Obituaries – Feb. 19th Issue

DONNA GRAHAM

Donna Graham, 69, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Donna was a member of the Bryant Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Gene” Graham; parents, Walter and Lois Gossett, and niece, Sabrina Bloodworth.

Survivors include her daughter, Stacy Newman of Trenton; sister, Cathy Thomas, Rossville; nephews, Jeremy and Justin Bloodworth of Rossville.

Graveside services were Friday, Feb. 14, at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park in Rossville with Thomas Bearden officiating.

You may sign her online guestbook at ryanfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.

 

LUCILLE GRAHAM

Lucille Kathleen Graham, 100 of Bryant, Ala., passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

Born on April 15, 1924, to Raynold and Lula Musser Peterson in Bryant, Ala., Lucille dedicated her life to nurturing her family and serving her community. Together with her husband, Alvan, she raised her children in the warmth of a home filled with love. Lucille devoted 25 years to teaching in the Catoosa County School System and was an active member of the Floral Crest Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Alvan Graham, Sr.; daughter, Florabelle Wear; sisters, Virginia Page, Evelyn Wilson, and Ruth Richards; brother, Frank Peterson.

Survivors include her sons, Charran (Jill) Graham, Dr. Leon (Alice) Graham, and Dr. Ronald (Marie) Graham; sister, Elise Peterson; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 21, at noon ET at the Floral Crest Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Brother Steve Wade officiating. Interment will be at Floral Crest Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., ET and on Friday at Floral Crest Seventh-Day Adventist Church from 11:30 a.m., ET until the funeral hour.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant Ala.

 

CLINTON MCDONALD

Clinton Lawrence McDonald, 78, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Clinton was a kind-hearted individual and a beloved member of the Bryant community. He devoted many years to the construction industry before his retirement and had a passion for collecting antiques. He held a strong commitment to his Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Bascom McDonald and Emma Myrtle Miles McDonald; siblings, Loretta Kenemore Sharp, Naomi McDonald, Mary Lou McDonald, and Novella Gilley; brother-in-law, James Sharp; nephew, Rickey Sharp, niece, April Lee Kenemore, and great-niece Chelsea Black.

Survivors include his brothers, Samuel (Mildred) McDonald and Joe (Nancy) Kenemore; sister, Martha Talley; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Bryant chapel of Moore Funeral Home, with Brother Brad Talley officiating. Interment was at McBryar Cemetery in Bryant, Ala.

Those who wish to express their condolences and view his memorial tribute can visit www.MooreFHS.com.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.

 

KATHIE WEST

Katherine Sue “Kathie” West (Neal), 62, of Trenton, passed away February 9, 2025.

Born Feb. 20, 1962, she was raised in Ooltewah, Tenn., the only daughter of the late Laverne and Charles Neal. A woman of deep faith, Kathie grew up attending Ooltewah Baptist Church. Kathie built a long and respected career as an accountant at Marshall Mize Ford for over 25 years. She enjoyed quilting, working on jigsaw puzzles, and what she fondly called “loafing” with loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold West, and her parents.

Survivors include sons, Jarrod (Kaleigh) West and Justin West; stepdaughter Jeanna (Tommy) Knox; grandchildren Dylan Knox, Christopher Knox, Madelyn Sherrill, Nolan Anderson, AnnaLeigh West, Audrey West, and Wallace West; brothers, Robert (Kathy) Neal and Jeff Neal; extended family members.

A memorial gathering was Saturday, Feb. 15, at Ryan Funeral Home, with Pastor Ron Gilbert officiating.

Arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.