Obituaries
Joy Bell Thurman
Jun 20, 2021
Joy Bell Thurman, 93, of Decatur passed away at her home on June 20, 2021. Joy was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ples and Etta Patterson Clark and several siblings. She is survived by her husband of 74 years: J W Thurman of Decatur, TN, daughters: Faye Hawkins of Decatur,...
Summer Nichole Harris
Jun 18, 2021
Summer Thedford Harris, 34 of Spring City, TN passed away June 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her Mother: Deborah Thedford. She is survived by her parents: Billy and Amanda Thedford of Spring City, sons: Brandon Harris, Dylan Harris, Gaven Harris all of Spring City, father of her children: Timothy Harris of Spring City, boyfriend: William Schabbing of...
William "Bill" Aldon Smith
Jun 13, 2021
William “Bill” Aldon Smith, age 93, passed away June 13, 2021 at his home in Lexington, KY. He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Hope Feezell Smith, originally from Ten Mile, TN. Bill is also preceded in death by parents, Aldon Allison and Georgia Marion Smith, his sister Francis, his brother Jim, his brothers-in-law...
Eric Steven Rolen
Jun 12, 2021
Eric Steven Rolen, age 35, of Decatur, left the loving arms of his earthly family and went into the loving arms of his heavenly family on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Eric loved to laugh and have fun with his friends and family, and if you knew him he was always finding ways to make you laugh. He is preceded in...
Lisa Kay Farmer Sloop
Jun 10, 2021
Lisa Kay (Farmer) Sloop, born on December 10th 1964, went to be with our heavenly father June 10th 2021. She is preceded in death by her father William E. Farmer. She is survived by her mother: Anna L. Powers Farmer; Daughter: Ashleigh (Richard) Dean; Son: James Andrew Gordon; Granddaughter: Anna Elizabeth Dean; Sisters: Vivian Bales, Debra Kress, Darlene (Jr.) Branham,...
Clarence "Bud" Ira Kennedy
Jun 5, 2021
Clarence “Bud” Ira Kennedy, 68, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents: Willard and Bessie Kinser Kennedy; sisters: Bonnie Sue Ricker, Martha Ann Patterson, Becky Kennedy; brothers: Ricky Kennedy, John Kennedy. He is survived by his daughters: Jamie Carter, Samantha Aytes, both of Wartburg, TN; brother: Doug...
Helen Rose Woody
Jun 3, 2021
Helen Rose Woody, 91, of Ten Mile, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Nettie Walker Woody, was the oldest recorded belonging member of Ten Mile United Methodist Church, a member of the Retired Teachers Association, coached High School Basketball for 13 years, and was an educator for 36 years. She...
Ruth Marie Miracle Brown
May 20, 2021
Ruth Marie Miracle Brown, 91, a resident of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2020 at the Island Home Park Health Care and Rehab. Center. She was born on April 9, 1930 and was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her daughter: Mildred Ray. She leaves behind her grandson: Danny Ray of Knoxville, TN....
Mary Katherine Bennett Shaver
May 19, 2021
Mary Katherine Bennett Shaver, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She is preceded in death by father: Beary N. Bennett, mother: Della Patterson Bennett, brothers: J.L. and Grady Bennett, sons: Steve and Michael Shaver, granddaughter: Tina Shaver, great-grandson: Westen Pressley. She is survived by her children: Robin Samuels, Rick Shaver (Tracy), Becky Harris (Velt), Scott Shaver...
Mitchell "Mitch" Lee Vincent
May 18, 2021
Mitchell “Mitch” Lee Vincent, 52, of Niota, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was born on September 15, 1968 in Athens, TN, He attended Walnut Grove Baptist Church, worked at Mayfield Dairy Farms as a Route Driver for 30 years. He served as city alderman in Decatur, and enjoyed watching his boys play sports, and...
Danny Delyane Meadows, Jr.
May 11, 2021
Danny Delyane Meadows, Jr., 47, of Decatur, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his residence. He attended Pisgah Baptist Church. He was employed by Hepco LLC, where he served as a branch manager in Chattanooga and Knoxville. He enjoyed sports of all kinds and had coached in several sports youth leagues. He is preceded in death by...
Beverly Ann (Lindsay) Swafford
May 8, 2021
Beverly Ann Lindsay Swafford, 86, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Forrest and Lois Loudermilk Lindsay. She is preceded in death by her husband: William Malone, son: Michael Malone, daughter: Karen Boyd, sisters: Linda Haskell, Norma Decker, brothers: Robert Lindsay, Forrest William Lindsay, Jr. She is survived by her husband:...
Shelia Ann Branham Crisp
May 6, 2021
Shelia Ann Branham Crisp, 54, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She attended Bethsadia Baptist Church. She was employed by Whirlpool Corp. in Cleveland, She also enjoyed horseback riding, working in her flowers, and was an avid Meigs County High School basketball fan. She is survived by her parents: Arnold and Gevenieve Branham of Ten Mile, husband:...
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 Bivens of...
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