Obituaries

Mrs. Margaret Novella Dotson

Mrs. Margaret Novella Dotson

Nov 18, 2020

MARGARET DOTSON Margaret Novella Dotson, age 87, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was born November 11, 1933 in Rising Fawn, Georgia to the late John and Maggie McKaig Gray. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and will be dearly missed. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Milton “Edgie” Dotson; sisters Charlotte Louise Gray,...

Mrs. Dual Frances Holland

Mrs. Dual Frances Holland

Nov 17, 2020

DUAL HOLLAND HIGDON, AL: Dual Frances Holland, age 88, passed away November 17, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Sister Dual loved her church, Higdon Holiness Church, and the church families that she worshipped with, singing and praising her Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Holland, parents Mae and Paul Guffey,...

Mary Blevins

Mary Blevins

Nov 15, 2020

Mary Blevins, 93, of Ider, Alabama, died on Sunday, November 15th at Erlanger Hospital. Graveside services were held Tuesday November 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Cemetery with Brother Sam Whited officiating. Survivors include daughter Joyce Shrader (Sonny), grandson Mark Shrader, granddaughter Kim Dickerson (Chuck); three great-grandchildren Ethan and Dillion Shrader, Ashlyn Dickerson; two brothers Hugo Britt, Claude...

Mr. George William Lefever

Mr. George William Lefever

Nov 14, 2020

WILDWOOD GA.: George William LeFever, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 after a long illness. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, loved to work on the farm and will be remembered for his photography skills. George was much loved by his family, neighbors and friends. He will be dearly missed. Left to cherish his...

Franklin Roosevelt Breedlove

Franklin Roosevelt Breedlove

Nov 12, 2020

TRENTON GA: Franklin Roosevelt Breedlove, 87, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. He owner and operated Breedlove’s Upholstery and was a longtime bus driver for the Dade County School system. Mr. Breedlove was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Wanda Breedlove; daughter, Linda Faye Gladden and son, Gary...

Margaret Eugenia Self

Margaret Eugenia Self

Nov 12, 2020

Margaret Self, 93, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020. She was born in Macon, GA on April 8, 1927 to the late Robert and Irene Giddens. Margaret was a Beloved mother to six children, grandmother to eight, and great-grandmother to sixteen. She was a woman who lived a life of love, generosity, and devotion to The Lord,...

Billie Joe Gill

Billie Joe Gill

Nov 7, 2020

LOOKOUT MTN GA: Billie Joe Gill, age 71 passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. He had worked for Rock City Gardens, was a third- generation moon shiner, he was a member of Crawfish Masonic Lodge #300 and member of High Christian Community Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Edna Ruth Gill; brothers, Roy Gill and...

Mr. Brian Edward Blevins

Mr. Brian Edward Blevins

Nov 4, 2020

BRIAN BLEVINS S. PITTSBURG, TN.: Brian Edward Blevins, age 42, passed away November 4, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, son, and friend and will be truly missed. He attended Straightway Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Martila Townson, maternal grandfather Kenneth Townson, paternal grandfather James Edward Blevins, paternal grandmother Willie Blevins. Left to...

Mrs. Joyce Kathryn Hankins

Mrs. Joyce Kathryn Hankins

Oct 31, 2020

JOYCE HANKINS RISING FAWN, GA: Joyce Kathryn Hankins, age 90, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was a member of Rising Fawn United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Blake Hankins; step-son Bill Hankins; parents Burton and Rhonwyn Kenimer; brother Don Kenimer. She is survived by her...

Mr. Joel Pugh Pilcher

Mr. Joel Pugh Pilcher

Oct 31, 2020

JOEL PILCHER LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA: Joel Pugh Pilcher, age 77, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was a retired truck driver from Express Freight, Chattanooga, TN. and member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Americus, GA. Joel loved his grandchildren who affectionately called him “Big Daddy” and always enjoyed being the jokester in the family. He will be dearly missed by...

