Obituaries

Jul 25, 2018

Cathy "Darlene" Krouse, 58, of Ten Mile passed away at her home July 25, 2018.She was born in Athens and had been a resident of Ten Mile for the past 34 years. Cathy loved animals, the mountains and the beach. She also loved her family very much. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in...

Jul 23, 2018

Arthur Bales, 71, of Decatur passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Meigs County, he was the oldest son of the late Henry and

Hettie Leona Bales. Mr. Bales was also preceded in death by siblings James Bales, Carolyn

Bales, Eddie Bales and Henrietta...

Jul 17, 2018

Willie Ziegler Conner, 96, of Millbrook, AL and formerly of Decatur went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2018 following and extended illness. She was born in Decatur and was the daughter of the late Mark and Hassie Ziegler. She retired from Giant Foods and enjoyed sewing and her senior swimming classes at the YMCA. She was...

Jul 15, 2018

Bob A. Moon, 70, of Decatur passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Center in Cleveland. He was a son of Robert Lee Moon and Cora Bess Moon and a lifelong resident of Decatur.

Bob enjoyed watching television and was very handy at woodworking. He worked for many years at VEC and was formerly a...

Jul 5, 2018

Kenneth Edward Griffith, 77, of Decatur passed away unexpectedly at his residence Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Kenneth Paul and Cora Mae Griffith and had been a resident of Decatur for the past 20 years coming from Cleveland.

Kenneth enjoyed watching football and spending time outdoors in the woods and countryside....

Jun 17, 2018

Juanita Newman Rinehart "Polly", 89, of Decatur passed away June 17, 2018. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had many friends and relatives. She was a life-long resident of Meigs county and was the oldest of eleven children of the late Tom and Velma Newman.

Polly retired from The Tennessee Valley Authority...

Jun 14, 2018

Albert Thurman, 68, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly June 14, 2018. He was born in Pikeville and was a life-long resident of Dayton. Albert loved woodworking, gardening and playing music, especially playing the fiddle, banjo and guitar.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilker and Mayme Thurman; and two brothers, Randall and Wallace "Jr." Thurman....

Jun 6, 2018

Lillie Belle Woods, 90, of Georgetown, TN passed away June 6, 20018 at her residence in Austell, GA. She was born in Fort Valley, GA. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She was a teachers aide at Eastview School. She retired from Cleveland State Community College in 1990. Lillie worked hard to care for her family. Lillie...

Jun 3, 2018

Helen Ruth Duckworth, 96, of Decatur passed away peacefully June 3, 2018 at Greenfield Senior Living Center in Oak Ridge. She was born in Spring City, TN and was the oldest of eight children of Walter Alley, Sr. and Viola Alley. She was a longtime annual volunteer with the Meigs County Fair and a nursery school teacher at Oak...

May 23, 2018

Jane O'Daniel, 66, of Athens passed away May 23, 2018 at her residence. She was the daughter of Joe and Georgetta Haire and had been a life-long resident of Athens. She enjoyed doing her yard work. She worked for many years at Athens Furniture Company and she retired after 15 years of employment from the Pathology Lab West.

May 22, 2018

Ruth Jewell Hickman, 90, of Decatur, TN, died on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home. She was a member of the Mt Carmel United Methodist Church. She was a teacher, having retired after 25 years of teaching from Meigs Co Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Jewell and Ocie (Allen) Jewell, her loving husband...

May 6, 2018

Robert Jonathan Gryder, 71, of Ten Mile passed away May 6, 2018 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. He was born August 8, 1946 in Red Bank, TN to John Earl Gryder and Pricilla Breedlove Gryder. He graduated from Southwest Miami High School in 1965 and earned his Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL...

Mar 30, 2018

Kenneth R. Abney, Jr., 78, a lifelong resident of Decatur passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, March 30, 2018. He was born in Anderson, Indiana. He proudly served four years in the United States Navy. Mr. Abney enjoyed woodworking, jigsaw puzzles and having fun.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and...

Mar 24, 2018

James Stewart Lillard, 72, of Decatur passed away March 24, 2018 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was born in Athens and was a life-long resident of Decatur. He enjoyed fly-fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to watch the Meigs County Girls Softball team play and win. He was a graduate of 1968 class...

Mar 19, 2018

Walter Hensley, 77, of Decatur passed away March 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Madison County, North Carolina and had been a resident of Decatur for the past 22 years coming from Etowah. He was the son of the late John and Delsie Hensley. He proudly served in the United States Army during...

Mar 11, 2018

Jaxson Lee Powers, infant, passed away March 11, 2018. He was born in East Ridge and was a resident of Ten Mile. Jaxson was preceded in death by a grandfather, Jerry Harris; two great-grandparents, Sam Smith and Nancy Brannon and a great great-grandmother, Pauline (Polly) Waller.

Cherishing his memory are his parents, Zachary and Amber Powers of...

Mar 10, 2018

Ollie Mae Farris, 83, of Decatur went to be with her Lord March 10, 2018. She was born in Red Boiling Springs, TN and was a life long resident of Decatur. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening and taking care of other people. Ollie was a very faithful member of Cottonport Baptist Church. Even in times of illness you would...

Mar 8, 2018

Billy Joe Lett, 33, of Decatur passed away March 8, 2018 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Shirley Lett and had been a resident of Decatur for the past 18 years coming from West Virginia. Billy loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends....

Mar 3, 2018

Daniel Joseph Schad, 70, of Decatur passed away March 3, 2018 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and had been a resident of Decatur for the past four years coming from Riceville.

Daniel was the son of the late Melvin and Rose Marie Schad. He loved driving to explore historical sites, doing...

Feb 20, 2018

Ruth "Elaine" Hinson, 88, of Ten Mile went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her residence with loved ones by her side. She was a beloved wife and mother who was intelligent and a fountain of strength.

Elaine was born May 1, 1929 in Bay Minette, AL to Arthur and Addie Ruth...