Obituaries

Mr. Morris Powell

Mr. Morris Powell

Nov 29, 2021

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA. Lonnie Morris Powell, age 78, went to be with the Lord and Savior November 29, 2021. A life long resident of Lookout Mountain, Morris enjoyed farming and collecting antique tractors. A man of his word and commitment, he proudly served his country in the Army National Guard and retired from Alstom Power after fifty years of service....

Mrs. Betty Joyce Miles

Mrs. Betty Joyce Miles

Nov 28, 2021

Betty Joyce Miles, age 73, of Higdon AL passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Betty was born September 1, 1948 in Guntersville, AL to the late Fred and Jimmie Evans. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was much loved by family and friends. She loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Kennamer Baptist Church....

Paige Fry Clark

Paige Fry Clark

Nov 27, 2021

Samantha Paige Fry Clark, age 29, of Bryant, AL passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Paige was born November 30, 1991, to Chris Fry and Jamie Schreyer. She was a beautiful lady with a personality that would light up the room. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Paige was preceded in death by her grandfathers,...

Mr. Derval Nixon

Mr. Derval Nixon

Nov 21, 2021

TRENTON, GA: Derval Wayne Nixon, age 86, passed away November 21, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Derval was a member of White Oak Baptist Church where he served as deacon and song leader. He enjoyed golf, gardening, yard work, music, singing gospel music, Tennessee football and Atlanta Braves baseball. He is preceded in death by...

Mrs. Sandra Diane Higdon

Mrs. Sandra Diane Higdon

Nov 19, 2021

HIGDON, AL. Sandra Diane Higdon, age 74, passed away November 19, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and nanny. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Higdon; parents William and Bobby Knight; brother Kit Knight. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter Robyn (Kerry) Steele; sons Ryan (Tamsey) Higdon and Rusty (Christy) Higdon; five grandchildren Chandler...

Mrs. Della Williams

Mrs. Della Williams

Nov 18, 2021

FLAT ROCK, AL. Frances Della Williams, age 79, passed away November 18, 2021. She attended Canaanland Baptist Church and volunteered in many activities including nursing homes, band mom and classroom mom, Jackson County Garden Club, 4-H leader, BBQ maker for fire department, and NSM Brownie and Girl Scout Troop Leader. Della enjoyed cooking for her family and others, sewing, gardening,...

Mr. Claude W. Stephens

Mr. Claude W. Stephens

Nov 17, 2021

Claude Winn Stephens (C.W.), known as “Nane” to his brothers, “Daddy” to his kids, and “Grandpa” to his grand-babies, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the age of 81. He was a true mountain man who loved the outdoors and spent his years fishing, hiking and driving the long road from Florida to Georgia. No matter where he...

Mrs. Wanda Lucille Hartline

Mrs. Wanda Lucille Hartline

Nov 14, 2021

CLOUDLAND, GA: Wanda Lucille Hartline, age 86, died peacefully on Sunday, November 14th with her family by her side. It was a beautiful, sunny Lord’s Day and the perfect day to see Jesus face to face! PRAISE THE LORD! She was a faithful member of New Salem Baptist Church until her health began to fail. Miss Wanda was a resident...

Mr. Kris Holt

Mr. Kris Holt

Nov 8, 2021

Kris Holt, age 58, of Chickamauga, GA, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Jack H. and Joyce Mae Holt; and brother, Perry Holt Sr. Survivors include his brothers, Alan Holt and Neal Holt; nephews, Jason Holt, Perry Holt Jr, Christopher Holt, Neal Holt Jr and Alan Walker; nieces, Beth Lusk, Heather Holt...

Trish Griffin Swain

Trish Griffin Swain

Nov 7, 2021

TRENTON, GA: Patricia “Trish” Lea Griffin Swain, age 57, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born May 29, 1964, in Los Angeles, CA to the late Rufus “Red” and Pat Griffin. Trish worked at Wendy’s in Trenton, GA for over 20 years. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. In addition to her parents,...

