Obituaries

Jul 29, 2017

Thomas E. Sitzlar, age 68, of Ten Mile, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at his home, with his family by his side.

He was a native of Roane County. He was a Sgt. In the United States Army, Vietnam Veteran and lifetime member of the 11th ACVVC. He was preceded...

Jul 20, 2017

Polly Pickel Anderson, 90 , of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Maple Court Assisted Living in Powell, TN. She was a member of Decatur United Methodist Church and a former Meigs County Circuit Court Clerk. She was active in United Methodist Women's Group of Decatur and Athens. She enjoyed bowling, swimming, knitting, and playing cards....

Jul 17, 2017

Donald K. Rogers, age 74, of Riceville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Life Care Center of Athens.

He was a United States Army Veteran and had served in Korea and Vietnam. He retired from Thomas & Betts after 39 years.

He was preceded in death by...

Jul 9, 2017

Bobby K. Brady, died peacefully Sunday, July 9,2017 surrounded by his family. Born November 15,1948.

Bobby was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Jesse and Mary Brady ,sisters Dorothy Davis, Annie Morgan and Jo Frances Abney, brother Jesse Brady.

Survivors...

Jul 4, 2017

Herman Cleo Thompson, age 89, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Life Care Center of Athens.

He was a very active member of Bethsadia Baptist Church where he worked on numerous church projects, served as Song Leader, and served as an ordained Deacon since 1956. He was...

Jul 3, 2017

Harry N. Collins, age 88, of Georgetown, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 3, 2017 at his home. He was a United States Army Veteran, former Captain at South Meigs Co. Fire and Rescue, and was employed for over 40 years by Independent Glass Company, Chattanooga, TN. He was a faithful member of Burdette...

Jun 28, 2017

Laura JoAnn Hubbard, 79, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 at Life Care Center of Athens, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents; Richard and Gladys Newman, husband; J. C. Hubbard, brothers; Wayne Newman, Dan Allen, sister; Margie Perice. Survivors include sons; Jimmy Hubbard (Becky) of Athens, Allen Hubbard (Helen)...

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;...