Area Obituaries

DEAN CHAMBERS Dean “Pappy” Chambers, 70, of Rising Fawn, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, following a battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 10, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Ann Chambers. Pappy’s greatest accomplishment was becoming a private pilot. He worked for many years at the Kennedy Space Center, served…

PAMELA CHAMBERS Pamela “Pam” Ann Chambers, 57, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. She was born to the late Bobby “Bobcat” Lee and Ruby Gail Hulvey on March 11, 1966. She was employed by the Dade County School System as a paraprofessional at Dade Middle School. She was a faithful member of Faith…

LEROY HICKS Leroy “Rudy” Hicks, 82, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Mr. Hicks was of the Baptist faith and retired from Roper Corporation with many years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Mae Wooten Hicks; parents, William Mike and Edith Nevada Cuzzort Hicks; brothers, Lebron, David,…

JAMES BRUCE James “Jimmy” Allen Bruce, 72, Higdon, Ala., passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Born on May 9, 1951, Jimmy was a kind-hearted individual and a beloved brother. He dedicated many years of service to Yate’s Bleachery in Flintstone before retiring. Jimmy had a special fondness for animals, particularly his dog Lucy. He also…

BILL EMMETT William “Bill” Elton Emmett Jr., 71, of Ider, Ala., passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. Bill was born June 17, 1952, to Delorice Satterfield Morris and the late Elton Emmett. Throughout his career, he dedicated himself to education and served as a valued teacher within the Dade County School system before retiring. He…

CLAUDE BRYAN Claude Bryan, 82, of Wildwood, passed away Wednesday, Dec.20, 2023. Mr. Bryan was born on June 22, 1941, in Henagar, Ala., to the late Henry and Minnie Bryan. He was a self-employed truck driver. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Hazel Rowell, Faye Smothers, Sue Raines, Elaine Price, Sam Bryan, and…

MICHAEL DODD Michael James Dodd, 51, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Dec. 8, 2023. Born to Clyde and Shonee “Sharon” Butler Dodd on Feb. 27, 1972, Michael was always known for his one-of-a-kind character and personality. His first love was basketball andd he played all through his school years. He loved being outdoors and was…

GEORGE ANDERSON George Franklin Anderson, 86, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Thursday, Dec.7, 2023. George was born Sept.20, 1937, in Sequatchie, Tenn. He served in the United States Navy and had a successful career as a diesel mechanic throughout his career. George was a member of Browns Chapel Holiness Church. Among his hobbies were deer…

WILLIAM CRANE William Alan Crane, 65, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Mr. Crane was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nancy Newby Crane; and brother, Barry Scott Crane. Survivors include his daughters, Brandi Black and Shannon Crane; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; brother, John…

VELVA BAILEY Velva Lee Bailey, 75, of Lookout Valley, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. Mrs. Bailey was a loving and caring mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be missed by all.  She was born in Summerville on Feb. 22, 1948, to the late Louise and George Vaughn, resided in Trenton, was…