Obituaries
Patricia Lucille Smith Mendez
May 1, 2021
Patricia Mendez passed away on the evening of May 1st 2021 at the age of 66, due to respiratory issues. Patricia was born on February 9th in Knoxville, TN to Ernest Oray Smith and Bertha Minerva Black. Patricia was a graduate of Pomona, California Adult School, and also graduated from Mount San Antonio College with honors. She was a recipient...
Tonja Larhon (Lankford) Moore
May 1, 2021
Tonja Larhon (Lankford) Moore, age 58, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her residence. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a daughter of the late Jettis and Barbara Lankford. She is preceded in death by her son: Dale Eugene Wallace, JR, sister: Kay Lankford. She is survived by her daughters: Becky Sweeten (Tony) of...
Crystal Fay Sledge
Apr 24, 2021
Crystal Fay Sledge, 33, of Evensville, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was a member of Family Worship Center - Athens, TN. She is survived by her mother: Barbara Ford of Decatur, Fiancé: Brandon Hale of Evensville, brothers: Daniel Sledge (Dawn) of Decatur, Tony Pope of Nashville, TN, sisters: Karen Peterson (Jason) of Birchwood, Cheryl Blair of Decatur,...
Jeanette Evelyn Nelson Phillips
Apr 23, 2021
Jeanette Evelyn Nelson Phillips, 86, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John Walter and Margerite Johnson Nelson. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Decatur. She is preceded in death by her husband: Dwight J. “Whitty” Phillips, sister: Rosemary Nelson, brother: Tom Nelson. She is...
Billy Ray Whittenburg
Apr 18, 2021
Billy Ray Whittenburg, 81, of Decatur, TN., passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He enjoyed playing country music on the guitar and collector and restore classic cars. He also was an avid drag racer. He is preceded in death by his father: Glen Whittenburg, mother: Lorene Hendrix, brothers; Winfred Hendrix, Danny Hendrix, sister:...
Robert "Bob" Neil Ellison
Apr 18, 2021
Robert “Bob" Neil Ellison, 82, passed away at his lifelong home in Ten Mile to his eternal heavenly home on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was a laborer and was in Laborers Local Union 846 for 56 years. He thoroughly enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He also enjoyed reading. Bob was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in...
Holly Lynn Triplett
Apr 12, 2021
Holly Lynn Triplett, 55, Ten Mile, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Life Care of Rhea County. She attended Ten Mile Elementary, Meigs County High School, and Clemson University, Clemson, SC. She is preceded in death by her father: Carl Triplett, grandparents: Clayton and Hilda Triplett, Louise Huff. She is survived by her mother: Vergie Triplett Bevins of...
Martha Mcelhaney Lewallen
Apr 8, 2021
Martha McElhaney Lewallen, 70, of Grandview, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her residence. She was a member of Johnson’s Chapel Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Margie Hardin Jenkins. She is preceded in death by her first husband: William McElhaney; brothers: Robert, Richard, Cecil, Kenneth, Ernest, and Eddie Jenkins; sister: Diane...
Suellyn Mayse Walden
Apr 1, 2021
Suellyn Mayse Walden, age 73, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Sweetwater Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Hershel and Victoria Mobey Mayse and was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Walden. She is survived by her sons: Sammie “Stevie” Jenkins, William “Billy” Jenkins (Jennifer), and Floyd Jenkins (Rhonda) all of Sweetwater; daughter:...
Dorothy Lou "Dot" Stokes
Mar 28, 2021
Dorothy Lou “Dot” Burdette Stokes, Born April 4, 1937, went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2021. She was a faithful member of Burdette Baptist Church for many years. She helped countless people through the years and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Jennie Burdette; brothers: Joyce Burdette, Pete...
Linda Sue Lewis
Mar 11, 2021
Linda Lewis, 74, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. She retired from Shaw Industries and was an avid Lady Tigers fan. She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Reba Oliver Bishop, sister: Anne Louise Bishop, brother: Taylor Bishop, granddaughter:...
Betty Hickman
Mar 4, 2021
Betty Moon Hickman, 76, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Rhea County Medical Center. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. She retired from the Hamilton County School System, where she served for 32 years. She was the daughter of the late H. L. and Margaret Moon. She is survived by her Husband of...
Carl Austin Sanders
Mar 4, 2021
Carl Austin Sanders, 78, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He is the son of the late Ollie Sanders, Sr., and Oma Merritt Sanders. He was of the Baptist faith, and retired from Labors Local 543. He enjoyed collecting & restoring classic cars, and was a Johnny Cash fan. He was preceded in death by his beloved...
Courtney "Court" Henry
Mar 1, 2021
Courtney “Court“ Henry, 32, of Decatur, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. He was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Robert and Barbara Brooks, Hugh and Rosa Lee Henry. Survivors include his parents: Harvey and Robin Henry of Decatur; brothers: Jacob Henry of Decatur, Zach (Jill) Henry of Decatur; sister: Wendy Swafford...
Barbara Ellen Cranfield
Feb 28, 2021
Barbara Ellen Cranfield, 83, of the Peakland Community, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James and Lillie O’Daniel Miller. She was a member of the Oak Grove Methodist Church. She retired from Jack May’s Chair Co. and helped start Decatur Industries. She enjoyed fishing & being outdoors. She was preceded in death...
Deborah Sue Tholin
Feb 25, 2021
Deborah Sue Tholin, 58, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. She was the daughter of the late Janet and Kenneth Nance. She is survived by her children: Stephanie Ainley, of Decatur, TN, Andrew Ainley, of Kewanee, ILL, Derek Ainley, of Dayton, TN, Bradley Tholin & Julie Malone,of Decatur, TN, grandchildren: Jada Branham,...
Brandon Lee Tinsley
Feb 22, 2021
Brandon Lee Tinsley, 25, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Tennova Hospital in Cleveland. He was a member of Big Spring Church of Christ. He was a storm spotter for National Weather Service’s Skywarn Program. He was a loving son and will forever be missed. He was presided in death by his grandparents: Jack Tipton, Orville...
Kelly Finnell Taylor
Feb 21, 2021
Kelly Renee Finnell Taylor, age 45, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was a member of Goodfield United Methodist Church. She served as Emergency Communications Director for Meigs County, where she had been employed for 27 years. She is survived by her husband: Chris “Chunkey” Taylor, of Decatur, her parents: Tony and Sharon Finnell, of Decatur, very proud...
Dustin "Dusty" Michael Foriska
Feb 8, 2021
Dustin “Dusty” Michael Foriska, 37, resident of Decatur, TN., departed this life Monday, February 8, 2021 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Dustin was born in Forrest City, AR., November 17, 1983. He is the son of Sheila Hampton Foriska and Michael Foriska. Dusty spent part of his youth in Wynne, AR. and in Hickory, NC. He and his family...
Jear Lean Moore
Feb 7, 2021
Jear Lean (Mullins) Moore, 61, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Sweetwater Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John Frank and Jane Bart Cranfield Mullins and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her sisters: Judy Haney, Mary Jane Thomas, brother: Everette Mullins. She is survived by her sons: Billy (Angie) Moore...
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