Obituaries
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...
Claude "Butch" Reattoir
Feb 5, 2021
Claude “Butch” Reattoir, 77, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Life Care Center of Rhea County. He was the son of the late Charles and Beth Reattoir. He was a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church- Ten Mile and a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Europe as a Tank Commander. He enjoyed camping and the...
Marcella Kaye Crabtree
Feb 5, 2021
Marcella Kaye Crabtree, 68, of Ten Mile, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ray and Patricia Redmond Crabtree. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church and retired from Western Sizzlin’ with 20 years of service. She was survived by her brother: Richard “Rick“ Crabtree of Ten Mile, foster...
Susan Joy (Ware) Rogers
Feb 5, 2021
Susan Joy Ware Rogers, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2021 at her Decatur, Tennessee residence. She was transferred from our arms into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Having been born in Decatur and being a member of First Baptist Church, anyone who met or knew Susan knew she was the...
Mary Jane Thomas
Feb 3, 2021
Mary Jane Thomas, 69, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare- Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Janie Cranfield Mullins. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her first husband: Albert Leon Letner, sister: Judy Haney, brother: Everette Mullins. She is survived by her husband of...
Billy Ray Meadows
Feb 1, 2021
Billy Ray Meadows, 69, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence. He was a member of Morning View Baptist Church. He enjoyed softball, long walks, camping, and wood working. Most of all he enjoyed hanging out with his grandson. He was Staff Sgt in the United States Airforce, worked at Shaw Industries, drove a bus...
Hope Howell
Jan 23, 2021
Hope Brownlow Howell, 73, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Gray Brownlow of Abingdon, VA. She was of the Methodist faith and was an avid reader and crafter, and an animal lover especially cats. She was preceded in death by her sister: Adrianne Brownlow. Survivors include her...
Tracy Lee Bloore
Jan 23, 2021
Tracy Lee Bloore, 55 of Spring City Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 23rd. 2021. He was born in California on November 24th 1965; a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan and a resident of Spring City Tennessee. He attended and graduated from "Lee High School" in Wyoming Michigan. He was married to, Joyce Renee (French) Bloore; on July 9th 1993. Tracy,...
Velma J Ghorley
Jan 21, 2021
Velma J Ghorley, age 95, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Ray C. and Lilly Kelly Morin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years: Samuel Jackson Ghorley, Sr.; daughter: Ella Geraldine Raper; 3 brothers; 5 sisters. Survivors include...
William "Bill' Allen
Jan 17, 2021
William “Bill” Allen, 74, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence. He was the son of the late Fred and Mozelle Parris Allen. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. He retired from Duracell corp. after 42 years in the Chemical Lab and was an avid farmer. He is preceded in...
Catherine Jewell (Letner) England
Jan 16, 2021
Catherine Jewell England, 76, of Ten Mile, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charlie and Claudie Letner, sister: Mary Jo Keylon, Charlene Branham, Nellie Letner, and Helen McElroy, brothers: James Letner, Edsel Letner. She was Dearly loved by her family and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her...
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