Obituaries

Mar 12, 2024

Violet Ruth Charles Jackson, age 94, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed crocheting, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

She is preceded in death by her parents: H.C. and Bell Charles; husband: Edd Lee...

Mar 3, 2024

Donna Lee Baggott, age 55, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Donna is preceded in death by her father: Albert Orr and brothers: Robert Baggott and Merideth Baggott.

She is survived by her mother: Beverly Rogers and other extended family and friends.

Memorial service will be held later.

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Mar 3, 2024

Margaret Fish, age 77, of Decatur, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

She will be deeply missed by her loved ones, but we will celebrate her new life.

She is the daughter of the late Garrett and Belle Brown and granddaughter of the late Dart and Mellie Wilson. She is also preceded...

Feb 25, 2024

Arlen Joseph Carter, age 84, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his residence.

He was a son of the late Oscar and Charlsie Fox Carter. He was a good man and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where he loved to sing and play the guitar. He enjoyed Coon hunting, watching Dale...

Feb 23, 2024

Ernest Jackson Teas, Jr., age 81, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his residence.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and training horses.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Ernest, Sr. and Bessie Albney Teas; sisters: Betty (Randall) Tate, Polly (Robert) Cluck; granddaughter: Amy Colbaugh.

He is survived by...

Feb 15, 2024

Robert John “R.J.” Leonard, Jr., age 35, of Decatur, formerly of Hannibal, NY, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

R.J. did construction for most of his life, until recently moving to Tennessee to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer. Upon completing the police academy, he became a deputy sheriff at the Meigs County...

Feb 15, 2024

Deborah Ann (Kovalenko) Darby passed away suddenly on February 15, 2024 in Decatur, Tennessee. Deborah’s departure came as a shock and was deeply felt by her loving family and friends. She was born November 16, 1948 to Shirley and Ted Kovalenko in Detroit, Michigan. The Kovalenko family, including Debby and her siblings Lee, Tom, and Joan, later moved to...

Feb 12, 2024

Steven Wayne Fox, Jr., age 47, passed away on February 12, 2024, at his home in Decatur, Tennessee, with his wife, Bridget, by his side.

Steve was born in Bakersfield, California on April 28, 1976 to his loving mother, Ethel Blake, and father, Steven Fox, Sr.  Steve was a mamma’s boy from the start and being just...

Feb 12, 2024

Mary Truslow, age 50, of Decatur, sadly passed away on February 12, 2024, due to unexpected circumstances.

Mary loved spending time with her grandsons as well as being part of the jeep community.

She is preceded in death by her father: Kenneth Somerville; mother: Patricia Somerville; brother: Thomas; grandparents: Michael and Mary Nagy. She is...

Feb 11, 2024

Claudett Jiles Fisher, age 78, of Ten Mile, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Claude and Polk Jiles; brother: Dennis Jiles; great granddaughter: Eva Blankenship; stepdaughter: Paula Meyers. She is survived by her husband of 27 years: C.L. Fisher; son: Michael Blankenship; daughter: Debbie Blankenship;...

Feb 7, 2024

Dylan “Cubby” Elijah Johnson, age 27, of Ten Mile, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Coming into the world on September the 8, 1996, he was destined to be a gentle giant. Whether you called him Cubby, Dylan, or Eli, everybody called him a friend. Cubby never met a stranger; he was loved by all who...

Jan 25, 2024

Owen David Duncan, age 52, gained his wings on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

David worked for Asplundh Tree service of Cleveland and Chattanooga for over twenty-five years and recently Storm Power in Decatur, Tn. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, he never seemed to meet a stranger, he had a heart of pure gold, and he always seemed...

Jan 23, 2024

Amanda Paige Lankford, age 21, of Etowah, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Although her life was short, she lived it to the fullest. She always saw the good in people and had the most tender caring heart. She was aspiring to put her heart to good use by becoming a nurse...

Jan 19, 2024

Tony Lynn Smith, age 58, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. He loved to hunt and fish and was the type of person to give the shirt off his back to someone in need. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his Parents: Gene and Nannie Bob Smith; Sister-in-law:...

Jan 1, 2024

Phillip D. Grubb, age 80, of Georgetown, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024.

He was a son of the late James Lester and Anna Jean Grubb. He was a member of Burdette Baptist Church. He was a member of Harrison Lodge #114 F & A.M. and enjoyed being Santa Claus for many years.

He...

Jan 1, 2024

Joey Allen Miller, age 46, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024. Joey was a hardworking Laborer and worker for UCOR through the local 818 in Knoxville, TN, where he leaves behind many coworkers and beloved friends. He is preceded in death by his loving son: Matthew Trueblood, grandparents: Ruth and William Miller, Sr.. He is survived...

Dec 29, 2023

James L. Harris, 64, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones early Friday, December 29, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Knoxville.

He is preceded in death by his father: Cecil Harris, mother: Ethel (Fairbanks) Reed, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and beloved friend: Tina Evans.

He is survived by his sister: Virginia Ellison (Steve), daughters:...

Dec 21, 2023

Barney Taylor “B.T.” Bowman, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

He was a son of the late Enloe Bowman and Narcie Sneed Bowman. B.T. enjoyed farming, golf, fishing, skiing, and watching various sports in his free time.

He is prcceeded in death by his parents; brothers: Clyde Bowman,...

Dec 21, 2023

Loretta Peters Turner, age 77, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

She was a daughter of the late Arthur Peters and Annie Carpenter Peters.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister: Christine (Vernon) Teems; sister-in-laws: Bernice Lyman, Clara Joe (Jack) Marsh, Joann Turner.

She is survived by her husband of...

Dec 13, 2023

Priscilla Ann Martin Watkins, age 69, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023

She was a daughter of the late Jim and Ruth Roper Martin and attended Victory House of Prayer.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Lee Watkins and several siblings.

She is survived by her children: Angie...