Area Obituaries

GREG JOHNSON Greg A. Johnson, 48, of Jasper, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Greg was employed with Shaw Industries of South Pittsburg, Tenn., and was also self-employed in construction and tree service.  He played football at North Sand Mountain High School, was an avid fisherman and “amateur archaeologist.” Greg loved his wife,…

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;…

PAMELA BLACK Pamela “Pam” Renee Black, 52, of Flat Rock, Ala., passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Pam was known for her fun-loving spirit and big heart. She selflessly went out of her way to help others and cherished the relationships she formed throughout her life. Family meant everything to her, and she loved them…

HAZEL GOOCH Hazel Irene Gooch, 86, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Born Aug. 29, 1938, in Manassas, Va., Hazel was the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Ennis. She spent a significant portion of her adult life in Bladensburg, Md., before moving to Trenton 24 years ago. Hazel dedicated many years…

ELIZABETH BREEDLOVE Elizabeth Ann Breedlove, 84, of Flat Rock, Ala., passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Ann was cherished for her sweet personality and the love she extended to everyone around her. Family held a special place in her heart, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ann had a long and fulfilling career in health care,…

A.W. BUTLER A.W. Butler, 74, of Trenton, passed away Monday, Jan.13, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1950, to the late Loyd Butler and Frances Brown and was retired from M&M Industries.  A.W. was of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gene Butler. Survivors include his sisters, Barbara…

ROSALIE EVERS Rosalie Evers, 95, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Mrs. Evers was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert T. Evers; son, Thomas Lee Evers; six siblings. Survivors include her children, Brenda Johnson, Rising Fawn, Melonie (Steven) Smith; and Angie (Rick) Scott,…

BOOKIE BOWEN Bookie Bowen, 66, of Trenton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Bookie was retired from Wallin Drilling as a truck driver and was a great pawpaw. He was preceded in death by his father, Bodi Bowen and mother, Marie Stancell. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Evelyn Bowen; children, Jennifer (Aaron) Liles,…

KAREN CLOUD Karen Rene’ Hampton Cloud, 56, of Trenton, unexpectedly passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Born Sept. 23, 1968, in Trenton, Karen was the daughter of the late George L. Hampton and Eva B. Graham Lacey. A lifelong resident of Dade County, she dedicated herself to her family as a devoted homemaker and was…

CLIFFORD ABBOTT Clifford Abbott, 84, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Clifford was a retired electrical engineer from Combustion Engineering following 30 years of service.  He was a renowned Golden Glove Boxing Champion for many years and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  Clifford was a graduate of Dade County High…