Obituaries

Henry Dewitt Combs

Henry Dewitt Combs

Jun 26, 2010

Henry Dewitt Combs, age 83, of Decatur, TN, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many went home to be with our Lord surrounded by his family, June 26, 2010. He was a member of the Meigs County Church of Christ. He was a Veteran serving in the United States Army in World War II. He retired from Magic...

Laura Elizabeth Thacker

Laura Elizabeth Thacker

Jun 11, 2010

Laura Elizabeth Thacker, age 19, of Decatur, Tennessee died on Friday, June 11, 2010. She attended the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include her father Michael Shawn Taylor; mother Heather Thacker; Grandparents Diana and Hence McCoy of Decatur, TN; one brother Joshua White of Cincinnati, OH. A Memorial Service will be held from 7:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Tuesday,...

James Ray Mcelroy

James Ray Mcelroy

Jun 10, 2010

James Ray McElroy, age 50, of Decatur, TN, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond McElroy; sister, Kathy Travis. He is survived by his mother, Helen (Letner) McElroy of Decatur, TN; son Corey Stokes, of Decatur, TN; daughter Nina McElroy Stokes of Decatur,...

Jerome Edward Weese

Jerome Edward Weese

Jun 2, 2010

Jerome (Jerry) E. Weese, age 64, of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U. S. Army. Member of Meigs Masonic Lodge 213, Shriners, Scottish Rites, Elks Lodge, AMVETS, V.F.W., American Legion Army-Navy. He...

Billie Floyd Johnson

Billie Floyd Johnson

May 29, 2010

Billie Floyd Johnson, age 69, of Decatur, TN died on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at his residence. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents Chester and Otsie (Adams) Johnson; wife Roxanne Dale Johnson; brother, Steve (Shot) Johnson; sisters, Jimmie Lee Brown...

Catherine M. Baker

Catherine M. Baker

May 18, 2010

Catherine M. Baker, age 84 of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2010 Catherine was a life long resident of Meigs County Tennessee, and a member of Good Hope Baptist Church She is preceded in death by her parents, Harle Moore and Annie Thompson Moore, Husband, William C. Baker, son, Doyle Moore. She...

William R. Allen

William R. Allen

May 10, 2010

William R."Billy" Allen, age 51 of Athens, TN died on Monday May 10, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident. Bill graduated from Meigs County High School and served in the U.S. Navy and was certified in plumbing. Most of his work career was in construction in and around Athens, TN He is survived by his adoptive parents,...

Eva Grace Lawson

Eva Grace Lawson

May 9, 2010

Eva "Grace" (Collins) Lawson, age 91 of Decatur, Tennessee died on Sunday May 9, 2010 at her residence. She was a member of the Burdette Chapel Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sammy and Pansy (Eldridge) Collins; husband Coy Lawson; brother, Bobby Lawson; Daughter Marjorie Palmer; Grandson Stan Casteel. Survivors include four sons and daughter-in-laws, Kenneth...

Fred Lewis Reed

Fred Lewis Reed

Apr 28, 2010

Fred Lewis Reed, age 63 of Harrison, TN passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in a Cleveland Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Alberta (Miller) Reed; sister Linda Bonds. Survivors are son and daughter-in-law, Rodney R. and Becky Reed of Hiram, GA; sister Joyce Woods of Decatur, TN; 3 grandchildren, Lee Johnson, Amanda Hutcheson...

Shane R. Ison

Shane R. Ison

Apr 17, 2010

Shane R. Ison, age 38 of Decatur, TN passed away on Saturday April 17, 2010 at his residence. Shane loved his wife and children and was devoted to them. He loved to fish, grill out and old Chevy Novas. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edna Ison, and brother, Heath Ison. He is survived by his parents,...

Charles Randall Owens

Charles Randall Owens

Apr 7, 2010

Charles (Bird) Randall Owens, age 49, of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Robert Owens. He is survived by his mother Ida Yvonne (Heck) Owens of Decatur, TN; sister Connie Darlene Owens of...

Hobert L. Colbaugh

Hobert L. Colbaugh

Apr 6, 2010

Hobert (Hobe) L. Colbaugh, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in Woods Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church. He volunteered at Bowers Funeral Home for several years, he retired from Dillard Smith Construction after 21 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mattie...

Mabel Louise Mercer

Mabel Louise Mercer

Apr 3, 2010

Mabel L. Mercer, Age 92, of Ten Mile, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was the youngest daughter of the late Pearl L. and George O. Campbell and was reared in Sulpher Springs, Tennessee in Washington County. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Home Economics and worked in Education for 28...

Charles Edward Stewart

Charles Edward Stewart

Mar 23, 2010

Charles "Eddie" Stewart, age 58 of Ten Mile, TN passed away in a Chattanooga Hospital on March 23, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, E.H. Stewart and Anna Mae West Stewart. Survivors are, Daughter, Stephanie and husband, Scotty Smith of Dunlap, TN Brother, Fred Stewart of Decatur, TN Teresa Crowder of Ten Mile, TN Grandchild, Hunter...

Randall Clay Littleton

Randall Clay Littleton

Mar 20, 2010

Randall Clay Littleton, age 45, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father Clay Littleton; sister, Penny Cox. He is survived by his mother Shirley Littleton of Decatur, TN; wife Carylon (Reddick) Littleton of Decatur, TN;...

Edgar Rhea Newby

Edgar Rhea Newby

Mar 16, 2010

Edgar "Eddie" Rhea Newby, Sr. , age 69, of Decatur, TN passed away on March 16, 2010 at his residence. Edgar retired from TVA, and retired from the Laborers International Union Local 846, Chattanooga, TN and he was a U.S. Army Veteran. Eddie is Baptist by faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Newby and Ruby...

Raymond Lester Minnis, Jr.

Raymond Lester Minnis, Jr.

Mar 13, 2010

Raymond "Ray" Lester Minnis, Jr., age 78, of Decatur, TN, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Lester Minnis, Sr. & Lula Pearl (Farris) Minnis; 3 brothers, Ralph Minnis, Kenneth Minnis and Bob Minnis. He is survived by his wife Johnnie (Anderson) Minnis...

Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson

Mar 13, 2010

Gail(Carter) Wilson, age 56 of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on March 13, 2010 in U.T. Medical Center. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and Central Baptist in Athens, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnice and Dorothy (Dennis) Carter; brother, David Carter. She is survived by two sons Shannon Norwood and Brandon Young, both...

Ina Lockmiller

Ina Lockmiller

Mar 7, 2010

Ina (Davis) Lockmiller, age 91, of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at her daughters residence. She was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Houston and Margaret (Walker) Davis; husband, James Arthur Lockmiller; brothers, Sam Davis, Herman Davis; sisters Tula...

Carl Jeffrey Howard

Carl Jeffrey Howard

Mar 6, 2010

Carl Jeffrey (Jeff) Howard, age 47, of Decatur, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the West End Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. E. and Naomi (Daugherty) Howard; brothers, Ronny Howard, David Howard, Richie Howard. He is...