Obituaries
Virgil Byram
Aug 28, 2012
VIRGIL BYRAM CLEVELAND, TN. Virgil (Bubba) Carson Byram, 44, of Cleveland, TN., a native of Marion County, TN, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2012. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Shorty and Ella Byram, and Virgil and Lena Bryant, brother Randall Wayne Wilson, sister Gala Howard. He is survived by his wife Angela...
Millie Winters Gilliam
Aug 25, 2012
MILLIE BEATRCIE GILLIAM BRYANT After 78 years on this earth, Millie Beatrice Winters Gilliam ended her journey on August 25, 2012. She was a life-long resident of Bryant, retired seamstress from the H.D. Lee Company and a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church until her health became compromised. Those preceding her in death include her husband, Bill, son Bobby and...
Grady Paul Millican
Aug 24, 2012
PAUL MILLICAN. FLAT ROCK, AL.: Grady Paul Junior Millican, age 64, passed away, Friday, August 24, 2012. He was a 1966 graduate of Dade County High School, a United States Navy Vietnam Veteran and retired from TVA. He was a great father full of adventure that taught his children to enjoy the simple things in life. He was preceded in...
William Sherman Smith
Aug 19, 2012
WILLIAM (BILL) SMITH LOOKOUT MTN, GA: William “Bill” Sherman Smith, age 76 born February 10, 1936 passed away, Sunday, August 19, 2012. He was formerly employed with Eureka Foundry. He was a United States Army Korean War Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Sue Dillard Smith; parents, Garrett and Mary Smith. Survivors include friends of the in...
Carolyn Ann West
Aug 18, 2012
CAROLYN WEST TRENTON, GA: Carolyn Ann West, age 65 born November 18, 1946 passed away, Saturday, August 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice Lawson; father, Harry Reno; step father, Ralph Lawson; sisters, Frances Carroll and Shirley Love; brothers, Wesley Lawson and Ronald Lawson. Survivors include her daughters, Sheila ( Tim) Culbert and Lisa Garrett both...
Rick West
Aug 7, 2012
HIGDON, AL: Luther Richard (Rick) West, age 60, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012. He was formerly employed at BI-LO in Tiftonia, he was an avid reader, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of Shiloh Community Church. He was preceded in death by his father Luther West and step-daughter Cynthia Hunter. Survivors include his loving wife of 14...
Mary Rachels
Aug 5, 2012
BRYANT, AL. The gentle, loving Spirit of Mrs. Mary Rachels of Bryant, Alabama passed from this earth into the loving arms of her Savior on August 5, 2012. Mary leaves a legacy of love, compassion and joy, changing every life she touched in a beautiful way. She is a much beloved mother to Debbie, David, Dave, Neva, Patty, Julie, Kat,...
Peggy Glover
Aug 1, 2012
CHATTANOOGA, TN Peggy Lee Glover, age 60, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved all animals especially horses. She also enjoyed sewing, crafts, softball, and all kids. She was a member of Mountain View Church of God. Mrs. Glover was preceded in death by her mother Bea Shaw; two sisters Sandra Prescott...
Shirley Johnson
Aug 1, 2012
BRYANT AL: Shirley Ann Johnson, age 72, born August 3, 1939, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Clifford Eugene Johnson, parents Marvin and Delia Smith, and brother Leonard Smith. Survivors include her daughters and husbands, Angela...
David Massey
Jul 27, 2012
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN: David Lewis Massey, age 57 passed away July 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Massey. Survivors include his wife, Rita Massey; daughters, Rita Gail Derryberry and Rebecca Massey; son, David Massey; mother, Shelby Jean Massey; sisters, Charlotte Yell and Melody Smith; brothers, Ricky Massey, Barry Massey, Charlie Massey and Charlie Massey; seven grandchildren;...
Louisa Jane Powell
Jul 25, 2012
Rising Fawn, GA: Louisa Jane Powell, a lifelong resident of Rising Fawn, GA, age 81 passed away July 25, 2012. She was a homemaker and attended Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Powell; daughter, Pam Chapman; parents, William and Blanch Craze; sister Marie Hall; brothers, Joe Craze and W. C. Craze, Jr....
Doug Miller
Jul 24, 2012
Trenton, GA: James Douglas (Doug) Miller, 82, passed away July 24, 2012. He is a lifelong resident of Dade County, retired from Combustion Engineering, former Dade County Commissioner of Roads and Revenue 1972-1976, was a member of the St. Elmo Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Millie Miller, son Marty Miller, sister Naomi...
Clifford "Butch" Black
Jul 22, 2012
TRENTON, GA: Clifford Burnell “Butch” Black, age 55 passed away July 22, 2012. He was a fork lift operator for Kenco Logistics, enjoyed fishing and member of Higdon Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Black, Sr & Fredell Black. Survivors include his loving wife, Donita Black; daughter and her husband, Marisa and Jody Gray; son...
Jeremy Daniel Pennington
Jul 20, 2012
NEW SALEM GA Jeremy Daniel Pennington, 32, son of Peck and Judy Pennington, born Jan. 24, 1980 passed away Friday, July 20, 2012. He was a computer tech and a 1998 graduate of Dade County High School. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Hershel and Evelyn Pennington, Dewey Lumpkin and Johnny Oglesby. Survivors include his loving family, parents, Peck...
Fannie Joyce Bethune
Jul 19, 2012
TRENTON, GA: Fannie Joyce Bethune, age 81, passed away July 19, 2012. She was a homemaker and of the Church of God faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Birdie D. Bethune, daughter Betty Joyce Smith, infant daughter Patricia Ann Bethune, her parents Luther and Fannie Bodenhamer, and five sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Scott of Trenton,...
Ethan Blake Reeves
Jul 17, 2012
Ethan Balke Reeves, age 21, passed away on July 17, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Bryant, he was known for his generosity and was a member of Floral Crest 7th Day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother Sherrie Pyke, stepfather Greg Pyke, brother Deril Atkins, grandmothers Minnie Lou Reeves and Sheila Miller. Survivors include...