Obituaries

Mrs. Charlotte Kinsey Cox

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)...

Mr. Mike Shourd

Mr. Mike Shourd

Sep 7, 2020

TRENTON, GA.: Barry Michael “Mike” Shourd, age 61, passed away September 7, 2020. He was a loving husband and father that cared deeply for his family. Mike had a big heart, great sense of humor, and loved to make people laugh. He attended Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Bud and Clara Shourd and...

Mr. Ernest Thomas Hawes

Mr. Ernest Thomas Hawes

Sep 7, 2020

ERNEST HAWES Ernest Thomas Hawes, age 92, passed away September 7, 2020 at his home in New Salem atop Lookout Mountain. He was involved in the community fire department and neighborhood watch. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Hawes, parents Floyd and Mary Hawes. He is survived by his son Anthony Hawes and his wife Dale (LeCompte)...

Mr. Richard Henson Powell

Mr. Richard Henson Powell

Sep 6, 2020

RICHARD “TWEED” POWELL Richard “Tweed” Henson Powell, age 44, of Lookout Mountain, GA. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was an avid hunter and a lover of the outdoors. His happiest moments involved hunting with his dad, boys, and several friends. He loved to tell stories of his hunting adventures and...

Lorene Nash

Lorene Nash

Sep 5, 2020

Melba Lorene Nash, 93, of Scottsboro, AL, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lorene was a great cook and loved to sing and play gospel music. She was a member of the Eastern Star in East Ridge, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years,...

Mrs. Cheryl Annette Gray

Mrs. Cheryl Annette Gray

Sep 2, 2020

CHERYL GRAY TRENTON, GA: Cheryl Annette Gray, age 60, passed away September 2, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, and sister who was proud of her kids. Her sense of humor was contagious and she enjoyed making people laugh. She was a member of Trenton First Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Billie and Jimmy Campbell....

Mr. Andrew Whited

Mr. Andrew Whited

Sep 1, 2020

ANDREW WHITED TRENTON, GA: Willie Andrew Whited, age 78, passed away September 1, 2020. He was a loving family man and of the Baptist faith. Andrew was preceded in death by his wife Monek Whited; step-son Matt Gaddis; grandson Joshua Whited; parents Gordon and Rachel Whited; sister Doris whitehead; brother Hershel Whited. Survivors include his partner, Sandy Payne; daughter Arquella...

Mr. Steven Marvin Hicks

Mr. Steven Marvin Hicks

Aug 31, 2020

Steven Marvin Hicks, 59, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. He was a fun loving person who cared for his family deeply. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Clark. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, G.W. and Annie Hicks; sisters Emma Jones and Diane Morrow; brothers...

Mr. Jimmie Rafford Townson

Mr. Jimmie Rafford Townson

Aug 31, 2020

JIMMIE TOWNSON BRYANT, AL: Jimmie Rafford Townson took his last earthly breath at his home in Bryant, AL on Monday, August 31, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jimmie passed only a month before his eighty-third birthday on October 2. He was surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. Jimmie was saved, baptized, and became a member of Straightway...

Mrs. Lillie Wooten Humphrey

Mrs. Lillie Wooten Humphrey

Aug 31, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Lillie Catherine Humphrey, age 66, passed away on August 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family whom she loved. She was a member of Harris Chapel. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Tim D. Humphrey; daughter Selina Stevens; son Keith Ray (Dianne) Goolesby; grandchildren Kara Steele, Garron Steele, Starla Goolesby, and Timothy Goolesby; six...

Mr. Doyle Joseph Mashburn

Mr. Doyle Joseph Mashburn

Aug 23, 2020

LOOKOUT MTN, GA: Doyle Joseph Mashburn, age 68, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Mr. Mashburn proudly served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of Rolling Thunder, The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and the West Brow Fire Department. He was preceded in...

Eddie Atchley

Eddie Atchley

Aug 22, 2020

BRYANT AL: Orban Edward “Eddie” Atchley II, age 43, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith. Eddie grew up in Long Island Baptist Church & accepted Christ August 17th, 1990 at Mount Ararat under the preaching of Rev. James Robert Caves. He was a 1995 graduate of North Jackson High school...

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Sharpton

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Sharpton

Aug 19, 2020

Dorothy Lee Sharpton went home to be with her Lord on 8-19-2020 at the age of 97. She was born on 1-15-1923 to Richard and Bessie Jenkins. She lived a long and fruitful life. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Sharpton, special granddaughter - Cynthia Hunter and special son-in-law - Dee Cloud; siblings Ruby Jay Lance,...