Obituaries

Oct 21, 2017

Mintie Gibson, 79, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Hoyt and Annette Culberson, husband, J.B. Gibson, and son Johnny Gibson.

Survivors include her son, J.D. Gibson and wife Shawnea of Cleveland; daughter, Mary Jane Gibson of Decatur;...

Oct 16, 2017

Robert Lee Hiefnar, 78, of Decatur TN, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Spring City Care and Rehab .

He was a son of the late Creed and Opal Sewell Hiefnar and was of the Baptist faith. Robert was retired from the construction industry where he worked as a Laborer for many years and was...

Oct 2, 2017

William Cody Partin, age 26, of Decatur, TN, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017.

He was preceded in by his grandparents, Charles and Barbara Trueblood.

Survivors include:his former spouse, Courtney Partin of Decatur; his mother, Freida Merrell of Dayton; his father, Kenneth Partin of Florida; his step-father, Michael Merrell and Cheerie of Tellico Plains; his...

Oct 1, 2017

Mary Ruth Rockholt Thompson, age 90, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Grace Health Care of Decatur.

She was one of the the sweetest, most caring people a person could ever meet. She lived her life to take care of her family, especially her husband of 69...

Sep 30, 2017

James B. "Dee" McKenzie, 97, a life long resident of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2017 at Morning Pointe of Athens.

He was retired from Volunteer Energy Corp . He was a faithful and beloved member of the Decatur First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for over 50...

Sep 20, 2017

Nancy Norcross Davis, 94 of Decatur, TN, passed away on September 20, 2017 at Grace Health Care in Decatur, TN.

She was born on March 6, 1923 in Ft. Myers FL to the late Clifford C. and Nancy S. Norcross. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she earned her Masters Degree...

Sep 15, 2017

Stanley Raymond Davis, age 74, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Roane Medical Center.

He was a son of the late Herman and Oma Lee Davis and is preceded in death by his brothers; Clyde, Ross, Wayne, and Robert Davis, sisters; Francis Monroe, Margie McCain, and Sandra Johnson and a daughter-in-law, Susan Davis....

Sep 14, 2017

Orlene Stout , 85 of Decatur, passed away on September 14, 2017 at his residence.

He was retired from the United States Coast Guard with 23 years of Service . He was a member of the AMVETS Post 90 of Decatur and the Central Baptist Church of Athens.

He was preceded in death by his...

Sep 13, 2017

Earl T. Malone, 76 of Decatur TN, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2017.

He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Niota where he served as a Deacon, and was retired from Thomas and Betts with over 40 years service.

He was preceded in death by: his parents,...

Sep 5, 2017

Stevie Lawson, age 56, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 after a long battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents; Coy and Grace Lawson and Step-Father Frank Johnson.

Survivors include his mother Jane Lawson of Decatur, son; Coy Lawson of Decat ur; Grand-Daughter Kloee Lawson of Decatur. Two...

Sep 1, 2017

Aquilina Elloso Perez, 76 of Athens TN, passed away on September 1, 2017 at NHC in Athens, TN.

She was born in the Philippines and was a former resident of Piscataway, NJ and had lived in Athens, TN for the last 7 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Athens, TN. She was...

Sep 1, 2017

Mary Lee Woody, 87 of Ten Mile TN, went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2017 at NHC of Athens.

She was a retired educator with 38 years service in the Meigs County School System. She was a member of the Meigs County Retired Teachers Association. She loved her Ten Mile school family and...

Sep 1, 2017

Charles E. Fairbanks, 64 of Decatur TN, passed away on September 1, 2017 at his residence.

He was a loving father of four children, lived in Meigs County all his life, had worked for the Meigs County Highway Department and Sherriff's Office for years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Franklin Fairbanks and...

Aug 30, 2017

Brittney Ladawn Kyker Davis, 28, of Decatur went to see Jesus on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her Maternal Grandmother Joann Hughes.

Survivors include; her Mother and Father, Missy and Tony Lewis of Decatur; her Dad, Richard Kyker of Madisonville,...

Aug 18, 2017

Jimmy "Fuzz" Farris, 63 of Decatur, TN, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Park west Hospital in Knoxville.

He was preceded in death by his father; James "Buck" Farris.

Survivors include his mother, Ollie Farris of Decatur, TN, son, Josh Farris of Niota, TN, daughter, Jessie Matthews of North Carolina, brother Danny Farris...

Aug 15, 2017

David Farmer , 69 of Ten Mile TN, went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2017 at his residence.

He retired from Bowater after 32 years and he attended the Dixon Avenue Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; George and Mary Lee Brown Farmer; Wife Brenda Farmer and...

Aug 13, 2017

Jay "Doodle" Combs, age 64, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents; J.C. and Rosa Combs, and a brother J.C. Combs Jr.

Survivors his sons; Chad Combs and Shaun Combs of Ooltewah, TN . Brothers; Harlan Combs of Rossville, GA and...

Aug 12, 2017

Bowers Funeral Home

Decatur Chapel

P.O. Box 389

Decatur, TN 37322

423-334-3661

Fax 423-334-1523

Helen Bredwell, 72, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Erlanger Medical Center of Chattanooga.

She was a member of Bethsadia Baptist Church.

Preceded...

Aug 12, 2017

Rosa Lee Walden, age 78, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at her residence.

She was a daughter of the late John and Lilly Mae Reno and was preceded in death by her husband James Doyle Walden; her brothers John Reno, Charlie Reno, and Jimmy Reno, and her sisters,...

Aug 11, 2017

David Jackson Skiles, age 76, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at his residence.

He was a son of the late Joe and Gladys Skiles and is preceded in death by his brother, Wesley "Mutt" Skiles, sisters; Doris Redden and Dianne Ricketts, and an infant great grandson, Cooper.

David served in...