Obituaries

Marlin Dean Brown

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

Myrtle Bell Green

Myrtle Bell Green

Feb 16, 2016

Myrtle "Tootsie" Bell Green, 79, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord Tuesday Feb. 16, 2016 in Sweetwater Hospital. She was a member of Mt. Verde Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Virginia Griffon Wilson; husband ONeil Green; daughter Donna Green, grandson James Anthony Trentham. She is survived by 3 sons; Jason...

John Danel Nance

John Danel Nance

Feb 12, 2016

John D. Nance, 75, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. He attended Shiloh Church. He was a member of Disabled Veterans. He was a Veteran serving in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Commie and Elizabeth (Womack) Nance; two brothers. He is survived...

William Clarence Bingham

William Clarence Bingham

Feb 12, 2016

William "Pee Wee" Clarence Bingham, 82, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at his residence. He was a member of Victory House of Prayer. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jackson and Sarah Elizabeth (Oney) Bingham; 3 brothers and 9 sisters. Survivors include his wife of 58 years...

Theresa Ann Waller

Theresa Ann Waller

Feb 10, 2016

Theresa Ann Waller, 43, of Ten Mile, went home to be with the Lord , Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at her residence. She was a member of Grandview Church of Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Pauline Waller; grandmother Mizie Elrod, grandfather, Virgil Elrod, grandmother, Lou Peels, grandfather, Bob McDougal, brother-in-law, Scott Waller, sister-in-law Laura Waller....

Robert Roosevelt Trusley

Robert Roosevelt Trusley

Feb 9, 2016

Robert Roosevelt Trusley, 83, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Brookewood Nursing Center. He was a member of Cottonport Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Buster and Evie (Dunn) Trusley, and one son Billy Trusley. Survivors include his son Mike Trusley of Niota, TN; daughter Missy Buckner...

Madeline Doris Reattoir

Madeline Doris Reattoir

Feb 1, 2016

Madeline Reattoir, 80, of Decatur went to be with the Lord at Rhea County Medical Center. She was a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Sarah (Ponds) Nelson; brother Walter Lee Nelson; sister Patricia Lewis. She is survived by her husband Claude Reattoir of Decatur; two sons, Jim and...

Virginia J. Holton

Virginia J. Holton

Jan 30, 2016

Virginia Holton, 82, of Jacksonville, FL formerly of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 30, 2016 in Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, FL. She was as member of Bethsadia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harland and Nola (Cagle) Curtis; three brothers; one niece and one nephew. She is survived...

Rhoda Gertrude Gennoe

Rhoda Gertrude Gennoe

Jan 30, 2016

Rhoda G. Gennoe, 72, of Ten Mile, went to be with the Lord Saturday Jan.30, 2016 in Sweetwater Hospital. She was a member of the Ten Mile Holiness Church. She was a member of the Womens Lions Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen (Travis) Williams; husbands Dave Daniels, Haskell Gennoe; sisters, Madeline Carreo...

Carolyn Mae Brown

Carolyn Mae Brown

Jan 29, 2016

Carolyn Mae Brown, 72, of Ten Mile, went to be with the Lord, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lisa (Parker) Scroggins; sisters Reba Powers, Bobbie McLere. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by a son Terry and Sandra Walker, of Decatur; brother...

Ira Asbury Howard

Ira Asbury Howard

Jan 24, 2016

Ira Asbury Howard, 75, of Decatur, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Cecil (Stokes) Howard; brothers, Ronnie Howard, William (Junior) Howard; sisters, Liza Couey, Willie Womack, Rose Scroggins, Edna Shaver, Tip, set of infant twins. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Howard of Charleston, TN,...