George Donaldson

George Donaldson

Nov 7, 2021

TRENTON, GA: George Clayton “G.C.” “Whiz” Donaldson, age 74, passed away on November 7, 2021. He was a brick mason by trade. George loved his family and was always there if anyone needed him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Foshee; daughter, Sherry Pike; grandson, Ethan Reeves; parents, George and Pauline Donaldson; brothers, Glenn Moore, Franklin Donaldson;...

Mrs. Cassie Wilbanks

Mrs. Cassie Wilbanks

Nov 7, 2021

TRENTON, GA: Cassie Faye Wilbanks, age 68, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She attended Kelly’s Ferry Church of God and loved reading her Bible and coloring. Cassie was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Wilbanks; son, Danny Eugene Wilbanks; parents,...

Mrs. Brenda Delane Black

Mrs. Brenda Delane Black

Nov 7, 2021

Brenda Breedlove Black, 71, of East Ridge, TN, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Brenda was a graduate of Kirkland High School and Jones County Junior College. She was Church of God by faith. Brenda grew up in Chattanooga, TN and later moved to Mississippi where she became an LPN working in hospitals. She...

Leea Abigail Raines

Leea Abigail Raines

Nov 5, 2021

Leea Abigail Raines was born to Starla Hixson and Donald Raines on October 2, 1998 in Dalton GA. She loved life until it was tragically cut short on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the young age of 23. So often God sends children who bless the earth, so He blessed the family with a beautiful bouncy little girl named Leea...

Mr. Marvin Lee Atkins

Mr. Marvin Lee Atkins

Nov 4, 2021

BRYANT, AL. Marvin Lee Atkins, age 85, passed away November 4, 2021. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Atkins; sons Danny Atkins and Doyle Atkins; grandson Derek Atkins. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter Deborah Rape, LaFayette, GA; son Stephen (Kathy) Atkins, Bryant, AL; daughter-in-law Diane...

Mrs. Ila Mae Garrett

Mrs. Ila Mae Garrett

Nov 3, 2021

BRYANT, AL. Ila Mae Garrett, age 89, passed away November 3, 2021, surrounded by family. She was a charter member of Straightway Baptist Church in Bryant, AL and owner of Ila’s Shoes for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Austin “Cowboy” Garrett, Jr., son Carl “Eddy” Garrett; grandchild Meagan Morris; great-grandchild Rachel Whited;...

Lakeesha Danielle Abbott

Lakeesha Danielle Abbott

Nov 1, 2021

LaKeesha Danielle “Deda” Abbott, age 39, of Lookout Mountain passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. Keesha had a loving soul and a very bubbly personality. She would light up the room she walked into and brighten the day of those around her. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and granddaughter who will be dearly missed by all who...

Sara "Sib" Stewart

Sara "Sib" Stewart

Oct 25, 2021

TRENTON, GA: Born April 24, 1929 to Andrew Lee Duvall & Addie Roberson Duvall, Sara Agnes “Sib” Duvall Stewart was the eighth of thirteen children. Sib & her siblings were raised in Rock Spring & LaFayette, GA where she met her late husband, Richard Anderson Stewart. They married on Christmas Day 1947 & raised five children, all of whom survive...

Mrs. Gail C. Hulvey

Mrs. Gail C. Hulvey

Oct 21, 2021

BRYANT, AL: Gail C. Hulvey, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was born October 7, 1944 to the late Lonel and Addie Willard Cooper. She loved the beach, reading, sewing and cooking. Gail was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents,...

Mrs. Rachel Lynnette White

Mrs. Rachel Lynnette White

Oct 16, 2021

BRYANT, AL: Rachel Lynnette White, age 45, passed away October 16, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and a good friend to everyone. She is preceded in death by her mother Debbie Thurmond, and brother Eddie Goins, Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of twenty-six years Greg White; daughter Alisha Savannah White; son Dylan (Monica) White;...