Obituaries

John "Dick" White

John "Dick" White

Jul 17, 2021

John “Dick” White, 93, of Bryant, AL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born October 25, 1927, to the late Cleve and Ida White. Dick was a proud United States Marine and Korean War veteran. He lived his life for the Lord and loved his family dearly. If Dick could...

Linda Gail Tatum

Linda Gail Tatum

Jul 17, 2021

WILDWOOD GA: Linda Gail Tatum, age 77, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was a member of the North River Seventh-day Adventist Church. Linda loved cooking, baking beautiful cakes, oil painting, crafts, music and singing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lee Tatum; parents, John and Evelyn Cureton Cole. Survivors include her cousins, Koyle Blevins, Jean...

Mr. Randy Minor

Mr. Randy Minor

Jul 15, 2021

NEW SALEM, GA: Randy Minor, age 61, passed away July 15, 2021 in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Randy enjoyed playing drums, painting, raising chickens, and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. His family willingly carried out his request to have his organs donated so that others might have a...

Robert Ray Lynchard

Robert Ray Lynchard

Jul 13, 2021

Robert Ray Lynchard, age 80, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Desieree Lynchard and his wife Wendy Lynchard. He is survived by his loving wife, Dezzie Vernell Lynchard, their daughter Susan Self and husband Tim, step-daughters Carla Steward and...

Clorine Adkins

Clorine Adkins

Jul 10, 2021

TRENTON, GA: Clorine Shavers Adkins, age 93, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Clorine was a Charter member of White Oak Baptist Church and retired from the Davis School cafeteria. She is preceded in death by her husband, Claxton Adkins; parents, O.V. and Effie Shavers and eleven siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Debbie (Mike) Wimberly;...

Mr. James "J.W." Blevins

Mr. James "J.W." Blevins

Jul 3, 2021

James William “J.W.” Blevins, age 86, of Bryant, AL, passed away on July 3, 2021. He was born in Long Island, AL on September 19, 1934 to the late Oscar and Myrtle Blevins. J.W. was a man of few words but his family and friends knew they were well loved. He retired from Dixie Yarns in Chattanooga, TN and was...

Mr. Matt Oliver

Mr. Matt Oliver

Jul 2, 2021

MATT OLIVER Clayton “Matt” Oliver, 63, went home to be with his Lord on July 2, 2021. He is now singing and playing his guitar with The Angel Band. He enjoyed singing with his life-long friends, Frankie Brooks and Carl Quinn, at the Cove Methodist Christmas. Singing was a passion of Matt’s. Matt graduated from Gordon Lee High School and...

Shirley Diane Martin

Shirley Diane Martin

Jul 1, 2021

Shirley Diane Martin, age 63, of East Ridge, TN, passed away at her residence on July 1, 2021. No services are scheduled.

Dewayne Bradford

Dewayne Bradford

Jun 28, 2021

DEWAYNE BRADFORD Lesley Dewayne Bradford, of New Salem, passed away at home on June 28, 2021 at the age of 66. Dewayne was born August 24, 1954 to the late Arvil and Pauline Bradford. He loved the outdoors and had a passion for hunting and fishing. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Dewayne was full of life,...

Nina Ruth Clark

Nina Ruth Clark

Jun 27, 2021

BRYANT, AL.: Nina Ruth Clark, age 86, passed away June 27, 2021. She loved going to flea markets, yard sales, and thrift stores. Nina Ruth also loved canning, making jams, cooking and was considered the best cook on Sand Mountain. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, George “Junior” Clark; parents Andy and Mary White; sisters...

Jeff Everett

Jeff Everett

Jun 23, 2021

Jeff Everett, a lifelong resident of Trenton, GA, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the age of 59. He was a graduate of Northwest Georgia High School class of 1980. His career was that of a Retail Counselor with Piggly Wiggly Super Markets. He assisted 45 stores with sales, profits, and store operations....

Mr. John Leonard Johnson

Mr. John Leonard Johnson

Jun 21, 2021

JOHN JOHNSON TRENTON GA: John Leonard Johnson, age 77, passed away Monday June 21, 2021 at his residence. John loved playing his guitar, watching cowboy movies, country music, hunting, fishing and collecting hats. He was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, great-grandson, Xander Miller; brother, Bob Johnson; uncle, Louis Campbell; cousin,...

Ed Mcgee

Ed Mcgee

Jun 18, 2021

Edward Lloyd McGee, of Trenton, GA, formerly of Ooltewah, TN, born Sept. 18, 1953, passed away at home, on June 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd, and mother, Edna McNabb McGee and dear wife, Kathleen Chastain McGee, who he was married to from 1973 to 2006. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl McGee,...

Murphy Ledbetter

Murphy Ledbetter

Jun 17, 2021

BRYANT, AL: Murphy Daniel Ledbetter, age 82, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many who will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Ledbetter; parents, Emmett and Rader Ledbetter and many brothers and sisters. Left...

Bertha Corinne Rushing

Bertha Corinne Rushing

Jun 15, 2021

CORINNE RUSHING TRENTON, GA: Bertha Corinne Rushing, age 81, passed away June 15, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that truly showed her love to her children and grandchildren. She had a servant’s heart, serving the Lord and those people around her that were in need. Corinne attended Kelly Ferry Church of God. She was preceded...

Mr. Lee Clark

Mr. Lee Clark

Jun 13, 2021

Lee Clark, 77, of Bryant, AL, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Lee was born on March 11, 1944 to the late Grady and Louise Clark. He was a retired US Army Veteran, loved his grandkids and his great-granddaughter very much. Lee was a friend to many and will dearly be missed. He was preceded in death by his...

Mr. Bruce L Castleberry

Mr. Bruce L Castleberry

Jun 8, 2021

BRUCE CASTLEBERRY Bruce Lee Castleberry, age 44, passed away June 8, 2021 in Chattanooga, TN. He was a loving son, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Castleberry. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Shana Nicole Castleberry; son Shaun Mitchell Castleberry, grandchild Haygen; mother Debra Castleberry, sisters Toni Sorrells and Penny Fulton; several...

Mrs. Melba Cookston

Mrs. Melba Cookston

Jun 7, 2021

MELBA COOKSTON Melba Cookston, 79, of Bryant, AL. passed away June 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Melba was of the Baptist faith. Melba loved working in her beautiful garden of flowers and her lily garden displays rays of colors and sunshine. She also loved going to yard...

Mrs. Brenda Sue Webster

Mrs. Brenda Sue Webster

Jun 3, 2021

BRENDA WEBSTER Brenda Sue Webster, age 75, passed away June 3, 2021. She was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing and eating out with her family. Brenda was a life-long member of New Vision Church of God and loved gospel music. She was preceded in death by her first husband Donald Stevens; parents Rufus and Ida Hughes; sister Marchetta Estes, and...

Mrs. Frances Irene Tinker

Mrs. Frances Irene Tinker

Jun 2, 2021

FRANCES TINKER Frances Irene Tinker, age 81, passed away June 2, 2021. She was a loving mother, grandmother of nineteen, great-grandmother of twenty-eight, and great-great-grandmother of six; sister and friend. She loved to cook and spend time with her family, and enjoyed Bluegrass music. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Tinker; grandson Xander Miller, and parents William...

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