Obituaries
Bernice Scott
Aug 16, 2025
Anna Bernice Scott, age 79, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Bernice’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET in the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Brent Smith and Robby Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow at Straightway Cemetery in Bryant, AL.
The family...
Jerry Lee McBryar
Aug 14, 2025
Jerry Lee McBryar, 76, of Trenton, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry’s wife and family were the love of his life. He was married to his devoted wife, Stella McBryar, for 51 years, and cherished his family dearly. The only thing stronger than his love for them was his...
Charlsie "Nana" Shrader
Aug 6, 2025
Charlsie Lee Shrader, age 73, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Known affectionately as “Nana,” Charlsie was the heart of her family and the light in their lives. She lived each day for her loved ones, especially her great-grandchildren, who brought her endless joy and happiness. Fiercely strong-willed and never one to hold back her thoughts,...
Albert Aaron Siegel Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Albert Aaron “Al” Siegel Jr., 81, of Menlo, GA, passed away on August 5, 2025.
A lifelong Chattanoogan and proud graduate of the University of Mississippi, Al served as Air Force ROTC Commander during his time there. Following college, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.
Al began his professional career at...
Waylan Smith
Aug 1, 2025
Waylan C. Smith, age 86, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family.
Waylan's strong faith was a cornerstone of his life; he found solace and community as a cherished member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Known for his meticulous nature, he took pride in his beautifully maintained yard and vehicles,...
Gloria Bevill
Jul 31, 2025
Gloria June Bevill, age 82, of Lookout Mountain, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Gloria was a resident of Thrive at Brow Wood for the past eight years, where she was known and loved for her kindness, strength, and unwavering spirit. Despite living with arthritic pain for many years, she remained resilient and full of grace. Gloria had...
Myron "Bear" Abercrombie
Jul 30, 2025
Myron Eric “Crazy Bear” Abercrombie, age 66, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2025.
Myron was proud of his Cherokee ancestry and was a member of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama. He carried that heritage with deep respect and joy throughout his life. He especially enjoyed attending Pow-Wows, where he would dance, play the flute, and...
Pan Higdon
Jul 28, 2025
Oval Lee "Pan" Higdon, age 75, of Higdon, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2025, following a heart attack.
Pan was a devoted family man whose life was centered around his children, grandchildren, and the many people he loved. Known for his generous heart and willingness to help anyone in need, Pan was a loyal friend and steady presence...
Merrill Smith
Jul 28, 2025
Jay Merrill Smith, age 75, of Trenton, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Merrill was a gifted musician who found great joy in playing and singing gospel and bluegrass music. He was especially skilled with the guitar and mandolin, and although he never quite mastered the fiddle, he always enjoyed...
Mary Frances Taylor
Jul 27, 2025
Mary Frances Taylor, age 75, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2025, at a hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Mary was a devoted nurse who dedicated her life to caring for others. She spent most of her adult life in North Carolina, where she worked in healthcare and raised her family. After retiring, her compassionate spirit remained strong as...
Eddie "Cowboy" McBryar
Jul 25, 2025
Eddie “Cowboy” McBryar, age 74, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, July 25, 2025, at his home in Rising Fawn, GA.
A true original, Cowboy was known far and wide for his trademark cowboy hat, belt buckle, and boots. He had a deep love for the outdoors, horses, and the simple pleasures of life. In true cowboy fashion, he once rode...
Myranda Garrett
Jul 23, 2025
Myranda Gail Garrett, age 51, of Dutton, AL, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Myranda loved her family deeply, especially her grandbabies, who brought her so much joy. She was an excellent cook, known for filling both hearts and stomachs with her meals. With a quick wit and a kind spirit, Myranda had a way of...
Chris Westmoreland
Jul 22, 2025
Thomas Christopher “Chris” Westmoreland, age 59, of Trenton, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Chris was known for his big heart, sharp wit, and deep devotion to his family. A gifted mechanic, he earned several awards throughout his career, but his greatest pride was in his children and grandchildren. He had a natural talent for making people laugh,...
Alan Holt
Jul 18, 2025
Alan “Hippie” Holt, age 73, of Chickamauga, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Born January 10, 1952, Alan was the son of the late Jack and Joyce Thompson Holt. He loved the outdoors, particularly camping and fishing, and had a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. With a big heart and a giving spirit, Alan never met...
Tressie Hollingsworth
Jul 16, 2025
Tressie O’Brient Hollingsworth, age 77, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Tressie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A proud Vietnam Veteran, he served with honor in the 82nd Airborne and alongside the 101st. Known for his incredible ability to fix just about anything, Tressie was a skilled mechanic and a true jack of...
Tony Oliver
Jul 14, 2025
Tony Dale Oliver, age 64, passed away at his home in Wildwood, GA on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Born on April 5, 1961 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, Tony was the son of the late Mitchell and Lola Guinn Oliver. A true jack of all trades, Tony had a natural ability to fix just about anything. He especially enjoyed working on cars...
Trudy Smith
Jul 11, 2025
Gertrude “Trudy” Smith, of Trenton, GA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on April 9, 1942, to Elmer and Mattie Lou Smith, Trudy was a strong, independent woman who lived a full life grounded in faith, family, and hard work. A proud and loving mother, grandmother,...
Shirley K. Stephens
Jul 10, 2025
Shirley K. Stephens passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care of Columbia, Tennessee, at the age of eighty-five. She was born on August 18, 1939 in Jackson County, Alabama. Her parents were the late A.M. & Valeria (Thrasher) Keel, who preceded her in death.
Shirley worked in the Dade County School System as...
Pam Kirkpatrick
Jul 6, 2025
Pamela “Pam” Jean Kirkpatrick, age 68, of Bryant, AL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Known lovingly as “Ginny” to her grandchildren, Pam was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Family was the center of her world, and she spent her life putting the needs of others before her own. Whether lending...
Michele Sundean
Jul 5, 2025
Michele Denise Sundean, 55, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Born on December 28, 1969, Michele lived a life filled with compassion, joy, and a deep love for both people and animals. She dedicated many years of her life to a career in health care, where she found purpose in caring for others. Her bubbly, outgoing personality...
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