Obituaries
James David Hale
Jul 18, 2010
James (Jim) David Hale, age 82 of Decatur, TN went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of the Decatur First Baptist Church. He was a member of Meigs Masonic Lodge 213, Alhambra Shrine (Hillbilly Unit), York Rites, Scottish Rites and Telephone Pioneers. He was a U.S. Navy...
Jean Darnell Slusher
Jul 18, 2010
Jean Darnell (Shelley) Slusher, age 68, of Decatur, TN, went home to be with our Lord, July 18, 2010 after her battle with cancer the past year. Jean was born and grew up in Chattanooga. She achieved her Registered Nurse (RN) degree at Baroness Erlanger Hospital School of Nursing on August 13, 1962 and worked at Baroness Erlanger Hospital...
Roy Edward Lillard
Jul 16, 2010
Roy (Ed) Edward Lillard, age 59, of Decatur, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2010. He was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. He was a Member of the Carpenters Local, Ironworkers Local, and AMVETS. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles R. and Odell (Brown) Lillard; brother, David Lillard....
Nell Jeannette Worth
Jul 11, 2010
Nell Fields Worth Nell Fields Worth, 87, of Ten Mile (Meigs County), died Sunday, July 11, 2010. A native of Campbell County TN, she had lived in Sevier County before moving to Meigs County. She was the widow of J. A. "Nub" Worth; her parents John and Lula (Barker) Fields. She attended Ten Mile United Methodist Church and was...
Jennifer Michelle Finnell
Jul 9, 2010
Jennifer Michelle Butler Finnell, age 25, of Decatur, TN, tragically died Friday, July 9, 2010 saving someone else's life. She was a member of the Tennessee Chapel. Jennifer was a graduate of Meigs County High School. She attended Roane State Community College in pursuit of a nursing degree. Jennifer was a sweet and loving girl who always had a...
James Burgin Mchone
Jul 8, 2010
James B. (J.B.) McHone, age 76, of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Memorial Health Care System. He was the oldest of fourteen children. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Juanita Nance
Jun 29, 2010
Juanita (Masterson) Nance, age 81 of Decatur, TN passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at her residence. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary; American Legion. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Nancy (Dugger) Masterson; brothers Delbert Masterson, Fred Masterson; sisters, Kathryn "Boots" Chilton,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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