Obituaries

Louise Moore Brown

Louise Moore Brown

May 23, 2026

Louise Moore Brown, 90, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Louise was born on April 26, 1936, in Rising Fawn, Georgia, to the late Carl and Margaret Tinker Moore. She enjoyed sewing and was known for making clothes and curtains for others over the years. Louise was happiest at home, where she enjoyed working word puzzles,...

Mary Jean Cornell

Mary Jean Cornell

May 20, 2026

Mary Jean Cornell, a resident of Flat Rock, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the age of 91.

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Mary's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026 in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Ed Emerson officiating. The...

Gary Edward Blevins

Gary Edward Blevins

May 16, 2026

Gary Edward Blevins, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Washington, Georgia. 

Born on June 28, 1953, in Bridgeport, Alabama, Gary was the son of the late James "Tab" and Willie Huckabee Blevins. His early years unfolded in Chattanooga before his family relocated to Bryant, Alabama during his teenage years; he later...

Nelda Jo Gray

Nelda Jo Gray

May 9, 2026

Nelda Jo (Higdon) Gray was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on May 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. 

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET at the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Matthew Logan officiating. Family and...

Linda Jean Tipton

Linda Jean Tipton

May 9, 2026

Linda Jean Tipton, age 83, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Jean’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home. Brother Jim Lilley and Brother...

Cindy Templeton

Cindy Templeton

May 2, 2026

Cindy Denise Templeton, 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Wildwood, Georgia on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Cindy was originally from Vassar, Michigan, and moved to Wildwood 18 months ago to care for her aunt. In that time, she grew deeply fond of the area and chose to make it her home even after her aunt’s passing.

She will be remembered...

Mike Jones

Mike Jones

Apr 29, 2026

Michael “Mike” Alvin Jones, age 67, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in a local hospital with his children by his side.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET at Oak Lawn Memorial Park in Bryant, Alabama.

The family will receive friends at the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral...

Charlie Lofty

Charlie Lofty

Apr 26, 2026

Charles “Charlie” William Lofty, age 68, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with his family by his side.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Dewayne Moon officiating. Interment will follow at Head Springs Cemetery in Valley...

Mary Nell Wood

Mary Nell Wood

Apr 24, 2026

Mary Nell Wood, age 90, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Hooker Cemetery in Wildwood, Georgia.

Mary Nell was a woman with a servant’s heart. She dedicated over 50 years of her life working as a CNA in nursing home facilities, where...

Cindy Adams

Cindy Adams

Apr 24, 2026

Cindy Ellen Adams, 61, of Trenton, GA, went to be with the Lord on April 24th, 2026, surrounded by close family. Cindy was born on October 25, 1964, to the late Bill McKinney and Kathleen McKinney-Putman.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a Beautiful Granddaughter, Magnolia Adams. She is survived by her loving husband, Donny Adams, of the...

Melvin Abbott

Melvin Abbott

Apr 14, 2026

Melvin Levon Abbott, age 61, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with his children by his side.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Hawkins Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Moore Funeral Home in Trenton, GA, on Thursday from 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM.

Melvin was a true...

Mary Wilks

Mary Wilks

Apr 14, 2026

Mary Ellen Wilks, age 83, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home in Trenton, Georgia. Interment will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at...

Helen Sullivan

Helen Sullivan

Apr 13, 2026

Helen Fay Sullivan, age 80, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home in Trenton, Georgia, with Brother Michael Kilgore and Brother Jeff Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow at...

Vernon Edward Johnson

Vernon Edward Johnson

Apr 8, 2026

Vernon Edward Johnson, age 82, of Higdon, Alabama, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Vernon’s life will be held at 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home, with Jim Hixson and Zaye McCrary officiating. Following...

Teresa Truelove Franklin

Teresa Truelove Franklin

Apr 7, 2026

Teresa Truelove Franklin, a resident of Trenton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the age of 72.

Teresa was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on December 7, 1953 to the late George and Myrtle Yerby Truelove. Teresa enjoyed sewing quilts, blankets, as well as, crocheting, embroidery and cross stitching. She loved her family dearly, especially her great-granddaughter. She enjoyed...

Billy Eugene Blair

Billy Eugene Blair

Apr 7, 2026

Billy Eugene Blair, a resident of the New Salem community on Lookout Mountain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the age of 73. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheri Blair and his son, Athen Blair. 

In keeping with his wishes, no formal services will be held.

Moore Funeral Home of Trenton, Georgia is honored to serve the...

Tim Benson

Tim Benson

Apr 4, 2026

Timothy Lyle “Tim” Benson, age 67, of Bryant, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 4, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET at Higdon Free Holiness Church with Brother Edwin Spurgeon and Brother Royce Cornelison officiating. Interment will follow at...

Charles Hicks

Charles Hicks

Apr 2, 2026

Charles William “Sherm” Hicks, age 43, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home due to complications from a motorcycle accident.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Whitt Cemetery in Trenton, Georgia.

Charles was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms. He spent most of...

James R. Fortner

James R. Fortner

Mar 25, 2026

James Riley Fortner, age 78, of Higdon, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET at Higdon Free Holiness Church with Brother Edwin Spurgeon and Brother Jody Gray officiating. He will be laid to rest at Oak Lawn Memorial Park.

The...

Faye Lemmons

Faye Lemmons

Mar 24, 2026

Wanda Faye Lemmons, age 88, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by her children.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Larry Moore Memorial Chapel of Moore Funeral Home in Trenton, Georgia, with minister Milton Stephens officiating. She will be laid to rest at...