Obituaries

Michael Ray Bryan

Michael Ray Bryan

Nov 4, 2026

Michael Ray Bryan, 55, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with his loving mother and sister by his side.

Michael was a talented mechanic who spent many years working on small engines. He had a knack for fixing just about anything and enjoyed putting his skills to work. He appreciated a good meal and the simple...

Diane "Gigi" Johns

Diane "Gigi" Johns

Nov 1, 2026

Diane Carol Johns, age 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

She was born in St Louis, Mo on November 9, 1938 to the late James W. Berg and Mable Lillian Lewis Berg. She lived 20 years in Florida and married Edward Johns in 1982 and moved to Michigan where she lived for 42 years. She...

Beverly Ann Wildman

Beverly Ann Wildman

Oct 30, 2026

Beverly Ann Wildman, 62, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Beverly was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and aunt whose family meant everything to her. Of all the names she answered to, being “G” to her granddaughters was among her greatest joys. She loved her family dearly and had a generous heart,...

Lina Faye Ray

Lina Faye Ray

Oct 25, 2026

Lina Faye Ray, 80, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away on Sunday morning, October 25, 2026.

Faye was born on September 6, 1946, in Trenton, Georgia, to the late Wilburn and Hazel West Stone. A loving mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Faye had a heart as big as her love for her family. She was a wonderful lady who loved deeply,...

Roberta Elizabeth Jump

Roberta Elizabeth Jump

Oct 24, 2026

Roberta Elizabeth Jump, 83, of Flat Rock, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Roberta was born on September 23, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Robert and Virginia Blair MacRae. A woman of strong Christian faith, she attended Piney Grove Baptist Church whenever she was able and found great comfort in her...

William "Bill" York

William "Bill" York

Oct 23, 2026

William “Bill” York, 79, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, passed away on Friday morning, October 23, 2026.

Bill was born on May 3, 1947, in his childhood home on Lookout Mountain, to the late Arvle and Virginia York. On April 2, 1971, he married the love of his life, Beulah-Ann Wootten York. Together, they shared 52 wonderful years of marriage before her...

Brownie Ridley

Brownie Ridley

Oct 14, 2026

Brownie Marie Ridley, 90, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A woman of unwavering faith and a heart devoted to others, Brownie lived her life with God and family at its center. A devout Christian and dedicated prayer warrior, she found great joy in serving the Lord...

Edna Mae Redger

Edna Mae Redger

Sep 30, 2026

Edna Mae Redger, 93, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Edna was born on October 21, 1932, in Trenton, Georgia, to the late Thomas and Mary Shelton. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed playing the piano in church for many years.

A talented cook and baker, Edna was well...

James Aiken, Jr

James Aiken, Jr

Sep 30, 2026

James Wallace Aiken, Jr., age 57, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

James was born on December 20, 1968, to Joyce Vaughn Aiken and the late James Wallace Aiken, Sr. At the heart of James’s life was his family. He was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, son, and brother who treasured the people closest to him and...

Leonard Baker

Leonard Baker

Sep 29, 2026

Leonard William Baker, age 78, of Hixson, Tennessee, formerly of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

A celebration of Leonard’s life will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home in Trenton, Georgia.

Leonard was born on January 6, 1948, to the late Leonard McClain Baker...

Jayson Pritchett

Jayson Pritchett

Sep 28, 2026

Jayson Lavoy Pritchett, 51, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at his home.

Jayson was born on May 15, 1975, in Riverdale, Georgia, and was raised in Jonesboro. He worked as a transportation manager for many years. Jayson had a good sense of humor and enjoyed reading, comic books, anime, science fiction, and cooking. Above all, he...

Eddie Siniard

Eddie Siniard

Sep 26, 2026

Edwin Lee “Eddie” Siniard, 82, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Eddie was born on August 17, 1944, in Ider, Alabama. He was a longtime member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

A hardworking man throughout his life, Eddie began his career working for his uncle, Cecil, at a mechanic shop and...

Gerry Lou Sayler

Gerry Lou Sayler

Sep 15, 2026

Gerry Lou Sayler, age 80, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Gerry’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home. Steve Smith and Terry Robinson will officiate. Following the service, Gerry will be laid to rest...

Glenda Clark

Glenda Clark

Sep 12, 2026

Glenda Dale Clark, 79, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Glenda was born and raised in Trenton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Woodrow Gross and Ruth Hartline Gross. Following high school, she enlisted in the United States Air Force, where she proudly served as a nurse’s aide at the Air Force hospital...

Billy Gilliam

Billy Gilliam

Sep 10, 2026

With great sadness, the family of Billy Raymond Gilliam announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend on September 10, 2026, following his courageous battle with cancer.

Billy, age 77, was the first-born son of William Edward “Bill” Gilliam and Millie Beatrice Winters Gilliam. A lifelong resident of Bryant, Alabama, Billy’s military career would take him and...

Frank Hixon

Frank Hixon

Sep 8, 2026

Frank Douglas Hixon, age 79, of the New Salem Community of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

A memorial service celebrating Frank’s remarkable life will be held at 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home in Trenton, Georgia. Brother Jim Hixon will officiate. There will be...

Clem Hicks

Clem Hicks

Aug 18, 2026

Clemons Hicks, age 89, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

A funeral service honoring and celebrating his life will be held at 12:00 PM ET on Friday, August 21, 2026, in the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home. His sons, Kevin and Bryan Hicks, will officiate. Following the service, Mr. Hicks will be...

Joyce Brown

Joyce Brown

Aug 17, 2026

Edna Joyce Brown, age 84, of Flat Rock, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 17, 2026. She passed peacefully with her loving family by her side.

Faith and family were the foundation of Joyce’s life. Her Christian journey began in a brush arbor church, and she became a faithful member of Higdon Free Holiness...

Joan Shrader

Joan Shrader

Aug 14, 2026

Clara Joan Shrader, age 79, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Joan was born on October 31, 1946, in the Big Wood community of Trenton, Georgia, to Mutt Rice and the late Clara B. Davis Rice. Just hours after graduating from Davis High School in 1964, she married the love of her life,...

Noah Workman

Noah Workman

Aug 5, 2026

Noah Wilson Workman, age 82, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Born on October 25, 1943, in Higdon, Alabama, Noah was a retired carpenter and a member of Carpenters Local Union No. 74. A friendly and outgoing man, he enjoyed spending time with others and rarely met a stranger. He especially enjoyed having...