Obituaries

Mike Davis

Mike Davis

Sep 26, 2024

Michael Sherman Davis, affectionately known as "Mike," passed away peacefully at his home in Rising Fawn, Georgia, on September 26, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 76 years old. 

Mike retired from the United States Army as a decorated soldier after dedicating twenty-two years to military service. Following his military career, he worked as a corrections officer at Walker...

John Riggs, Jr.

John Riggs, Jr.

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. John Riggs, Jr., age 87, of Rising Fawn, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr. Riggs will be held at 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in the Trenton Chapel with Pastor Chris Ware officiating. Military honors will be observed. The family will receive friends at...

Johnny Young

Johnny Young

Sep 24, 2024

Johnny Lamar Young Sr, age 56 of Hollywood, AL, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, after a long illness.

A graveside service to honor Johnny's life will be held on Saturday, September 28th, at 2:00 PM ET at Bryant Cemetery with Brother Kevin Hicks officiating. Prior to the service, visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM ET...

Robert T. Higdon

Robert T. Higdon

Sep 24, 2024

Robert Theodore Higdon, age 72, peacefully passed away at his home in Rising Fawn, Georgia, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A graveside service to honor Robert's life will be held on Thursday, September 26th, at 2:00 PM ET at Oak Lawn Memorial Park with Brother Wayne Winters officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from...

Betty Jean Patterson

Betty Jean Patterson

Sep 20, 2024

Betty Jean Patterson, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the age of 87. A beloved figure of the Bryant community, she was known for her warm and generous heart, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be remembered by all who knew her.

Betty was an avid gardener and found joy in working in her flower...

Gay Frances Self

Gay Frances Self

Sep 15, 2024

On Sunday, September 15th, 2024 Gay Frances Self, loving wife, mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother succumbed to her 14-year battle with dementia at the age of 81.

Gay was born to George and Frances Munsell in Miami, FL on October 12th, 1942. She was the youngest of 4 children and was a Florida girl through and through. She loved relaxing on the...

Becky Raines-Birchfield

Becky Raines-Birchfield

Sep 15, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Annette Raines-Birchfield, age 60, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Born on October 11, 1963, she touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit.

Becky was a beloved figure in the community and a dedicated realtor for Dora Crisp Realty.  However, Becky was more than a successful...

Peggy Nash

Peggy Nash

Sep 14, 2024

Peggy Ann Nash peacefully passed away at her home in Bryant, Alabama, on September 14, 2024, at the age of 77. 

Peggy dedicated herself to her family, treasuring the moments spent with her children and grandchildren. Her love and devotion were evident in every interaction, creating a legacy of warmth and kindness that will forever be cherished by her loved ones....

Margarette Brannon Marshall

Margarette Brannon Marshall

Sep 10, 2024

Margarette R. Brannon Marshall, age 95, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2024. A cherished resident of the Trenton area for the past 50 years, she was born on August 2, 1929, in Fyffe, Alabama, to Homer Jackson Brannon and Laura Octavia Marshall Brannon.

Margarette is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Donald Adair Marshall of Trenton, Georgia, and Rodney Kyle...

Ella Ruth Long

Ella Ruth Long

Sep 10, 2024

Ella Ruth (Swaim) Long, age 99, of Flat Rock Alabama, passed away on September 10, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Long Whitley, son-in-law, Calvin T. Whitley, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton D. Long, parents, J. Ernest and Margaret Hays Swaim of Scottsboro, Alabama, and sister, Edna Grace Swaim...

Edna Moore

Edna Moore

Sep 9, 2024

Edna Stephens Moore (76) of Trenton, GA, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, September 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Hershel Wayne Moore. A much-loved “Mama” and “Nuna”, she leaves behind her children, Bobby Moore (Brianna), Edie Saenz (Ricky), Andrea Moore, and Michael Moore, as well as eight cherished...

Marvin Brett Wooten

Marvin Brett Wooten

Sep 8, 2024

Marvin Brett Wooten, age 56, of Trenton, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Dade Health & Rehab. 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM ET on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Payne Gap Cemetery in Flat Rock, AL with Johnny Ellison and Ricky Crabtree officiating. No visitation will be held at the funeral home. 

Marvin, a native of Newport...

Pauline Robinson Stewart

Pauline Robinson Stewart

Sep 5, 2024

Pauline Robinson Stewart, a beloved member of the Bryant community, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on September 19, 1938, in Long Island, Alabama, Pauline was a lifelong resident of Bryant, embodying the spirit and warmth of her hometown.

Throughout her life, Pauline was known for her warm smile, infectious laughter, and kind and...

Tish Stephens

Tish Stephens

Aug 29, 2024

Janet Letitia Stephens, lovingly known as Tish, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2024 at her home on Lookout Mountain in Rising Fawn, GA, at the age of 52. Tish was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family and cherished every moment spent with them.

She is survived by her beloved husband of thirty-three years, Brad Stephens; her...

Erika LeFever

Erika LeFever

Aug 29, 2024

Erika McDougal LeFever, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Wildwood, GA, on August 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on September 8, 1940, in Gradenberg, Austria, Erika immigrated to the United States at the age of 18. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she embodied kindness, selflessness, and a welcoming spirit that touched everyone she encountered....

Ronald "Chris" Burr

Ronald "Chris" Burr

Aug 29, 2024

Ronald Christopher Burr, lovingly known as Chris, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2024, at the age of 54. He was a resident of Flat Rock, Alabama. Chris was a person whose warm spirit and welcoming nature touched the lives of many.

A funeral service to honor Chris's life will be held on Wednesday, September 4th at 2:00 PM ET at...

Oma Mae McBryar

Oma Mae McBryar

Aug 29, 2024

Oma Mae McBryar, passed away peacefully at her home in Trenton, GA on August 29, 2024, at the age of 87.

Born on January 23, 1937, to the late Jude and Dorothy Whited Elrod, Oma dedicated many cherished years to her work at Shaw Industries in Trenton. She took great pride in being one of the earliest employees, recognized as the...

Jasper Worth Lillard

Jasper Worth Lillard

Aug 27, 2024

Jasper Worth Lillard, age 86, of Bryant, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

 A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Decatur United Methodist Church with Pastor Joey Mathis officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 AM until the...

Ronald Darrell Scott

Ronald Darrell Scott

Aug 27, 2024

Ronald Darrell Scott, age 66, of Trenton, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Health Center Standifer Place in Chattanooga.

Darrell was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on September 8, 1957 to the late Tolly H. Scott and Alice Joyce Gray. He was veteran of the United States Air Force and was self employed for many years as an auto mechanic....

Willow Dean Shavers

Willow Dean Shavers

Aug 24, 2024

Willow Dean Shavers, passed away peacefully at her home in Bryant, Alabama on August 24, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on January 13, 1933, Willow Dean lived a life rich in love, faith, and devotion to her family and friends.

Willow Dean had a remarkable ability to listen and support those around her, always approaching life with an open...

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