Obituaries — Oct. 20th issue
SUZANNE BUNCH
Suzanne Coffey Bunch, 55, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, Oct.13, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Along with spending time with family and friends, she loved gardening, traveling, quilting, hiking, and enjoying the beauty of nature that God gave us. Suzanne dedicated her life to the Lord over 40 years ago and was a member of the Higdon Holiness Church, Higdon, Ala. After graduating from Indiana University, Suzanne worked in the healthcare industry 28 years. She was vice-president of Human Resources at Parkridge East, Chattanooga, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Ruth Coffey and Eugene and Louise McCarty.
Survivors include her daughter, Caitlyn Bunch; parents, Donald and Marnicia Coffey; sister, Elizabeth Donnell Coffey; brother, Michael (Tracy) Coffey; nieces, Mikayla, Sloane, and Rowan Coffey; nephew, Finn Coffey.
Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Higdon Holiness Church with Junior Brazier, Michael Coffey, Shannon Byrd, and Pastor Edwin Spurgeon officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Ala.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.MooreFHS.com.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
DORIS CLARK
, GA: Doris Clark, 82, of Rising Fawn, passed away Wednesday. Oct. 13, 2021.
She was born April 30, 1939, to the late Woodrow and Emma Cates. Doris was of the Baptist faith. She loved gardening, painting, ceramics, and spending time with family.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sons, Tony Clark and Lamar Clark; grandson, Lebron Portwood; brothers, Leon Cates and Harvey Cates.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Sherry Clark, Dennis and Regina Clark; grandchildren, Chris Clark, Valerie Clark, Daniel (Bethany) Clark, Matthew Clark, Jennifer Clark, Lisa (Bill) Coffey, and Troy Portwood; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Massey and Gwendolyn “Sissy” Blevins; brothers, Grandville Cates and Devoit (Pam) Cates; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 16 in the Trenton chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Phillips officiating. Interment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.MooreFHS.com.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
JAMES E. LOYD II
James E. (Pooney) Loyd II, 79, Bryant, Ala., passed Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 after a brief illness.
He was born in Portsmouth, Va., and attended Pisgah High in Pisgah, Ala. For the majority of his adult life, he was employed at I. E. Dupont in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Survivors include his brother, Mike Loyd of Bryant, Ala., nieces and nephews.
A graveside service with military honors was Friday, Oct. 15 at Oak Lawn Memorial Park, Bryant, Ala.
Pallbearers were Logan Carter, Rodney Fine, Tim Knight, Larry Knight, Robert Cox, and Bo Mitchell.
Special thanks to the fourth floor staff at Parkridge Hospital, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Encompass Hospice of Scottsboro, Ala., for the loving care shown.
In lieu of flowers, James’ request was that donations be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate).
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.
RICHARD STANNARD
Richard Harold Stannard, 75, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Mr. Stannard grew up in a Catholic family and continued his Catholic belief and being faithful to God. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine mechanic and served his tour in Germany. After returning from Germany, Mr. Stannard started his career as a police officer in Connecticut and later was employed by Henry Schein (dental division) until his retirement in 2005. Richard, along with his wife, was an active member of Save Our Setter Organization. He also enjoyed his membership and activities, including receiving “The Quilt of Honor” at the American Legion Post #106 in Trenton. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife and friends.
Mr. Stannard was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Robert and Alexandra Dzwil Stannard, and brother, Robert P. Stannard.
Survivors include his wife, Julie M. Timmins Stannard; son, Rick (Mary) Stannard; daughter, Jennifer “Jenny” (Jim) Stevens; grandchildren, Andrew and Danielle Stevens; and cousins.
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A Celebration of Life was Thursday, Oct. 28th at the American Legion Post #106 in Trenton. Interment was in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to saveoursetters.org, Oakland, Tenn.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.
WILMA VANN
Wilma Jean Vann, 74, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.
She was a loving wife, mother, and Nanny who will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, DeFell and Mary Pemberton; sisters, Linda Cross and Imogene Smith; brother, Troy Pemberton; grandson, Nicholas Baker.
Survivors include her husband, David Vann; daughter, Michelle (David) Brown; son, Brian (Sonjia) Vann; grandchildren, Tyler (Hannah) Vann, Cole Baker, and Zach Baker; great-grandchildren, Kaeden and Kollins Baker, Liam Wilson; sister, Peggy Walker; brothers, J.C. Pemberton and Johnny Pemberton; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 18 at the Bryant chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Brian Vann and Brother Wayne Winters officiating. Interment was in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.MooreFHS.com.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.
LINDA WAWRA
Linda Louise Wawra, 61, of Rising Fawn, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
She loved to travel and be outdoors with her husband, John. Linda was committed to volunteering for cancer walks and support groups.
She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas F. Coyne.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, John; daughter, Jennifer Wawra; mother, Annabelle Weeler; sisters, Mary Ann Thayer and Teresa Evans; brothers, Matthew Coyne and Joseph Coyne; nieces and nephews.
The family will celebrate her life at a later date.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.
RACHEL WHITE
Rachel Lynnette White, age 45, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
She was a loving wife, mother, and a good friend to everyone.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Debbie Thurmond, and brother, Eddie Goins, Jr.
Survivors include her husband of 26 years Greg White; daughter, Alisha Savannah White; son, Dylan (Monica) White; father, Eddie Goins; sister, Dorothy Renee Cloud; nieces, Adriana Goins and Londynn Cloud; nephews, Jesse Cloud and Ethan Goins.
Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 22 at noon in the Bryant chapel of Moore funeral Home. Interment will be in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5– 8 p.m., EDT and Friday 11 a.m., until noon at the funeral home.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.MooreFHS.com.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.