Obituaries
Wanda Gillis
Jul 13, 2020
Wanda Gillis, age 55, of Trenton, GA passed away and heaven gained a special angel on Monday, July 13, 2020. Wanda worked at Dade Health and Rehab for 24 years. She was a very generous, giving person who loved her schnauzers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her father Preston Gooch and husband Floyd Gillis. Left to cherish...
Connie Marie Smartt
Jul 10, 2020
TRENTON GA: Connie Marie Smartt, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020. Connie didn’t stand out in the family. She was the quiet one smiling in the background in the midst of the chaos and craziness. She was the glue that held the family together. She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Neal Hollingsworth; sister, Wilma...
Deett K Bowman
Jun 26, 2020
BRYANT AL.: DeEtt K. Bowman, 93, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was a mother to all who entered her life and a friend to anyone who met her. Never a harsh word about anyone, blessed beyond words and loved beyond measure. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bowman; daughter,...
Mr. James "Rufus" Ross
Jun 21, 2020
TRENTON, GA.: James Rufus Ross, Sr., age 79, went to be in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 21, 2020. James, better known as Rufus, was a kind and gentle man, a member of Trenton Ministry Center and a graduate of Dade High School. He spent a short time in the U.S. Air Force. He...
Mrs. Melodie Ann Hamilton
Jun 19, 2020
BRYANT, AL.: Melodie Ann Hamilton, 64, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. Melodie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with family, friends and her two dogs LiLi and Tiana. She loved traveling to the beach and Disney with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Alice Watkins; sisters, Marian...
Mr. Russell "Doley" Barton
Jun 18, 2020
Russell “Doley” Barton, 70, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Gayle Barton and son, Randall Barton. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Dewayne (Melishia) Barton of McMinnville, TN and Josh Barton of Fort Payne, AL; sisters, Wanda Langley, Juanita Atchley and Sabra Weathers of Trenton,...
Mr. Kenneth "Bo" Martin Hartline
Jun 16, 2020
HEADRIVER, GA.: Kenneth “Bo” Martin Hartline, age 65, passed away June 16, 2020. He was a faithful member of New Salem Baptist Church and greeted everyone by name, with a smile and a hug. Bo’s life was spent on the family farm that he loved. He was happiest showing folks his farm animals and dogs, and the garden the family...
Mr. Ollie Arlen Taylor
Jun 14, 2020
BRYANT, AL: Ollie Arlen Taylor, age 83, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was of the Church of God faith, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by his son Dennis Ray Taylor; parents Rolen and Frances Taylor; sister Hazel Taylor Dodson. Survivors include his loving wife of sixty years Ann Taylor; daughter...
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...
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