Gilbert Allen Wicker

May 2, 2023

Gilbert Allen Wicker, 84, a longtime resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, May 2, 2023 in an Athens, TN hospital. He was born in Athens on June 9, 1938 a son of the Paul & Daisy Wicker. He was a graduate of McMinn County High School and retired from Thomas and Betts. Gilbert was a faithful member...

Ricky Mccoy

May 2, 2023

Ricky McCoy walked into his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 48 years, Rhonda, and his sons Chris and Scott.

He was a supervisor at Magic Chef for many years. He loved watching the Vols, Westerns, and being surrounded by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rick McCoy,...

Patricia Ann Goins

May 1, 2023

Patricia Ann Goins, 75, died Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home in Cleveland with her family by her side.

Patricia was born May 24,1947 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She loved playing with her chickens and cats. She was a member of SENNA. She was a devoted mother and a devoted Christian.

Patricia survived by her children Candy Barfield, Nina Wagner, special daughter...

Louise Kennedy

May 1, 2023

Louise Kennedy, 97, passed away on May 1, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. She was born on September 9, 1925, to the late Grover and Pearl Starnes. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William T. Kennedy, and her son, Darrell Eachus.

Louise is survived by her daughter-in-law, Diane Eachus, her adoring grandsons, Tim Eachus (Libby), Mike Eachus (Victoria), and...

Carson Steven Leach

May 1, 2023

Carson Steven Leach, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 1, 2023. He was born on December 21, 1950 to the late Charles Martin Leach and Anna Ruth Curtis Leach. Steve enjoyed playing golf and huge fan of the Tennessee Vols. Earlier in life he was very involved with the Make-A-Wish foundation. He was a Veteran of the United...

Jakob Ian Hehir

May 1, 2023

Jakob Ian Hehir lost his battle to Fentanyl in the wee hours on May 1, 2023. Anyone who knew Jake knew his love for “his people,” his music, guitars, and drums. He was a self-taught musician, born with his daddy’s musical ambition from an early age. He was talented in such a way that making original music was just what...

Kent Lafayette Parkerson

May 1, 2023

Kent LaFayette Parkerson passed away at the age of 56. He was born June 26,1966 in Chattanooga,Tennessee, and was a resident of Apison , Tennessee, his home town; the son of William LaFayette Parkerson , of Apison Tennessee and mother, Joyce Kesley Miller ( husband Wayne) of Spencer, Tennessee. He was the middle child of three siblings , eldest sister,...

David Owen Bunch

Apr 30, 2023

David Owen Bunch, after 82 years, went to be with the Lord and Savior on the evening of April 30th, 2023. He was surrounded by his loved ones in his final moments.

David was born July 9th, 1940, in Georgetown, TN. When he was just 16, David joined the National Guard and then joined the U.S. Army at 18. In 1962,...

Jean Imogene Clayton

Apr 30, 2023

Jean Nipper Clayton, 88, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away May 1, 2023. Jean was born on March 18, 1935 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Carl Nipper and Mary Ora Patterson. She was a dedicated member of South Cleveland Church of God and a former employee of Bradley Memorial Hospital.

Along with her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her...

Opal Irene Mcneal

Apr 30, 2023

Opal Irene McNeal was born in Piedmont, Alabama to Edward and Jewel Schaeffer on September 3, 1929. Opal passed away in a local nursing home peacefully during the night on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She is survived by her son George McNeal III and his wife Donna, daughter Eva Kinsey and her husband David, and granddaughters Brandi, Misty, Mandy, and...