Obituaries
Christine Smith
Jun 12, 2020
RINGGOLD, GA.: Ellie Christine Smith, 75, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. Christine was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She had worked at Cracker Barrell in Kimball, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Smith; parents, Vernon and Willie Morrison; sister, Ann Wilkinson; brother, William Morrison; step-daughter, Sherry Holder; stepson, Stephen Smith. Survivors include her...
John Stanley Ricker
Jun 11, 2020
John Stanley Ricker, 57, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. John was a clever, self-taught entrepreneur and handyman who loved to laugh, tell fantastic stories, and spend time outdoors gardening, hiking, scuba diving, fishing, and playing with his young grandchildren. He was raised in Newport, New Hampshire, and grew up with his mother, Joan, and three...
Mr. Kermit "Kit" Knight
Jun 11, 2020
BRYANT, AL: Kermit “Kit” William Knight, 79, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bobbie Knight. Survivors include his daughter, Melanie (Gerald) Merhar; son, Jeffrey Knight; sisters, Shirley (George) McGee and Sandra Hidgon; brothers, Tuck Knight, Tommy (Linda) Knight, Larry Knight and Tim Knight; grandchildren, Riley Powell and Abbie Merhar....
Ms. Mary Ellen (Whitaker) Merrill
Jun 10, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Mary Ellen (Whitaker) Merrill, age 80, passed away Wednesday June 10, 2020.She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son Rodney Lee Cloud; parents Horace and Dora Whitaker; brothers James “Pee Wee” Whitaker, John Whitaker, and Timmy Whitaker. Survivors include her...
Mr. Mark Lamar Richards
Jun 9, 2020
RISING FAWN, GA.: Mark Lamar Richards, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Mark was a kind-hearted man who saw the good in everyone. He was also a loving and compassionate husband and father. He and his late wife, Deborah, helped raise dozens of foster kids over the years. He was preceded in death by his wife Deborah...
Mrs. Charlotte Finlayson
Jun 7, 2020
VALLEY HEAD, AL: Denver Charlotte "MeMaw" Finlayson, 85, went home to be with The Lord June 7, 2020. She was of The Holiness Faith for 63 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-six years Bryant Finlayson; grandson Arleigh Finlayson; parents Kenneth and Lorene Headrick; sister Betty Jean Hayes; brother Hilton Headrick. Left to cherish her memory...
Mrs. Brenda Fay Croft
Jun 1, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Brenda Fay Croft, age 64, passed away June 1, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Brenda made many friends while working at Dade County Farm Bureau. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Delia Raines; Glenn and Dayton Stephens; brother Ricky Raines. Survivors include...
Mrs. Mary Janice Wilson
May 31, 2020
BRYANT, AL. Mary Wilson, age 70, passed away May 31, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her children Sonya Vaughn and Terry Dunn; parents Clifton and Opal Chappell; sisters Regina Doyal, Gloria Wilson; brother Mike Cabe. Survivors include her daughter Linda (Daniel) Turner; ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sister Sue Scammell;...
Mrs. Virginia Bernice Durham
May 28, 2020
Virginia Durham, 88, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2020. Virginia was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Trenton, GA and taught the ladies Bible class for over thirty years. She retired from the Dade County school system after working forty plus years. Virginia loved to cook for her family and was also an avid...
Mr. Xander David Miller
May 28, 2020
TRENTON, GA.: Our little angel Xander David Miller, affectionately called “Bobo”, age three months, passed away May 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Jackie Tinker, Charles and Dianne Foster. Survivors include his loving parents, Luke and Jasmine Miller; brother Eastin Miller; grandparents Warren and Ginger Johnson, Bill and Carla Miller, Deanna and Scotty Blevins; great-grandparents Frances...
Mr. Wesley Hope Kennemore
May 25, 2020
BRYANT, AL: The Nation lost one of its finest on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020 when Wesley Hope Kennemore, Chief Petty Officer, retired, United States Navy, took his final voyage across the Crystal Sea. Wes was a devoted husband and best friend of 59 years to his bride, Mavis, and passed just a few days short of his 79th birthday...
Mr. Grady Layne
May 19, 2020
BRYANT, AL.: Grady Eugene Layne, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, Papa, and brother. Grady proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tammy Layne, infant son Stacey Eugene Layne, granddaughter Celina Shea...
Mrs. Mary Rachel Bailey
May 15, 2020
RACHEL BAILEY RISING FAWN, GA.: Mrs. Rachel Yancy Bailey of Athens, AL passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Rising Fawn, GA. Mrs. Bailey was born on July 26, 1928 in Danville, AL to Chesley Vincent Yancy and Mary Lillian Elrod Yancy. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George R. Bailey; son, Richard G. Bailey; son-in-law,...
Mrs. Robin Massey
May 15, 2020
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN GA: Robin K. Massey, 62, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. Robin was a proud member and long time Sunday school teacher at Mount Carmel Gospel Church. She retired from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee after 25 years of service. Her passion was her family and friends. Robin was loved immensely and will be dearly missed. She was...
Mrs. Gladys Marie Castleberry
May 15, 2020
Gladys Marie Castleberry, 60, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Shupe and Emily Grear; grandson, Logan Castleberry; brother, Roger Shupe. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Castleberry; daughter, Amanda (Jay) Wooden, Higdon, AL; son, Josh Castleberry,...
Mr. Jim Price
May 14, 2020
WILDWOOD, GA.: James "Jim" Allison Price, age 86, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Peggy Price; parents, Hardee and Beulah Mae Price; brothers, Clinton Joe Price and Jerry Price. Survivors...
Mrs. Jennifer Scott
May 14, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Jennifer Irene Suits Scott, 65, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Barbara Peters. Survivors include her sons, Casey Scott and Lucas Scott; sister, Jill Durham, Joy Perrin; grandchildren, Dawson Scott, Kayden Scott, Vivian Scott. Privates services will be held at a later date. Please visit www.MooreFHS.com to...
Mr. Gerald N. Smith
May 12, 2020
Gerald N. Smith, 76, of Trenton, GA, went to meet his beloved Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at home with his family and friends by his side. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Smith; daughter, Cindy Weeks; grandchildren, Sierra and Raelyn Weeks; his oldest sister, Dezma Medlin, age 96. He was preceded...
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...
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