Obituaries
Bea Rumley
Aug 6, 2021
Beatrice W. Rumley, age 89, of Rising Fawn, GA. passed away on August 6, 2021. Beatrice was born January 8, 1932. She was the only child of Charles W. and Ruth Hester Williams and was a lifelong resident of Rising Fawn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Rumley, who died at an early age. She is...
Gary Carnez Harmon Sr.
Aug 4, 2021
RISIING FAWN, GA.: Gary Harmon, Sr., age 68, of Lookout Mountain, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 4, 2021. He was a big sports fan, especially of the Dallas Cowboys, Yankees, and Kentucky Wildcats. He was preceded in death by his father, Carnez Harmon, and his brothers Randy Harmon and Michael Harmon. He is survived...
Mrs. Joyce Shrader
Aug 4, 2021
Meriland Joyce Shrader, age 74, of Ider, AL, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Joyce was born September 10, 1946, to the late Bazil and Mary Blevins. She enjoyed spending time with her family, antiques, and yard sales. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Sonny Shrader; daughter Kim (Chuck) Dickerson; son, Mark Shrader; grandchildren,...
Mrs. Joan Miller
Aug 1, 2021
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA: Leveta Joan Miller, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Joan was an active member of New Lookout Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Miller; daughter Nicole Kendrick; parents Gordon and Etta Autry; sister Lamaryl East. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Suzanne (Nick)...
Mr. Byron Eugene Wamsley
Jul 19, 2021
RISING FAWN, GA: Byron Eugene Wamsley, age 24, passed away on July 19, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He loved his family, especially his daughter Billieeann; working on cars, and building things with his hands. He is preceded in death by his father, Matthew Ray Wamsley and grandfathers Charles Allen and Steven Wamsley. Left to cherish his...
Martha Jean Ross
Jul 19, 2021
DALTON, GA: Martha Jean Ross, age 83, formerly of Hinkle, GA, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born January 14, 1938 to the late Lester and Mary Bell Higdon. Martha was a sweet, loving lady and a former member of Hinkle Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Harry...
Regina Marie Boswell
Jul 17, 2021
Regina Marie Boswell, 46, of Trenton, GA passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Carolyn Klatt. Left to cherish her memory are her significant other, Thomas Orr; sisters, Amy Hutchins, Becky Bridgewater, Jill Early and Kimberly Besham; brother, David Klatt....
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...
Herbert Joseph Jeansonne
Jul 17, 2021
Herbert Joseph Jeansonne, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of July 17, 2021 from complications of heart failure. He was a 1961 graduate of Bunkie High School in Bunkie, Louisiana. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Education in 1965 from McNeese State University. He moved to Trenton, Georgia in 1966 where he...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...