Obituaries

Jun 28, 2017

Samuel Neal Pillion Sr., age 76, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his home. Born Sept. 6, 1940. Active member of Pisgah Baptist Church where he served as sound man and "Mr. Fix It". No matter who called or what was broken he could "fix it" from High School football score boards, right before game...

Jun 26, 2017

Melissa Monnette Gooch Bradfield, 59, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, June 26th, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father; John Carnell Gooch, brothers; Jeff Gooch, Brandon Gooch. Survivors include her mother; Betty Jo Gooch of Decatur, sons; Tristan Bradfield (Rachel) of Decatur, Adam Funderburk (Tasha) of Decatur, daughters; LaShawna Bradfield of Decatur, Crystal...

Jun 24, 2017

John A. Ward, 81 of Decatur, went home to be with Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur and owned and operated J & S Pawn Shop on River Road in Decatur for 31 years. He is preceded in death by his parents John L. and Amanda...

Jun 20, 2017

Jerry Junior Crisp, age 76, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Rhea Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; Elmer and Bonnie Crisp, a brother; Paul Crisp, and two grandchildren; Kelly Hale and Timothy Hale Survivors include his daughter; Tammy (Mike) Long of Decatur, sons; Bill (Shelia) Crisp of Decatur, Steven...

Jun 20, 2017

Hazel Verline Ford Dannel, 91, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 at Life Care of Athens, Tennessee. A daughter of the late Ruby F. Morgan and step-father Henderson R. Morgan of Decatur. Verline, who was born and raised in Meigs County, attended McKenzie Business School of Chattanooga, TN. She served with the...

Jun 14, 2017

Clarence W. Moore, 84, departed this life on June 14, 2017 at home. He was a lifelong resident of Meigs County, known to many as CW and Brother Moore.

Clarence was the youngest child born to the late Ewing and Viola Locke Moore in the Peakland Community. He attended Hickory Flatt Elementary and later graduated from Campbell...

Jun 4, 2017

Doyle Milburn Harmon Sr., 87, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. A son of the late Mose Milburn and Dora Iva Benton Harmon. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church of Decatur, TN. He served the Meigs County Board of Education as...

May 25, 2017

James Edward "Jim" Taylor, Sr., age 84, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was a native of Charleston, W.VA and had lived in Decatur for the past 38 years and a son of the late Felix and Angie Taylor. He was retired from the United States Army with...

May 20, 2017

James "Jimmy" Welch, age 71, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Jimmy was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and member of the American Legion, Amvets and the VFW. He served in the past as a chapter President for the Wild Turkey Federation, member of the Democratic Party, was a former County Commissioner and retired...

May 18, 2017

Charles "Charlie" Edward Farmer, 65, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017, his new address is Heaven. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Decatur. He retired from Whirlpool Corp after 23 years and loved fishing, mowing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father & mother Robert Norman...

May 12, 2017

John W. Layman Sr., 71,of Decatur, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Sweetwater Nursing Center.

A dedicated Christian, he walked closely with his Father and will spend eternity in His Kingdom. He was a hard-working, avid farmer, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many. He was...

May 8, 2017

Leona Ray, 89, of Ten Mile, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Ten Mile. Preceded in death by her parents; Hubert and Mae Ladd Burnum, husband; James E. Ray, Sr., son; Bobby Eugene Ray, sisters; Cecil Warner, Lillie Coffee, Bell Clowers, Elsie Davidson, Rosie Burnum, brothers; Ralph Burnum,...

May 8, 2017

Earl David Brown, 54 of Ten Mile passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents; Earl and Mildred Miller Brown, wife; Sidra Lea Brown.

Survived by his son; Isaiah Keylon of Ten Mile, daughters; Adrianna Clark of Ten Mile, Madison Keylon of Ten Mile, brother; Jason Brown of Niota, sister;...

May 8, 2017

William "Willie" Earl Masengale, 49 of Cleveland, TN. Passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. He was employed by Adams Masonry in Chattanooga where he was a brick/block mason. " Willie" was a friendly and outgoing man who loved life and worked hard and was especially devoted to his two granddaughters.

Preceded in death by his father; Pete...

Apr 23, 2017

Johnnie Fate Nance, age 94, a resident of Decatur, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his residence. Johnnie was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a life time member of the American Legion, Amvets and the VFW and served as the commander and held many other offices in the VFW....

Apr 21, 2017

Johnny Eugene Powell, age 78, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 21, 2017. Johnny was the son of the late Benton and Virginia Colbaugh Powell. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Meigs County. He served in the Meigs County Government in various roles, including Trustee, County Executive, and Tax...

Apr 17, 2017

BOWERS FUNERAL HOME Decatur Chapel P. O. Box 389 Decatur, TN 37322 423-334-3661 Geraldean Ann Anderson, of Decatur, TN passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents; Ed and Cora Crabtree, first husband; Chester Goforth, second husband; Bill Anderson, son; Eddie Anderson, grand daughter; LaShea Anderson, great grand daughters; Jessica McHone, Macie...

Apr 17, 2017

Dean Price, 71, of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Dean was born November 15, 1945, in Athens, TN. She was a member of Short Creek Baptist Church. Her faith and family were at the center of her life. She was preceded in...

Apr 14, 2017

Ralph W. Jarvis, age 84, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017 at his home. He was a son of the late Luther M. Jarvis and Edith Scroggins Jarvis Greene and is preceded in death by his brother: Robert Jarvis and one grandson: Matt Jarvis.

Ralph was a faithful member...

Mar 31, 2017

Herbert Arthur Lind., Age 80, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Life Care of Athens. He was of the Baptist faith and Retired from Dade City Florida Press Newspaper. He was preceded in death by his wife; Betty Louise Lind, parents; Leo and Loa Lind, son; Herbert Lind, brother;...