Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

Reverend Edward "Kenneth" King, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Billye Lou Tullock King in 2016, daughter: Shelia King Cranfield in 1987, parents: William and Lillie Mae (Henry) King, and siblings: Herbert King, Evelyn "Tootsie" Graves Minnis,...

Nov 26, 2020

Paul Sitzlar, Jr.,72 ,of Ten Mile, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his residence.

He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Ten Mile. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was the son of the late Paul and Flora Sitzlar.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years: Kum...

Nov 26, 2020

Peggy Sue Goodman Shelton, 62, of Athens, formerly of Ten Mile, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her residence with her family.

She was of the Baptist faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, and mamaw. She enjoyed being with her family, and watching them race, and watching Wheel of Fortune and The Price is...

Nov 19, 2020

Judy Ann Burns Gordon, 65, of Decatur, passed away on November 19, 2020 at NHC Healthcare of Athens, TN.

She was the daughter of the late Oneal Green and Myrtle Wilson.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Walter Gordon, Sr., sons: James Anthony Trentham, Walter Gordon, Jr., sister: Donna Green.

She...

Nov 14, 2020

Orville Lee Tinsley, 84, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home.

He had served as a Minister of Meigs Co. Church of Christ and attended Big Spring Church of Christ. He retired from RockTenn Paper & Box Company with over 40 years of service and was an avid gardener.

He was...

Nov 13, 2020

Noah Lee Bishop, age 75, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Decatur Healthcare and Rehab.

He was a son of the late Clarence Raymond Bishop, Sr. and Viola Dunn Bishop. He was a United States Army Veteran and had served in Vietnam and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in...

Nov 9, 2020

Samuel Jackson Ghorley Sr., age 84, of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Etowah.

He was of the Baptist faith. He was the son of the late William Lee and Rebecca Gamble Ghorley.

He was preceded in death by his; brothers: James Ghorley, Franklin Ghorley; sisters: Alice Lee...

Nov 5, 2020

Joyce Ann (Watson) Blevens, 82, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Rhea Medical Center.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by husband: Jerome Blevens; parents: Carl and Dorothy Cagle Watson; brothers: David Watson and Kenneth Keylon; sisters: Carlene Wilson, Barbara Watson, and Beverly Miller;...

Oct 27, 2020

Anna Sue (Meadows) Tilley, 76, born on July 25, 1944, departed this life into the hands of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 27,2020.

She was very devoted to and loved her family and friends. She was very giving to all. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church and attended Morning View Baptist Church....

Oct 27, 2020

James Fletcher Womack, 87, of Decatur, TN and formerly of Riceville, TN, passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens.

Spreading and delivering the message of Christ was his life-long passion and he will always be remembered for that. He was a member of Bethsadia Baptist Church in Decatur, TN

He was preceded in...

Oct 22, 2020

Margaret Diane (Wolfenbarger) Padgett ,70, of Morrison, TN, formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her residence.

She was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Enos & Bonnie Hayes Wolferbarger.

She was preceded in death by husband: Joe A. Padgett; JR; daughter: Corinna Ann Padgett;...

Oct 18, 2020

Aleck Maris Pritchett, age 72, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020.

He was a son of the late Aleck and Kathleen Smith Pritchett. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He retired from Jackson Manufacturing in Cleveland with over 24 years of loyal service.

He was preceded...

Oct 15, 2020

Opal (Wilson) Heck, 80, passed away on October 15, 2020. She was a native and lifelong resident of Meigs County. She was an Angel on Earth to all who knew her and now she is an Angel in Heaven, free from all pain. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Bobby Heck; Mother and Father:...

Oct 12, 2020

Della Ruth Cardin Brown, 87, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020. She was a native and life long resident of McMinn County.

She was born on 7/29/1933 in Englewood to the late Sidney H. Cardin and Maude S. Moss Cardin. Ruth was a member of the Englewood United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in...

Oct 10, 2020

Fred Junior Womac, age 78, of Ten Mile, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his residence.

He was the son of the late James Henry and Anna Mae Womac.

He was preceded in death by his spouses: Rana Womac and Carolyn Sue Womac; Daughter: Renita Peak; Brothers: Ransom Womac, Troy Womac, and Tom Womac;...

Oct 5, 2020

Clyde Thomas Scott, age 96, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Monday morning, October 5, 2020. Clyde was a dearly loved brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a one-of-a-kind man who loved to fish and cut up with "the geezers" at Hardees. Clyde dedicated his life to caring for his family. Having served in WWII, he was...

Sep 20, 2020

Clyde Max Harmon, age 84, of Decatur, went tobe with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens.

He was the son of the late Mose Milburn and Dora Iva Benton Harmon and was a member of the Decatur United Methodist Church. He was the owner of Harmon's Fence Co. and...

Sep 10, 2020

Donna Mae Fogg, 89, of Decatur, formally of Salem, WV, passed away September, 10, 2020 at her residence.

She was retired from West Virginia Industrial Home for Youth, where she served as the Supervisor of Correction Officers.

She was the daughter of the late William Luther and Gladys Marie Stanley Mullens.

She was...

Sep 9, 2020

Edna Hafley Lawson, 95, of Ten Mile passed away September, 9, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.

She was a member of Woodward Ave. Church of God.

She was the daughter of the late William Washington and Arlie Bell Cissom Hafley.

She was proceeded in death by her Husband: William Hensley Lawson, Great...

Sep 8, 2020

M. Carolyn Lowe, 80, formally of Cleveland, passed away on September 8, 2020 at Tennova Health Care of Cleveland.

She was a member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church in Reliance, TN. She was also a retiree of M&M Mars in Cleveland, TN.

She was proceeded in death by her parents: Miller and Grace Kirkland Lowe....