Threads of Life: A man of faith who loved to encourage others
In remembrance of: Scottie Lowe, Earl Myers, Corene West, John Welch, and Billy Joe Williams.
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Scottie Lowe, 50
June 24, 1974-May 1, 2025
Scottie Edward Lowe entered his heavenly home on Thursday, May 1, 2025. He was 50.
LIFE
Born in Georgia on June 24, 1974, Scottie was the son of Daniel and Pauline Lowe. He was a devoted family man and a passionate outdoorsman. His passion was evident in the countless stories and cherished time spent with family and friends.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to his father: Brother-in-law, Joey Pergram.
SURVIVORS
In addition to his mother:
Loving wife of 29 years: Katrina Lowe.
Daughter: Grace Lowe.
Brothers: Gaylon Lowe and wife Melissa, and Shawn Lowe and wife Crystal.
In-laws: Espy and Wanda Pergram, Tom and Melissa Jeffers, Robert and Aleasha Pergram, Barbie Pergram, Emma Pergram, Madison Pergram, Annie Pergram, Joyce Pergram, and Alisha and Travis Selvidge.
Special nephews: Trent Vanover and Cody Lowe.
Special niece: Chelsie Lowe.
SERVICES
Visitation: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida.
Funeral: To follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. Dudley Harness and Bro. Carlie Duncan officiating. Music will be provided by the Mason family and Antioch Trio.
Committal Service: To follow at Lowe Cemetery in the Smokey Junction community.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
Earl Myers, 78
Robbins
July 22, 1946 – May 3, 2025
Earl Monroe Myers, of Robbins, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his home. He was 78.
LIFE
Born July 22, 1946, Earl was the son of Leon and Nedra Stringfield Myers. He was a member of Community Chapel Church. If you knew him, you knew he loved to praise and sing unto the Lord. He had great faith and always encouraged others. He loved his family with everything in him but would tell you Jesus loves you the most. He always stayed busy watching his grandkids and great-grandkids, mowing, and watching the birds.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by:
Love of his life: Glenda Myers.
Parents-in-law: Raymond and Lucretia Crickett Pittman.
Brother: Harold Myers.
Brother-in-law: Roy Edwards.
Grandson: Joshua Ethan Myers.
SURVIVORS
Son: Earl Dwayne Myers and wife Helen.
Grandchildren: Jordan and Sarah Myers, Jacob and Kelli Myers, Julianna Myers, Collin Myers, Collin Myers, and Brayden, Thomas and Landon.
Great-grandchildren: Eli, Emi, Rhett and Levi Myers, and another due in November.
Sister: Kathy Fitzgerald.
Sisters-in-law: Roberta Edwards and Brenda Myers.
Special brother-in-law: Gayle Ray Pittman and wife Donna.
Special friends: Jerry Tompkins and Eileen Myers.
SERVICES
Visitation: Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida.
Funeral: To follow at 4 p.m. with Pastor Sister Jayne Sexton and Brother Greg Jones officiating. Music will be provided by the Community Chapel Church Choir.
Committal Service: To follow at McCartt-Butler Cemetery in Elgin.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
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Corene West, 70
February 20, 1955 – May 1, 2025
Corene West departed this life on May 1, 2025. She was 70.
LIFE
Born in Robbins on Feb. 20, 1955, Corene was the daughter of James Ryan Latham and Charleaine Smith. She was a member of Slick Rock Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing and attending. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and mowing. She was a loving wife, mother, granny, sister, aunt and friend.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to her parents, Corene was preceded in death by:
Brothers: Gilbert Latham, Lawrence Latham, Charlie Latham, Hurstle Latham, T.G. Latham and Runt Latham.
Sisters: Lois Smith, Lucille, Virginia and Goldie.
SURVIVORS
Husband of 55 years: Arnold West.
Children: Charlotte Hughett, Charleaine West and Michael West.
Grandchildren: John Ellis, Delisha Ellis, Latisha Perry and Jessie Hughett.
