Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

Reverend Leroy Bowerman, age 67, of Decatur, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 12,2020 in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Robinson officiating.

Family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service.

Due...

Sep 3, 2020

Calvin "Trent" Gannon, age 43, of Decatur (formerly of Lynchburg, TN), passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Starr Regional Medical Center.

He was part of the Good Hope Baptist Church family. He was employed by Storm Power Components where his co-workers were his family. He was an avid Roll Tide fan and a collector of...

Aug 31, 2020

Sam David Wilson, age 71, of Riceville, TN, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020.

He was employed at Glaze Supply Co. in Cleveland, TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Homer and Martha Wilson, son: Shawn Wilson.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory son: Seth Wilson (Ginnie) of Riceville,...

Aug 29, 2020

James Edward "Eddie" Rynes, age 74, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

He served in the US Army as PVT E-1 and worked for forty four and half years at Alstom Powers. He was a member and Deacon at Clear Springs Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Edgar...

Aug 24, 2020

Sheila Flannigan, age 62, passed away on August 24, 2020 in Decatur, TN from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a beloved wife, mother, and nana and will be sorely missed.

She was proceeded in death by her mother: Nancy Marshall; Sisters: Pam Gunderman and Cindy Brumlow.

She is survived by her devoted...

Aug 23, 2020

Rickey Crisp, age 63, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, one day before his birthday at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville.

He was preceded in death by his father: Bobby Dean Crisp; Grandfather: Arthur Petitt; Sister-in-law: Jatana Carter.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory is his wife of 44 years: Sharon Crisp;...

Aug 19, 2020

Llyod Crowder, age 72, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Sweetwater Hospital. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Arville and Beaulah Crowder; Son: Jim Guinn; Brothers: Clifford Crowder and Lawrence Crowder; Sister: Mary Catlin.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years,...

Aug 18, 2020

Chad Edward Farley, Jr. (Bug Man), age 5, died following a Four Wheeler accident in Lexington, Tennessee on Tuesday August 18, 2020. He was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on January 2, 2015. He is preceded in death by his Grandfather: Mark Gunn, Great Grandmothers: Alice Silvers and Annie Farley, Great Grandfather: Charlie Farley. He is survived by his Parents:...

Aug 17, 2020

Walter "Duke" Charles Ricker, age 74, a lifelong resident of Ten Mile, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at his residence.

He was proceeded in death by his parents: Paul and Hazel Ricker; wife: Hazel Dean Ricker; Brothers: Homer Lee Ricker, Lester Ricker, and Jay Ricker; Sisters: Mary Jane Hunter and Jessie Many Steele.

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Aug 16, 2020

Charles (Chuck) Raymond Lillard Jr., 75, of Decatur, TN, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020, at North Knoxville Medical Center. A native of Decatur, Chuck was the son of the late Charles (Shorty) Raymond Lillard and Elizabeth Odell Lillard. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John (Johnny) Thomas, David Floyd and Roy (Ed) Edward. And one sister,...

Aug 8, 2020

Otha Winfield "Mac" McGann, Jr., age 80, of Jefferson City, TN and formerly of Decatur, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Otha Winfield McGann, Sr. and Clara Beaulah Barger, brothers: Phil McGann, C. B. McGann, sisters: Bernice Morrison, Kay Perkinson, Geneva Cooley, Marcie McGann, former spouse: Huberta...

Aug 6, 2020

Maggie Roberts, age 92, of Ten Mile, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years: Jesse C. Roberts.

Survivors include her Sons: Arthur R. Roberts of Chattanooga, Tn, and Lester Roberts of Ten Mile; Grandchildren: Lonny Roberts of Simpsonville, SC, and Lisa Roberts Chastain of...

Aug 6, 2020

Judy Cook, age 68, of Cleveland, and native of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 6, 2020. She was born on October 8, 1951 to the late Paul and Marjorie DeTillian.

Survivors include her Sons: Jack Armstrong of Cleveland, Tn, and Calvin (Amanda Miller) Cook of Sweetwater, Tn; Grandchildren: Brayden Cook, Aiden and Jayden Russell; Brothers: Paul...

Aug 5, 2020

David "Dozer" Headlee, age 48, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Starr Regional of Athens.

He was proceeded in death by his Brother: Michael Headlee.

David leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife of 15 years April Headlee of Decatur, Son: Dalton Headlee of Decatur; Daughters: Desiree Headlee of Decatur,...

Jul 31, 2020

Richard Wilson Crabtree, age 60, of Spring City, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence. He was a member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Union Local 43.

He was proceeded in death by his Parents; Jesse and Sylvia Bartley Crabtree; Brother: Danny Crabtree.

Richard leaves behind to cherish his memory: his sisters:...

Jul 30, 2020

James Austin Moon, age 75, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at NHC HealthCare of Athens.

He attended Cottonport Road Church of God, and retired from Combustion Engineering with 30 years service, and had worked at Meigs Co. Sheriffs Office for 10 years.

He was a son of the late James Jacob...

Jul 28, 2020

Emit "Jack" Trusley, age 68, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home with his family. He was a member of Cottonport Baptist Church. He worked at Shaw for 34 years. He served as Vice President of the Caring Car Club of Decatur. He enjoyed riding his tractor and loved to watch wrestling and most...

Jul 21, 2020

Edwin Mack Layman, age 78, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home with his family. He was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. He retired from DuPont after more than 30 years of service.

He was proceeded in death by his parents: Ted and Bessie Marie McNabb Layman, son: Dave...

Jul 20, 2020

Carrie Ruth Scott, age 93, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Monday morning, July 20, 2020. She was surrounded by family. She was a dearly loved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ruth’s single passion in life was to love and care for her family. Her first thought was always on behalf of her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. One...

Jul 19, 2020

Gary Lynn Breedwell, 57, of Culpeper, VA and formerly of Athens, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020.

He was a son of the late Elmer and Dora Patterson Breedwell and was preceded in death by and infant brother, Glenn Allen Breedwell.

Survivors include his brother: Stephen Lynn Breedwell of Culpeper, VA, sister: Brenda Watson...