Obituaries
Mrs. Darla Vandermeer
Jan 30, 2021
TRENTON, GA: Darla Ladonna VanderMeer, age 49, passed away January 30, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. A devoted homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, crafts, and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents Orvell Rufus and Nancy Katheryn Garner; brother Orvell Garner, Jr., and uncle Addison Avery. Survivors include her husband of twelve years, Michael VanderMeer;...
Mrs. Mary Jim Adams
Jan 26, 2021
MARY ADAMS EAST RIDGE, TN: Mary Jim Adams, age 91, passed away at her residence January 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Adams, and her parents. Survivors include her sons Melvin Hambright, Michael Hambright, and Wesley Adams; four grandchildren. There are no services planned at this time. Those wishing to send online condolences may do...
Mr. Ricky Burton
Jan 25, 2021
LAFAYETTE, GA: Ricky Deryl Burton, age 58, passed away on January 25, 2021. A career truck driver, which was what he enjoyed. He loved his family, had a passion for playing guitar, fishing and riding motorcycles. Ricky was a hard working man who cared about others before himself, the most hilarious man who never failed to bring a smile to...
Carson Buckner
Jan 24, 2021
Carson Jackson Buckner, age 19, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on January 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a good, soft spoken kid who had a big heart and was loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Maxx Buckner. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Brittany...
Mr. Philip "Gocky" Everett
Jan 23, 2021
RINGGOLD GA: Philip Ray “Gocky” Everett, age 81, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Gocky loved the Lord and his family. He was a United States Army veteran, enjoyed woodworking, was an expert modifier and an avid rabbit hunter who loved his hunting dogs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Everett; daughter, Janet...
Mrs. Lela Marie Holland
Jan 22, 2021
LELA HOLLAND CHATTANOOGA, TN: Lela Marie Holland, born July 2, 1931, age 89, passed away January 22, 2021. Lela loved her family and church family. She was a life long member of the Church of God and served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. Her favorite ministry was cooking for church functions and her family. She loved watching...
Mr. Gary "Booger" Davis
Jan 20, 2021
GARY “BOOGER” DAVIS TRENTON, GA: Gary F. Davis, age 77, passed away January 20, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved spending time with his family, bird watching, and fishing. Gary was of the Church of God faith and attended Rising Fawn Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and...
Miss Oma Lee Sullivan
Jan 18, 2021
OMA SULLIVAN TRENTON, GA: Oma Lee Sullivan, age 73, passed away January 18, 2021. She was a founding member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed ladies softball back in the day and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves fan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ollie Sullivan. Left to cherish her memory are her father, George...
Mr. Bob Hardin
Jan 15, 2021
BRYANT AL: Robert Earl (Big Bob) Hardin 83, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 in a local hospital. He was born January 2, 1938, in Elora, TN. He attended Ider High School and was a 1956 graduate. Bob worked at Combustion Engineering and Fabius Coal Mines. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church until...
Mr. Tommy Heath Moses
Jan 14, 2021
TOMMY MOSES SULPHUR SPRINGS, AL.: Tommy Heath Moses, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, AL. passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born November 7, 1937 in Alton Park, TN. to Charles and Martha Moses. In 1946, his family moved to Sulphur Springs where he was raised of the Baptist faith, and where he attended Valley Head School. In...
Mr. Buford Hartline
Jan 13, 2021
Buford Randell Hartline, 83, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born October 16, 1937 in Wildwood, GA to the late Sidney and Nettie Mae Hartline. Buford pastored Liberty Baptist Church and Slygo Baptist Church for several years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed. He was preceded...
Mrs. Geraldine Givens
Jan 12, 2021
FLAT ROCK, AL: Geraldine Givens, age 83, passed away January 12, 2021. She was “Granny” to everybody and baby sat half of Sand Mountain. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed. She was predeceased by her husband, Lamar Givens; parents Fred and Bertha Collins; five brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Angie...
Mrs. Betty Gene Conner
Jan 8, 2021
TRENTON, GA: Betty Gene Conner, age 88, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Conner; sons, Johnny, Eddie and Coy Buckles; sisters, Mataline Cason, Opal Daniels, Carolyn Craig and Faye Page; brothers, Joe and John Cason....
Mr. Preston Oliver Gooch
Jan 4, 2021
CHATTANOOGA, TN: Preston Oliver Gooch, age 62, passed away January 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Preston Gooch, and sister, Wanda Gillis. Survivors include his mother, Hazel Gooch; sisters Diane (Bruce) Tomlinson and Cathy (Peter) Basso; several nieces and nephews. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Moore...
Mrs. Leola Owens
Dec 31, 2020
Leola M Travis Owens, age 93, from Trenton Georgia, went to be with her Lord, her husband Joe, and her daughter Rosalynn on Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was born September 10, 1927 in Tiftonia GA to Floyd E and Flerna Houts Travis. She was married to her loving husband for 63 years who proceeded her in death, Joseph R...
Mrs. Joyce Moore Wallace
Dec 30, 2020
SWEETWATER, TN: Anna “Joyce” Moore Wallace passed away on December 30, 2020 at her residence. Joyce was born to Lewis and Margaret Moore of New Salem, GA in 1933. She was a 1951 graduate of Dade County High School and worked until her retirement at South Central Bell Telephone Company in Chattanooga. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents,...
Mr. David Wayne Craven
Dec 30, 2020
TRENTON, GA: David Wayne Craven, age 51, passed away December 30, 2020. He loved his family, enjoyed fishing and had a passion for restoring cars. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Tate; father Gerald Craven; grandparents Charles and Nell Gifford. Survivors include his sister Tammy Craven; nephews Zachary Craven, Terry Craven, Christopher Craven and niece Sabrina Leonard;...
Mr. Curtis Gregg Ott
Dec 30, 2020
CURTIS OTT HIGDON, AL: Curtis Gregg Ott, age 46, passed away December 30, 2020. He was a member of Floral Crest Seventh Day Adventist Church. Curtis loved fishing and working on guns. He was preceded in death by his brother Keith Ott; grandparents Ernest and Louanne Ott and Dora and Horace Whitaker. Survivors include his parents Burton and Minnie Ott...
Mr. Doug Anderton
Dec 28, 2020
TRENTON, GA: Douglas “Doug” Anderton, age 71, passed away December 28, 2020. Doug was a genuine and faithful Christian man who relished the time spent with his church family. He was a committed member of New Home Baptist Church for more than 45 years where his encouraging smile and friendly demeanor will be dearly missed. He was a devoted husband,...
Mrs. Martha Morton Wold
Dec 24, 2020
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA – Martha Jane (Morton) Wold, 57, of the West Brow community Lookout Mountain, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 24, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain and was recently retired from Erlanger Health System as a Radiologic Technologist...