Obituaries

Jul 14, 2024

Charles Boggess “Charlie” King, age 91, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was the son of the late John Boggess “Bud” and Mae Gregory King. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church, retired from TVA and Mesa Associates, a local farmer, and an avid NASCAR fan. He served in the United States Air Force for...

Jul 9, 2024

James Larry “Demp” Erwin, age 76, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents: James Lawrence and Dora Farris Erwin; sister: Faye Early.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Sherry Erwin; children: Larry Erwin, Judy (Mike) Moore; grandchildren: Chandler (Abby) Erwin, Lea (Chris)...

Jul 2, 2024

Alice Faye Edgemon Powell, age 80, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late K.G. and Mable Rose Edgemon. She was born and raised in Ten Mile. She graduated from Meigs County High School, where she was a part of the first Girls basketball team...

Jul 1, 2024

Glinda Faye Farmer Turner, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024.

She was born on October 8, 1948, to the late William and Lillie Moats. She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a lifelong cook.

She is preceded in death by her two sisters.

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Jun 24, 2024

James "Jim" Dwight Phillips, age 65, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Dwight J. “Whitey” and Jeanette Nelson Phillips.

He is survived by his sister: Cindy (Lee) Ramsey; niece: Amanda Martin; great-niece and nephew: Kayleigh and Matthew Martin; several aunts, uncles, other extended family,...

Jun 18, 2024

Mary Jane Keaton Bowman, age 84, of Ten Mile, went to be with Jesus on June 18, 2024 a little after 10 a.m., surrounded by her loving family.

On Saturday, June 24, 1939, in Maysville, Kentucky, Earl David and Mary Dee Hitch Keaton welcomed their 3 1/2-pound baby girl into this world. She was a sickly child,...

Jun 17, 2024

Raymond G. “Ray” Franklin, age 69, of Athens, TN, peacefully entered into his heavenly home on Monday, June 17, 2024.

He was a member of East Athens Baptist Church and also a member and a Past Master (1987) of Unaka Lodge #651 F & A.M.. Ray was a former Monroe County EMS Employee and retired from Johnson...

Jun 15, 2024

Joyce Ann Bynum Colburn, age 78, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Joyce was a daughter of the late Bruce and Virginia Bynum and was a lifelong member of Knob Creek Church of Christ in Graves County, Kentucky. She retired from Walmart in Athens; she enjoyed making ceramics. She is preceded in death by...

Jun 14, 2024

Doris Anne (Dee) Witters, age 75, of Ten Mile, entered into rest on Friday, June 14th, 2024.

Dee was the wife of John M. Witters, to whom she was married for 45 years. She was born in Lockport, NY and was the daughter of Carl and Avis Hoste.

Dee will be remembered for her great...

Jun 13, 2024

Reannon McKenzie Myrick, age 25, of Ten Mile, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

She loved acting, music, and being a CNA.

She is preceded in death by her sister: Georgia Myrick; grandparents: Tony Seargeant, Darlene McElhaney; great-grandparents: Janette Ratledge, Ralph Ratledge, Jack May, Louise May; uncle: Jesse Picca.

She is survived...

Jun 1, 2024

Randall William Redman, age 56, of Pikeville, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, doing small engine repairs, and woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his father: Max Redman.

He is survived by his mother: Lovella Redman; wife: Sherry Meadows;...

May 30, 2024

Mildred Lee Presswood McDowell, age 77, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late George and Fannie Belcher Presswood. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, camping, and off-roading.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Fred “Sonny” McDowell; brothers: George Edward...

May 29, 2024

Dannie Earl Rogers, age 70, of Decatur, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories.

Dannie was born to the late Alton and Edith Farrell Rogers. He was a faithful member of Decatur First Baptist Church...

May 26, 2024

Ethane Stormblade Craft, known by his loved ones as Storm, passed away on the evening of May 26, 2024, at 7:09 pm, in Chattanooga, TN, surrounded by his family.

Storm is remembered for his artistic skill, sarcastic sense of humor, and his love of animals. Storm grew up in Fayetteville, GA, graduated from Whitewater High School in...

May 20, 2024

Conley Carson Culbert, age 90, of Athens, TN, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024.

Conley was born and raised in Elizabethton, TN. In 1953, Conley married Frankie "Sue" Culbert, as well as began work as a tool and die maker for General Motors in Cleveland, OH. He attended Finn College with an apprenticeship program through General...

May 20, 2024

Gloria Joines Casteel, age 64, of Decatur, TN, formerly of Englewood, TN, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.

She was born on November 23, 1959 to the late Richard “Curt” and Rachel Moses and Jim Joines of Englewood, TN.

She is preceded in death by her husband and lifelong friend: Harold C. Casteel.

May 6, 2024

Lavonne Cox Johns, age 96, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late Vader and Mae Green Cox. She was a charter member of Cottonport Road Church of God since 1953.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Harvey H. Johns; daughter: Linda Diane Johns; siblings:...

Apr 24, 2024

John Anthony Sanders, age 61, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

John was a son of the late John Clayton and Olene Crowley Sanders. He enjoyed grilling and smoking food with his son. He was a very passionate worker at the Dynasty Spas.

He is survived by his son: John Howard Sanders;...

Apr 19, 2024

Kenneth Stephen Van Herpen, age 66, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Ken was born on July 1, 1957 in Munich, Germany.  As a son of a military family, he attended school in multiple states, graduating in 1975 from Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, NC. He joined the Air Force in January 1976...

Apr 17, 2024

Anna Powers Farmer, 86, of Ten Mile, TN, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2024.

Anna was born in Decatur, TN to Georgia and William C. Powers on January 3, 1938. She was married to William E. Farmer until his death on June 21, 2004. Anna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Until her...