Obituaries
Sherman Smith
Jan 9, 2026
Sherman Eugene Smith, age 93, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on January 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Sherman was born on February 29, 1932, to the late Marshall Eli and Anna Grant Smith. He was the last surviving member of nine siblings.
A man who never shied away from honest labor, Sherman worked faithfully for most...
Reta Marie Massey
Jan 8, 2026
Reta Marie Massey, age 69, of Rising Fawn, Georgia on Lookout Mountain, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Reta was born on August 20, 1956, to the late Ralph and Ruth Lusk Mathews. One of ten siblings, she grew up surrounded by family, a blessing that shaped her life and values. Family was the...
Olan Smith
Jan 7, 2026
Olan Opal Smith, age 98, passed away peacefully at his home in Flat Rock, Alabama, on January 7, 2026.
Olan was born on February 13, 1927, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to the late Robert Dewey and Josie Ruby Reeves Smith. He was a man of deep faith and enjoyed attending church throughout his life. He was a member of Straightway Baptist...
Jane Elise Higdon
Jan 4, 2026
Jane Elise Higdon, precious child of Austin and Melisha Higdon, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 4, 2026 . Though her time on earth was brief, her life was deeply meaningful and forever cherished.
Jane will always be remembered for the love that surrounded her before she was born and for the place she held in the...
George Hulvey
Jan 2, 2026
George Dexter Hulvey, age 67, of Henagar, Alabama, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Highland Medical Center.
George was born on October 29, 1958, in Long Island, Alabama, to the late Jim and Irene Roberts Hulvey. He was the seventh born of ten children and grew up surrounded by a large, close-knit family that shaped the man he would become.
Family...
Troyce Burrell
Dec 27, 2025
Troyce Haywood Burrell, age 92, of Trenton, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.
Troyce was born on May 8, 1933, in Dade County, Georgia, to the late Murphy and Cora West Burrell. Born during the Great Depression, Troyce learned early the value...
Martha "Dena" Newt
Dec 25, 2025
Martha "Dena" Newt, age 75, of Trenton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 25, 2025. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Dena’s life was defined by her deep faith and unwavering devotion to her family.
She was a Sunday school teacher, a bible study leader and a member of White Oak Baptist church...
Joseph Walker
Dec 24, 2025
Joseph Richard "Joe" Walker, a resident of Flat Rock, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the age of 74.
Born on April 1, 1951 to the late Thomas and Hilda Walker, Joe was a native of Orlando, Florida for many years before moving to Flat Rock. He retired from CSX Railroad after nearly 40 years where he worked...
Janice McCloud Holland
Dec 24, 2025
Janice Louise (McCloud) Holland, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, was welcomed home to Heaven on, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Flat Rock, Alabama, at the age of 80.
A funeral service to honor the life of Janice will be held at 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with...
Iva Lee Poole
Dec 20, 2025
Iva Lee Poole, affectionately known as “Lee,” was born November 18, 1928, in Jackson County, Alabama, and departed this life on December 20, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama, at the age of 97. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by faith, hard work, and devotion to her family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM EST on Tuesday, December...
Betty Moon
Dec 18, 2025
Betty Ellen Moon, age 70, passed away at her home in Trenton, Georgia, on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Betty was an easygoing soul with a kind heart, though those who knew her well understood she had a strong spirit when pushed. She was always willing to help anyone in need, however she could. Betty loved her family deeply, and they were...
Jay Jones
Dec 17, 2025
Jay T. Jones, Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his home in Flat Rock, Alabama, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Jones was a long-time banker and a pillar of the Trenton and Dade County community. He devoted 55 years of faithful service to the Bank of Dade, where he served for many years as...
Nellie Joiner
Dec 15, 2025
Nellie Jean Joiner, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and a woman whose life was beautifully centered on faith, family, and quiet service to others.
Born on July 18, 1942, Nellie was the daughter of the late John Henry and Nellie Johnson Wooten. From the very beginning, family...
Cranford Smith
Dec 13, 2025
Cranford Smith, a resident of Trenton, Georgia, was born on February 3, 1941, in Garth, Alabama, to the late Virgil and Bessie Moon Smith. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 84, and is now in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cranford devoted 39 years of his life to CSX Railroad, where he...
Faye McBryar
Dec 9, 2025
Linda Faye Pennington McBryar, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home in Higdon, Alabama, surrounded by the love of her family.
Faye’s life was defined by her deep faith and her unwavering devotion to her family. She was a faithful member of Higdon Free Holiness...
Jewell Smith
Dec 8, 2025
Jewell Dean Smith, age 72, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Jewell was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who cherished her family deeply. Known for her kind heart, she was always willing to help others in any way she could. Jewell was a true homebody who found joy in the simple comforts of home—especially...
Ken Wooten
Dec 4, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Myrl Wooten, 83, of Rising Fawn, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Ken loved his family and cherished every moment spent with them. His faith was central to his life, and he found encouragement in reading his Bible. He was a member of Last Day Harvest Ministries in Ider, AL. Ken was a hardworking man who took...
Elisha Smith
Nov 24, 2025
Elisha “Eli” Lee Smith, 44, of Bryant, AL, passed away at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Eli was easy-going, gentle-spirited, and the kind of person everyone enjoyed being around. He had a natural way of making people laugh—sometimes without even trying—and his lighthearted humor was one of the many things that made him unforgettable. Above all, Eli loved his...
Bob McCloud
Nov 22, 2025
Bobby Jim “Bob” McCloud, 87, of Bryant, AL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Bob was born on April 29, 1938, to the late Millard and Delia Belle Lea McCloud. He married the love of his life, Lorene Williams McCloud, and together they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage.
Bob had a lifelong passion for music and...
Margaret "Jeanine" Wehrmeyer
Nov 21, 2025
Margaret “Jeanine” Metzger Wehrmeyer, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Thrive at Brow Wood Assisted Living on Lookout Mountain.
Moore Funeral Home was honored to care for Mrs. Wehrmeyer and assist her family with local arrangements. Funeral services are being provided by Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home in Metropolis, Illinois.
To view her complete obituary and service details, please visit...
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