All Obituaries

Mrs. Mabel Baynes Cruse, age 94 of Dalton passed away July 23, 2021, at Hamilton Medical Center. Mrs. Cruse is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Cruse: parents, Walter and Mamie Baynes: brother Grady Baynes: sister, Mossy Ridley, Beulah Ausmus, Emma Lee Jenkins, Lucille Jenkins. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy, and Johnny Mills of Dalton: grandchildren, Marty and Liz Ridley of Kennesaw, Angie Caylor of Calhoun, Chad Ridley of Dalton. Cindy and Rick...

Jerry Lloyd Tankersley,65 of Dalton died peacefully July, 20,2021 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, James Richard Tankersley: brother-in-law Theo Johnson. Jerry is survived by his wife, of 43 years Charlotte Tankersley: mother, Hazel  Tankersley Smith; children, Amanda Bedolla son and daughter in law, Jeremy and Misti Tankersley: grandchildren Maria Bedolla, Austin Bedolla, Aden Otero: brothers and...

Martha Nell Brookshire Pennington, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Hospice.  Born June 8, 1941 in Helenwood, TN, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Edith Howell Brookshire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands:  Jimmy Joe Pennington and Willard Brackett; brothers: Ray Brookshire and Buell Brookshire; and sister: Jane Harris.  Martha is survived by her sister:  Joyce Gorley;...

Leach Delano (Del) Richards Sr. went home to be with the Lord July 19, 2021, He is preceded in death by his parents William Troy Richards I and Rilla Lee Robinson Richards, brother William Troy Richards II. Del was a graduate of Berry High School in 1959 and Berry College in 1963. He served in the Murray County School Board from 1995-2002 and worked in the insurance industry for 40 years. He loved Tennessee Walking horses, telling jokes, and spending time with his family. He is survived by...

Lou Ella Wright, age 58, passed away July 18, 2021, at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents Tommy and Eva Sanford, Brother Danny Walden, and Grandmother Willie Mae Brock. She is survived by her loving husband Harry Partee: sisters and brothers-in-law; Wanda and Curtis Stewart, Martha and Philip Reid, Theresa, and Tommy Murrell: brother David Kiser. A very special cousins Cynthia and Chris Woodruff. uncles James Haney, Ralph, and Henry Brock: four...

Mr. Charles Henry Payne, age 72, of Chatsworth passed away July 18, 2021, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga TN. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Nola Payne: brother, Raymond Bryson Payne, sister. Delores Dianne Queen. He is survived by his wife, Judy Belinda Payne: sisters,  Ruth Ann Payne, Cathy Gaddis: brother Danny Payne: several nieces and nephews and cousins also survive.  Upon his request, he was to be cremated and no service at this...

Mr. Frank Rainey age 52,  passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Cecil Rainey, his Grandparents, Melvin and Bernice Brooks, Frank and Grace Rainey. Survived by his mother Joan Rainey. Sisters and brother-in-law, Crystal and Kerry Ridley, and Donna Brown. nieces and nephews, Heather, Gracie, Shawn and Cody. Several Aunts Uncles and cousins also survive. In lieu of flowers make donations to his final expense.  Funeral services will...

Mr. Cecil Edward Vick, age 73, of Crandall, passed away on July 12, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson and Cassie Jane White Vick: sisters and brothers, Edith Vick Roland, Juanita Vick Davis, Nell Vick, Troy Vick, Bobby Vick and Gene Vick. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Thelma Vick: son and fiance, Eddy Vick and Tish Black: daughters and sons in law, Deetra and Mike Foster, Angie and Chris Wilbanks all of Crandall: sisters,...

Margaret Long, age 88, of Chatsworth, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, D.L. Long: son, Jackie Long: daughter, Linda Faye Morrison: granddaughter Brandi Sundman: great-granddaughter Bryanna Stephens: parents, Troy and Alma Coram. Mrs. Long is survived by her children, Larry Long of Dalton, Jimmy Long of Chatsworth, Terry Long of Chatsworth, Danny and Rosemary Long of Dalton, Susan and Michael Sundman of Chatsworth: Several grandchildren,...

Mrs. Juanita Jeannette Cowart Sitton, age 90, of Chatsworth, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Sitton: daughter, Juanita Sitton Bearden: sons, John Anthony (Tony), and Benny Sitton: great-grandson Jayden Avery Sitton. Survivors include sons and daughters in law, Lloyd and  Deborah Sitton, Bradley and Betty Sitton, Nancy Davis Sitton: sister and brother in law, Shirley Cowart and...