Obituaries

Mr. Russell "Doley" Barton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...