Obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Esther Judd Altizer, age 87, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.

She loved hunting, fishing, horseback riding, gardening, water skiing, being on the lake, and traveling. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Dora and Marie Clark Jenkins.

She is preceded in death by...

Nov 21, 2024

Phyllis Ann Brown Meadows, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late Hubert and Dona Mae Brown and a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband: William “Wick” Grady Meadows; brother: Robert Brown; son: Adam Clay Meadows.

She...

Nov 21, 2024

Larry Dewayne Johnson, age 55, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

He was a son of the late Earl David and Betty Patterson Johnson. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed logging, watching the Falcons play football, and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his son: Jackson Dewayne Johnson.

Nov 19, 2024

Terri Annette Moore Tarver, age 52, of Ten Mile, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home.

Terri loved spending time with family, water skiing on the lake, and fishing with her husband. She had such a big, loving, and forgiving heart. She was so proud of her children and adored her grandbabies.

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Nov 7, 2024

James Carey Campbell, age 75, of Ten Mile, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was a son of the late James and Viola Jenkins Campbell. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam, Third Battalion, Airborne Brigade. He loved boating, fishing, and being with his dogs. He was always a helping hand to his neighbors. He is...

Nov 5, 2024

Larry Stiner Wattenbarger, age 74, of Niota, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

He was a son of the late William “Bill” and Josephine “Jay” Stiner Wattenbarger. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a proud member of Meigs Lodge #213 F.&A.M. for 53 years and an ironworker...

Nov 3, 2024

Pamela Doy Lively, aged 81, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2024 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. Pam loved flowers, working in her yard, and anything that got her outside. She was at her happiest though when she was surrounded by family and friends laughing and telling stories. Pam was born on September 1,...

Nov 2, 2024

Robert Joe Crabtree, age 53, of Niota, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

He enjoyed being in nature with animals, cooking, listening to music, and bringing his mom flowers. He loved going to church, those were the happiest days of his life.

He is survived by his parents: Howard and Connie Tilley Crabtree; sister:...

Nov 2, 2024

James Dean Goforth, age 80, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, October November 2, 2024. He was a son of the late Haskel and Sallie Wilson Goforth. He was an United States Army Vietnam Veteran, a life member of Meigs Lodge #213 F.&A.M., and loved to work on cars and mow, and watching westerns. He is preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2024

Bobbie Jean Goode Womack, age 59, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years: James Womack; son: Anthony Talton.

She is survived by her daughter: Barbara (Coleman) Elder; son: Michael Goode; grandchildren: Baylee and Ecil Elder, Matt, Dylan, and Colby Bowman; daughter-in-law: Stephanie...

Nov 1, 2024

Kenneth Phillip Poore, age 30, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, running marathons, and working out every day. He received 2 black belts in 2 different styles of martial arts. He graduated from Miracle Lake in 2024. He is very much missed by his parents and many friends.

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Oct 30, 2024

Danny Eugene Moore, age 63, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

He was a son of the late Doyle and Vernell Moore. He was a truck driver for 30 years and loved his dog, Buddy, hot rods, and to cut up and aggravate people. He is preceded in death by his grandson: Jameson Allen....

Oct 27, 2024

Russell Lee Fish, Sr., age 79, of Decatur, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was a son of the late Ben and Rose Vincent Fish. He was an avid fisherman and coin collector and served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife: Margaret Fish; son: Mitchell Fish; siblings: Ronnie, Donnie,...

Oct 17, 2024

Ethel Jennings Layman, age 77, of Decatur, gained her wings on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Surrounded by her family, she entered her Heavenly home to be reunited with loved ones.

She was the daughter of the late Burl and Orzie Jennings.

She was preceded in death by husband: John Layman, Sr.; Brothers: Steve Jennings and...

Oct 16, 2024

Wanda Faye “Shorty” Combs Judd, age 81, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday October 16, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late Bill and Stella Rowland Combs. She enjoyed all things gardening, mowing, planting flowers, canning, cooking, fishing, hunting, and always put her family first. She was the owner of the Nip & Sip for 40...

Oct 15, 2024

Debra Marie Bowman, age 67, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

She was of the Catholic faith and a bank teller at local banks for many years. She enjoyed shopping, crafting, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl and Eva Umscheid; husband:...

Oct 8, 2024

Jerry Leo Holzer, 87, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

He was the son of the late Clement and Lola Taylor Holzer. He enjoyed wood working, fishing, and scratching off lottery tickets.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Lorraine Holzer.

He is survived by a...

Oct 6, 2024

TJ Wilkerson entered where he longed to go into his eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, October 6, 2024, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. TJ was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was kind and gentle and loved by all that knew him. His true passion was spending time with his grandchildren, the adoration...

Sep 19, 2024

Virginia Lee Crowder, age 79, a resident of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at a local nursing facility.

She was the daughter of the late Archie Lee and Ruth Virginia Monday. She was a long-time member of Pisgah Baptist Church where she served as the church pianist. She was retired from La-Z-Boy, Inc. with...

Sep 15, 2024

Elaine “Sissie” Adcock Hensley, age 88, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late John Taylor and Martha Bernice Shackelford Adcock. She was a member of Decatur First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by husband Walt Hensley: daughter Sherri Edwards.

She is survived...