Obituaries

Jun 19, 2019

Charles Marshall Crabtree, 89, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved spending time with his family.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Cora Underwood Crabtree; and 4 sisters Eva Plemons, Cleadith Wilson, Pauline Carnival and Geraldine Anderson

Survivors include...

Jun 10, 2019

Frances Annette Pressley, 71, of Decatur went home to be with the Lord Monday June 10, 2019. She was born March 22, 1948 in Athens, TN to the late Fred Willard Overstreet and the late Ruth Ann Willis Overstreet. She was of the Baptist faith. Annette loved all animals, especially horses, fishing and riding around sight seeing.

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Jun 8, 2019

Larry Lee Womac, 68, A life long resident of Athens, TN passed away Saturday June 8, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed riding horses. Larry had a big and generous heart.

He is preceded in death by his father Riley Jacob "RJ" Womac; sisters Sherry Robinson and Ella Womac; wife Jeanne Womac; son Jimmy...

Jun 1, 2019

Wayne Allen Mitzel, 67, od Decatur passed away suddenly Saturday June 1, 2019 at Sweetwater Hospital. He was born Aug. 11, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Albert Mitzel and the late Leanor Wolfe Mitzel. He was self employed as a plumber and carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, golf, Atlanta Braves baseball and his grandchildren.

He is...

Jun 1, 2019

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Earlene McKenzie, 88, passed away Saturday June 1, 2019 at Life Care Center of Athens.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Bowers Funeral Home is honored to serve the McKenzie family.

May 31, 2019

Wilma "Jane" Farley, 89, of Decatur went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 31,2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents Louis Harris Wise and Molly Druella Wise; husband Adrin Farley; son Kevin Farley; and an infant brother.

Survivors include son Kit and Lisa Farley, of Friendsville; daughter Kelly and Sonny...

May 31, 2019

Rollie Ellis Saylor, 85 of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 31, 2019. The family will hold a private celebration of life Monday. Bowers funeral Home is honored to serve the Saylor family.

May 29, 2019

David Carl Bremmer, 70, of Decatur went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his home. He was born Oct.31, 1948 to the late Henry Carl Bremmer Jr and the late Martha Alto Bremmer in Bloomsburg, PA. He served our country in the Army during the Vietnam war. He was a member of the Seventh...

May 27, 2019

Amanda Beth Chapman, 26, of Decatur, died Monday, May 27, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather Russ Chapman and uncle Steve Hall.

Survivors include her mother Gincy and Shane Nunley, of Decatur; father Scott Chapman, of Crossville; brother Steven Chapman, of Crossville; grandparents Brenda and Garnett Hall, of Cleveland and Linda Evans,...

May 27, 2019

Mark Neeley, 50, of Loudon passed away Monday May 27. His arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

Bowers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Neeley family.

May 26, 2019

Charles Lee Roberts, 62, of Decatur went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 26, 2019 at Star Regional Medical Center. He attended Ten Mile Holiness Church of Jesus Christ. He loved to grill out and watch Tennessee football. He was a devoted family man who loved attending family functions.

He was preceded in death...

May 21, 2019

David Arnold Bright, 66 , of Decatur passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Tennessee and was a faithful member of Good Hope Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Bright and step-son, Brian Sherril.

Survivors include his wife Renee Bright, of Decatur;...

May 21, 2019

Sarah "Faye" Farmer, 79, of Knoxville died Tuesday May 21, 2019. She was a native of Meigs County, born Dec. 20, 1939 to the late Arnie Carter and the late Dorothy Dennis Carter. She loved gardening and her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother David Carter; sister Gail Wilson.

Survivors include...

May 21, 2019

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Adeline Mae Underhill, age 8, of Maryville, TN passed away on May 21, 2019 at her home. She loved Unicorns and farm animals,and she loved spending time with her brothers.

She is survived by her parents, Mike Underhill of Maryville, TN and...

May 10, 2019

Patty Ann Letner, 51, of Ten Mile died Friday May 10 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a lifetime resident of Meigs county. Patty enjoyed reading her Bible, writing and coloring.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Lee "Red" and Lucy Letner; aunt Hazel Roberts; Great Aunt Faye Mobley.

Survivors...

May 10, 2019

Iva Lou Shields, 84, of Decatur went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 10. She was born and raised in Meigs county and graduated from TN Wesleyan College where she studied to become a teacher. She taught school in many states as well as oversees in England. She was affectionately know by her students as Ms....

May 7, 2019

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Decatur Chapel

P. O. Box 389

Decatur, TN 37322

423-334-3661

FAX 423-334-1523

Charles Edward White, 64, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2019. He was born Oct. 8, 1954 in Leesburg, Fl. where he lived until moving to Tennessee 13 years ago....

May 1, 2019

Neoma Muriel Spears Flynn, 90, of Grandview, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 1 at Roane Medical Center.

There will be no services at this time. Bowers Funeral Home is honored to serve Mrs. Flynn's family. Please go to www.bowersfh.com and sign the guest book and offer your condolences. Arrangements entrusted to...

May 1, 2019

Hubert Junior Haney, 78, of Georgetown, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Marine Corp. During that time he served as a helicopter and airplane mechanic. In Jan. 1963 he participated in operation SHU-FLY @ SocTrang Air Base and DaNang SVN as a member of...

Apr 28, 2019

Viola Ann Smith, 100, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Life Care Center of Athens. She was born in Putnam County, TN May 12, 1918 and lived in Meigs County all her life. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. She was of the Baptist faith.

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