Area Obituaries

GREGORY DANIELS Gregory Dale Daniels, 65, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Sunday, Sept.ember 29, 2024. Mr. Daniels was born May 30, 1959, in Fort Oglethorpe. He grew up with a love for cars and a knack for telling the best jokes. Whether he was working on a car, watching racing, or simply “cutting up” with…

MIKE DAVIS Michael “Mike” Sherman Davis, 76, of Rising Fawn, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Mike retired from the United States Army as a decorated soldier after dedicating 22 years to military service. Following his military career, he worked as a corrections officer at Walker State Prison. He enjoyed sports and was a big…

RUTH CHAPPELEAR Ruth Pauline Chappelear, 101, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. She was born Dec. 5, 1922, to the late Henry and Mary Wooten Burr. In 1942, she married Harry Lee Chappelear and to that union they had seven children.  They were married for 63 years until his passing in 2005. Mrs.…

BECKY RAINES BIRCHFIELD Rebecca “Becky” Annette Raines-Birchfield, 60, of Trenton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Born on October 11, 1963, she touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit. Becky was a beloved figure in the community and a dedicated realtor for Dora…

CHARLOTTE BROWN Charlotte Ann Brown (Kirby), 76, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. She was born June 22, 1948, to the late R.M. and Carolyn Kirby. She was a woman whose life was defined by her unwavering faith, her commitment to her family, and her dedication to her work. Upon retiring from Shaw…

WORTH LILLARD Jasper Worth Lillard, 86, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Worth, as he was known by his family and friends, was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on July 8, 1938, to the late R.S. Lillard and Paulie Shefford Lillard. Before moving to the Bryant community, he had previously resided in Ooltewah,…

DANNY BENNETT Danny Lee “Tuck” Bennett, 73, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, Aug.24, 2024. “Tuck” as he was known by many, was born in South Pittsburg, Tenn., on April 8, 1951, to the late David and Marie Bennett and had resided in the Brown Gap Community of Dade County for many years and was the…

GENE BROOKS Adren Eugene “Gene” Brooks, 92, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. He was born Oct. 19, 1931, in Flint, Mich. Gene was a gifted mechanic, known for his skillful hands and keen understanding of automotive repair. Perhaps most remarkable was his determination to continue his work after losing his eyesight. His…

RONNIE KENNEDY Ronnie Earl Kennedy, 67, of Whiteside, Tenn., passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. He was born March 3, 1957, in Marion County, Tenn., to the late Edward Kennedy, Jr. and Mildred Kennedy. He was retired from Sherman and Reilly as a machinist and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death…

TERRI BLEVINS Teresa “Terri” Cecelia Blevins, 65, from Bryant, Ala., passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Terri was known for her kind and generous spirit, always placing her loved ones above all else. She enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting, and cooking; renowned for making some of the best dinner rolls. She was preceded in death by…