Obituaries — May 9-14, 2021
DENISE CLARK
Charlotte Denise Clark, 61, of Rising Fawn, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Denise loved spending time with her “grands” and watching college football with her husband.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Regina Clark and Jan Cuzzort.
Survivors include her husband of 14 years, Ted Clark; daughters, Alicia Proctor and Amanda Olinger; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will plan a service to honor her memory at a later date.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
JERRY CRAIG
Jerry Wayne Craig, 65, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry “Budgie” and Cleo Craig.
Survivors include his brothers, Charlie, Mac, and Milford Craig; sisters, Charlotte Stevens and Nancy Rigsby.
Graveside services were Friday, May 14 at Mount Olive Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.
GENEVA HIGDON
Geneva Higdon, age 84, of Rossville, passed away May 13, 2021.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who enjoyed playing bridge, camping, and especially enjoyed spending time with her friends at Applebrook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Higdon and her parents.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Gray; son, Billy Harris; grandchildren, Luke Gray (Kelly), Brandi Winters (Richard), Sam Harris (Bonnie), Julie Robbins (Mike), Sheri Ridge (Michael); five great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service was Friday, May 14 at Lake Hills Cemetery in Trenton.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.MooreFHS.com.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
RICKEY PARKER
Rickey Parker, 62, of Trenton, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Land and Stella Parker.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Tammy Parker; children, Shane (Stacy) Clark, Ralph Parker, Scott (Amy) Clark, Richard (Whitney) Parker and Rockey (Sheena) Parker; grandchildren, Miguel, Noah, Autumn, Drake, Ladybug, Christopher, Ashley, Katydid, Shay, Everleigh Rose, Trent, Georgia, and Asa; great-grandchild, Ava Grace; brother, Jerry Parker; sisters, Sybil and Brenda Williams; nieces and nephews.
Online sympathies may be expressed at ryanfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.
BILLY VEAL, JR.
Billy Edgar Veal, Jr., 54, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Billy was born July 25, 1966, to the late Billy E. Veal, Sr., and Gail Cochran Veal. He attended Dade County High School and Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School. He was employed as a fabricator with Miller Industries and attended the Trinity Holiness Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Duston Veal on April 6, 2021, and his brother, Jeff Veal.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy Veal; children, Eddie Colton Veal, Samuel Taylor “Worm” Veal, Krystofer, Kalvin, and Krystina Frashier, and Amber Goodman; grandchildren, Gavin, Aly, Anna, and Anzy Frashier; great-grandchildren, Shasta, Shania, and Cheyenne; sister, Lisa Veal; brother, Matt Veal.
Funeral services were Friday, May 14 at the Trinity Holiness Church with Rev. Robert Boyd officiating. Interment was in Mount Olive Cemetery, Lookout Mountain.
Please share your expressions of sympathy at ryanfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.