Obituaries

Dec 8, 2024

Phyllis Dean Slaven Moore, age 62, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

She enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, and spending time with her grandkids. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She loved singing gospel music.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Willie and Rachel Gregory Slaven; siblings: Lee Allan...

Dec 7, 2024

Linda Ann Wilson, age 77, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Linda was a 1966 graduate of Meigs County High School. Linda was the owner of Lawson’s café in Decatur, which opened in 1992 and closed in 2009.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Grace Lawson; sister, Margie...

Dec 3, 2024

Paul Edd Howard, age 75, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

He was a son of the late George and Nancy Irene Goforth Howard. He collected hats and knives. He loved making walking sticks, fishing, hunting, working in the flower bed, and doing puzzles. He sat on the board of Negotiation for Local 175....

Nov 23, 2024

Janet Marie Sexton, age 73, of Ludowici, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late Iva Clingan and Otis Clingan.

She is survived by her children, Todd Long and Charles Long; sisters, Sandra Sarrell and Gina Hughes; grandchildren, Sarah Hughes, Jennifer Ragusa, Michelle Long, and Gabriella Long.

Nov 22, 2024

Esther Judd Altizer, age 87, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.

She loved hunting, fishing, horseback riding, gardening, water skiing, being on the lake, and traveling. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Dora and Marie Clark Jenkins.

She is preceded in death by...

Nov 21, 2024

Phyllis Ann Brown Meadows, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late Hubert and Dona Mae Brown and a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband: William “Wick” Grady Meadows; brother: Robert Brown; son: Adam Clay Meadows.

She...

Nov 21, 2024

Larry Dewayne Johnson, age 55, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

He was a son of the late Earl David and Betty Patterson Johnson. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed logging, watching the Falcons play football, and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his son: Jackson Dewayne Johnson.

Nov 19, 2024

Terri Annette Moore Tarver, age 52, of Ten Mile, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home.

Terri loved spending time with family, water skiing on the lake, and fishing with her husband. She had such a big, loving, and forgiving heart. She was so proud of her children and adored her grandbabies.

...

Nov 7, 2024

James Carey Campbell, age 75, of Ten Mile, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was a son of the late James and Viola Jenkins Campbell. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam, Third Battalion, Airborne Brigade. He loved boating, fishing, and being with his dogs. He was always a helping hand to his neighbors. He is...

Nov 5, 2024

Larry Stiner Wattenbarger, age 74, of Niota, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

He was a son of the late William “Bill” and Josephine “Jay” Stiner Wattenbarger. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a proud member of Meigs Lodge #213 F.&A.M. for 53 years and an ironworker...

Nov 3, 2024

Pamela Doy Lively, aged 81, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2024 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. Pam loved flowers, working in her yard, and anything that got her outside. She was at her happiest though when she was surrounded by family and friends laughing and telling stories. Pam was born on September 1,...

Nov 2, 2024

Robert Joe Crabtree, age 53, of Niota, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

He enjoyed being in nature with animals, cooking, listening to music, and bringing his mom flowers. He loved going to church, those were the happiest days of his life.

He is survived by his parents: Howard and Connie Tilley Crabtree; sister:...

Nov 2, 2024

James Dean Goforth, age 80, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, October November 2, 2024. He was a son of the late Haskel and Sallie Wilson Goforth. He was an United States Army Vietnam Veteran, a life member of Meigs Lodge #213 F.&A.M., and loved to work on cars and mow, and watching westerns. He is preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2024

Bobbie Jean Goode Womack, age 59, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years: James Womack; son: Anthony Talton.

She is survived by her daughter: Barbara (Coleman) Elder; son: Michael Goode; grandchildren: Baylee and Ecil Elder, Matt, Dylan, and Colby Bowman; daughter-in-law: Stephanie...

Nov 1, 2024

Kenneth Phillip Poore, age 30, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, running marathons, and working out every day. He received 2 black belts in 2 different styles of martial arts. He graduated from Miracle Lake in 2024. He is very much missed by his parents and many friends.

...

Oct 30, 2024

Danny Eugene Moore, age 63, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

He was a son of the late Doyle and Vernell Moore. He was a truck driver for 30 years and loved his dog, Buddy, hot rods, and to cut up and aggravate people. He is preceded in death by his grandson: Jameson Allen....

Oct 27, 2024

Russell Lee Fish, Sr., age 79, of Decatur, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was a son of the late Ben and Rose Vincent Fish. He was an avid fisherman and coin collector and served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife: Margaret Fish; son: Mitchell Fish; siblings: Ronnie, Donnie,...

Oct 17, 2024

Ethel Jennings Layman, age 77, of Decatur, gained her wings on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Surrounded by her family, she entered her Heavenly home to be reunited with loved ones.

She was the daughter of the late Burl and Orzie Jennings.

She was preceded in death by husband: John Layman, Sr.; Brothers: Steve Jennings and...

Oct 16, 2024

Wanda Faye “Shorty” Combs Judd, age 81, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday October 16, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late Bill and Stella Rowland Combs. She enjoyed all things gardening, mowing, planting flowers, canning, cooking, fishing, hunting, and always put her family first. She was the owner of the Nip & Sip for 40...

Oct 15, 2024

Debra Marie Bowman, age 67, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

She was of the Catholic faith and a bank teller at local banks for many years. She enjoyed shopping, crafting, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl and Eva Umscheid; husband:...