Obituaries
Jerry Lee Price
Feb 23, 2019
SCOTTSBORO AL: Jerry Lee Price age 61 passed away, Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was loved by many and a friend to all. He was a member of Gods Church He was preceded in death by his parents, Elston and Opal Price; sisters, Patricia, Shirley, Mildred, Zelma and Georgie Price; brothers, Lester, Chester, Tommy Price. He is survived by his...
Wendell Lee Sharpton
Feb 22, 2019
HIGDON AL: 1st Sgt. Wendell Lee Sharpton, 78 of Higdon Alabama passed away at his residence Friday, February 22, 2019. Mr. Sharpton proudly served in the United States Army 21 years and Pastored 11 years at Union Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jeff Sharpton and Cora Elizabeth Horton Sharpton; brothers, J.P., Herbert, Marsell, Bill...
Newell Barnett
Feb 18, 2019
HIXSON, TN: Newell Douglas Barnett, age 45, passed away February 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents Dot and Newell Daniels, infant brother Stephen Craig Barnett II. Survivors include his daughters Reagan Barnett, Allison Barnett, and Hannah Grace Barnett; sisters Stephanie Dianne Holmes and Stephanie Gibson; brothers Thomas Eddie Lambert and Stephen Rains; step-mother Trudy Barnett....
Ann Ellis
Feb 15, 2019
TRENTON, GA: Anna Mae Ellis, age 88, passed away on February 15, 2019. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Stephen Ellis; parents Abraham Posner and Juliett Thumm (William); brother William Thumm. She is survived by her daughters Cheryl A. Campbell, Trenton, GA; Charlene...
E. L. Maxwell
Feb 15, 2019
Estel (E.L.) Maxwell, age 84, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia (formerly of Scottsboro) passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at NHC Healthcare in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 1:00pm EST at the R.D. Moore Funeral Home in Trenton, Georgia with Brother Ricky Wooten, Brother Eddie Saint, and Brother Elda Culpepper officiating. ...
Nate Johnson
Feb 2, 2019
TRENTON, GA: Nethanuel “Nate” James Johnson, age 27, passed away last week. He was a kind, loving father, son, brother, and friend that met everyone with a smile and hello. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Sandy and Lonnie Johnson and Uncle Lonnie Johnson, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Johnson; daughters Kylie, Renee, Kalix Aaliyah,...
Joyce Iola Williams
Feb 1, 2019
BRYANT AL: Joyce Iola Williams, age 79 passed away, Friday, February 1, 2019. Joyce lived in the Philippines over 20 years. She was a homemaker who loved to travel, an avid reader, a gardener and a wonderful cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ida Oliver; husband, Frederick Williams; her infant daughter and one sister. Survivors...
Larry Castleberry
Feb 1, 2019
TRENTON, GA: Larry (L.C.) Castleberry, age 74, passed away January 29, 2019. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He was a member of Rising Fawn Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Bonnie Castleberry; brothers Carlton, Leon, and Jim Castleberry; sisters Virginia (Jin) Neal and Elizabeth (Liba) Newton. He is survived by his...
Mildred Mae Wilson
Jan 26, 2019
WILDWOOD, GA: Mildred Mae Wilson, age 84, passed away January 21, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was of the Christian faith. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, John and Maxie Turner; three brothers Robert, Arnold, and Edward Turner; two sisters Alice Holloway and Hazel Turner. She is survived by her son, Ricky...
Don Bruce
Jan 24, 2019
On January 24, 2019, Donald Winston Bruce, Jr., 65, left his mortal body behind and his spirit went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His loving family was with him when he passed. He is survived by his son, Donald Robert Bruce, and daughter-in-law Denise; his daughter, Melissa Rivera, and son-in-law Ismael; his 3 grandchildren (Deven, Addison,...
Buddy Crawford
Jan 24, 2019
WILDWOOD, GA: Gordon C. “Buddy” Crawford, age 89, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was a resident of Dade County for fifty-six years and a member of New England Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the Army, Navy, and National Guard. Buddy was employed by DuPont for thirty-eight years. After retiring he liked to do gardening, wood...
Edna Joyce Roddy
Jan 23, 2019
JOYCE RODDY BRYANT, AL: Edna Joyce Roddy, age 76, went home to be with Christ on January 20, 2019. She was a longtime faithful member of Mountain View Church of God. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Roddy; parents Noah and Edith West; brothers Joe West and J. D. West. She is survived by her son Mark...
Ann Smith
Jan 18, 2019
PATRICIA “ANN” SMITH Flat Rock, AL: Patricia Ann Smith, age 72, went home to be with Christ on January 17, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who is remembered for her faith and love for Christ and for her joy of singing. She was a longtime member of Straightway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...
Joyce Fuller
Jan 16, 2019
WILDWOOD, GA: Joyce Pace Fuller, age 93, passed away on January 16, 2019. She was a decedent of the Pace family, which was one of the pioneer families of Dade County. She was a longtime member of Brainerd Baptist Church, and the Love Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Fuller; son and daughter-in-law Bill and Sue Fuller,...
Robert "Bob" John Matthews
Jan 14, 2019
TRENTON, GA: Robert “Bob” John Matthews, age 77, passed away January 14, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Matthews was a member of Trenton First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Deloris Matthews; parents, one brother and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Carolyn...
James Robert Sells
Jan 1, 2019
McDONALD, TN.: James Robert “Jim” Sells, 78, of McDonald, TN passed away on January 1, 2019 in a local hospital. Mr. Sells was born in Livingston, TN to the late Beulah and Arthur Sells. He is survived by his loving wife Lanita Sells; son Brian (Tammy) Sells of Cleveland, TN; grandson Haydon Sells; sister Irene Fletcher of Livingston, TN; special...
Martha A. Millican
Dec 31, 2018
LAFAYETTE, GA: Martha A. Millican, age 67, passed away of natural causes on Monday, December 31 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and nana. She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall Millican, son Randy Millican, parents Robertine and John Smith, 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Survivors include daughters Lynn Smith of Chickamauga, Tracey Norman...
Ruth Gennette Higdon
Dec 23, 2018
RUTH HIGDON BRYANT AL: Ruth Gennette Farr Higdon, age 82 passed away of natural causes, Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Orby Lee Higdon; parents, Leonard and Lilly Farr; sister, Mary Ann Eaker. Survived by her loving family, daughters, Debra Lee Miles Spangler and Karen Ann Hicks;...
Danny Lee Parker
Dec 23, 2018
DANNY PARKER ROSSVILLE, GA: Danny Lee Parker, age 74, of Lookout Mountain passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. His belief has always been of the Holiness faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rick and Jean Parker; brothers Ricky and Eddie Parker. He is survived by his daughter Virginia (Chuck) Parker of Ider, AL. and sons Lester...
Susie Mae Gilbert
Dec 14, 2018
Susie Mae Gilbert, age 88, passed away December 10, 2018. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and the Ruritan Club. Susie and her late husband Leonard founded the Higdon Rescue Squad and helped establish North Sand Mountain High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Gilbert; daughter Barbara Gilbert Guffey; parents Julius and...

