Obituaries
Christopher Sean Denton
May 6, 2016
Christopher "Chris" Sean Denton, 36, of Birchwood, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, due to an automobile accident. He was Christian. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Marie Denton; wife Paula Mae Stevens Denton. He is survived by his father Robert Banks of Chattanooga; Grandfather George C. Denton, Jr., of Pikeville, TN Mother, Lesa Carol Denton...
Ralph Edward Lankford
Apr 24, 2016
Ralph Edward Lankford, age 59, a resident of Niota, passed away on Sunday April 24, 2016 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. He was a native of Meigs Co. and was a son of the late John "J.L." and Kattie Berry Lankford. He was of the Christian Faith. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, listed above, and...
Hazel Creasman Hennessee
Apr 19, 2016
Hazel Creasman Hennessee, 86, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 while at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was born on April 5th, 1930 to the late Reverend Earl and Edith Creasman. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Billy Lewis Hennessee; a son, Jackie...
Mabel Dennis
Apr 14, 2016
Mabel Dennis, 97, of Riceville, died April 14, 2016 at Life Care Center of Athens. She was born March 10, 1919, to the late Pleas and Haley (Hyde) McKinney and was the oldest member of Short Creek Baptist Church, having been a member since 1931. She was also preceded in death by her first husband and father of her...
Sadie Marie Ellis
Apr 10, 2016
Sadie M. Ellis, 87, of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Life Care Center of Athens. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: her Husband: William Paul Ellis, Son: Douglas Michael Guinn, Parents: Ben and Nellie Mize Runyan, Sisters: Mildred Hicks, Rinda Barnett, Lennie Blevins,...
Paul Walden
Apr 8, 2016
Paul Walden, 79, of Ten Mile, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 8, 2016. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurther and Hala West Walden, Four Sisters: Marchie Ellison, Nettie Walden, Tennie Gennoe, Marie Carter, Four Brothers: Olif, Richard, Junior, Buddy Walden. He is survived...
Calvin King
Apr 7, 2016
Calvin Ray King, 54, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Sue Monroe King; and a sister Kathy Lamb. He is survived by his wife Karen King of Decatur; son, Dustin King of Decatur and 2 daughters, Amanda and William Taylor of Indianapolis, IN,...
William Davis Laymen
Apr 3, 2016
William Davis Layman, known as "Dave" Layman, went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2016, died of natural causes related to a heart condition. A native of Meigs County, he graduated from Meigs County High School, where he enjoyed sports. He loved his children and family and peanut. He was always smiling and loved to talk, never...
Laura Rhea Combs
Mar 31, 2016
Laura Rhea Combs, 28, a resident of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Laura is preceded in death by her Maternal and Paternal Grandparents and one sister, Felisha LeeAnn Combs. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Burchfield of Cleveland, TN, Victoria Burchfield, of Decatur and Lillian Combs also of Decatur, her mother, Lisa Combs...
Harold Eugene Howell
Mar 30, 2016
Harold Eugene Howell, 89, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2016. He was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church. He was a Veteran serving in the U. S. Navy in WW II. And retired from Sears in Chattanooga, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, John N. and Addie (Dean)...
Marlin Dean Brown
Mar 26, 2016
Marlin D. Brown, 53, died March 26, 2016, unexpectedly from a stroke. He was loved and will be missed by family and friends. He was a very hard worker, working at Mohawk for over 10 years and delivering newspapers for the Chattanooga Times Free Press. He was a graduate of Tyner High School in 1981 and served in the...
Tammy Grissom
Mar 22, 2016
Tammy Marie Grissom, 48, of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patty Payne Dilly. She is survived by her father, Richard Dilly and Teresita of Harriman, TN. And 3 sons, Marcus Grissom of Sweetwater, Zack Flowers of Athens, Jacob Grissom of Decatur,...
Clarence Ray Duran
Mar 17, 2016
Clarence Ray Duran, 78, of Sweetwater, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his residence. He was Church of God Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clemet and Sarah (Goodwin) Duran; wife Hazel Duran; brothers Zane, Jimmy and Eugene Duran; sister Clarice Cartwright. He is survived by one brother, Roy Duran of Decatur; one sister, Opal...
Helen Vadith France
Mar 16, 2016
Helen Vadith (May) France, 87, of Decatur went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Life Care Center of Athens. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. She was a member of the Womens Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, William J. and Bessie (Walls) May; husband W. C. France; 2...
David Lee Everett
Mar 10, 2016
David "Davo" Lee Everett, 63, of Decatur, died, Thursday, Mar. 10, 2016, at his home after a five year battle with cancer. He retired with 37 years of service from Olin Corporation, Charleston, TN and served 6 years with the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Garnett Everett. Survivors are his wife...
Ernest H. Erwin, Jr.
Mar 4, 2016
Ernest Herbert Erwin,Jr., 90, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 3, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living, Kingsport, TN. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest H. Erwin and Viola Guinn. Survivors include his wife of 70 years Katheryn (Lewis) Erwin...
James William Daniels
Mar 3, 2016
James William "Bill" Daniels, 75, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Parkwest Hospital. He was of the Baptist Faith. A good hearted man ;that loved to help others, a good Father and Papaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Evelena (Boles) Daniels, one son Steve Daniels, one daughter Norma Bryant. He is...
Donald Norman Acquard
Mar 3, 2016
Donald Norman Acquard, 78, of Decatur, died Thursday, Mar. 3, 2016 at Rhea Medical Center. He was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lillian (George) Acquard; one brother, Richard Acquard. He was past president of Bennington Fire Dept., Sgt. at Arms and Associate Member Big Cork Screw Island Fire and Rescue...
Herbert Angelo Bailey
Feb 28, 2016
Herbert (Herb) Angelo Bailey, 59, of Georgetown, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. He was a Christian. He was a Veteran serving in the U. S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his adopted parents, Clyde and Geneva Walker Bailey and daughter Sarah Bailey. He is survived by his Birth mother Shirly...
Robert Earl Van Hoose
Feb 16, 2016
Robert Earl Van Hoose, 61, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at his residence. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a member of AMVETS and the American Legion. He was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Thomas and Betty Joyce (Hunter) Van Hoose; 2 sisters,...
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