Obituaries

Daniel Benjamin Ferguson, Sr.

Daniel Benjamin Ferguson, Sr.

Nov 17, 2010

Daniel Benjamin Ferguson, Sr., age 50, of Decatur, TN, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at his residence. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Aileen (Couch) Ferguson. He is survived by his father Rev. William Henry Ferguson, Jr.; his wife of 33 years Teresa Jean (Brown) Ferguson of Decatur, TN; one...

Roger Eugene Sitzlar

Roger Eugene Sitzlar

Nov 3, 2010

Roger (Tiny) Eugene Sitzlar, age 37, of Ten Mile, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in an Automobile Accident. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents Paul and Kum Sun Sitzlar of Ten Mile, TN; one sister and brother-in-law, Nadine and David Triplett of...

John Richard Clark

John Richard Clark

Oct 25, 2010

John Richard Clark, age 94, of Ten Mile, TN, died Monday, October 25, 2010 at his residence. He was a highly decorated retired U. S. Army Veteran Serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph Lee and Ruth (Hughes) Clark; his wife Pearl Helen Clark; sisters Maude Alice Letner, Bonnie Jo Letner...

Arthur Lincoln Waters

Arthur Lincoln Waters

Oct 24, 2010

Arthur "Al" Lincoln Waters, age 82, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 24, 2010 at his residence. He was a Veteran serving in the U. S. Marines in World War II. He was in radio and television broadcasting for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert B. and...

Gary Allen Hammontree

Gary Allen Hammontree

Oct 19, 2010

Gary Allen Hammontree, age 62, of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of the Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Allen and Anna Margaret (Wilson) Hammontree; brother Tony Lowe; sister Linda Diane Helton; grandson...

Martin Edward Hiefnar

Martin Edward Hiefnar

Oct 17, 2010

Martin Edward "Ed" Hiefnar, age 79, of Niota, TN, died Sunday, October 17, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of the Bethsadia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Minnie (Lowery) Hiefnar; wife Reba Dell (Kyker) Hiefnar; brother-in-law John McKamy; step granddaughter Theresa Leona Cunningham. He is survived by his wife Geraldine...

Ruth Lee Goins

Ruth Lee Goins

Oct 16, 2010

Ruth Lee Goins, age 69, of Ten Mile, TN, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at her residence. She was a Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Julia (Mitchell) Parsons; two brothers, Charles Mitchell, Robert Parsons; daughter Monica Swanson; son Billy Vaughn Jackson, Jr.; one great grandchild Austin Wyatt Fairbanks. She is survived by two...

Robert Richard Sonnenburg

Robert Richard Sonnenburg

Oct 16, 2010

Robert R. Sonnenburg, age 87, of Ten Mile, TN, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 16, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Barbara Sonnenburg of Ten Mile, TN; four sons, Richard, William, John and Roger Sonnenburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Mark Griffin; two brothers, William and Don Sonnenburg; two sisters,...

Carol Jean Collier

Carol Jean Collier

Oct 12, 2010

Carol Jean Collier Myrtle Beach Carol Jean Collier, 66, of Labrador Ct. died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Agape Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 7, 1944 a daughter of the late John Francis and Cornelius Estelle Fortenberry Sands. In additions to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Alvin Lee Collier and a brother, David Sands....

Betty Brogden

Betty Brogden

Oct 6, 2010

Betty (Thurman) Brogden, 78, of Decatur, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Brooke Wood Nursing Center with her family by her side. She was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church for many years. Her love for the Lorfd and her amazing ability to sing allowed her to...

Robert "Rob" Lane Shearman

Robert "Rob" Lane Shearman

Oct 4, 2010

Robert "Rob" Lane Shearman, age 87, of Ten Mile, TN, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 4, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of the Ten Mile Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in World War II. Rob was an avid Ham Radio Operator, talking to people all over the world....

Jannie Thurman Wilson

Jannie Thurman Wilson

Sep 30, 2010

Jannie (Thurman) Wilson, age 88, of Decatur, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at her daughters home in Decatur. She was a member of the Union Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved the Lord with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her...

Roger Dale Self

Roger Dale Self

Sep 23, 2010

Roger Dale Self, age 51, of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2010. He was a member of the Cottonport Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Sallie (Watts) Self. He is survived by his wife,...

Annie Pearl Elder

Annie Pearl Elder

Sep 18, 2010

Annie "Pearl" (Nance) Elder, age 94, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Life Care Center of Cleveland. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a hard worker, Loving wife, Mother, grandmother, and a devoted servant of the Lord. She was daughter of the late Earnest and...

Kenneth Edward Mchone

Kenneth Edward Mchone

Sep 6, 2010

Kenneth Edward McHone, age 79, of Decatur, TN, died Monday, September 6, 2010 at Erlanger Hospital. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merritt Burgin and Tempie (Norton) McHone; 6 sisters, Ida Bidwell, Sarah Walden, Net Armour, Carrie Greene, Dollie Sivley,...

Tommy Wayne Ellison

Tommy Wayne Ellison

Aug 30, 2010

Tommy Wayne Ellison, age 54, of Ten Mile, TN, died Monday, August 30, 2010, Ten Mile, TN. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a member of Machinist Union Local 1758. He retired from T.V.A. after 30 years service. He is survived by his wife Babette (Oliver) Ellison of Ten Mile, TN; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jeremy...

Franklin Holland Mayton

Franklin Holland Mayton

Aug 28, 2010

Franklin Holland Mayton, age 69, of Decatur, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 28, 2010. He was a Christian. He was a Member of I.B.E.W. Local 270. He was preceded in death by his father Shelby L. Mayton. Survivors include his mother Lillie E. (Cook) Mayton of Knoxville, TN; one brother and sister-in-law, David A....

I. L. Elder

I. L. Elder

Aug 21, 2010

I. L. "Sonny" Elder, age 74, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 21, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. He retired from Volunteer Electric Coop as Maintenance Shop Foreman, he had over 23 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Elder;...

Cleo B. Jennings

Cleo B. Jennings

Aug 21, 2010

Cleo Bowman Jennings, age 99, of Decatur, TN, died quietly at home at 8:45 on Saturday morning, August 21, 2010. "Granny," as she was fondly known throughout the community as well as among her family, was born in Green County, TN, on December 28, 1910. Her father and mother, John and Dora (Owens) Bowman, his sister Agnes, and her...

Betty Marie Smith

Betty Marie Smith

Aug 15, 2010

Betty Marie Smith, age 68, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 15, 2010 at her residence. She was a member of the Union Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Eliza (Farris) Goforth; husbands, Robert Jackson and Osborn Smith; son Denzal Jackson; brothers, Plez Goforth, Lige Goforth;...