Obituaries

Heather Nicole Riley

Heather Nicole Riley

Jun 11, 2019

CHATTANOOGA TN: Heaven gained another angel when Heather Nicole Riley, age 33, was joyfully reunited with her grandparents on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.   She was a selfless loving mother, daughter and loyal friend who would go out her way to help others.  Heather loved the Lord and her favorite sayings were “Faith, Hope, Love & Believe” and “All Things are...

Sam Burns

Sam Burns

Jun 1, 2019

TRENTON, GA:  Samuel “Sam” Allen Burns, age 50, passed away June 1, 2019.  Sam loved his family and was proud of his boys and grandsons. They loved their dad and “Papa Sam”. Sam not only loved his family but was a friend to all he met. He enjoyed raising chickens, gardening, and wheeling and dealing. He was preceded in death...

Jeff Conaway

Jeff Conaway

May 27, 2019

TRENTON, GA: Jeffrey Wayne Conaway, 58 years of age, from Trenton, Georgia passed away suddenly on Monday, May 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born September 3, 1960 in Rome, Georgia. He was a born-again Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a 1978 graduate of Northwest Georgia High School in Trenton, Georgia. After graduation he was...

Timmy Dale Whitaker

Timmy Dale Whitaker

May 25, 2019

TRENTON, GA: Timmy Dale Whitaker, age 57 passed away, Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Dora Whitaker; brothers James Weldon Whitaker and John Charles Whitaker. Survivors include his sisters, Minnie Ott, Linda Conway, Mary Merrill, Geraldine Whitaker; brothers, Paul Whitaker and Gene Whitaker; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held...

Wayne Dianoski

Wayne Dianoski

May 25, 2019

BRYANT AL:  Wayne Gene Dianoski, age 80, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Della Dianoski; step daughters, Ellen (Frank) Debter and Terri (Tommy) Lynn; step sons, Stan Mills and Josh Dianoski; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren Graveside services with full Military Honors will...

Addison Avery

Addison Avery

May 14, 2019

TRENTON, GA: Addison C. Avery, age 79, passed away May 14, 2019. He enjoyed raising chickens, working on the farm, and gardening. Survivors include his daughter, Anita Holiham, daughter Cindy and son-in-law Kenny Throp; son Allen Avery; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; best friend Dale Morrow; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Memorial services will be held at...

Mindy Kernea

Mindy Kernea

May 12, 2019

Mindy Kernea Chattanooga TN: Melinda (Mindy) Dawn Kernea, age 45, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.  She was a 1994 graduate of Ridgeland High School.She was preceded in death by her dad, Richard Lee Kernea.Mindy is survived by her loving mother, Connie Kernea; sister, Alison Kernea; brothers, Rick (Wendy) Kernea and Cameron Grimsley; grandmother, Flora Lee Kernea; nephew, Trey Kernea;...

Charles Bethel Bell

Charles Bethel Bell

May 8, 2019

BRYANT, AL:  Charles Bethel Bell, age 82, passed away on May 8, 2019.  He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Nellie Bernese Bell; parents Bethel and Jessie Bell; brother Bill Underwood. Survivors include his daughter, Melba (Johnny) Castleberry, Bryant, AL.; son Coy...

Chase Carver

Chase Carver

May 2, 2019

TRENTON, GA:  Chase Warren Carver, age 36, born August 17, 1982 in Fort Olgethorpe, Ga to Charles (Bud) Hoyt Carver Jr. and Felishia Carver.  Chase had a sweet old soul, a smile that would light the darkest places and a love for every person he met.  He always found a good quality in everyone.  He never forgot you if he met...

Viva Ovine Bradford

Viva Ovine Bradford

May 1, 2019

RISING FAWN, GA: Viva Ovine Bradford, age 94, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church and was married to her loving husband for sixty-nine years. They enjoyed being members of the Northwest Georgia Fox Hunters Association. She was preceded in...

