Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 16, 2021

Karol Sue Derryberry Hammontree, 64, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents: Jasper and Martha Coats Derryberry; brother: Gary Derryberry; infant grandson: Andrew Jackson Sims. Survivors include her spouse: Donny Noyola of Decatur; Son; Jason Hammontree of Decatur; daughter: Stacia Sims of Decatur, Charlene Love of Graysville,...

Jan 15, 2021

Len Eugene Griffis, 49, of Kingston, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. He was a compassionate, caring individual who always searched for opportunity to help others. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather: Gene Griffis, Aunt: Vickie Russell. Survivors include his Wife: Candace Griffis of Kingston, TN; Father: Leonard Griffis of Harriman, TN; Mother: Debbie Moore Matthews of Crossville,...

Jan 14, 2021

Nancy Mullins Jolley Jackson, age 85, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 14, 2021. There is nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with family and friends, supporting her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in all sporting endeavors, and watching UT Lady Vols. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Jackson and her granddaughter, Deanna Jolley. She...

Jan 12, 2021

Frankie Louise Cagle Simpson, 97 of Decatur passed away on January 12, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Albert Simpson, who passed away in 2005. They were married for 60 years. Her parents, William and Lucinda Cagle Sisters, Juanita Cagle and Sarah Cagle; Brothers, Clarence R. Cagle (Dorothy, son...

Jan 1, 2021

Eyvonne Gaye Gunter, 60, of Rockwood, TN, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Victorian Square in Rockwood, TN.

She was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church. She was a dedicated caregiver having served families in Harriman and Rockwood area for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Freddie...

Dec 29, 2020

George "Wayne" Scott, born on March 18, 1952, left this earth on December 29th at the age of 68.

Wayne was a Tennessee native that loved his beautiful state. He was a proud member of the Carpenters Local Union 74 where he made lifelong friends. If he wasn’t building something, you would most likely find him outdoors...

Dec 24, 2020

Peggy Lois Womack, 81, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Life Care Center of Athens.

A Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Meigs County Memorial Gardens with the Rev. David Evans officiating.

Due to Covid 19 regulations we ask that you bring and...

Dec 22, 2020

Kenneth Leon Arndts, 71,of Ten Mile, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his father: Edward Arndts, Sr.; brother: Edward Arndts, Jr.; nephew: Kurt Arndts.

Survivors include his mother: Eloise Arndts of Kingston, TN; wife: Joan Arndts; sons and daughter-in-laws: Judd and Michelle Arndts of Ten Mile,...

Dec 2, 2020

Douglas M. Staton, age 76, of Riceville, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at a healthcare facility in Knoxville, TN.

He was a son of the late Jesse and Pearl Picklesimer Staton and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Poteet Staton, his daughter, Tammy Barnwell, and...

Nov 28, 2020

Betty Nelson Lynn, 91, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 with her loving children by her side.

She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church of Ten Mile. She retired from Duracell Battery Company. She loved to travel, sew, spend time with her children and play with her little dog...