Obituaries

Luther Luke Miller

Luther Luke Miller

Jul 12, 2011

Luther "Luke" Miller, 95 of Soddy-Daisy passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2011 in Sweetwater, TN. He was a native of Meigs County. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy Battalion (N.C.B.-Seabees) during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He was employed 40 years by the Tennessee Valley Authority, 36 as a construction engineer and 4 in the Maps...

Edward L Arndts, Jr

Edward L Arndts, Jr

Jul 3, 2011

Edward "Ed" L. Arndts, Jr. age 68 of Ten Mile, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2011 in a Knoxville, Tennessee Hospital. Mr. Arndts is a member of the Kingston Church of Christ in Kingston, TN. He moved here 13 years ago from Tipp City, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father,...

Wanda Faye Letner

Wanda Faye Letner

Jul 1, 2011

Wanda Faye Letner, age 65 of Ten Mile, TN went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2011 at the Hospice Unit at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A native and lifelong resident of Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Maude Letner, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy, Johnny,...

Edna Mae Edgemon

Edna Mae Edgemon

Jun 15, 2011

Edna Mae Enix Trew Edgemon, age 98 of Ten Mile, TN went home to be with the Lord Wednesday June 15, 2011. She was the original founder and owner of Sam's Boat Dock, a charter member of Lakeside Baptist Church, and a member of the FCE for over 50 years. She loved to quilt and make crafts. She was...

Sam Alfred Mcelhaney

Sam Alfred Mcelhaney

Jun 14, 2011

Rev. S. A. "Hoss" McElhaney, age 86 went to be home with the Lord Tuesday June 14, 2011 at The Life Care Center of Athens . He preached the old time Gospel over the radio for over 50 years, served as Pastor of many Churches in TN, and preached revivals in many other states throughout his lifetime. He was...

Mildred Alice Hughes

Mildred Alice Hughes

Jun 6, 2011

Mildred Alice Hughes, age 90, of Ten Mile, TN went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 6, 2011. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at Ten Mile. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude Hughes; her father, James McElhaney; her mother, Bessie Leffew McElhaney; one son, J. C. Hughes; one daughter,...

Roy Allen Johnston

Roy Allen Johnston

May 17, 2011

Roy Allen Johnston, age 71 of Ooltewah, TN went to be home with the Lord on May 17, 2011 at The Health Care Center at Standifer Place. He was preceded in death by his father Roy Johnston. He is survived by his mother, Carrie Bell Johnston of Ooltewah; one sister Carol Jordan of Apison; one nephew, Chris and Angie...

Mark Joseph St. Peter

Mark Joseph St. Peter

May 15, 2011

Mark Joseph St. Peter, age 63 of Decatur, TN passed away on May 15, 2011 at his home in Decatur, TN He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. He is Baptist by faith and is preceded in death by his father, Mateland St. Peter He is survived by his wife, Holly Ann St. Peter of...

Brad Dewayne Parker

Brad Dewayne Parker

May 14, 2011

Brad Dewayne Parker, age 26, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2011. He was a member of the Goodhope Baptist Church. He is survived by his Maternal Grandparents, Glen and Faye Davis of Decatur, TN; Paternal Grandparents, Charles "Bud" and Myrtle Moore of Decatur, TN; his father Kenneth Parker and friend Denise Wright of Decatur,...

Minnie Bernice Morrison

Minnie Bernice Morrison

May 12, 2011

Bernice Morrison, 95, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Brookewood Nursing Center, Decatur, TN. She was born March 28, 1916 in the Wolf Creek Community, Spring City, TN and moved to Decatur in 1925. She was a former employee of Simco Leather Company. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Decatur for many years. She...

Melissa Sue Moore

Melissa Sue Moore

May 10, 2011

Melissa Sue Moore, age 42 of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2011 in a local hospital. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on December 22, 1968. She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry Moore, Sr and Mary Hicks Moore, brother, Larry Moore, Jr. She is survived by two sons, Jonathan...

Terry Davis

Terry Davis

May 9, 2011

Terry Davis, age 55, of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 9, 2011. He worked as a truck driver for Meigs County Dept. of Highway and enjoyed Nascar racing.. He was preceded in death by his father, Ross Davis; one daughter, Laurie Scealf. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Bandy Davis; one brother,...

Harry Charles Nelson

Harry Charles Nelson

May 7, 2011

"Harry" Charles Nelson , age 84, of Decatur, TN, died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Dorothy (Dumont) Nelson; son Eric Nelson; grandson Jamison Nelson and brother Marvin Nelson. . He is survived by four sons and five daughter-in-laws, Mark and Linda Nelson of Lansing, MI, Chuck and...

Alan Wayne Neihouse

Alan Wayne Neihouse

May 6, 2011

Alan Wayne Neihouse, age 56 died May 6, 2011 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. Hee was preceded in death by his parents, Louis E. and Tressie E. (Creek) Neihouse. Hee is survived by his fiancee Pamela Beene, of Decatur, TN; three brothers and two sister-in-laws, James Edward and Denise Neihouse of Spokane, WA, David...

Phil Eugene Stroud

Phil Eugene Stroud

May 2, 2011

Phil E. Stroud, age 71 of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 2, 2011 In a local Health Care Facility. Phil was born in North Willksbourgh, N. C. and resided in Bradley County for the past 30 years. Phil was a top salesman in bedding and furniture sales for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Richard Wayne Newman

Richard Wayne Newman

May 2, 2011

Richard Wayne Newman, age 67 of Spring City, TN went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2011 at his Spring City residence. Mr. Newman is a member of the Decatur Church of God, Decatur, TN, and A member of Meigs County Masonic Lodge #213 He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Newman and Gladys...

Byron A. King

Byron A. King

May 1, 2011

Byron A. "Munk" King, age 67 of Decatur, TN passed away at his residence on May 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce B. King and Willie Mae Gamble Smith He is survived by his wife, Delores Fay Stephens of Decatur, TN He is survived by his son, Jason King of Decatur, TN Daughters, Donna...

Joseph Thomas Powell

Joseph Thomas Powell

Apr 22, 2011

Joseph "Joe" Powell, age 72, of Ten Mile, TN went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 22, 2011 at NHC Health Center. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired specialist for TVA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Julia Guthrie Powell; two brothers, Guthrie and Wayne Powell. . He is survived...

William Brent

William Brent

Apr 16, 2011

William Brent age 75 of Decatur, TN went to be home with the Lord on April 16, 2011 at his residence. He was born in New York City, NY and was Catholic by faith. He loved golfing and farming. He was preceded in death by, mother Lillian Caraddi, and two sisters Dorthy and Carol. He is survived by his...

Nina Marie Wright

Nina Marie Wright

Apr 13, 2011

Nina Marie Wright, age 83, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice). She was born in Madisonville, TN to the late Amos Winfield and Mamie Palmer Martin. She has been a resident of Columbia County for the past 55 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who was...