Obituaries

Sep 29, 2016

Wilma Judd Copeland passed away at her home on September 29, 2016. God's timing was perfect, as she had expressed her desire to be at home when the time came and God granted her request.

Although Wilma had no children of her own, she "mothered" a lot of people over the years. She was known for her...

Sep 29, 2016

John "Bud" Howard, 83, of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29,2016 at Health Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, TN.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Floyd and Cecil (Stokes) Howard ; brothers. Ronny Howard, Junior Howard, Ira Howard; sisters, Rose Scroggins, Elizabeth "Tip" Long, Edna Shaver,...

Sep 25, 2016

Mike Malone, 51, of Athens, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at Spring City Care and Rehab.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Robert Malone Sr.; and sister, Karen Boyd.

He is survived by his mother and step father, Beverly and Burch Swafford, of Athens; daughter, Shelby Dawn Malone, of Columbus, IN;...

Sep 23, 2016

Sheila Lynette (Roberts) Johnson, 49, of Georgetown, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Gabriel Michael Johnson. She was of the Baptist faith. Sheila was a homemaker and loved her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her parents, Dalmos and Wanda Roberts, of Meigs County; sons and their...

Sep 19, 2016

Mary Cordelia (Tallent) Wiggins, 69, of Decatur, died Monday Sept. 19 at Sweetwater Hospital. Survivors include her husband Richard Wiggins, and daughter, Samantha Wiggins, both of Decatur. A memorial service will be held in her honor 11 a.m. Saturday at Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

Sep 17, 2016

Marion Andrew Howard, 86, of Cohutta, Ga., formerly of Decatur, TN., went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. Marion lived most of his life in Decatur and graduated from Meigs County High School. He was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Decatur. He was a proud American and served his country in the U.S....

Sep 16, 2016

Stanley Allen Letner, age 54 of Harriman, TN went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2016 in Harriman, TN. Stanley was a truck driver by trade and loved sports and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Nettie Letner He is survived by his daughter, Brandi and Jeff Steidle of Ten Mile,...

Sep 12, 2016

Paul Edward Monroe, 87, of Decatur went home to be with the Lord Monday Sept. 12, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. He served his Country in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and was a member of IBEW local 175. He retired as a grounds man...

Sep 9, 2016

Betty Ruth Schouggins Dugger age 73 of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord on September 9 , 2016 in a local life care center. She was a native of Decatur and lived in this area most of her life. She was of the Christian faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Schouggins Sr....

Sep 8, 2016

Ritchard F. Thomason, Sr., 74 of Decatur, went to be with The Lord, Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 15, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Athens. He worked at Cutter Lab for 21 years and A. E. Staley for 15...

Sep 4, 2016

BOWERS FUNERAL HOME Decatur Chapel P. O. Box 389 Decatur, TN 37322 423-334-3661 J. D. Ricker, 67 of Decatur, died Sunday, September 4, 2016 at his home. There will be no Formal Service at this time. Go to www.bowersfh.com and sign the guest book and offer your condolences. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Inc., of Decatur, TN. 423-334-3661

Aug 30, 2016

Robert Ernest Martin, 63, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at his residence.

He was a member of Short Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother Geneva Smith Martin, Paternal Grandfather Dick Martin.

He is survived by his wife of...

Aug 24, 2016

BOWERS FUNERAL HOME Decatur Chapel P. O. Box 389 Decatur, TN 37322 423-334-3661 FAX 423-334-1523 Carter Edwin "Auger" Nelson, 70, Life long resident of Ten Mile/Decatur Area, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at his home. He was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church. He was a former Meigs County Commissioner of the 4th district for...

Aug 23, 2016

Heaven gained an angel on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, when Linda Lou Petitt Crisp Bryan Martin, 77, of Decatur, departed this life following a lengthy illness. Linda was a faithful member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. She loved animals, little children, quilts, and flowers. Though having suffered several extreme heartaches, Linda retained optimism and grace throughout her life....

Aug 6, 2016

Linda Kay Duffey, age 70, a resident of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Duffey, her parents, Jamie Baldwin and Evon Duffey; and two brothers. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Juanita...

Jul 30, 2016

John Paris McHone, Jr., Age 42, of Ten Mile, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 3016 at the Sweetwater Hospital. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming and going to cattle auctions. He was preceded in death by his father, John P. McHone, Sr., grandparents, John I. and...

Jul 26, 2016

Jeffie Lee Ellison, 76, of Ten Mile, TN, went home to be with the Lord July 26, 2016, at his residence. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He retired from Cannon Corp with 50 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Christine Ellison; his wife of 40 years Joann Ellison, Sister...

Jul 26, 2016

Richard Edward Taylor, age 87, went home to be with Lord on July 26, 2016 at his daughters residence. He was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church He was retired owner of North Beach Marine in Florida. Was a Veteran serving in the USMC and in U.S. Air Force "Air National Guard", and served in the Korean...

Jul 25, 2016

BOWERS FUNERAL HOME Decatur Chapel P. O. Box 389 Decatur, TN 37322 423-334-3661 FAX 423-334-1523 Ricky Darel Roberts, 55, of Decatur, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, due to auto accident. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Lee Roberts and brothers: Timmy Harold Roberts, Roy Harold Roberts. He is survived by his mother Hazel Roberts of...

Jul 17, 2016

BOWERS FUNERAL HOME Decatur Chapel P. O. Box 389 Decatur, TN 37322 423-334-3661 Cletus Carlton Scroggs, 78 of Athens, Tennessee, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his home. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Decatur. He is proceeded in death by his parents; W. A. and Daisy Witt Scroggs and brothers James and Elmer Scroggs and...