Obituaries
David "Bobby" Teems
Sep 29, 2025
David “Bobby” Ray Teems, 76, of Ringgold, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bobby was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of faith. He loved the Lord, his family, and his church deeply. A family man through and through, Bobby’s greatest joy in...
Charles Ray Blackstock, Jr.
Sep 19, 2025
Charles Ray Blackstock, Jr., age 67, of Chickamauga, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at his home.
Ray as he was known, was born on November 5, 1957 to Charles Ray and Deanna Hampton Blackstock. Ray was a truck driver for many years with Bobby Fryar Trucking in Chattanooga. Aside from his career in truck driving, Ray enjoyed working on...
Juanita Meeks Blevins
Sep 19, 2025
Juanita Meeks Blevins, age 81, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at her home.
A funeral service to celebrate and honor Juanita's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2025 in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Chaplain Sam Reese officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to...
Pansy Leeann Stone
Sep 18, 2025
Pansy Leeann Stone, age 46, of Menlo, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Pansy was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She had a heart full of kindness and always found joy in caring for others. A talented cook, Pansy loved preparing meals for her family and sharing her gift around the table. She also enjoyed working in...
Dorothy Faye Buffington
Sep 17, 2025
Dorothy Faye Buffington, age 90, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Dorothy was born on April 26, 1935, in Fort Payne, Alabama, to the late Irby and Elva Malcomb Oliver. In 1953, she married the love of her life, Kermit Lee Buffington, Sr. Together they shared...
Charlotte Sue Bethune
Sep 16, 2025
Charlotte Sue Bethune, age 87, of Trenton, GA, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 16, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
Sue was born on February 19, 1938, to the late Denvil and Helen Reese Daniel. Known for her independence and determination, Sue built a life defined by hard work, strong will, and...
Steve Miller
Sep 11, 2025
Steve Randall Miller, 72, passed away on September 11, 2025 at his home in Bryant, Alabama.
Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, working as a missile specialist. After the military, he spent many years as a talented diesel mechanic.
Steve lived life big and loved to have a good time. He could often be...
Ken Peter Quercioli
Sep 10, 2025
Ken Peter Quercioli, 63, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
A memorial service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga (Youth Sanctuary), 3415 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37409.
Born on September 5, 1962, in Willowick, Ohio, to the late Peter and Marie Quercioli, Ken had made...
Gail McBryar
Sep 8, 2025
Remona Gail McBryar, 93, of Trenton, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025. A lifelong resident of Sand Mountain, Gail was born in Jackson County, AL, on April 11, 1932, to the late Homer and I.B. Hendricks.
Gail married the love of her life, Hershel McBryar, and together they raised three sons. Family was the center of her world,...
Dorthia Smith
Sep 4, 2025
Dorthia Marie “Dot” Smith, age 79, of Higdon, AL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Dorthia was born on November 1, 1945, to the late Oval and Gracie Cagle Higdon. In 1963, she married Harold Smith, and together they shared 54...
Ella Mae Campbell
Aug 31, 2025
Ella Mae Campbell, age 89, of Trenton, GA, formerly of Monroe, MI, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Arrangements are being handled by Merkle Funeral Home in Monroe, Michigan.
To view her full obituary, please visit: https://www.merklefs.com/obituaries/Ella-Mae-Campbell?obId=44872272
John A. Gray Jr
Aug 28, 2025
John Arthur “Pawpaw” Gray Jr., 79, of Dunlap, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga while courageously battling cancer.
John proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Vietnam Veteran. Following his service, he dedicated more than 30 years to his career as a yardmaster with Norfolk Southern before retiring in...
Bill Claffey
Aug 24, 2025
William Henry “Bill” Claffey, age 81, of Valley Head, AL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on October 27, 1943, in Pleasantville, OH, to the late James and Edna McNulty Claffey. He proudly served in the Army National Guard and later enjoyed a long career with the Baltimore Paper...
Donnie Nichols
Aug 24, 2025
Donnie Sue Nichols, age 69, of Trenton, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Donnie was born on June 15, 1956, along with her twin sister, Connie, to the late A.G. “Jack” and Edna McKaig Moore. She grew up in the New Salem community on Lookout Mountain and later made her home in Trenton, GA, where she lived for...
Brandon Franks
Aug 23, 2025
Donald Brandon Franks, 49, of Lookout Mountain, GA, passed away in a tragic automobile accident on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Calhoun, GA. His beloved wife and son, Chesley and Griffin, are currently recovering in a local hospital.
Brandon was much loved by all who knew him. He never met a stranger and will be remembered for his infectious smile, kind...
Regina Mathews
Aug 20, 2025
Regina Gail Mathews, age 57, of Riverdale, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Born into a large and loving family, Regina was one of ten siblings who cherished her deeply. She shared a special bond with each of them, and her presence brought warmth and laughter wherever she went. Above all, her greatest joy in life was her...
Chris Hicks
Aug 19, 2025
Christopher Sean Hicks, age 44, of Wildwood, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home.
Chris was one of a kind — a kind and giving man who loved his family and lived life on his own terms. He had a soft spot for Chevrolets, whether it was talking about them, driving them, or just admiring a...
Clifford Rice Holt
Aug 18, 2025
Clifford Rice Holt, age 75, of Trenton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his residence.
A funeral service to celebrate Clifford's life will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, GA, with Bro. Mike Casey officiating. The family will receive friends...
Virgie Castleberry
Aug 17, 2025
Virgie Mae Jane Castleberry, age 95, of Wildwood, GA, passed away peacefully at her home early Sunday morning, August 17, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Virgie’s life will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, GA, with Brother Alan Flowers officiating. She will be laid to rest...
Bernice Scott
Aug 16, 2025
Anna Bernice Scott, age 79, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Bernice’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET in the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Brent Smith and Robby Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow at Straightway Cemetery in Bryant, AL.
The family...