Obituaries

Mike Forester

Mike Forester

Feb 5, 2020

HEAD RIVER, GA: Michael Gordon Forester, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Mr. Forester was born July 17, 1954 in Ft. Riley, Kansas to Gordon Forester and the late Jeanette Forester. At the age of one year old, Mike’s parents moved to Lookout Mountain where he resided until his death. Mike was a graduate of Dade County...

Ms. Betty Jean Morris

Ms. Betty Jean Morris

Feb 1, 2020

Chattanooga, TN: Betty Jean Morris passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1 in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the age of 83. She was the former Betty Jean Dobbins, Daughter of the late Rosteen and Sam Dobbins. She was preceded in death by her husband, George (Jimmy) Morris. Betty Jean was born in Higdon, Alabama on December 17, 1936. She grew up...

Mrs. Merrion Blevins

Mrs. Merrion Blevins

Jan 30, 2020

RISING FAWN, GA: Merrion D. Blevins, age 65, passed away January 30, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and child of God. She was preceded in death by her parents Brockie and Verna Ridley and one nephew. Survivors include her loving husband of forty-eight years, Dwight Blevins; son Waylon (Tami) Blevins; sister Joyce (Bobby) Gray; brothers Danny (Joni)...

Mrs. Martha Marie Jones

Mrs. Martha Marie Jones

Jan 30, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Martha Marie Jones, age 84, passed away January 30, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Martha was of the Christian faith and enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin “Bill” Jones; parents Thomas and Mary Shelton; sister and brother-in-law Burma and Billy Plumlee, and sister Jackie...

Mr. Willie Ray Whited

Mr. Willie Ray Whited

Jan 25, 2020

RAY WHITED TRENTON, GA: Willie Ray Whited, age 69, passed away January 25, 2020. He is preceded in death by his son, Shannon Whited; parents, Luther and Pearl Whited; brothers, James Ted Whited, Charles Whited, Clifford Whited, Donald Whited and John Whited; sisters, Polly Whited, Thelma Taylor, Emma Lee (Buddy) Whited and Edna Whited. Survivors include his son, Michael Whited,...

Kathy Evon Phillips

Kathy Evon Phillips

Jan 21, 2020

CHICKAMAUGA, GA: Kathy Evon Phillips, age 42, passed away January 21, 2020 in Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her daughter Kristin Phillips, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA.; son Dakota Phillips, Rising Fawn, GA.; mother Margaret Louise Raines; sisters Tena McDaniel, Trenton, GA., Jessica Raines, Chickamauga, GA; brother Robert Raines, Lookout Valley, TN.; nieces Shellie Raines, Britney Raines, and Breana Schupska; nephews Ashton, Austin...

Jane Keeton West

Jane Keeton West

Jan 14, 2020

Fort Payne, AL: Edith Jane Keeton West, 87 years old, passed away January 14, 2020 at her home in Fort Payne, Al. She was born August 26, 1932 in Ider, Al to the late Victor and Edith Keeton. Janie graduated from Dade County High School Class of 1949. She then attended Edmundson School of Business in Chattanooga TN. She moved...

Mrs. Susan Kaye Feuerstein

Mrs. Susan Kaye Feuerstein

Jan 9, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Susan Kaye Feuerstein, age 57, passed away at her Sand Mountain home on January 9, 2020. She was the wife of Ron Feuerstein. They shared thirty-five years together. Susan was born February 15, 1962 at Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan, MI. She attended Central Montcalm High School where she played basketball and the flute in the school band....

Mr. Pete Smith

Mr. Pete Smith

Jan 6, 2020

BRYANT AL: Edward L. "Pete” Smith, age 72, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. He was a strong Christian man and a member of Canaanland Baptist Church. Pete was well known for his love of Plymouth Road Runners and was an avid drag racer. He retired from Cherokee Warehouse after 43 years. Pete was preceded in death by his...

Willard Gaines Mcbryar

Willard Gaines Mcbryar

Jan 4, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Willard Gaines McBryar, age 84, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #179 and was employed by Food City. Willard was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda McBryar; parents, Frank and Maude McBryar; brother Doyle McBryar; one great grandchild, Arbie Watson. Survivors include his daughters, Donna Cloud, Ider, Alabama and...

