Obituaries

Jul 19, 2020

Charles Carson Walker, III, 71, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles C. Walker, II, and Augustine Cox Walker. His wife: Diana Grove Walker.

Survivors include his wife: Sandy Walker of Decatur, sons: Chris Walker (Chrissy) of Decatur, Bryan...

Jul 12, 2020

Richard Lee Gordon, age 62, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.

He was of the Baptist faith and an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was proceeded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Macie Gordon, sister: Linda Gordon.

Richard leaves...

Jul 9, 2020

Benjamin Allen Wilson, age 34, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith, and an avid motorcycle enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by father: Allen Wilson, Grandfathers: Jessie Brown, and Dan Harvey

He is survived by his Parents: Crystal and Kelly Womack of Decatur; wife: Misty...

Jul 7, 2020

Michael Morrow, age 68, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents; H. M. and Bobbie Sue Morrow, his wife; Ima Jean Morrow, daughters by choice: Felisha Combs, Laura Combs.

He is survived by his son: Mitch and Kim Morrow of Decatur,...

Jul 5, 2020

Janie Ogle, age 64 of Ten Mile TN, went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN.

She was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Daniel Runyan and of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by; her husband Cam Junior Ogle....

Jun 29, 2020

Ima Jean Morrow, 65, of Decatur, died Monday, June 29, 2020. She was of the Baptist Faith. She had worked many years in Area Convenience Stores as a cashier and was currently employed at Four Corners Market.

She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Sue Fritts. She is preceded in death by one sister Brenda...

Jun 12, 2020

James Robert McKenzie, 67, of Decatur, TN passed peacefully from this life into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 12, 2020. Robert was born on Dec. 09, 1952 to Weaver and Rosa Lee (Holland) McKenzie. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Jackson.

He was a veteran of the US Armed Forces and...

May 27, 2020

Alvin Wayne Coffey, age 66, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Grace Health Care in Decatur.

He was a native of Chattanooga, TN and a United States Navy Veteran.

There will be no formal visitation or services.

The interment will be in the National Cemetery in Chattanooga.

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May 26, 2020

Jay M. Ricker, 76, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Paul and Hazel Pittman Ricker, sisters; Mary Jane Hunter, Jessie May Steele, brothers; Homer Lee Ricker, Lester Ricker.

He is Survived by his wife; Amanda Ricker...

May 21, 2020

Lottie Nora King, age 92, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020.

She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Mattie Moses Colbaugh and was preceded in death by her sisters; Agnes Colbaugh and Annie Hendricks and her brothers: Johnny Colbaugh, Rev. Clifford Colbaugh, Hobert Colbaugh and Wesley Colbaugh.

She was a...

May 19, 2020

Bailey Nicole Smith age 17, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on May 19, 2020 at Erlanger in Chattanooga.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother: Kathy Travis, great-grandfather, Raymond McElroy,and great-grandmothers: Helen McElroy, Diane Grubb, uncle: Adam Travis.

Survivors include her parents: April Travis of Soddy Daisy and Nathaniel Smith of Niota, TN, grand...

May 11, 2020

Emmalyn Blaic Long, 7 days old, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2020 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.

She was proceeded in death by her Paternal Grandfather; Billy M. Long, Maternal Grandfather; Tommy Matney.

She is survived by her Parents; Mikayla Harrison and Billy Joe Long of Decatur, Grandparents; Kim and Corey...

May 8, 2020

Sarah Inis Crabtree, age 88, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at her residence. She loved spending time with her family and was of the Baptist faith.

She was proceeded in death by her husband; Charles Marshall Crabtree, parents; Harlen and Nola Cagle Curtis, brothers; Marshall Lee Curtis, Randell Curtis, Radford Curtis, sister; Virginia...

May 6, 2020

Cheryl Jean Neely, age 51, of Georgetown passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her father; Dalmos Roberts, sister; Sheila Roberts Johnson.

Survivors include: her mother; Wanda Roberts of Georgetown, son; Bryan (Susanna) Neely of Georgetown, daughters; Elisha Neely, DeeDee Neely, Odessey Denton all of Georgetown,...

Apr 27, 2020

Russell F. Roberts, age 94, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Athens Place, Athens, Tennessee.

He was born on Christmas day to the late Leonard and Kate Roberts. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 72 years Hazel Elder Roberts, brothers, Paul Ed Roberts and Owen Roberts and a sister-in-law,...

Apr 26, 2020

Elizabeth Lorrine Perry, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at her home in Decatur.

She was an amazing woman that loved her family with all she had. She loved nothing more than when she was surrounded by her family sharing old stories and new memories. She was a devoted...

Apr 23, 2020

Joan Marie McNett Stollings, age 73, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her residence.

She was a daughter of the late Norman and Irene McNett and is preceded in death by one brother, Norman McNett, Jr.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Donald Stollings; a daughter, Diana Bishop, two sons,...

Apr 16, 2020

Dempsey Dean Rinehart, age 84, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center of Chattanooga.

He was the last of six sons born to the late Dock Witt Rinehart, Sr. and Elva Falls Rinehart. He was a retired Lineman and is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and a daughter-in-law,...

Apr 15, 2020

Hazel Dean Fairbanks "Maw" Ricker, age 65, a lifelong resident of Ten Mile, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a daughter of the late Carson and Bessie Mae Hall Fairbanks and attended the Faith Baptist Church, Decatur.

She was proceeded in death by her parents,...

Mar 27, 2020

Cam J. Ogle, Jr, age 67, of Ten Mile, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Grace Health Care of Decatur.

He was a son of the late Cam J. Ogle, Sr and Edith Ogle and was preceded in death by his sisters: Louise Dawson, Jose Davis, and Dean Atkins, and his brothers: Lewis Ogle and...