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Area Obituaries


Coleman, Melvina "Mae" (Decatur)

Sunday, October 6, 2019
Melvina “Mae” Coleman, 63, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Erlanger Hospital.

She was a member of the Union Grove Baptist Church.  She loved race  cars, loved working with jewelry,  working puzzles, and her Little Dog Buttons.

She was preceded in death by her mother,  Daffine Lankford; brothers,  Bruce Jones and David Nelson; daughter,  Andrea Miller; special nephew,  Mark Howard; husband, Tommy Shaver.

Survivors include her husband of eighteen years,  Donald Coleman of Decatur; Brian Shaver of Decatur; step-sons Christopher Coleman of Etowah, Craig Coleman of Athens;  step-daughters, Manda Fiecher of Vonore, Candice Riotge of Etowah; sisters Rose (Lonnie) Thurman, Emma (Pete) Howard, Joan (Eddie) Rodrick all of Decatur; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a host of good friends.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, at Bowers Funeral Home, 163 Arrants Road, Decatur, Tn. 37322. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation and will begin at 2 p.m. with Reverend Hugh Bryan and Reverend Michael Coleman officiating.

Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Share special messages and condolences with the family at www.BowersFH.com. Bowers Funeral Home, 163 Arrants Road, Decatur, Tn. 37322  is honored to serve the family of Mae Coleman. Please call 423 334-3661 for additional information.

May 23, 2020

Slatton, Brenda Joyce (Jasper)

May 23, 2020

Smith, Dennis Stephen (Chickamauga)

May 23, 2020

Lawson, Ruth L. (Cleveland)


Brenda Joyce Evans Slatton, at the age of 64 years old, left her earthly home to walk through the gates of her heavenly home on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Brenda was born on January 17, 1956 ... (click for more)

Dennis Stephen Smith, 68, of Chickamauga, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was a manger for Shop-Rite in Chickamauga and enjoyed playing bingo. He is survived by his wife, Susan ... (click for more)

Ruth L. Lawson, age 89, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in a local health care facility. She was the daughter of the late Walter L. and Winnie Spikes ... (click for more)



Area Obituaries

Slatton, Brenda Joyce (Jasper)

Brenda Joyce Evans Slatton, at the age of 64 years old, left her earthly home to walk through the gates of her heavenly home on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Brenda was born on January 17, 1956 to Dewey “Dick” Evans and Mary Sisk Evans. Brenda had been a lifetime resident of Jasper, Tn., and was of the Baptist faith. Brenda loved and adored her children, grandchildren and family. ... (click for more)

Smith, Dennis Stephen (Chickamauga)

Dennis Stephen Smith, 68, of Chickamauga, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was a manger for Shop-Rite in Chickamauga and enjoyed playing bingo. He is survived by his wife, Susan Smith; daughters, Melissa (Chris) Cummings and Ashley (Chris) Mathis; son, Charles Gale; grandchildren, Olivia, Emma, Dylan, Katelyn, Kaden, and Brayden; and pet, Princess. A private ... (click for more)

Obituaries

James Henry Robinson

James Henry Robinson, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, in a local hospital. He was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Army. James was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara S. Robinson; parents, Joseph Robinson and Irene Ester Morris. Survivors include his sons, James Johnson of Nashville, and John (Denise) Heathington of Chattanooga; ... (click for more)

Omega B. Ward Barber

Omega B. Ward Barber, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, in a local hospital. She was a 1968 graduate of Riverside High School. She attended Chattanooga State Community College and received her associate's degree. Omega was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. She was on the Hit and Miss Bowling League and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. ... (click for more)

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