Mrs. Elwanda Black Mashburn

Mrs. Elwanda Black Mashburn

Jan 3, 2020

ELWANDA MASHBURN BRYANT, AL: Elwanda Black Mashburn, age 88, passed away on January 3, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was of the Holiness faith. She was preceded in death by her husband James Mashburn, parents Walter and Roda Black, several brothers, and one sister. Survivors include her daughter Debbie (Doyce) Holman of...

Mr. Zach Talley

Mr. Zach Talley

Dec 27, 2019

BRYANT AL: Zachary Nicholas Talley, age 26, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his residence. He loved his dog Luke and was an avid Auburn Football Fan. Zach's family was very close and precious to him. Zach was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Larry Talley and Christopher Bemis; Nana, Trish Talley, Mamaw, Brenda Giles; great grandfather, Leroy...

Mr. Walter James Norris

Mr. Walter James Norris

Dec 23, 2019

WALTER NORRIS TRENTON, GA: Walter James Norris, age 80, passed away December 23, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Norris and Arlene Lisenby, grandson Joseph Terceira, and brother Joe Platt. Survivors include his loving wife Judith Ann Norris; daughters Sherry Norris,...

Mr. John William Martin

Mr. John William Martin

Dec 20, 2019

JOHN MARTIN TRENTON, GA: John William Martin, age 85, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019. He retired from Wheland Foundry and served a term as a councilman for the City of Trenton. John attended Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Imogene; parents, three sisters and six brothers. Survivors include his daughters and their husbands,...

Kaylon, Jaycee & Harley Stotts

Kaylon, Jaycee & Harley Stotts

Dec 19, 2019

FLAT ROCK, AL: Kaylon Stotts, age 4, Jaycee Stotts, age 3, and Harley Stotts, age 1, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. The children were preceded in death by their mother, Kayla Michelle Jackson. Survivors include her their father, Clon Brock Stotts II; sister, Allie Ray Stotts; brother, Bentley Stotts; grandparents, Clon (Donna) Stotts, Tracy Stotts, Luke (Nellie) Jackson;...

Kayla Michelle Jackson

Kayla Michelle Jackson

Dec 19, 2019

FLAT ROCK, AL: Kayla Michelle Jackson, age 26, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. She was a student at Northeast Alabama Community College and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Kayla was preceded in death by three of her children, Kaylon, Jaycee and Harley Stotts; first cousins, Ashley Smith and Randall Raines, Jr.; grandparents; Julie and Charles Jackson,...

Mrs. Flora "Tean" Dunn

Mrs. Flora "Tean" Dunn

Dec 18, 2019

TRENTON, GA: Flora “Tean” Dunn, age 86, passed away December 18, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Trenton Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Gene Dunn; son Roger Allen Dunn; parents Earl and Charlsie Clayton; sister Lucille Hurst, brothers Hearl and Vernon Clayton. Survivors...

Nancy Harp

Nancy Harp

Dec 16, 2019

ROSSVILLE, GA. Nancy Harp, age 72, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. Nancy was born in Fort Payne, Alabama to the late Robert A. and Betty D. (Babb) Hickey of Rainsville, Alabama. She resided in the Walker County area for more than fifty years and was a 1965 graduate of Rossville High School. She was employed with Rossville Mills/Chromatex...

Mr. Rodney Harrison Middleton

Mr. Rodney Harrison Middleton

Dec 11, 2019

RODNEY MIDDLETON RISING FAWN, GA: Rodney Harrison Middleton, age 69, passed away December 11, 2019 at his home on Lookout Mountain. He loved to restore John Deere tractors, El Caminos, and could build anything. As a child he listened to LSU Football on WWL radio and was a life-long fan. Geaux Tigers! Rodney was loved. Rodney is preceded in death...

Michele Haynes

Michele Haynes

Dec 10, 2019

CHATTANOOGA, TN: Michele Elaine Haynes, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Emory Hospital. Michele was preceded in death by her father Billie Whited and mother Patricia Elaine Whited. She is survived by her husband, daughter, sister, numerous nieces, nephews and other family. Memorial services will be announced at a later time.