Obituaries

James Edward Workman

James Edward Workman

Oct 30, 2020

HIGDON, AL: James Edward Workman, age 81 passed away, Friday, October 30, 2020. He was a member of Trenton Ministry Center and was a United States Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Ritch Workman; parents, John and Annie Workman; two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his daughters, Deborah (David) Howell, Jeannie Weaver (Jimmy Northcutt);...

Mandy Bates

Mandy Bates

Oct 27, 2020

Amanda “Mandy” Josephine Bates, age 96, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Mandy was born May 24, 1924, in Flatwoods, Alabama to Marion and Jeanette (Brown) Morgan. She was a member of Rising Fawn Methodist and retired from Combustion after 24 years of service. She and her husband, Bill, operated Big Sandy Golf Club on Sand Mountain before moving to...

Mr. Andy B. Newby Jr.

Mr. Andy B. Newby Jr.

Oct 25, 2020

Andy B. Newby, Jr. (86) of Trenton passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence. He was a loving husband, uncle, and friend. Andy was hard working, kind, compassionate man who never met a stranger and had a passion for camping and staying busy. He was a member of Hooker Church of Christ. Andy was a 1953 graduate...

Mrs. Emma Lucille Ellison

Mrs. Emma Lucille Ellison

Oct 24, 2020

LUCILLE ELLISON TRENTON, GA: Emma Lucille Ellison, age 91, born September 22, 1929, left for her heavenly home October 24, 2020 after her battle with leukemia. Lucille was a graduate of Marion County, TN. High School and worked many years as a seamstress in Chattanooga, TN. She was a longtime active member of White Oak Baptist Church in Trenton, GA....

Mr. Wesley "Peter" Cloud

Mr. Wesley "Peter" Cloud

Oct 14, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Wesley “Peter” Cloud, age 84, passed away October 14, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his sons Jamie Leon Cloud and Eddy Cloud; parents Ed and Francis Cloud; sisters Josephene Bryers, Betty Jean Palmer, and Arlivia Culpepper; brothers Bud Cloud, Everette Cloud, and Roy Cloud. Survivors include...

Marjorie Mcgown Sharpley

Marjorie Mcgown Sharpley

Oct 6, 2020

Marjorie McGown Sharpley, born in San Antonio Texas in 1932, passed away on October 6, 2020 at the age of 88, at her daughter’s home in Rising Fawn on Lookout Mountain, Georgia with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Harold (Hal) Sharpley in 1990, her parents Floyd Senior and Eunice Harrell McGown,...

Mr. Douglas Delano Avans

Mr. Douglas Delano Avans

Oct 4, 2020

DOUG AVANS CRANDALL, GA.: Douglas Delano Avans, 74, passed away October 4, 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and member of the American Legion, Chatsworth, GA. He is preceded in death by his son Micah Avans; parents Earl James and Grace Smith Avans; brothers O’Dell Avans and Gary L. Avans. Left to cherish his memory...

Mrs. Lorene Scott-Smith

Mrs. Lorene Scott-Smith

Sep 28, 2020

LORENE SCOTT-SMITH BRYANT, AL: Flora Lorene Scott-Smith, age 85, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother; sister and friend passed away September 28, 2020. She was a member of Straightway Baptist Church. Lorene loved her family, quilting, and gardening. Her home was always opened to everyone to come and visit. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years...

Mrs. Linda Mae Brandenburg

Mrs. Linda Mae Brandenburg

Sep 27, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Linda Mae Brandenburg, age 81, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother; sister and friend passed away September 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Edith Woolbright; stepdaughter Regina Hartline; two sons Monty Dickerson and Robert Dickerson; sisters Carolyn York and Jimmy Woolbright. Left to cherish her memory are her husband David Brandenburg;...

Mrs. Charlotte Kinsey Cox

Mrs. Charlotte Kinsey Cox

Sep 23, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Charlotte Ann Cox, age 68, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church and a selfless Christian lady that lived out the Golden Rule. Charlotte worked as a probate clerk in the Dade...

