Obituaries
Bill Yancy
May 2, 2020
William “Bill” Chester Yancy Jr, 74, of Ider, AL, was called home on May 2, 2020. Bill was a member of the Holiness Church for over 38 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning and was just a few credits shy of his Master’s degree. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after serving two terms....
Mrs. Connie Kernea
May 2, 2020
Connie Kernea, 64, went to heaven on May 2, 2020 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by husband Richard L Kernea, daughter Melinda Kernea, mother Jo Tomkins, father Harold Whitlow. Left to cherish her memory are son Richard L Kernea II (Wendy), daughter Alison Kernea (Bryan), grandchildren Trey, Meghan and Caitlyn Kernea, brothers Jimmy and Harold...
Mrs. Melba Denese Castleberry
May 1, 2020
Melba Denese Castleberry, 62, of Bryant, AL, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2020. She was loved immensely and will be dearly missed. She was born in Flat Rock, AL on July 7, 1957 to the late Charles and Nellie Bell. Melba worked at Pro-Ad Sports in Fort Olgethorpe, GA for many years. She leaves to cherish her...
Amber Leigh Nichols
Apr 30, 2020
Amber Leigh Nichols, 39, of New Salem, GA, passed away on April 30, 2020. She will be forever loved and forever missed. Amber was a full-time loving mother, wife and loved her animals. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Fred and Wilma Warren; Wayne and Ruth Bailey. Survivors includes...
Debra Jean Brown
Apr 26, 2020
FLAT ROCK, AL: Debra Jean Brown, age 64, passed away on April 26, 2020. She was a loving mother, nana, sister and friend. Debra loved her family, but her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a member of Higdon Holiness Church and Mount Pisgah Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Cleo and Hazel Pritchett;...
Daniel Lamar Henegar
Apr 26, 2020
CENTRE AL: Daniel Lamar Henegar, aged 58, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 4:20 PM at Floyd Medical Center. He was a loving brother and uncle who loved to make people laugh. Daniel a.k.a. Beaver, as he was lovingly known, will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Henegar and Aleene Newmans; nephew,...
Mrs Lynn Mcbryar
Apr 25, 2020
LYNN MCBRYAR TRENTON, GA: Jinnie Lynn McBryar, 54, passed away April 25, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend that will be greatly missed. Lynn was a member of Berean Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oneal and Faye Cole. Survivors include her loving husband of thirty-two years, Scottie McBryar; son Jonathan (Jennifer)...
Letha Mae Burns
Apr 25, 2020
LETHA MAE BURNS TRENTON GA: Letha Mae Burns, 81, passed away April 25, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her sons, Steven Ray Burns, Jimmy Dale Burns, and Samuel Allen Burns; five brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her daughters Shirley Jean Ferguson (Fred) and Janet Renee Knight; sons John Albert Burns (Sue),...
Mr. Ronnie Powell
Apr 21, 2020
FLINTSTONE, GA: Ronald “Ronnie” W. Powell, 65, passed away April 21, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He worked for Kraft Wrigley Mars for forty years. Ronnie graduated from Dade County High School and married his high school sweetheart, Debbie Castleberry on June 30, 1974. He adored their grandchildren; they were his life. In addition...
Dr. Judson Clemments Filler
Apr 20, 2020
Judson Clemments Filler passed away on Monday, April 20th, 2020 at the age of 91. He is known by many throughout the areas of Sand Mountain, Lookout Mountain and Trenton, Georgia as their physician and friend. He practiced personalized, family medicine for over 50 years in the tri-state area. He had his own style, his own pace and a deep...
Dennis Lynn Mcdonald
Apr 20, 2020
Trenton, GA: Dennis Lynn McDonald, 59, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2020. He was born May 8, 1961 in Trenton, GA to the late Thomas and Desma Mae McDonald. He is survived by his brothers, James and Tim McDonald; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. No formal services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers,...
Mrs. Marie Sutton
Apr 19, 2020
GRIFFIN, GA: Alice Marie Sutton was born in Johnson City TN. She was the first baby born in Washington County, TN in 1940. She was one of twelve children and the last one to pass away. In 1976, she married William G “Bill” Sutton and relocated to Trenton GA. Bill and Marie Sutton were members of Calvary Baptist Church until...
Bobby Lee Boatfield
Apr 17, 2020
TRENTON, GA.: Bobby Lee Boatfield, 66, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020, at home with his family by his side. He was born March 25, 1954 to the late Robert Lee and Ruby Boatfield. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. Bobby proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of Rising Fawn...
Charlotte Sherrill
Apr 16, 2020
PELLHAM, TN.: Charlotte Faye Sherrill, age 75, passed away on April 16, 2020. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Sherrill, son John William Sherrill, daughter Angel D. Sherrill, and parents William and Ena Mae Davis. Survivors include her son, James Howard Sherrill, two...
Gary Hixon
Apr 10, 2020
ROSSVILLE, GA: Gary Carl Hixon, 69, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2020, at home with his family by his side. He was born June 29, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN to Mary Williams and the late Grover Hixon. Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Slygo Holiness Church. In...
Mrs Letitia Marie Mcfall
Apr 9, 2020
LETITIA McFALL TRENTON, GA: Letitia Marie Landers McFall, age 37, passed away peacefully at her home April 9, 2020, following a brief illness of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Letitia was born June 18, 1982 at Hutcheson Memorial. She is the daughter of Audrey Michaels of LaFayette, GA and Tommy Landers of Flat Rock, AL. Letitia managed the Quick Stop in Trenton for...
Larry Ott
Apr 5, 2020
TRENTON, GA: James Larry Ott, age 62, passed away April 5, 2020. He was a kind and loving father and friend to all that knew him. Larry enjoyed fishing and was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in death by his father, James Ott. He is survived by his sons James Darrell Ott and Jason Ott; mother...
Mr James Ross Kirkpatrick Jr
Mar 31, 2020
TRENTON, GA: James “Junior” Ross Kirkpatrick, Jr., age 68, passed away March 31, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Kirkpatrick; parents Gertrude and James Ross Kirkpatrick, Sr.; sister Patricia A. Adams. He is survived by his daughters Sally Bryson, Trenton, GA., and Kelly (Samuel) Howard, Sale Creek, TN;...
Mrs. Elaine Margaret Underwood
Mar 31, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Elaine Margaret Underwood, age 78, passed away March 31, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Widowed at thirty-eight years old, Elaine exemplified great strength and courage working two jobs and raising her nine children. Her family admits she was the strongest woman they know. She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Underwood;...
Elizabeth Vail
Mar 21, 2020
TRENTON, GA.: Sarah Elizabeth “Liz” Vail, age 84, passed away on March 21, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Gordon Lee Bradford and Mildred Katie Chadwick Bradford and was of the Baptist faith. Elizabeth was formerly from Valley, Alabama and had also lived in the Chattanooga area before moving to Trenton, GA. In addition to her parents she...