Obituaries

Don Bruce

Don Bruce

Jan 24, 2019

On January 24, 2019, Donald Winston Bruce, Jr., 65, left his mortal body behind and his spirit went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His loving family was with him when he passed. He is survived by his son, Donald Robert Bruce, and daughter-in-law Denise; his daughter, Melissa Rivera, and son-in-law Ismael; his 3 grandchildren (Deven, Addison,...

Buddy Crawford

Buddy Crawford

Jan 24, 2019

WILDWOOD, GA: Gordon C. “Buddy” Crawford, age 89, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was a resident of Dade County for fifty-six years and a member of New England Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the Army, Navy, and National Guard. Buddy was employed by DuPont for thirty-eight years. After retiring he liked to do gardening, wood...

Edna Joyce Roddy

Edna Joyce Roddy

Jan 23, 2019

JOYCE RODDY BRYANT, AL: Edna Joyce Roddy, age 76, went home to be with Christ on January 20, 2019.  She was a longtime faithful member of Mountain View Church of God. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Roddy; parents Noah and Edith West; brothers Joe West and J. D. West. She is survived by her son Mark...

Ann Smith

Ann Smith

Jan 18, 2019

PATRICIA “ANN” SMITH Flat Rock, AL: Patricia Ann Smith, age 72, went home to be with Christ on January 17, 2019.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who is remembered for her faith and love for Christ and for her joy of singing.  She was a longtime member of Straightway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

Joyce Fuller

Joyce Fuller

Jan 16, 2019

WILDWOOD, GA: Joyce Pace Fuller, age 93, passed away on January 16, 2019.  She was a decedent of the Pace family, which was one of the pioneer families of Dade County.  She was a longtime member of Brainerd Baptist Church, and the Love Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Fuller; son and daughter-in-law Bill and Sue Fuller,...

Robert "Bob" John Matthews

Robert "Bob" John Matthews

Jan 14, 2019

TRENTON, GA: Robert “Bob” John Matthews, age 77, passed away January 14, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Matthews was a member of Trenton First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Deloris Matthews; parents, one brother and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Carolyn...

James Robert Sells

James Robert Sells

Jan 1, 2019

McDONALD, TN.: James Robert “Jim” Sells, 78, of McDonald, TN passed away on January 1, 2019 in a local hospital. Mr. Sells was born in Livingston, TN to the late Beulah and Arthur Sells.  He is survived by his loving wife Lanita Sells; son Brian (Tammy) Sells of Cleveland, TN; grandson Haydon Sells; sister Irene Fletcher of Livingston, TN; special...

Martha A. Millican

Martha A. Millican

Dec 31, 2018

LAFAYETTE, GA: Martha A. Millican, age 67, passed away of natural causes on Monday, December 31 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and nana. She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall Millican, son Randy Millican, parents Robertine and John Smith, 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Survivors include daughters Lynn Smith of Chickamauga, Tracey Norman...

Ruth Gennette Higdon

Ruth Gennette Higdon

Dec 23, 2018

RUTH HIGDON   BRYANT AL: Ruth Gennette Farr Higdon, age 82 passed away of natural causes, Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Orby Lee Higdon; parents, Leonard and Lilly Farr; sister, Mary Ann Eaker. Survived by her loving family, daughters, Debra Lee Miles Spangler and Karen Ann  Hicks;...

Danny Lee Parker

Danny Lee Parker

Dec 23, 2018

DANNY PARKER   ROSSVILLE, GA: Danny Lee Parker, age 74, of Lookout Mountain passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. His belief has always been of the Holiness faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rick and Jean Parker; brothers Ricky and Eddie Parker. He is survived by his daughter Virginia (Chuck) Parker of Ider, AL. and sons Lester...

Susie Mae Gilbert

Susie Mae Gilbert

Dec 14, 2018

Susie Mae Gilbert, age 88, passed away December 10, 2018. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and the Ruritan Club.  Susie and her late husband Leonard founded the Higdon Rescue Squad and helped establish North Sand Mountain High School.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Gilbert; daughter Barbara Gilbert Guffey; parents Julius and...

Shirley Cloud

Shirley Cloud

Dec 14, 2018

TRENTON, GA:  Shirley Beth Cloud, age 79, passed away December 10, 2018. She was past president of the P.T.A. and loved to cook. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her first husband, John L. Meeks; grandson Joshua Mark Cloud; parents John Herbert and Allison Annie McBryar; sisters Geneva McBryar and...

Keith Jerome Ott

Keith Jerome Ott

Dec 1, 2018

KEITH OTT   HIGDON, AL.: Keith Jerome Ott, age 48 passed away, Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was a member of Shantytown Baptist Church and employed by JMS. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Ott; grandparents Ernest and Louannie Ott and Dora and Horice Whitaker. He is survived by his parents, Burton and Minnie Ott; brothers, Curtis...

Kathryn Nichols

Kathryn Nichols

Nov 30, 2018

KATHRYN NICHOLS   BRYANT, AL: Kathryn Elaine “Kat” Nichols, age 48, passed away from this life November 25, 2018.  She worked as an RN at Parkridge Hospital on the cancer floor and the orthopedics floor. She cared for her patients with love and compassion and her humor made them laugh. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Lamar "Red" Avans

Lamar "Red" Avans

Nov 27, 2018

LAMAR AVANS   CHATTANOOGA, TN: Gunter Lamarel “Red” Avans, age 87, passed away November 24, 2018. Lamar was a native of Dade County, GA.; resident of Chattanooga, TN. He was a rare man whose generosity and compassion toward others extended to all people, not just family and friends. Until his health failed he worked tirelessly to help others. His main...

Sandra Eulene Price

Sandra Eulene Price

Nov 20, 2018

SANDRA PRICE   TRENTON, GA: Sandra Eulene Price, age 71, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at her residence. Sandra enjoyed doing crafts, especially making beautiful arrangements for Steve’s grave and others. She was a great cook and liked to try new recipes on her family. She loved making a garden, canning and freezing her vegetables. She was always busy...

Rev Luke Reginald Summers

Rev Luke Reginald Summers

Nov 18, 2018

REV. DR. LUKE SUMMERS BRYANT AL:  The Reverend DPr Luke Reginal Summers age 90 passed away at his home, Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was a Bishop of Church of God and member of Mountain View Church of God. He was preceded in death by his first wife, of 38 years, Lois Anderson Summers; parents: George and Edith Summers; sister,...

Kenneth Eugene Miller

Kenneth Eugene Miller

Nov 18, 2018

KENNETH MILLER   LOOKOUT MTN GA: Kenneth Eugene Miller age 78 passed away at his home, Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was a retired teacher from Walker and Dade County Schools and member of New Lookout Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Kendrick; parents, Leonard and Dixie Miller; sisters, Betty Moore, Mary Ruth Moore and...

Joe Edward Mccown

Joe Edward Mccown

Nov 16, 2018

JOE MCCOWN   WILDWOOD GA: Joe Edward McCown, age 81 passed away at his home, Friday, November 16, 2018. He had worked at Wheland Foundry, member of Post #106, American Legion. He was a member and Deacon at Open Door Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Dell McCown; two brothers, Gary and Raymond McCown....

Amos Newton Lawson

Amos Newton Lawson

Nov 15, 2018

AMOS LAWSON   TRENTON, GA: Amos Newton Lawson, age 80 passed away, Thursday, November 15, 2018. He was a heavy equipment operator for over 55 years and member of Church of Christ Saint Elmo, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Bell Lawson. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Sara Lawson; daughters, Terrie (Robert)...