Peggy Jo Price

Peggy Jo Price

May 1, 2019

WILDWOOD, GA: Peggy Jo Price, age 81, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Tiftonia Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents R.C and Juanita Foster, brother Stoney Foster and sister Ann Lowery. Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years, Jim Price;...

Brenda Gail Gass

Brenda Gail Gass

Apr 29, 2019

TRENTON, GA: Brenda Gail Gass, age 64, passed away, Monday, April 29, 2019. She worked in the nursing field, serving others, for many years. Brenda was a member of Floral Crest Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Danny Gass, father, Clyde Kesler, sons Casey and Perry Gass. Survivors include her loving husband, Joel...

Margaret Marie Pope

Margaret Marie Pope

Apr 25, 2019

BRYANT, AL: Margaret Marie Pope, age 71, passed away April 22, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was a bus driver over twenty-five years and a part-time mail carrier. Margaret was of the Church of God faith.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Granville “Barry” Pope and parents, James Gordan and...

James Edward Cunningham

James Edward Cunningham

Apr 24, 2019

TRENTON, GA: James Edward Cunningham, age 69, passed away April 24, 2019. He loved the Lord and served Him through his home church, Piney Grove Baptist, and Silent Word Ministries. He was preceded in death by his wife, Danna Cunningham; parents Lewis and Isabel Cunningham; brother Francis W. Cunningham; sisters Ann Renner, Louise Jenkins, and Barbara. He is survived by...

Aaron Wayne West

Aaron Wayne West

Apr 22, 2019

HIGDON AL: Aaron Wayne West age 28 passed away, Monday, April 22, 2019. He was self employed auto salesman and of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his loving wife on 7 years, Tanya West; son, Chevy Mack West; daughter, Summer Rayne Higdon; parents, Joseph and Karen Nunley West; grandparents, Inez Hartline, Kennie West and Freddie Nunley; sister, Abbie...

Johnus Sue Freeman

Johnus Sue Freeman

Apr 19, 2019

FLAT ROCK AL: Johnus Sue Freeman, age 64 passed away, Friday, April 19, 2019.  She was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Smith; father, John Looney; brother, Greg Howard and sister, Connie Higgins. Survivors include her loving family, husband, David Freeman; daughter, Miranda (Shawn) Shrader; son, Robert S Freeman; sister,...

Pat Ann Brown

Pat Ann Brown

Apr 17, 2019

HIGDON AL: Patricia Ann Brown, age 62 passed away, Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She loved the Lord and her family and her grandkids. She was a member of Porter Road Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris Brown; daughter, Denise Walker; dad, Wendell Tinker, mother, Jewell Ewing; brother Tub Tinker Survivors include her daughter, Cheryle...

Marcie Louise Mathews

Marcie Louise Mathews

Apr 17, 2019

RISING FAWN, GA:  Marcie Louise Mathews, age 83, passed away April 17, 2019. Marcie was a member of Ascalon Baptist Church, loved to cook and care for her flowers.  She was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed.  She preceded in death by her husband, George W. Mathews; parents Frank and Lelar Parker; sister Mildred Price and...

Carrol Ann Kirchmeyer

Carrol Ann Kirchmeyer

Apr 14, 2019

CHATTANOOGA, TN: Carrol Ann Kirchmeyer, age 78, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2019. She passed peacefully at her home in Chattanooga, TN.   It was on that night of April 14th that Heaven gained a special angel. Carrol may have been small in statue but her love of God and family was mighty. Carrol’s two best...

Jimmie Faye Dodson

Jimmie Faye Dodson

Apr 14, 2019

TRENTON GA.: Jimmie Faye Dodson, age 71, passed away April 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Dodson; parents, Benjamin and Lovie Sargent; brother John Benjamin Sargent. Survivors include her sons Scott, Shane, and Craig Dodson, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters Winola Raines, Fort Oglethorpe, Maxine Malarkey, South Pittsburg, Wanda Hendershot, Red Bank; brother Frankie Sargent,...