His remains were cremated at the request of his family.
Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.
May 21, 2013
Harrell B. Bidwell, 67, of Ten Mile, TN, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. He served as County Commissioner looking out for the good of the people ... (click for more)
James Dennis Jiles, 66, of Decatur, TN, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Dennis was a member of Meigs County Church of Christ. He was the son of the late James Claude Jiles and Pocahontas ... (click for more)
James Dewey “JJ“ Jones, of Decatur, died at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, May 17, 2013. He was born in Graham, OK and moved to Decatur in 1974 where he managed the Decatur ... (click for more)
Harrell B. Bidwell, 67, of Ten Mile, TN, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. He served as County Commissioner looking out for the good of the people of Meigs County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ida Mae (McHone) Bidwell; wife, Hazel Joyce Bidwell; and two brothers, Dallas and Donald Bidwell. ... (click for more)
James Dennis Jiles, 66, of Decatur, TN, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Dennis was a member of Meigs County Church of Christ. He was the son of the late James Claude Jiles and Pocahontas Powers Jiles. He is survived by his wife Mary Jiles of Decatur; daughters, Andrea (Luke) Cartwright and Amber (Wesley) Meadows, both from Decatur; three sisters, Claudette Fisher ... (click for more)
Thomas Winfred Runyon, 72, of Soddy Daisy, died on Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was born and raised in Marion County where he played football at Marion County High School and graduated in 1959. He received a full scholarship to play football at University of Georgia and graduated in 1963. Thomas coached at Sequatchie County High School from 1964 until 1968, Red Bank High ... (click for more)
Harry Wells, formerly of Red Bank, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Georgia. He was 103. Harry was the oldest living member of Red Bank Baptist Church. He was a dedicated family man and will be missed by all who knew him. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Wampler Wells; parents, William T. and Nettie Wells; brother, Verdman Wells and a sister, Evelyn Dugger. ... (click for more)
An indirect lightning strike caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damages to Collegedale City Hall during storms last weekend. City Manager Ted Rogers told commissioners during Monday night’s city commission meeting officials still don’t know the physical nor financial extent of the damage. Losses include a copier, four computers, the electric door lock system, more ... (click for more)
A 20-year-old man was shot twice while standing on his porch on Monday night. At approximately 8:44 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting that occurred in the 1900 block of Walker Street. The victim, Ricky Rogers Jr., was located at 800 N Hawthorne St. suffering from two gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital for the non-life-threatening injuries. ... (click for more)