Mr. Shane Mccormick

Mr. Shane Mccormick

Oct 31, 2020

SHANE MCCORMICK TRENTON, GA: Jefferson Shane McCormick, age 56, of Rising Fawn, Ga. passed away Saturday, October 31. Shane was born on November 15, 1963 to Bert and Bobbie McCormick. He was a graduate of Northwest Ga. High School (class of ’81) and attended Western Texas College. He worked for many years at Big Sandy Golf Club and later at...

James Edward Workman

James Edward Workman

Oct 30, 2020

HIGDON, AL: James Edward Workman, age 81 passed away, Friday, October 30, 2020. He was a member of Trenton Ministry Center and was a United States Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Ritch Workman; parents, John and Annie Workman; two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his daughters, Deborah (David) Howell, Jeannie Weaver (Jimmy Northcutt);...

Mandy Bates

Mandy Bates

Oct 27, 2020

Amanda “Mandy” Josephine Bates, age 96, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Mandy was born May 24, 1924, in Flatwoods, Alabama to Marion and Jeanette (Brown) Morgan. She was a member of Rising Fawn Methodist and retired from Combustion after 24 years of service. She and her husband, Bill, operated Big Sandy Golf Club on Sand Mountain before moving to...

Mr. Andy B. Newby Jr.

Mr. Andy B. Newby Jr.

Oct 25, 2020

Andy B. Newby, Jr. (86) of Trenton passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence. He was a loving husband, uncle, and friend. Andy was hard working, kind, compassionate man who never met a stranger and had a passion for camping and staying busy. He was a member of Hooker Church of Christ. Andy was a 1953 graduate...

Mrs. Emma Lucille Ellison

Mrs. Emma Lucille Ellison

Oct 24, 2020

LUCILLE ELLISON TRENTON, GA: Emma Lucille Ellison, age 91, born September 22, 1929, left for her heavenly home October 24, 2020 after her battle with leukemia. Lucille was a graduate of Marion County, TN. High School and worked many years as a seamstress in Chattanooga, TN. She was a longtime active member of White Oak Baptist Church in Trenton, GA....

Mr. Wesley "Peter" Cloud

Mr. Wesley "Peter" Cloud

Oct 14, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Wesley “Peter” Cloud, age 84, passed away October 14, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his sons Jamie Leon Cloud and Eddy Cloud; parents Ed and Francis Cloud; sisters Josephene Bryers, Betty Jean Palmer, and Arlivia Culpepper; brothers Bud Cloud, Everette Cloud, and Roy Cloud. Survivors include...

Marjorie Mcgown Sharpley

Marjorie Mcgown Sharpley

Oct 6, 2020

Marjorie McGown Sharpley, born in San Antonio Texas in 1932, passed away on October 6, 2020 at the age of 88, at her daughter’s home in Rising Fawn on Lookout Mountain, Georgia with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Harold (Hal) Sharpley in 1990, her parents Floyd Senior and Eunice Harrell McGown,...

Mr. Douglas Delano Avans

Mr. Douglas Delano Avans

Oct 4, 2020

DOUG AVANS CRANDALL, GA.: Douglas Delano Avans, 74, passed away October 4, 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and member of the American Legion, Chatsworth, GA. He is preceded in death by his son Micah Avans; parents Earl James and Grace Smith Avans; brothers O’Dell Avans and Gary L. Avans. Left to cherish his memory...

Mrs. Lorene Scott-Smith

Mrs. Lorene Scott-Smith

Sep 28, 2020

LORENE SCOTT-SMITH BRYANT, AL: Flora Lorene Scott-Smith, age 85, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother; sister and friend passed away September 28, 2020. She was a member of Straightway Baptist Church. Lorene loved her family, quilting, and gardening. Her home was always opened to everyone to come and visit. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years...

Mrs. Linda Mae Brandenburg

Mrs. Linda Mae Brandenburg

Sep 27, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Linda Mae Brandenburg, age 81, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother; sister and friend passed away September 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Edith Woolbright; stepdaughter Regina Hartline; two sons Monty Dickerson and Robert Dickerson; sisters Carolyn York and Jimmy Woolbright. Left to cherish her memory are her husband David Brandenburg;...