Great-grandchildren: Melina Ellis, Rowan Ellis, Serenity Bryant and Myra Perry.
Brothers: Claude Latham and Larry Latham.
Sister: Betty Latham.
Special niece: Angie Buttram.
SERVICES
Visitation: The family will receive friends on Monday, May 5, 2025 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville.
Funeral: To follow at 12 p.m. with Bro. Mike Smithers officiating.
Burial: To follow at Newport Cemetery in the Brimstone community.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
John Welch, 80
October 11, 1944 – May 3, 2025
John Lee Welch passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 80.
LIFE
Born in Oneida on Oct. 11, 1944, John was the son of Archie and Bessie Welch. He was a highly skilled tool and die maker working in the manufacturing industry. A man of deep faith, he was a devoted member of the Southern Baptist community. His passions extended to the beauty and spirit, a fondness poignantly underscored by his passing on this year’s Deby Day. Those who knew him will fondly remember him as a captivating storyteller, possessing an unparalleled knowledge of his family’s history and heritage.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by:
Wife: Verna Welch.
Son: Ricky Welch.
Daughters: Alecia Dotts and Dereatha Ramsey.
SURVIVORS
Daughters: Patricia Davis and husband James, Gwen Welch, and Bessie Smith and husband Paul.
Son: Richy Welch.
Sisters: Violet Lashley, Duretta Welch and Patsy Welch.
Grandchildren: Destinny Welch, Jeremy Welch, Heater Willis, Tiffany Welch, Adam Davis, Elizabeth Messenger and Haleigh Robertson.
10 great-grandchildren.
SERVICES
Visitation: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at E.M. Coots’ Sons Funeral Home in Jeffersonville, Ind.
Local Visitation: Friday, May 9, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida.
Funeral: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida with Lee Spence officiating. Music will be provided by Lee and Carol Spence.
Burial: To follow at Love Chapel Cemetery in Robbins.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
Billy Joe Williams, 78
Paint Rock
January 16, 1947 – May 3, 2025
Billy Joe Williams, of the Paint Rock community in Oneida, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his home. He was 78.
LIFE
Born in Scott County on Jan. 16, 1947, Billy was the son of Rev. Robert Williams and Fena Newport Williams. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, ran heavy equipment for over 50 years with 36 years of Blalock and Sons, and loved fishing, hunting, and feeding his deer and turkeys. He was a Baptist and professed a faith and hope in God.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by:
Wife: Jewel Byrd Williams.
Brothers: Arie, Charlie Bud and Roy Clois Williams.
Sisters: Nila Chambers, Narie Lee Chambers and Ida Mae Carson.
SURVIVORS
Son: Robert Williams.
Daughter: Jodi Thompson and husband Josh.
Grandchildren: Gage and Jacy Williams, and Lauren and Noah Thompson.
Sisters: Pearl Williams and Patsy Henson.
Special friends: Jerry Graham, Phillip Laxton and Gale Ray Pitman.
SERVICES
Visitation: Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Huntsville.
Funeral: To follow with Rev. Carlie Duncan and Rev. Marshall Terry officiating. Music will be provided by the Antioch Baptist Church Choir.
Committal Service: To follow at Lay Chambers Family Cemetery in the Rock House community.
In Lieu of Flowers: Donations may be made to the Scottish Rite Shoe Fund, c/o Michael Byrd, 364 Silcox Road, Pioneer, TN 37847.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT THREADS OF LIFE
Obituaries are one of the most important sections of any community news publication. They’re more than notifications that a member of the community has passed; they’re life stories, and that’s why we call them Threads of Life. They’re the stories of who the person was and the impact they had on their community. We encourage you to share details about the life your loved one lived, even if it wasn’t part of the original obituary published by the attending funeral home. If there are a few words and details you’d like to share, please do so before Threads of Life is published (each Wednesday) by emailing newsroom@ihoneida.com.
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