Obituaries
Mrs. Emma Lucille Ellison
Oct 24, 2020
LUCILLE ELLISON TRENTON, GA: Emma Lucille Ellison, age 91, born September 22, 1929, left for her heavenly home October 24, 2020 after her battle with leukemia. Lucille was a graduate of Marion County, TN. High School and worked many years as a seamstress in Chattanooga, TN. She was a longtime active member of White Oak Baptist Church in Trenton, GA....
Mr. Wesley "Peter" Cloud
Oct 14, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Wesley “Peter” Cloud, age 84, passed away October 14, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his sons Jamie Leon Cloud and Eddy Cloud; parents Ed and Francis Cloud; sisters Josephene Bryers, Betty Jean Palmer, and Arlivia Culpepper; brothers Bud Cloud, Everette Cloud, and Roy Cloud. Survivors include...
Marjorie Mcgown Sharpley
Oct 6, 2020
Marjorie McGown Sharpley, born in San Antonio Texas in 1932, passed away on October 6, 2020 at the age of 88, at her daughter’s home in Rising Fawn on Lookout Mountain, Georgia with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Harold (Hal) Sharpley in 1990, her parents Floyd Senior and Eunice Harrell McGown,...
Mr. Douglas Delano Avans
Oct 4, 2020
DOUG AVANS CRANDALL, GA.: Douglas Delano Avans, 74, passed away October 4, 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and member of the American Legion, Chatsworth, GA. He is preceded in death by his son Micah Avans; parents Earl James and Grace Smith Avans; brothers O’Dell Avans and Gary L. Avans. Left to cherish his memory...
Mrs. Lorene Scott-Smith
Sep 28, 2020
LORENE SCOTT-SMITH BRYANT, AL: Flora Lorene Scott-Smith, age 85, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother; sister and friend passed away September 28, 2020. She was a member of Straightway Baptist Church. Lorene loved her family, quilting, and gardening. Her home was always opened to everyone to come and visit. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years...
Mrs. Linda Mae Brandenburg
Sep 27, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Linda Mae Brandenburg, age 81, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother; sister and friend passed away September 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Edith Woolbright; stepdaughter Regina Hartline; two sons Monty Dickerson and Robert Dickerson; sisters Carolyn York and Jimmy Woolbright. Left to cherish her memory are her husband David Brandenburg;...
Mrs. Charlotte Kinsey Cox
Sep 23, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Charlotte Ann Cox, age 68, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church and a selfless Christian lady that lived out the Golden Rule. Charlotte worked as a probate clerk in the Dade...
Mrs. Nora Mae Gibson
Sep 19, 2020
Nora Mae Gibson, 77, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Nora was born January 1, 1943 in Fyffe, AL to the late Oliver and Pearlie Mae Overton. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, John Gibson; sons, John (Kathy) and...
Ramona Melissa Morton
Sep 19, 2020
FLINTSTONE GA: Ramona Melissa McCarty Morton, age 61, born October 4, 1958 journeyed to be with Our Lord and Savior on September 19, 2020. Ramona spent her life setting an example for true friendship, loyalty, honesty and endless love. A devoted employee of See Rock City Incline, she held the position of Team Leader for countless years. She was preceded...
Mr. Jackey Elrod
Sep 13, 2020
BRYANT, AL: John Martin “Jackey” Elrod, age 85, passed away on September 13, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed. Jackey was a veteran of the Korean War and member of Trenton Ministry Center. He was the owner and operator of Sand Mountain Welding and Machine Shop. He was preceded in death...
Mr. Leon Spurgin
Sep 11, 2020
HIGDON, AL: Leon Castle Spurgin, age 85, passed away September 11, 2020. He loved his family and was a member of Mountain View Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lettie Spurgin, sisters Pauline Gass, Irene Christopher, and May Butler; brothers Alvin, Roy, and Marvin Spurgin. Survivors include his daughter Rita (Randy) Evans; sons Marvin (Diane)...
Mr. Bill Spoons Jr.
Sep 11, 2020
BRYANT, AL: William “Bill” Harrison Spoons, Jr., age 71, passed away September 11, 2020. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, staff sergeant, Vietnam Veteran, D.O.D. Gulf Regional Division Captain GS12. Bill loved music and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his son Mark Spoons and parents William and Faith Spoons. Survivors include...
Irene Sims
Sep 11, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Irene Louise Sims, age 68, passed away September 11, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Pell, mother, Kathleen Jeanette Clark and step-father Leonard P. Clark, Sr. Survivors include her children Wendy (Tony) Templin, Tabatha Wynos, and Tim (Jackie) Sims; two grandchildren Timothy and Xander; sisters Janet Breazeale, Barbara...
Mrs. Elisa Gayle Wilson
Sep 10, 2020
WILDWOOD, GA: Elisa Gayle Wilson, age 59, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She did all things with love and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Gayle Yount. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 42 years, Rick Wilson; daughter, Melissa (Ryan)...
Mr. Mike Shourd
Sep 7, 2020
TRENTON, GA.: Barry Michael “Mike” Shourd, age 61, passed away September 7, 2020. He was a loving husband and father that cared deeply for his family. Mike had a big heart, great sense of humor, and loved to make people laugh. He attended Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Bud and Clara Shourd and...
Mr. Ernest Thomas Hawes
Sep 7, 2020
ERNEST HAWES Ernest Thomas Hawes, age 92, passed away September 7, 2020 at his home in New Salem atop Lookout Mountain. He was involved in the community fire department and neighborhood watch. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Hawes, parents Floyd and Mary Hawes. He is survived by his son Anthony Hawes and his wife Dale (LeCompte)...
Mr. Richard Henson Powell
Sep 6, 2020
RICHARD “TWEED” POWELL Richard “Tweed” Henson Powell, age 44, of Lookout Mountain, GA. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was an avid hunter and a lover of the outdoors. His happiest moments involved hunting with his dad, boys, and several friends. He loved to tell stories of his hunting adventures and...
Lorene Nash
Sep 5, 2020
Melba Lorene Nash, 93, of Scottsboro, AL, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lorene was a great cook and loved to sing and play gospel music. She was a member of the Eastern Star in East Ridge, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years,...
Mrs. Cheryl Annette Gray
Sep 2, 2020
CHERYL GRAY TRENTON, GA: Cheryl Annette Gray, age 60, passed away September 2, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, and sister who was proud of her kids. Her sense of humor was contagious and she enjoyed making people laugh. She was a member of Trenton First Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Billie and Jimmy Campbell....
Mr. Andrew Whited
Sep 1, 2020
ANDREW WHITED TRENTON, GA: Willie Andrew Whited, age 78, passed away September 1, 2020. He was a loving family man and of the Baptist faith. Andrew was preceded in death by his wife Monek Whited; step-son Matt Gaddis; grandson Joshua Whited; parents Gordon and Rachel Whited; sister Doris whitehead; brother Hershel Whited. Survivors include his partner, Sandy Payne; daughter Arquella...

