All Obituaries

Watson-North Funeral Home is honored to be of service and ministry to the family of Beulah “Granny” Colvin, age 79, of Estill Springs. Granny Colvin passed from this life peacefully while surrounded by her loving family at St. Thomas West in Nashville TN. She was welcomed into eternal rest by Bishop “Papa” Colvin on July 17, 2018. She leaves fond memories of her love for cooking, preparing large meals, making sure everyone was full, baking, fishing and playing the...

Watson-North Funeral Home is honored to be of service and ministry to the family of Agnes Pepper Miller-Smedley age 94 of Winchester, TN.  Ms. Agnes passed from this life on July 12, 2018, after an extended illness. She was a native of Limestone County Alabama where she attended Athen High School in 1943. She was born to the late Brents and Ellen Leopard Pepper. She graduated from AUB in Birmingham as a Registered Nurse. For many years she served as the Public Health nurse for Franklin...

Watson-North Funeral Home is honored to be of service and ministry to the family of Thomas Vernon DeRamus, age 89 of Estill Springs, TN.  Rev. DeRamus passed from this life, peacefully, in the early morning hours on July 14, 2018. He was a native of Giles County Tennessee, but after many years in the ministry and travels, he retired in the community of Estill Springs, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Martin Methodist College in Pulaski and received his Masters Degree from Scarritt...

Watson-North Funeral Home is honored to be of service and ministry to the family of Mary Steele McBee Harris, age 79 of Estill Springs.  Mrs. Harris passed away Wednesday June 27, 2018 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester.  A native of Franklin County, she was a 1956 graduate of Franklin County High School.  She worked for Lakeway Publishing for many years and retired from Sain Construction in Manchester in 2007 following 30 years of service.  She was a charter member of...

Watson-North Funeral Home is honored to be of service and ministry to the family of Mr. Coy Bagby age, 87, of Winchester. Mr. Bagby passed from this life peacefully on June 22, 2018, while at his residence. He proudly served our country while in the Army, serving in the Korean War. Mr Bagby worked as a tow truck operator for General Motors for 31 years. He was a long time member of the Decherd Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Mabel Bagby, daughter; Brenda Sue Melcher of...

Watson-North Funeral Home is honored to be of service and ministry to the family of James W. Murray, Jr. James William Murray, Jr. “Jr.” was called to his final resting place on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. James was born on August 17, 1976 in Shelbyville, TN., to James W. Murray, Sr., and Charlene D. Murray.  He was the eldest son.  James graduated from Franklin County High school in May 1994. After which he attended ITT in Nashville TN.  Jr. gave his life to Christ...

Watson-North Funeral Home is honored to be of service and ministry to the family of Larry Thomas Dameworth age 75 of Decherd. Mr. Dameworth passed from this life on May 29, 2018. Visitation will be at Watson-North Funeral Home for family and friends on Thursday June 14, 2018 from 12-2. The service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude or a charity of your choice. 

Watson-North Funeral Home is honored to be of service and ministry to the family of Louise Sitz O’Dear, age 67 of Decherd.  As her family surrounded her, Mrs. O’Dear passed from this life into life eternal on May 30, 2018 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center.  A native of Grundy County, she made her home in Decherd with her husband and family.  She was a 1969 Graduate of the Tennessee Preparatory School of Nashville.  She was a devoted member of the Church of...

Watson-North Funeral Home is honored to be of service and ministry to the family of Mr. Everett Randall Adams. Mr. Adams age 73, of Lynchburg passed from this life on May 29, 2018. A native of Marion VA, he called Moore County his home. For many years he made rockers and furniture for the Jack Daniel's Shop in Lynchburg. He also enjoyed his time with the Moore County Schools as a bus driver. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Patricia; daughter, Tammy (Greg) Hill of...

Margaret Evelyn Barbour McClain was born on February 24, 1935 in Olive Branch Mississippi. She passed from this life on Saturday May 26, 2018 at her home in Winchester, Tennessee, at the age of 83 years. She grew up in Olive Branch and attended all 12 years of school in her hometown which she deeply loved. After graduating from high school, she worked for Standard Printing Company as secretary and also did some commercial art work in Memphis. After marrying her husband, Jimmy, she became a...