Obituaries
Thomas Edwin Lynch
Jan 8, 2014
Thomas Edwin Lynch, 79, of Ten Mile, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Agnes Lynch. Survived by his Wife: Sharon Lynch, 9 Children, 9 Grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren, one brother. There will be no formal services held.
Jimmy Vance Kyle
Dec 28, 2013
Jimmy Vance Kyle, 78, of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 28. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. He spent his lifetime working in the telephone industry until retirement then he served as a devoted caregiver for his mother before her passing. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mary Carlene Wilson
Dec 15, 2013
Mary Carlene Wilson, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with her Lord, December 15, 2013, after a long battle with Huntingtons Disease. Born in Tennessee, Carlene was the daughter of Carl and Dorothy Watson. She attended Meigs County schools.; She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Decatur. Carlene was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...
Barbara Lois Gryder
Dec 14, 2013
Barbara Lois Bunyard Gryder, 27 October 1935-14 December 2013, wife of Robert J. Gryder, only child of Hazel Hish Bunyard and Timothy "Shorty" Bunyard (Deceased) of Tower Hill, Illinois rests with God in Heaven after a quick battle with cancer. Barbara served her community in Miami, Florida and Anchorage, Alaska as a legal secretary. She served her family as...
Robert Edwain Aikman
Dec 14, 2013
Robert E. "Herb" Aikman of Decatur, died at Star Regional Center in Athens early Saturday morning. Born July 10, 1949, he was of the Baptist faith and passed away peacefully into the next life after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a veteran USMC, serving and seeing action in Vietnam, with the 6th recon marines, Semper, Fl., he...
James Arnold Swafford
Dec 8, 2013
James Arnold Swafford, 80,of Athens, passed away on Sunday December 8, 2013. He was a member of Bethel Springs Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie (Morrow) Swafford; son, James "Jimmy" Edward Swafford; one brother and four sisters. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jessie Swafford; son, Jeff and his...
Artie Sue Sewell
Dec 6, 2013
Artie Sue (Wilson) Sewell, 79, of Chattanooga, TN, went to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. She was a member of the Greenwood Baptist Church, Ooltewah, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, D. W. (Dart) and Millie Miller Wilson; husband James Sewell; sisters, Belle Brown, Sally Goforth, Ollie Howard, Sarah Jane Porter, Willie Mae...
Edwin Kay Jennings
Dec 4, 2013
Edwin Kay (Pete) Jennings, 59, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. A lifelong resident of Decatur, he was a graduate of Meigs County High School and attended Cleveland State Community College. He was employed in sales with L&M Motors in Athens, TN. He had a lifelong interest in politics, presently serving as County Commissioner 3rd District. He served...
Sandra Kay Ricker
Dec 4, 2013
Sandra Kay Ricker, 59, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chuck and Marcella (Freeman) Vaughn and brother Kenny Vaughn. Sandra is survived by her sons, Michael Vaughn of Decatur and Billy and his wife...
Maynard Ferry
Nov 30, 2013
Maynard Ferry, 66, of Birchwood, TN died Saturday, Nov. 30, in Skyridge Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Vurdie (Gossett) Ferry; brothers Raymond Ferry and Clifford Ferry. He is survived by three sons and daughter-in-laws, Andy (Jackie) Ferry, Thomas (Angie) Ferry, Tony (Wendy) Ferry, all of Birchwood,...
Florence Holland Smith
Nov 21, 2013
Florence Holland Smith, 97, died Thursday November 21, 2013 at the Brookewood Nursing Home in Decatur, TN. She was married to the late Bryant Powell Smith. One daughter, Audrey Smith Swallows, preceded her in death along with her granddaughter Beverly Correll and James Sewell. Her daughter Frances Smith Price (Dallas) of Warren , MI survives her along with grandsons,...
Annie Mae Letner
Nov 21, 2013
Annie Mae "Ann" Letner, 82, of Ten Mile, TN died Thursday November 21, 2013 in a medical rehab facility in Cleveland, TN. She was a member of the Ten Mile Holiness Church, and a life time member of the Meigs County Fire and Rescue Squad. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Bill "Country John" and...
Annie Letner
Nov 21, 2013
Annie Mae "Ann" Letner, 82, of Ten Mile, TN died Thursday November 21, 2013 in a medical rehab facility in Cleveland, TN. Survivors and funeral arrangements are still pending and will be announced by Bowers funeral home in Decatur, TN .
Aaron Mchone
Nov 19, 2013
Aaron Anderson Michael McHone, 64, of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Carrie McHone; son James David Lee McHone; brothers, Ralph, Clarence, James (JB) and Jerry Dean McHone; sisters, Nella Broadwell and Patricia Jerles; nephews, Tony and Scottie Trew. He is survived by...
Betty Parris
Nov 17, 2013
Betty Goforth Parris, age 72 of Decatur, went to heaven to be with our Lord Sunday evening. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and dearly loved the Lord, her family, her pets and her flowers. Betty was preceded in death by her infant son Bobby; her parents Haskell and Sally Wilson Goforth; brother Clyde Goforth; sister...
Barbara Lee Watson
Nov 11, 2013
Watson, Barbara Lee "Mamaw" of Milton Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully, November 11, 2013, after a long battle with breast cancer. Born in Decatur Tennessee, Barbara was the daughter of Carl and Dorothy Watson. She attended Meigs County High School and spent the last 38 years residing in Milton Florida where...
Arnold Franklin Whitted
Nov 7, 2013
BOWERS FUNERAL HOME Decatur Chapel P. O. Box 389 Decatur, TN 37322 423-334-3661 FAX 423-334-1523 Arnold F. Whitted, 59, of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 He was of the Baptist Faith and worked as a foreman and iron worker for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Michael Stephen Humphrey
Nov 1, 2013
BOWERS FUNERAL HOME Decatur Chapel P. O. Box 389 Decatur, TN 37322 423-334-3661 FAX 423-334-1523 Michael Stephen Humphrey, 53, of Georgetown died Friday Nov. 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Thelma (Ledbetter) Humphrey; brother Curtis Lee Humphrey; sister Linda Woodland. Michael is survived by his brothers Ronnie Humphrey of Knoxville,Tn and Tim Humphrey...
Barbara Ellen Sonnenburg
Oct 19, 2013
Sonnenburg, Barbara (Bobbie) Ellen - The former Memphis City Councilwoman and Memphis School Board member died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at the age of 86. Barbara was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, where she grew up with her two brothers. She was preceded in death by her father Julian Hast, her mother, Elinor Hast, her brother John,...
Rosie L. Wilson
Oct 13, 2013
Rosie L. (Mamaw) Wilson., 89, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord peacefully Thursday, October 3, 2013, at her home with all her family by her side. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother and friend to everyone. She was an angel to everyone that knew her. She was a member of Cottonport Baptist...
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