Obituaries – Aug. 13th Issue

BARBARA HALL

Barbara Louise Hall, 75, of Trenton, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.

Barbara was retired from Kenco Logistics following 20-plus years of service and enjoyed porch sitting, cooking, reading, her grandkids, and singing gospel hymns.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Hall, Sr.; parents, Luke and Irene Anderson; brother, Billy Anderson.

Survivors include her children, Anita (Jeff) Forester, Trenton, Roy Lee (Becky) Hall, Jr., Luke (Amanda) Hall, all of Chickamauga, and Tinker (Beverly) Bowling of Rossville; grandchildren, Taylor Forester, Austin (Hannah) Forester, Summer (Nick) Boyd, Dakota Brown, Madison Reeves, Mallory Reeves, Victoria (Ryan) Rose, and Trinity Hall; great-grandchildren, Jace Forester, Camden Boyd, Brelynn Boyd, Brie Rose, and Josie Rose; sister, Martha Martin; brother, Stanley Betsill; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 10, in the funeral home chapel with Shan Anderson officiating. Interment was in Whitt Cemetery, Trenton.

Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.

CHARLSIE SHRADER

Charlsie Lee Shrader, 73, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

Known affectionately as “Nana,” Charlsie was the heart of her family and the light in their lives. She lived each day for her loved ones, especially her great-grandchildren, who brought her endless joy and happiness. Fiercely strong-willed and never one to hold back her thoughts, Charlsie was admired for her honesty and independence. She was also a wonderful cook and spent over 25 years serving the community with a warm smile and a hot meal at Larry’s Restaurant.

Charlsie was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Shrader; parents, Charles and Mildred Page; and eight siblings.

Survivors include her daughters, Samantha (Tim) Combs and Christy Shrader; sister, Ann Kinsey; brother, Larry Page; grandchildren, Jessica (Adam) Thomas, Ashley (Justin) Avans, Cody (Tasha) Blevins, Britney Wamsley, Dillon (Ashley) Combs, and Cassidy Jo Combs; great-grandchildren, Jetta, Natali, Aaliyah, Isaiah, Serenity, Peyton, Jaxson, Edward, Aaliaah, Billeeann, Hayden, Sammy, Errie, and Charlee; nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 9, in the Trenton chapel of Moore Funeral Home.

To view her tribute page and leave condolences, please visit www.MooreFHS.com.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

AL SIEGEL JR.

Albert Aaron “Al” Siegel Jr., 81, of Menlo, passed away Aug.5, 2025.

A lifelong Chattanoogan and proud graduate of the University of Mississippi, Al served as Air Force ROTC Commander during his time there. Following college, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.

Al began his professional career at American National Bank as a Marketing and Advertising Executive before moving into the water heater industry. In 1988, he was a founding member of Eemax Inc., a world-leading tankless electric water heater manufacturer based in the United States. Al’s keen sales acumen and dedication helped grow Eemax Inc., from the ground up, and he remained an integral part of the company until his retirement in 2013.

In retirement, Al enjoyed traveling, attending Ole Miss football games, and spending time as a gentleman farmer at his farm in North Georgia. He was admired for his sharp sense of humor, engaging storytelling, attention to detail, and unique sense of style, often seen in heavily starched Brooks Brothers shirts, shorts, and sunglasses, regardless of the season.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Aaron Siegel Sr. and Ruby Griffin Siegel.

Survivors include wife of 60 years, Sandra Bassett Siegel; children, Albert Aaron Siegel III (Jeannie) and Rachel Ann Siegel-Berger (Steve); grandchildren, Jordan Berger (Lauren), Donna Marie Siegel (Sergeant Wise), Olivia Berger-Irwin (Logan), Malynn Berger-Rowland (Turner), Emma Siegel and Lillian Berger; great-grandchildren, Lydia Berger-Irwin and Bridger Berger-Rowland; extended family.

A graveside service with military honors was Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of Aaron and Jeannie Siegel on Monday, Sept. 1, at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Al’s memory.

To view his tribute page and leave condolences, please visit www.MooreFHS.com.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

SHELIA STEVENS

Shelia Timmons Stevens, 71, of Flat Rock, Ala., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.

Shelia was employed with Borg Textiles in Rossville until it’s closing in 1994. Her time from there was spent being a homemaker. She was a member of the Fairview Church of God.

Shewas preceded in death by her husband, Larry A. Stevens; daughters, Kelley and Starla Stevens; parents, James and Katie Neeley Timmons.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Melissa Allen of Hixson, Tenn.; grandchildren, Tyler, Matthew, and Arran Allen; sister, Ruth (Leonard) Shelton of Trenton; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 11, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Randy Tinker officiating. Interment was in Fairview Church of God Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.