Obituaries

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....

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...