Obituaries

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...

Feb 17, 2018

Hazel D. (Elder) Roberts, 89, of Decatur went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Life Care Center of Athens. She was a member of Allen Memorial Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlan J. and Lucy Geraldine (Jackson) Elder; son-in-law John Tallant.

She is survived by her husband of...

Feb 6, 2018

Juanita B. Duckett, 87, of Ten Mile passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. She was of Baptist Faith. She was a daughter of the late Clyde and Lucy "Roberts" Fisher. and was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Eugene "Gene" Duckett; a sister Margie Sells; and a...

Feb 3, 2018

David Crowe, 68, of Athens passed away at his home February 3, 2018. He was a life-long resident of Athens and enjoyed fishing. He was a Baptist and attended Clearwater Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Thelma Crowe; a son, Allen Crowe; and a brother, Jerry Crowe.

Survivors include...

Feb 2, 2018

Virginia Faye Lee, 61, of Decatur passed away February 2, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was born in Athens and had been a resident of Decatur for the past 26 years coming from Hamilton County. Virginia attended Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur. She loved to fellowship with family and friends and was a friend to...

Feb 1, 2018

Gary Cooper, 77, of Decatur passed away at his home February 1, 2018. He was born in Washington Court House, Ohio and had been a resident of Decatur for the past 15 years coming from Tipp City, Ohio. He proudly served in the United States Army between 1959 and 1961. Gary loved to golf and play baseball. He was...

Jan 22, 2018

Sara Elizabeth Lankford "Cubby", 85, of Decatur passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. She was born in Rockwood and had been a resident of Decatur for the past 51 years coming from Rockwood. Cubby was an avid Race car derby fan and enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles. She retired from Shaw industries as a Twister Operator after 40 years of...

Jan 22, 2018

Kip Skiles 46, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Monday, January 22,2018, at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He was a son of the late David Skiles and Veronda Skiles. Kip was a master barber and bail bondsman for several years in Soddy Daisy. He also owned & operated Pure Fun game room and Karaoke & DJ business. He was active...

Jan 19, 2018

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Jan 19, 2018

Peggy Sue Edgemon Boggess "Nana", 74, of Ten Mile put down her earthly angel wings and picked up her heavenly angel wings to walk the streets with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 19, 2018 at home surrounded with her family.

She served God by serving others every day of her life. She was dedicated to...

Jan 17, 2018

Charles "Lex" Clark, 73, of Athens passed away January 17, 2018 at his residence following a long illness. He was born in Athens, TN and was a son of Pleas and Etta Clark. Lex was a lifelong resident of Athens and enjoyed fishing, Hunting, football, spending time with his grandchildren and time in fellowship with others. He was an...