Mrs. Nora Mae Gibson

Mrs. Nora Mae Gibson

Sep 19, 2020

Nora Mae Gibson, 77, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Nora was born January 1, 1943 in Fyffe, AL to the late Oliver and Pearlie Mae Overton. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, John Gibson; sons, John (Kathy) and...

Ramona Melissa Morton

Ramona Melissa Morton

Sep 19, 2020

FLINTSTONE GA: Ramona Melissa McCarty Morton, age 61, born October 4, 1958 journeyed to be with Our Lord and Savior on September 19, 2020. Ramona spent her life setting an example for true friendship, loyalty, honesty and endless love. A devoted employee of See Rock City Incline, she held the position of Team Leader for countless years. She was preceded...

Mr. Jackey Elrod

Mr. Jackey Elrod

Sep 13, 2020

BRYANT, AL: John Martin “Jackey” Elrod, age 85, passed away on September 13, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed. Jackey was a veteran of the Korean War and member of Trenton Ministry Center. He was the owner and operator of Sand Mountain Welding and Machine Shop. He was preceded in death...

Irene Sims

Irene Sims

Sep 11, 2020

TRENTON, GA: Irene Louise Sims, age 68, passed away September 11, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Pell, mother, Kathleen Jeanette Clark and step-father Leonard P. Clark, Sr. Survivors include her children Wendy (Tony) Templin, Tabatha Wynos, and Tim (Jackie) Sims; two grandchildren Timothy and Xander; sisters Janet Breazeale, Barbara...

Mr. Leon Spurgin

Mr. Leon Spurgin

Sep 11, 2020

HIGDON, AL: Leon Castle Spurgin, age 85, passed away September 11, 2020. He loved his family and was a member of Mountain View Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lettie Spurgin, sisters Pauline Gass, Irene Christopher, and May Butler; brothers Alvin, Roy, and Marvin Spurgin. Survivors include his daughter Rita (Randy) Evans; sons Marvin (Diane)...

Mr. Bill Spoons Jr.

Mr. Bill Spoons Jr.

Sep 11, 2020

BRYANT, AL: William “Bill” Harrison Spoons, Jr., age 71, passed away September 11, 2020. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, staff sergeant, Vietnam Veteran, D.O.D. Gulf Regional Division Captain GS12. Bill loved music and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his son Mark Spoons and parents William and Faith Spoons. Survivors include...

Mrs. Elisa Gayle Wilson

Mrs. Elisa Gayle Wilson

Sep 10, 2020

WILDWOOD, GA: Elisa Gayle Wilson, age 59, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She did all things with love and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Gayle Yount. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 42 years, Rick Wilson; daughter, Melissa (Ryan)...

Mr. Ernest Thomas Hawes

Mr. Ernest Thomas Hawes

Sep 7, 2020

ERNEST HAWES Ernest Thomas Hawes, age 92, passed away September 7, 2020 at his home in New Salem atop Lookout Mountain. He was involved in the community fire department and neighborhood watch. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Hawes, parents Floyd and Mary Hawes. He is survived by his son Anthony Hawes and his wife Dale (LeCompte)...

Mr. Mike Shourd

Mr. Mike Shourd

Sep 7, 2020

TRENTON, GA.: Barry Michael “Mike” Shourd, age 61, passed away September 7, 2020. He was a loving husband and father that cared deeply for his family. Mike had a big heart, great sense of humor, and loved to make people laugh. He attended Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Bud and Clara Shourd and...

Mr. Richard Henson Powell

Mr. Richard Henson Powell

Sep 6, 2020

RICHARD “TWEED” POWELL Richard “Tweed” Henson Powell, age 44, of Lookout Mountain, GA. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was an avid hunter and a lover of the outdoors. His happiest moments involved hunting with his dad, boys, and several friends. He loved to tell stories of his hunting adventures and...

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