Obituaries

May 30, 2024

Mildred Lee Presswood McDowell, age 77, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late George and Fannie Belcher Presswood. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, camping, and off-roading.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Fred “Sonny” McDowell; brothers: George Edward...

May 29, 2024

Dannie Earl Rogers, age 70, of Decatur, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories.

Dannie was born to the late Alton and Edith Farrell Rogers. He was a faithful member of Decatur First Baptist Church...

May 26, 2024

Ethane Stormblade Craft, known by his loved ones as Storm, passed away on the evening of May 26, 2024, at 7:09 pm, in Chattanooga, TN, surrounded by his family.

Storm is remembered for his artistic skill, sarcastic sense of humor, and his love of animals. Storm grew up in Fayetteville, GA, graduated from Whitewater High School in...

May 20, 2024

Conley Carson Culbert, age 90, of Athens, TN, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024.

Conley was born and raised in Elizabethton, TN. In 1953, Conley married Frankie "Sue" Culbert, as well as began work as a tool and die maker for General Motors in Cleveland, OH. He attended Finn College with an apprenticeship program through General...

May 20, 2024

Gloria Joines Casteel, age 64, of Decatur, TN, formerly of Englewood, TN, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.

She was born on November 23, 1959 to the late Richard “Curt” and Rachel Moses and Jim Joines of Englewood, TN.

She is preceded in death by her husband and lifelong friend: Harold C. Casteel.

May 6, 2024

Lavonne Cox Johns, age 96, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.

She was a daughter of the late Vader and Mae Green Cox. She was a charter member of Cottonport Road Church of God since 1953.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Harvey H. Johns; daughter: Linda Diane Johns; siblings:...

Apr 24, 2024

John Anthony Sanders, age 61, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

John was a son of the late John Clayton and Olene Crowley Sanders. He enjoyed grilling and smoking food with his son. He was a very passionate worker at the Dynasty Spas.

He is survived by his son: John Howard Sanders;...

Apr 19, 2024

Kenneth Stephen Van Herpen, age 66, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Ken was born on July 1, 1957 in Munich, Germany.  As a son of a military family, he attended school in multiple states, graduating in 1975 from Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, NC. He joined the Air Force in January 1976...

Apr 17, 2024

Anna Powers Farmer, 86, of Ten Mile, TN, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2024.

Anna was born in Decatur, TN to Georgia and William C. Powers on January 3, 1938. She was married to William E. Farmer until his death on June 21, 2004. Anna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Until her...

Apr 16, 2024

Pamela Sue Marshall Hughes, age 66, of Ten Mile, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather: Dorothy Davis and Sam McClure; son: Joseph Wayne Hughes; in-laws: Claude and Mildred Hughes;...

Apr 10, 2024

Larry Lee Corbitt, age 72, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

He was a loving and devoted husband, daddy, papaw, and great-grandfather. He loved his special 1976 Monte Carlo, could fix anything, and was there for anyone at any time. He was the epitome of a family man. His faith was in Jesus Christ...

Apr 5, 2024

Bobby Wayne Reed, age 78, of Ten Mile, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024.

He was a son of the late T.J. and Ruby Bottoms Reed. He was a life-time member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Ten Mile and retired from Bowater Paper Mill. He was a member of Meigs Masonic Lodge #213 F.&A.M. and...

Mar 29, 2024

James Edward Womack, age 64, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at his residence.

He was a son of the late Harvey and Peggy Newman Womack. He loved hunting, fishing, and farming and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his son: Anthony Talton; brother-in-law: David...

Mar 20, 2024

Wayne Ray Brown, age 83, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, peacefully at his residence.

Wayne was the son of the late John Franklin and Lula Jane Cunningham Brown. Wayne served as a deacon at Bethsadia Baptist Church. Wayne was a truck driver for many years, having worked at McKee Foods, First Fleet, and...

Mar 16, 2024

Johnny Cecil King, age 88, of Riceville, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was a son of the late Charlie and Opal Sneed King. He was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed playing his guitar, working puzzles, and singing. He was a United States Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife: Mary Sue King; daughter: Kathy...

Mar 16, 2024

Tamara Joy Blevens Franklin, age 62, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

She was born on January 9, 1962, to the late Jerome “Ed” and Joyce Blevens. She was a Meigs County High School graduate. She spent most of her life in Decatur where she raised her family. Tammy was...

Mar 15, 2024

Barbara McHone Bales, of Decatur, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on March 15, 2024, she was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her son: Anthony Scott Trew; mother: Carrie Mae McHone; father: Rex “Duck” McHone, brothers: JB McHone, Ralph McHone, Dean McHone, Aaron McHone, Clarence “Tootle” McHone, Tommy...

Mar 15, 2024

Beverly Margaret Schnell Rogers, age 74, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Beverly enjoyed spending most of her time caring for Donna. She was a great caregiver, a great grandmother, mom, and wife and will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Albert Orr; son: Robert Baggott and...

Mar 14, 2024

Thomas Neal Thompson, age 76, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

He was a member of Bethsadia Baptist Church. He enjoyed his dirt business, grandkids, and his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Allen Lee and Elsa Lee Thompson; brother: Gary Thompson.

He is survived by his...

Mar 13, 2024

Hugh Victor Davis, Jr., age 69, of Bristol, TN/VA, passed away on March 13, 2024 after a short but valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife Debrah Freda Davis and daughters Carolyn Davis Moore and Jessica Davis Whitney at the time of his passing.

Hugh was born August 18, 1954 in Fort Walton Beach,...