Area Obituaries

JACKIE GOSSET Allen Jackson “Jackie” Gossett Sr., 82, from the Lookout Valley community in Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, following a 10 year battle with cancer. Jackie was a son of the Valley, a Wauhatchie Warrior, a Purple Pounder, a Volunteer, a Sixth Fleet Sailor, a United Steelworker and to the children…

BRENDA HOLMES Brenda Sue Holmes, 81, of Trenton, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Brenda cherished spending time with her family, who held a special place in her heart. Known for her sharp wit and sense of humor, she found joy in laughter. Her hobbies included fishing, quilting, gardening, camping, cooking, and playing games like…

PAUL FULGHUM JR. Paul Leroy Fulghum Jr., 64, of Wildwood, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born Nov.11, 1959, Paul was the son of Mattie Stowe Charles and the late Paul Leroy Fulghum Sr. Paul loved his children and grandchildren, cherishing every moment spent with them. He enjoyed playing the guitar and spending time outdoors,…

MELANIE PARRISH Melanie Beth Parrish, 79, of Trenton, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. Born March 27, 1945, Melanie was the daughter of the late Harry W. and LeAnna Allison Daughtery. Known for her compassionate nature and dedication to serving others, she was actively involved in various capacities at Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church. She…

KELLY GILBERT Kelly David Gilbert, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 25, after a heroic, three year battle with pancreatic cancer. Kelly was born on March 21, 1941, and was raised by his step dad and mother, Ralph and Lucy Thomas. Kelly was a member and ruling elder at Rock Creek Fellowship on Lookout Mountain, where…

DEBBIE BURNETTE Debbie Burnette, 62, of Trenton, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. She was loving, caring, and the funniest person ever. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Kathy Johnson, Jr.; sister, Edie McCulligh; and son. Dale McCulligh. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Tim Burnette; daughters, Crystal (BJ) Cooper,…

LARRY COOPER Larry Lee Cooper, 76, of Rising Fawn, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024. Larry was a graduate of Dade County High School class of 1965 and a member of New Home Baptist Church. Following graduation, he served in the U.S Navy during Vietnam, then enlisted with the U.S. Army serving 22 years of…

ERIC CARTER Eric Carter, 47, of Rising Fawn, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. A loving husband and father, Eric was employed as an on the road driver for McKee Foods for almost 20 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, accomplished hunter, fisherman, and diver, and was a friend to everyone he met. Eric was…

TONJYA PRAY Tonjya Louise Pray, 55, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Tonjya was born on May 5, 1969, to the late Dallas May and Rose Butler May. She was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an educator and teacher with e-Kids Learning Center for many years. In…

BILLY BLACK Billy Dewayne Black, 49, of Ider, Ala., passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, after a long health battle. Billy was a die-hard Alabama Crimson Tide and the Atlanta Braves fan. His passion for sports extended to coaching middle and high school football in Ider and Valley Head, where he inspired players with his…