Obituaries

Mr. L. Manuel Nash

Mr. L. Manuel Nash

Aug 19, 2020

L. Manuel Nash, age 94, of Scottsboro, AL., passed away August 19, 2020. He was a life time member of the Methodist Church and loved spending time with his family. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II and Korea. He was Past Potentate of Alhambra Shrine in Chattanooga and member of the East Lake...

Jim Beach

Jim Beach

Aug 15, 2020

James “Jim” Edward Beach, 83, of Bryant AL ( formerly of Red Bank ) passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. He grew up in North Chattanooga, went on to serve in The US Navy, and was retired from TVA. In the Navy, he served aboard the destroyer USS Richard E Kraus stationed out of Norfolk, VA. His retirement was...

Robert Lee Land Jr

Robert Lee Land Jr

Aug 14, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Robert Lee Land, Jr., age 63, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. A Veteran of the United States Marines he was employed by Trantham Transport, Trenton, GA and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Land, Sr. and Helen Morrison; sister, Sheree Burns. Left to...

Mrs. Pamela Jeanette Ellis

Mrs. Pamela Jeanette Ellis

Aug 10, 2020

Pamela Jeanette Ellis, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away before her time at her home in Rising Fawn, GA on August 10, 2020. She was born and raised in Huntsville, TN, the daughter of the late James and Aree McDonald. She was of the Baptist faith. Pamela was a graduate of Huntsville High School Class of 1969. This...

Mr. William Mark Wade

Mr. William Mark Wade

Aug 6, 2020

SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN: William Mark Wade, age 48, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Mark loved music and shared his musical talents writing gospel songs and playing in different churches, beginning as a teenager and up until his death. A graduate of the Class of 1990 of North Sand Mountain High School in Higdon,...

Mr. Chris Wendell Mccormick

Mr. Chris Wendell Mccormick

Aug 5, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Chris Wendell McCormick, age 59, passed away August 5, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who never met a stranger and loved to joke around with everyone. Chris was passionate about sports and politics and was retired from TVA. He was a member of Straightway Baptist Church. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded...

Brenda Hill Rogers

Brenda Hill Rogers

Aug 1, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Brenda Susan Rogers, age 71, passed away August 1, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her grands. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and gardening. Brenda was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents James Hill and Ruth Hill Forester; brothers Danny and Tony Hill. Left to...

Mrs. Wanda Breedlove

Mrs. Wanda Breedlove

Jul 30, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Gladys LaWanda Breedlove, age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was a homemaker and member of Edgewood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Faye Gladden; son, Gary Franklin Breedlove. Left to cherish her memories are her husband for over 65 years, Frank Breedlove; daughter, Sandra Gail (Susan) Breedlove; son, Larry...

Mr. Jerry D. Gamble

Mr. Jerry D. Gamble

Jul 30, 2020

TRENTON GA: Jerry Dewayne Gamble, age 70, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He owned and operated Truck Service Company, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Faye Gamble. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Penny Gamble; sons, James Gamble, Rodney (Cindy) Gamble, Kevin (Tiffany) Pyburn,...

Glenda Faye Blevins

Glenda Faye Blevins

Jul 24, 2020

Glenda Faye Blevins, age 78, of the New Salem Community, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was freed from Alzheimer’s disease and reunited with her memories. Glenda was a fiercely loyal person who loved her family and enjoyed hiking at Cloudland Canyon. She was a charter member of New Salem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

Mr. John Wayne Hurt

Mr. John Wayne Hurt

Jul 23, 2020

ROCK SPRING, GA: John Wayne Hurt, 64, passed away at his place of work on July 23, 2020. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, and son Jonathan was his pride and joy. He was a hardworking man of faith who knew how to have a good time. He was a collector of all...

Bettie Louise Anderton

Bettie Louise Anderton

Jul 22, 2020

BRYANT, AL.: Bettie Louise Anderton, age 95, passed away July 22, 2020. Her life was devoted to lovingly care for her family. She was no stranger to hard work, making a garden, canning and freezing its bounty and enjoying her flowers. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Jo Brown Wilkie

Mrs. Jo Brown Wilkie

Jul 20, 2020

TRENTON GA: Mary Lou "Jo" Brown Wilkie, age 94, departed this life to be in the presence of her Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, golfing and loving people. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James William “Bill” Brown; second husband, Edward Wilkie; brothers, F....

Mr. Charles Bone

Mr. Charles Bone

Jul 19, 2020

CHARLES BONE TRENTON GA: Benjamin Charles Bone, age 81, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was a member of Griffin Holiness Church and faithfully upheld the way of Holiness for almost 49 years. For many years, he would make ice cream for the preachers. He loved church, family, bicycles, fishing and John Deere tractors. Charles was preceded in...

Wanda Gillis

Wanda Gillis

Jul 13, 2020

Wanda Gillis, age 55, of Trenton, GA passed away and heaven gained a special angel on Monday, July 13, 2020. Wanda worked at Dade Health and Rehab for 24 years. She was a very generous, giving person who loved her schnauzers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her father Preston Gooch and husband Floyd Gillis. Left to cherish...

Connie Marie Smartt

Connie Marie Smartt

Jul 10, 2020

TRENTON GA: Connie Marie Smartt, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020. Connie didn’t stand out in the family. She was the quiet one smiling in the background in the midst of the chaos and craziness. She was the glue that held the family together. She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Neal Hollingsworth; sister, Wilma...

Deett K Bowman

Deett K Bowman

Jun 26, 2020

BRYANT AL.: DeEtt K. Bowman, 93, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was a mother to all who entered her life and a friend to anyone who met her. Never a harsh word about anyone, blessed beyond words and loved beyond measure. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bowman; daughter,...

Mr. James "Rufus" Ross

Mr. James "Rufus" Ross

Jun 21, 2020

TRENTON, GA.: James Rufus Ross, Sr., age 79, went to be in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 21, 2020. James, better known as Rufus, was a kind and gentle man, a member of Trenton Ministry Center and a graduate of Dade High School. He spent a short time in the U.S. Air Force. He...

Mrs. Melodie Ann Hamilton

Mrs. Melodie Ann Hamilton

Jun 19, 2020

BRYANT, AL.: Melodie Ann Hamilton, 64, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. Melodie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with family, friends and her two dogs LiLi and Tiana. She loved traveling to the beach and Disney with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Alice Watkins; sisters, Marian...

Mr. Russell "Doley" Barton

Mr. Russell "Doley" Barton

Jun 18, 2020

Russell “Doley” Barton, 70, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Gayle Barton and son, Randall Barton. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Dewayne (Melishia) Barton of McMinnville, TN and Josh Barton of Fort Payne, AL; sisters, Wanda Langley, Juanita Atchley and Sabra Weathers of Trenton,...