Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
Mrs. Charlotte Kinsey Cox
Sep 23, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Charlotte Ann Cox, age 68, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church and a selfless Christian lady that lived out the Golden Rule. Charlotte worked as a probate clerk in the Dade...
Mrs. Nora Mae Gibson
Sep 19, 2020
Nora Mae Gibson, 77, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Nora was born January 1, 1943 in Fyffe, AL to the late Oliver and Pearlie Mae Overton. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, John Gibson; sons, John (Kathy) and...
Ramona Melissa Morton
Sep 19, 2020
FLINTSTONE GA: Ramona Melissa McCarty Morton, age 61, born October 4, 1958 journeyed to be with Our Lord and Savior on September 19, 2020. Ramona spent her life setting an example for true friendship, loyalty, honesty and endless love. A devoted employee of See Rock City Incline, she held the position of Team Leader for countless years. She was preceded...
Mr. Jackey Elrod
Sep 13, 2020
BRYANT, AL: John Martin “Jackey” Elrod, age 85, passed away on September 13, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed. Jackey was a veteran of the Korean War and member of Trenton Ministry Center. He was the owner and operator of Sand Mountain Welding and Machine Shop. He was preceded in death...
Mr. Leon Spurgin
Sep 11, 2020
HIGDON, AL: Leon Castle Spurgin, age 85, passed away September 11, 2020. He loved his family and was a member of Mountain View Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lettie Spurgin, sisters Pauline Gass, Irene Christopher, and May Butler; brothers Alvin, Roy, and Marvin Spurgin. Survivors include his daughter Rita (Randy) Evans; sons Marvin (Diane)...
Mr. Bill Spoons Jr.
Sep 11, 2020
BRYANT, AL: William “Bill” Harrison Spoons, Jr., age 71, passed away September 11, 2020. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, staff sergeant, Vietnam Veteran, D.O.D. Gulf Regional Division Captain GS12. Bill loved music and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his son Mark Spoons and parents William and Faith Spoons. Survivors include...
Irene Sims
Sep 11, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Irene Louise Sims, age 68, passed away September 11, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Pell, mother, Kathleen Jeanette Clark and step-father Leonard P. Clark, Sr. Survivors include her children Wendy (Tony) Templin, Tabatha Wynos, and Tim (Jackie) Sims; two grandchildren Timothy and Xander; sisters Janet Breazeale, Barbara...
Mrs. Elisa Gayle Wilson
Sep 10, 2020
WILDWOOD, GA: Elisa Gayle Wilson, age 59, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She did all things with love and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Gayle Yount. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 42 years, Rick Wilson; daughter, Melissa (Ryan)...