of 65.

He was born in Springfield, Illinois on November 19, 1959. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1978. After high school Bruce had his own construction company in Springfield. After a period of time, he moved to Decatur, Tennessee and...

Mar 4, 2025

Kathy Louise McKenzie Womack, age 70, native of Meigs County, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Kathy was a graduate of Meigs County High School. Kathy was an avid reader and collector of literature. She enjoyed cooking and was a master of the art. She would spend a week preparing for a family feast. She was...

Feb 27, 2025

David Nelson Millwood, age 53, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2025.

He was a member of the Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Goldie and Delannie Millwood of Signal Mountain, TN, Minnie Lee and Nelson Kerley of Signal Mountain, TN.

Survivors...