Obituaries

Mrs. Geraldine Givens

Mrs. Geraldine Givens

Jan 12, 2021

FLAT ROCK, AL: Geraldine Givens, age 83, passed away January 12, 2021. She was “Granny” to everybody and baby sat half of Sand Mountain. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed. She was predeceased by her husband, Lamar Givens; parents Fred and Bertha Collins; five brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Angie...

Mrs. Betty Gene Conner

Mrs. Betty Gene Conner

Jan 8, 2021

TRENTON, GA: Betty Gene Conner, age 88, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Conner; sons, Johnny, Eddie and Coy Buckles; sisters, Mataline Cason, Opal Daniels, Carolyn Craig and Faye Page; brothers, Joe and John Cason....

Mr. Preston Oliver Gooch

Mr. Preston Oliver Gooch

Jan 4, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, TN: Preston Oliver Gooch, age 62, passed away January 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Preston Gooch, and sister, Wanda Gillis. Survivors include his mother, Hazel Gooch; sisters Diane (Bruce) Tomlinson and Cathy (Peter) Basso; several nieces and nephews. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Moore...

Mrs. Leola Owens

Mrs. Leola Owens

Dec 31, 2020

Leola M Travis Owens, age 93, from Trenton Georgia, went to be with her Lord, her husband Joe, and her daughter Rosalynn on Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was born September 10, 1927 in Tiftonia GA to Floyd E and Flerna Houts Travis. She was married to her loving husband for 63 years who proceeded her in death, Joseph R...

Mrs. Joyce Moore Wallace

Mrs. Joyce Moore Wallace

Dec 30, 2020

SWEETWATER, TN: Anna “Joyce” Moore Wallace passed away on December 30, 2020 at her residence. Joyce was born to Lewis and Margaret Moore of New Salem, GA in 1933. She was a 1951 graduate of Dade County High School and worked until her retirement at South Central Bell Telephone Company in Chattanooga. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mr. David Wayne Craven

Mr. David Wayne Craven

Dec 30, 2020

TRENTON, GA: David Wayne Craven, age 51, passed away December 30, 2020. He loved his family, enjoyed fishing and had a passion for restoring cars. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Tate; father Gerald Craven; grandparents Charles and Nell Gifford. Survivors include his sister Tammy Craven; nephews Zachary Craven, Terry Craven, Christopher Craven and niece Sabrina Leonard;...

Mr. Curtis Gregg Ott

Mr. Curtis Gregg Ott

Dec 30, 2020

CURTIS OTT HIGDON, AL: Curtis Gregg Ott, age 46, passed away December 30, 2020. He was a member of Floral Crest Seventh Day Adventist Church. Curtis loved fishing and working on guns. He was preceded in death by his brother Keith Ott; grandparents Ernest and Louanne Ott and Dora and Horace Whitaker. Survivors include his parents Burton and Minnie Ott...

Mr. Doug Anderton

Mr. Doug Anderton

Dec 28, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Douglas “Doug” Anderton, age 71, passed away December 28, 2020. Doug was a genuine and faithful Christian man who relished the time spent with his church family. He was a committed member of New Home Baptist Church for more than 45 years where his encouraging smile and friendly demeanor will be dearly missed. He was a devoted husband,...

Mrs. Martha Morton Wold

Mrs. Martha Morton Wold

Dec 24, 2020

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA – Martha Jane (Morton) Wold, 57, of the West Brow community Lookout Mountain, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 24, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain and was recently retired from Erlanger Health System as a Radiologic Technologist...

Mr. Darvin York

Mr. Darvin York

Dec 21, 2020

LOOKOUT MTN, GA: Darvin York, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 21, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved and adored his grandchildren. Darvin was a dedicated member of West Cove Free Holiness Church and was fulfilled by helping others. He was a gifted landscaper who loved...

Miss Mikala Annel Sweeton

Miss Mikala Annel Sweeton

Dec 19, 2020

BRYANT, AL: Mikala Annel Sweeton, age 25, passed away December 19, 2020. She was a loving, sweet daughter who will be dearly missed. Mikala was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Frank and Margiedale Sweeton; grandfather Robert Parrish; cousins Drake and Marina Kirby. Left to cherish her memory are her parents Chris...

Mrs. Patsy Ruth Mckaig

Mrs. Patsy Ruth Mckaig

Dec 19, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Patsy Ruth McKaig, age 86, passed away December 19, 2020. We have never met someone that has loved her family as fiercely as she. She would stand up for them without question, fight for them with no hesitation, and never minced words to tell you how they deserved to be treated. Everyone seemed to know her and she...

Mr. Trippe York

Mr. Trippe York

Dec 17, 2020

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA: Christopher Trippe York, age 46, passed away December 17, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, uncle, friend, and the best “Pops” in the world to Blayke and Wyatt. Trippe loved talking about football and guns. He attended New Salem Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Katherine York; infant sister; brothers...

Karen Hodges

Karen Hodges

Dec 10, 2020

SODDY DAISY, TN: Karen “Cat” Brown Hodges, age 64, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on December 10, 2020 surrounded by her family. Karen was the daughter of the late Reverend Wade and Mickey Brown. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She dedicated her life to the Lord on August 28, 2019. Karen...

Mr. Robert Dodson

Mr. Robert Dodson

Dec 7, 2020

HIXSON, TN: Robert Eugene Dodson, age 90, passed away peacefully at his son’s home on December 7, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather, veteran and businessman. He was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Davis, and his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Eloise Pennington Dodson. Survivors include son...

Mr. Gordon Forester Jr.

Mr. Gordon Forester Jr.

Dec 6, 2020

Hugh “Gordon” Forester, Jr., Head River, passed away at home on Sunday, December 6 at age 87. Born March 17, 1933, he was the son of Hugh and Gertrude Ross Forester. Other than his two years in the army and briefly in Chattanooga, Gordon lived his entire life on Lookout Mountain, mostly at Head River where he enjoyed his farm....

Lowe Wilkinson

Lowe Wilkinson

Dec 4, 2020

BRYANT, AL: Seth “Lowe” Wilkinson, age 81, passed away on Friday December 4, 2020. He was a member of Mountain View Church of God. Seth was a loving father, the Best Papaw ever and an avid gardener who fed a lot of people in his community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Jeffery Wilkinson; parents, W.C. and...

Mrs. Gloria Jean Weathers

Mrs. Gloria Jean Weathers

Dec 3, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Gloria Jean Weathers, age 72, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing and would go as often as she could. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jessie Thomas Weathers, Jr. and Jessie Nathaniel Weathers; parents, Herman and...

Nelda Jean Reece

Nelda Jean Reece

Dec 3, 2020

BRYANT AL: Nelda Jean Reece, 73, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Homer Reece; parents, J.P. and Gladys Sharpton; daughter, Regina Reece and son, Barry Reece. Survivors include her daughter, Denise (Anthony) Laney; sisters, Geneda Pilcher, Pat Sharpton; five grandchildren, Amber (Mal) Smith, Keely (Chris)...

Philip E. Street

Philip E. Street

Nov 27, 2020

Philip E. Street (66) died of complications from Covid-19 on Saturday, November 27 in a Chattanooga hospital. He is a lifelong resident of Dade County where he attended school and graduated in 1973. He managed the family business, Street Hardware, until he became Sheriff in 1985. As a business man in Trenton, he became a volunteer firefighter, which led to...