Area Obituaries

BILLY RODEN Billy LaBron Roden, 50, of Trenton, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Guinn and brother, Brian Keith Roden. Survivors include his wife, Anita Roden; daughters, Tiffinie Roden (Jared) Tidmore, Tabatha (Misty) McKaig, and Kirsten Fowler; father, Billy (Susan) Roden; siblings, Sonya Roden (Michael)…

MILDRED CHAPMAN Mildred Chapman, 91, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. She was a member of Straightway Baptist Church, loved gardening and canning. Mildred loved her family and did everything for them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Chapman; son, Dennis Chapman; daughter–in–law, Jackie Chapman; grandson, Ladale Chapman; great–grandson,…

PATRICIA BOBO Patricia Anne Goulding Bobo, 88, a resident of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Trenton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. She was a fourth generation Punta Gorda native who moved to Dade County after marrying J.A. (Mickey) Bobo in 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. A. (Mickey) Bobo. Survivors…

BARRY BUFFINGTON Barry Vincent Buffington, 65, of Ft. Oglethorpe, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13th, 2021. He was born Dec. 23, 1955, to the late Leon and Jo Buffington. Barry enjoyed his lifelong career in retail sales with Sears and most recently Bass Pro Shops. He enjoyed watching Nascar and spending time with family. Graveside services will be…

PATSY CHAPMAN Patricia Ann “Patsy” Chapman, age 67, of Trenton, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and enjoyed reading. Patsy was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, O.B. and Katherine Edgeworth; sister, Wilma Brazzell; niece, Lisa…

MARY ADAMS Mary Jim Adams, age 91, of East Ridge, Tenn., passed away at her residence Jan. 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Adams, and her parents. Survivors include her sons, Melvin Hambright, Michael Hambright, and Wesley Adams; four grandchildren. There are no services planned at this time. Those wishing…

CARSON BUCKNER Carson Jackson Buckner, 19, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a good, soft–spoken kid who had a big heart and was loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Maxx Buckner. Survivors include his mother,…

SHIRLEY AVERY Shirley J. Avery, 69, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, Jan.13, 2021. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Laura Durham and sister, Barbara Ward. Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Russell Avery; children, Tracy (Dewayne) Foote of Chattanooga, Tonja Parton of…

BETTY CONNER Betty Gene Conner, 88, of Trenton, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Conner; sons, Johnny Buckles, Eddie Buckles and Coy Buckles; sisters, Mataline Cason, Opal Daniels, Carolyn Craig and Faye Page; brothers, Joe Cason and John Cason. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda (Sonny Masters)…

DOUG ANDERTON Douglas “Doug” Anderton, 71, of Trenton, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Doug was a genuine and faithful Christian man who relished the time spent with his church family. He was a committed member of New Home Baptist Church for more than 45 years. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather,…