Obituaries

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...

Mar 20, 2020

Ray Fagg, age 76, of Ten Mile, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home.

He was the owner and operator of Foshee Pass Campground. Son of the late Rob & Helen Fagg.

He was proceeded in death by wife Shirley Fagg and one brother J.E. Fagg.

Survivors include: his wife;...

Mar 18, 2020

Steven M. Hughes, age 67, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at U T Medical Center in Knoxville.

He was a truck driver for American Uniform. He was a devoted patriot and avid supporter of President Trump and the United States Military.

He was proceeded in death by his mother; Jimmye Hughes,...

Feb 15, 2020

Michael Green, age 31, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center, Chattanooga.

He was Deputy at the Meigs County Sheriff Department for 2 years and was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his parents; Michael and Becky Green of Decatur, mother of his children; Carolyn Green of Decatur, two daughters; Layla and Kynslie...

Feb 13, 2020

Tony Enloe Bowman, age 59, of the Walnut Grove Community of Decatur, went to his new address in Heaven on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Ft. Sanders Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He was an electrician at Dupont for several years and loved old cars, car shows, fishing, and especially spending time with his beautiful...

Feb 8, 2020

Carolyn Faye Allen Brown "Meme", age 76, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, February 8 , 2020 at her home. Born 6/26/43.

She was preceded in death by parents; Fred and Mozelle Parris Allen, sister; Sara Joyce Allen Wilson and brother in law Ed Wilson.

Survived by husband; Wayne Brown of 58 years, daughter; Lisa...

Jan 28, 2020

Charles Fred "Sonny" McDowell, age 79, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Park Ridge Medical Center of Chattanooga. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie and Helen Couey McDowell, brothers: Leon and Arnold McDowell, sister: Shirley Newby.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years: Mildred "MiMi"...

Jan 28, 2020

Cynthia Jean Gardner, age 59, of Athens and formerly of Deltona, FL, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Athens, TN.

She was preceded in death by parents Ronald Richard Gardner, SR and Carol Emiley Seither Gardner.

Survivors include:...

Jan 27, 2020

Paul Edward "Bean" Erwin, age 72, of Big Springs Community, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at Grace Health Care and Rehab in Decatur. Paul loved music and socializing.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Hubert and Ruth Keedy Erwin, brothers: John Thomas "Tom" Erwin and Louis "Kay-O" Erwin.

Survivors include his...

Jan 27, 2020

Joyce Jean Garren, Age 87, of Georgetown, TN. Passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.

She is the daughter of the late John and Ada McDowell Burnette. She is also preceded in death by her husband Charles Garren, Sr. and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Charles Garren, Jr. and Alicia of Seymour,...

Jan 26, 2020

Doris Gladden, age 70, of Harriman. Passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Fort Sanders Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late Raymond Bailey and Katherine Carowick, and was preceded in death by her husband Billy Gladden.

Survivors include: 1 son, 3 daughters, 13 Grandchildren, 6 Great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, several nieces, nephews,...