Obituaries

Jan 25, 2020

Mary Kay King beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Dayton, TN. Kay was born May 19, 1943 in Shaw Ms. to Gaddis Elmer Dyson and Sally Lourena Canoy Dyson. Kay held the unique position, along with her identical twin sister Faye, of being last of eight children born....

Jan 16, 2020

Janie Bostic Lankford, born March 04, 1938, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2020 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of the Spring City and Decatur Area. She was a daughter of the late Eva Jo Fugateand father, Thea Fugate and was a member of the Pisgah Baptist Church.

She loved fishing, playing cards, gardening...

Jan 15, 2020

Carolyn Sue Womac, age 66, of Ten Mile, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2019 at the U.T. Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ethel Proffitt daughter, Renita Peak, brother, Ernest Proffitt and daughter-in-law Sandy Farrington.

Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Fred J....

Jan 12, 2020

Martha Jean Grubb Jolly, age 89, of Farragut.

Beloved family matriarch Martha "Jean" Grubb Jolly, of Farragut, received her heavenly "perfect" mind and body on January 12, 2020. Jean was born and raised in Meigs County, TN, until swept off her feet by a sailor on leave, Jack, who preceded her in death in 2012. Jack’s Navy...

Jan 11, 2020

Pamela Kay Clark, age 63, of Loudon. Passed away January 11, 2020 at her residence.

She was a daughter of the late Wesley and Barbara Carver.

Survivors include: her daughters, Beth Ann Veit of Henning, TN, Megan Neeley of Loudon, TN, Whitney Range of Loudon, TN, sisters; Vickie Wilkerson, Tammy Brooks, Jennifer Lovett all of...

Jan 11, 2020

Anna Belle Rothwell, Age 92, of Calhoun, TN. Passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Born in Decatur, TN to the late George and Sarah Eldridge Denton. Anna and late husband of 49 years, Charles "Snook" Rothwell moved to California in 1961. She worked for 22 years as a Psychiatric Technician for the State of California Developmental Center...

Jan 8, 2020

Dalmos Roberts, age 73, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was of the Baptist Faith and Attended Freedom Church of God. He retired from Muller Comp. Chattanooga.

Dalmos was a son of the late Paul and Gladys Roberts and is preceded in death by a daughter: Sheila Roberts...

Jan 8, 2020

Cheryl Ann Moore, age 64, of Ten Mile passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center.

She was a daughter of the late Willis and Mary Gunter and was preceded in death by her brother Terry Gunter.

Survivors include: her son Lance (Marsha) England, her Husband Wade Stevens, grandchildren; Hannah, Lucy, Bristol, Summer,...

Jan 4, 2020

Jimmy Lee Greene, age 63, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home in Decatur.

He was a son of the late Si and Kathleen Greene. Preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years Willie Anne Greene, daughters; Virginia Hayes, Priscilla McCarty, grandchildren;...

Dec 27, 2019

David Wayne Watson, age 61, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Serene Manor Medical Center in Knoxville.

He was born on June 26, 1958 to the late Carl and Vera Saffles Watson and was preceded in death by his sisters: Beverly Miller, Carlene Wilson, and Barbara Wofford. David was a member of...

Dec 25, 2019

Reba Louise Fisher Letner, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her home in Ten Mile.

A native of Meigs County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and LucyRoberts Fisher and was a member of the Ten Mile Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 24, 2019

Johnathan Haskin Chancey, age 65, of Harriman, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Roane County Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born on November 1, 1954 to the late Grady and Odell Chancey and was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Brackett and a brother, Michael Chancey.

Dec 22, 2019

James "Jim" McHone, age 63, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Grace Health Care and Rehab in Decatur. He was of the Baptist Faith.

He was a son of the late J. B. McHone.

Survivors include his Stepmother; Rose McHone of Decatur, sisters; Linda Grayson of Decatur, Sherry Dunnahoo (Jerry) of...

Dec 16, 2019

David Paul Stoughton, age 63, a resident of the Decatur area for the last 26 years and a native of Waterbury, CT, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at U.T. Medical Center. David was a former employee of Autozone, Mills Products, and the Shaw Corp.

David was preceded in death by his mother Phoebe Haines Lemay, his...

Dec 13, 2019

Wayne Johnny Sheppard, age 48, of Decatur, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at his residence.

Wayne was a native of Loudon, TN and had lived in Decatur for 29 years. He was a former produce manager for Bi-Lo Grocery Stores and was of the Baptist faith. Wayne was an avid hunter and sportsman.

He...

Dec 6, 2019

Robert Lee Moon, age 99, of Cleveland and formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Bradley Healthcare and Rehab.

Mr. Moon was born in Meigs Co. on October 28, 1920 the late Jacob and Ethel Hood Moon. He was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church, the Meigs Masonic Lodge #213, and the...

Dec 6, 2019

Robert Eric "Robby" Higgins, age 49, of Soddy-Daisy, was reunited at last on Friday, December 6, 2019, with his loving mother Paula Mosgrove Cunningham.

He was preceded in death by his loving Papaw, Paul Mosgrove and a great nephew, Cooper.

Survivors include his sisters: Erica(Ron) McNew and Holly Higgins, his father Butch Higgins, a niece,...

Dec 5, 2019

Vickie Elaine Stillwell 54, of Sweetwater, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Sweetwater Hospital.

She was born on August 6, 1965 to the late John and Mildred Johnson Wright and is preceded in death by her sister Mary Espy and a brother Eldon Wright, Sr. Mrs. Stillwell was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include:...

Nov 29, 2019

Clyde Ray Lackey, age 83, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at his son's residence in Ten Mile, TN.

He was born in Caldwell County, NC on November 10, 1936 to the late Boyd and Nellie Keller Lackey.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Addie Teeters Lackey, a son: Donald Lee Lackey,...

Nov 22, 2019

Margaret Louise Fugate White, age 91, a resident of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. She was a daughter of the late Carl and Ida Reed Fugate and was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church for over 65 years where she...