Obituaries
Damian Blaze Wade
Aug 5, 2022
Damian Blaze Wade, 21, of Flat Rock, AL passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. He was born July 5, 2001 to Steven Wade and Shana Stone. Damian was a very special young man who was loved by many and had a number of friends. We as his family loved him most. Damian will always be treasured, and never forgotten....
Lynne "Pat" Martin
Aug 3, 2022
Lynne “Pat” Martin, 80, of Trenton, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. She was born August 12, 1941 in Bryant, AL to the late Doyce and Bonnie "Lynnie" Price. Pat loved life, music, laughter but most of all her son, Kevin. She was a long-time member of Floral Crest Seventh Day Adventist Church. For all of those who...
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Deakins
Aug 1, 2022
Carolyn Ann Deakins, 58, of Trenton, GA passed away at home on Monday, August 1, 2022 surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born September 28, 1963 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Richard and Betty Raines. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren who affectionately called her "Nana". She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Left to...
Martha Sue Nash
Jul 28, 2022
Martha Sue Nash, 78, of Bryant, AL passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Martha was born August 15, 1943 in Long Island, AL to the late Willie and Cecil Moore. She was the former owner of Nash Leather in Bryant. Martha was devoted to her family and always made sure their needs were met. She was a loving wife,...
Mr. Gary Miller
Jul 25, 2022
GARY MILLER MENLO, GA.: James Gary Miller, age 71, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Gary loved coon hunting, raised chickens, trained and showed race horses, hunted ginseng and herbs, and most anything to do outdoors. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mr. Dale Woodrow Steele
Jul 24, 2022
DALE STEELE TRENTON, GA: Dale Woodrow Steele, age 74, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 24, 2022. He was the best husband, Dad, and Poppy a family could be gifted. He loved sports and coaching the young people of Dade County in softball, baseball, and football. However, he loved being Poppy...
Mr. Vernon Varnell Smith
Jul 24, 2022
VARNELL SMITH HIGDON, AL: Vernon Varnell Smith, age 75, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. He gave his life to Jesus at Sand Mountain Methodist Church and joined Trenton United Methodist Church in 1972. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War (E5) and was awarded several medals and four bronze service stars. Vern was a member...
James Roy Gentry
Jul 23, 2022
HIGDON AL: James Roy Gentry, age 79, passed away at his home Saturday, July 23, 2022.He enjoyed going to church, singing “Just Any Day Now”, and being with his family. He received the Holy Ghost July 24, 1986, and was a member of Higdon Holiness Church.Roy worked as a crane operator, a cabinet maker for Brother Eugene Gamble and retired...
Mr. Steven Dale Gass
Jul 21, 2022
STEVEN GASS HIGDON, AL: Steven Dale Gass, age 48, passed away July 21, 2022. He was devoted to the medical field, working at CHI Memorial in Ft. Oglethorpe as a paramedic. He was the first paramedic in Alabama to score perfectly on his Boards. Steven also enjoyed landscaping and flipping real estate. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mrs. Sherrie Joanna Sutton
Jul 20, 2022
SHERRIE SUTTON Sherrie Joanna Sutton, age 80, of Trenton, GA. passed away July 20, 2022. She was born March 7, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Joseph Thomas and Leila Lee Trehern. Sherrie loved taking walks and riding her bike to enjoy some of the beautiful views that surround her home and picking blackberries along the way. She was...
Mr. Paul Roger Pugh
Jul 18, 2022
PAUL PUGH Paul Roger Pugh, 71, of Flat Rock, AL., transitioned to his eternal home July 18, 2022. He was born October 19, 1950 in Monroe, GA, the son of the late Lester Paul and Margarett Brown Pugh. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his younger brother, Jerry Lee Pugh; father-in-law Jack Tuttle; brother-in-law...
Mrs. Sue Ann Kinsey
Jul 9, 2022
Sue Ann Kinsey, 66, of Bryant, AL passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Sue was born February 2, 1956 in Bridgeport, AL to Vivian Rose Leiderman and Bud Bozarth. She enjoyed the outdoors, working in her yard and flowers. Sue was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She...
Mr. Roger Dale Bearden
Jul 6, 2022
Roger Dale Bearden, 70, of Trenton, GA passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. He was born March 5, 1952 to the late Travis and Aleene Porter Bearden. Roger Dale retired from FESCO where he worked as a Master Electrician. He was a loving father, brother and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew...
Mr. Wes Harding Gentry
Jun 27, 2022
TRENTON, GA. Wesley “Wes" "Chief" Harding Gentry, age 58, passed away June 27, 2022. He was born November 9, 1963 to the late Warren and Ruth Gentry. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hiking, flowers and gardening. Wes was of the Church of God faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Sonny, Robert,...
Mr. Bruce Dockery
Jun 17, 2022
Bruce Verlin Dockery, 70, of New Salem passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 17, 2022 with his family by his side. Bruce was born November 5, 1951 to the late Owen and Senith Dockery. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and cutting firewood. He was proud member of New Salem Baptist Church and retired from J&J...
Mitzi Merritt
Jun 17, 2022
Mitzi Kaye Merritt, 67, of Trenton, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022. Mitzi was born November 14, 1954 in Flat Rock, AL to the late Alvin and Ollie Mae Gass. She retired after a long career as a Registered Nurse. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend who will be dearly missed by all...
Mrs. Joyce W Barkley
Jun 13, 2022
Joyce W. Barkley, 86, of Bryant, Alabama passed away June 13, 2022. She was born September 7, 1935 to James and Essie Willmon. Joyce loved to travel and took many pictures of her travels and family. She attended Sequatchie Valley Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, J. T. Barkley and sister, Betty Fossett....
Mr. Herbert Ray Middlebrooks
Jun 12, 2022
Herbert Ray Middlebrooks, Sr., 86, of Trenton, Georgia, finished his race on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home, while surrounded by his family. A longtime resident of Dade County, Herbert was born on July 5, 1935, to Vernon W. & Esther Pell Middlebrooks in Fort Payne, Alabama. When he was a child, his parents moved to Lookout Mountain, near...
Mr. George S Mcgee Jr
Jun 11, 2022
George S. McGee, Jr., 97, of Bryant, AL, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, June 11, 2022. George was preceded in death by his parents, George S. McGee, Sr and Mary Elizabeth McGee and his beloved sister, Mildred Mann. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 61 years, Shirley Knight...
Nick Forshee
Jun 8, 2022
Charles Nicholas “Nick” Forshee, 53, went home to be with his Lord on June 8, 2022. He was born January 16, 1969 to Robert and Mary Forshee. He served as Pastor of North Georgia Worship Center, Wildwood, GA. for eighteen years, which next to his family, were the love of his life. He loved his Debra, Jade and Logan, his...