Obituaries

Frank Wilford Johnson

Frank Wilford Johnson

May 21, 2014

Frank Wilford Johnson, 78. Of Decatur, TN, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at the Brookewood Nursing Center. He was of the Baptist Faith; He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the American Legion. He was an Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Ada...

Letty Joyce Armour

Letty Joyce Armour

May 19, 2014

Letty Joyce Armour, 55, of Ten Mile, went home to be with the Lord on her birthday on Monday May 19, 2014. She was born May 19, 1959 to the late Melvin Clayton and Leta Murl (Moore) Armour and was a life long resident of Meigs county. She was of Baptist faith. Letty graduated from Meigs County High School...

Susan Marie Letner

Susan Marie Letner

May 13, 2014

Susan "Susie" Marie Letner, 43, of Ten Mile, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Letner; several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her mother, Connie Letner of Ten Mile; husband Michael Shane Jones of Ten Mile; and the loving mother of Caleb Letner,...

Mary Lee Farmer

Mary Lee Farmer

Apr 26, 2014

Mary Lee (Granny) Farmer, 89, of Decatur went to be with the Lord, Saturday, Apr. 26, 2014, at Starr Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Lee Brown and Nerva Farris Brown; husband George Farmer; brother Leon Brown; 4 grandchildren, Beth Brown, Mark Flowers, Randy...

James Victor Proffitt

James Victor Proffitt

Apr 14, 2014

On Monday, April 14, James V. "Jim" Proffitt,76, went home to be with the Lord. He was born in McMinn County, grew up and lived most of his life in Meigs County. He was a patriot who loved his country and served in the Air force. He loved The Lord and all creations. Jim was a family man who...

Martha Ann Lett

Martha Ann Lett

Apr 4, 2014

Martha Ann Lett, 25. Of Decatur, TN, died on Friday, April 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by her granny, Martha Lett, grandpa, George Washington Finley and aunt, Arlene Finley. She leaves behind three children, Thomas Shaver, Jase Lett and McKayla Kennedy. She is also survived by her father, William Lett of Wayne County, WV, mother, Shirley Lett,...

Steve Ray Daniels

Steve Ray Daniels

Mar 24, 2014

Steve Ray Daniels, 50, of Ten Mile, died on Monday Mar. 24, 2014 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Daniels; sister Norma Bryant. He is survived by his wife Deborah L. (Meadows) Daniels, of Ten Mile, TN; two step sons, Timothy and Mark Williams of Ten...

Mark Douglas May

Mark Douglas May

Mar 20, 2014

Mark Douglas May, 55, of Decatur passed away after a short illness, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2014, at Starr Regional Medical Center. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father, son-in-law, friend, proud member of the Teamsters, and a Harley Davidson enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Walter and Mary Ruth (Hancock) May; brothers, Allen May, Joe...

James Robert Bottoms

James Robert Bottoms

Mar 18, 2014

James "Jimmy" Robert Bottoms, 75, of Ten Mile went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Ten Mile. He was the son of the late James Edgar and Ruth Reed Bottoms. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joy Faye Bottoms; sons James...

Charlene Branham

Charlene Branham

Mar 9, 2014

Charlene (Letner) Branham, 76, of Ten Mile, TN, was taken home on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at her residence.. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Claudia Letner; husband R. G. Branham; infant children, Darrell and Darlene Branham, daughter Debra Branham; sisters, Nellie Letner and Mary Jo Keylon. She is survived by two brothers, Etzel Letner...

Dorcas Culberson

Dorcas Culberson

Mar 7, 2014

Dorcas (Lamb) Culberson, 85, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Friday night March 7, 2014. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hoyt and Annette (Wyatt) Culberson; husband Martin Lamb; one step son, brother Merrell Culberson, Aubrey "Tommy" Culberson, Vern Culberson, Glen Culberson; sisters Naioma Neil, Lois Culberson....

Imogene Fitch

Imogene Fitch

Mar 4, 2014

Imogene Fitch passed away on Tuesday, March 4th, 2014. She was born and raised in McMinn County, having lived in the Mouse Creek Community, her entire life. In 1957, she met Hubert Fitch, whom she married June 27th, 1959. He preceded her in death February 19th, 1995 after 36 years of marriage. She became a Christian at the age...

Olene Sanders

Olene Sanders

Mar 4, 2014

Olene Sanders of Decatur, died at Life Care Center in Athens Tuesday, 3-4-14. . She was a member of Elk Creek Baptist, Cumberland City, TN. A loving mother, good wife and raised four children. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her husband (John) Clayton Sanders; three sons, Harold A. Sanders, Charles (Chuck) Sanders, John A....

Mildred Jean Price

Mildred Jean Price

Feb 23, 2014

Mildred Jean "Peanut" Price, 81, of Decatur, TN, was taken home on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at her residence.. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Charles Baggett and Beatrice (Alloway) Baggett; Husband James Henry Price, Sr.; sister Juanita Huling. She is survived by two sons, James H. Price, Jr. of...

Boyd Herman Clark

Boyd Herman Clark

Feb 17, 2014

Boyd Herman Clark, 80, of Spring City went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 17, 2014. He attended Bethsadia Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver where he was known as "Pork Chop". He was preceded in death by his parents Duard and Hazel (Gragg) Clark; beloved grandmother Lula Gragg; brother Duard Clark Jr., sister...

Vera Mae Watson

Vera Mae Watson

Feb 17, 2014

Vera Mae Watson, 87, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Monday Feb. 17, 2014. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and Clear Creek Baptist Church in Rhea Co. She was preceded in death by her parents, Connie and Liza (Robinson) Saffels; husband Carl Watson, daughter Beverly Miller; step daughters Carleen Wilson and...

Roger Dale Rowland

Roger Dale Rowland

Jan 29, 2014

Roger "Mug" Rowland, 60, of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 29,2014. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, C. L. and Lula Belle Rowland; brother Gary Rowland. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Rowland of Decatur; one daughter, Katie Rowland of Decatur;...

Sheila Diane Jenkins

Sheila Diane Jenkins

Jan 19, 2014

Sheila Diane Jenkins, 54, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday Jan 19, 2014. She was a member of Rogers Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Margie Jenkins; brothers, William, Cecil, Kenneth and Harold Jenkins; sister Dorris Ann Jenkins. Sheila is survived by her brothers, Robert Jenkins of...

Jatana Lynn Crisp

Jatana Lynn Crisp

Jan 18, 2014

Jatana Lynn (Carter) Crisp, 51, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Meigs County. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, father Eugene Carter; mother Billy Jean (Miller) Ware and step father Alvin Ware; one sister Kathy Carter; one...

John Thomas Lillard

John Thomas Lillard

Jan 9, 2014

John "Johnny" Thomas Lillard, 66, of Gainesville, GA, beloved father, gone but not forgotten, was taken home on Thursday, January 9, 2014. He was born and raised in Decatur, TN and graduated from Meigs County High School in 1965. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a disabled veteran serving during the Vietnam Era in the U.S. Air...