U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
JIMMY EDWARDS
Jimmy H. Edwards, 86, of Pisgah, Ala., Rosalie Community, died May 26 in Scottsboro, Ala. He was a member of the Macklin Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran. Edwards was preceded in death by parents Walter and Margie Edwards, wife Daisey Edwards and four sisters. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law James and Kathy Edwards, Pisgah, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law Janet and Douglas Farmer, Pisgah, Ala.; brother W.L. "Bill" Edwards, Stevenson, Ala.; sister Florence Powell, Limrock, Ala.; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral services were held May 28 in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bud Durham and the Rev. Bill Bass officiating. Interment was in Green Haven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar, Ala.
JOHN HALL III
John Earl Hall III, 49, of Trenton died May 22 at his residence. Funeral services were held May 26 in Turner Funeral Home Dodds Avenue Chapel. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements were by Turner Funeral Home in Chattanooga.
GARRETT MORRIS
Garrett Adam Goodner Morris, 19 months, died May 22. Survivors include parents Erica Goodner and Shawn Morris, both of Chattanooga; grandparents Charles Goodner, Bruce Morris, both of Chattanooga, Tina and Gary McBryar, Trenton, Pam and Carl Hammontree, Ringgold; great-grandparents R.P. and Oliye Goodner, Chattanooga, Elsie Thompson, Rossville, Virginia Schommer, Greensboro, N.C. and Oma McBryar, Trenton; several cousins, uncles and aunts. Funeral services were held May 28 in Moore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jake Carroll and Pastor Laymond Willoughby officiating. Interment was in Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Trenton.
IRENE PADGETT
Irene Padgett, 69, of Pisgah, Ala. died May 25 in Birmingham, Ala. She was a retired deputy clerk in the Dekalb County Circuit Clerk's office. Survivors include son William Padgett Jr., Chesapeake, Va.; daughter Cynthia Murray, Cloudland; brothers Robert Long, Charlotte, N.C., Bill Long, Concord, N.C.; sisters Beth Martin, Henagar, Ala., Jean White, Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 28 in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kerry Bryant officiating. Interment was in Green Haven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar, Ala.
MARY SMARTT
Mary Frances Smartt, 67, of Trenton died May 30. She was a member of Trenton First Baptist Church. She was retired from Shaw Industries after 31 years of service. Smartt was preceded in death by son James Sloan. Survivors include husband Thomas Smartt, Trenton; daughters and sons-in-law Paulette and Ken Tullis, Trenton, Angela and Gordon Geralds, Ooltewah, Tenn.; daughter Sondra Sloan, Chattanooga; mother Irene Brewer, Trenton; sister Inez Huling, Woodstock; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held today in Ryan Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Goff and the Rev. Dewayne Roberson officiating. Interment was in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Ryan Funeral Home in Trenton.
W. EUGENE TERRELL
W. Eugene Terrell, 75, of Valley Head, Ala., died May 30. He was a member of Lee's Chapel Baptist Church in Valley Head, Ala., and a member of the Valley Head Masonic Lodge. He was a Shriner in the Cahaba Shrine Temple in Huntsville, Ala. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as a welder with 30 years of service at the Chrysler Corp., in Detroit, Mich. Terrell was preceded in death by parents David and Rosie Terrell; brother William Terrell. Survivors include wife Ruth Terrell, Valley Head, Ala.; daughter Phyllis Bailey, Mentone, Ala., Shirley Loudermilk, New Orleans, La.; step-children, Phyllis Lewis and Jimmy Hester, both of Valley Head, Ala., Vickie Biddle, Birmingham, Ala.; brothers Wayne Joiner, Warren, Mich., Tony Joiner, Albertville, Ala., Larry Joiner, Bucks Pocket, Ala.; sisters Jessie Halteman, Rock Island, Tenn., Carrie Merrick, Hopkinsville, Ky., Ann Brown, Ider, Ala., Janice Jenkins, boaz, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Moore officiating. Interment was in Green Haven Memorial Gardens in Pisgah, Ala. Arrangements were by Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar, Ala.
DONALD WHEELER
Donald Blain Wheeler, 72, of Trenton died May 25. He was a lifelong resident of Trenton, was retired from Uniform Rental Service, was formerly employed with the Dade County Sheriff's Department and was a member of the Magby Gap Church of Christ. Wheeler was preceded in death by parents Issac and Inez Wheeler; brothers I.O. Wheeler Jr., and Scott Wheeler. Survivors include his wife Otelia Wheeler; sons Tony and Michael Wheeler, both of Trenton; sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Rhonda Wheeler, Trenton, Daniel and Missy Wheeler, Appomattox, Va.; daughter and son-in-law Becky and John Wallin, Trenton; brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Sandra Wheeler, Trenton; sisters Jo Buffington and Faye Lacy, both of Chattanooga; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held May 27 in Moore Funeral Home Chapel with the Minister Cordell Holloway and the Minister Clarence Gates and the Minister Jeff Brown officiating. Interment was in Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Trenton.
HILLARD WHITLEY
Lloyd Hillard Whitley, 61, of Trenton died May 25 at his residence. Whitley was preceded in death by parents Robert and Pauline Whitley, son James Whitley, and brother Barney Whitley. Survivors include his wife Azure Whitley, Trenton; son Lloyd Whitley Jr., Trenton; daughter Sabrina Whitley, Trenton; grandchildren, Beth, Lloyd, Haley, Taylor, and Amy Whitley; one great-grandson; brother Dillard Whitley, Higdon, Ala.; sisters Dorcas Pritchett, Jonesboro, Susie McLain, Scottsboro, Ala., Lona Smith, Riverdale, Joyce Rogers, Higdon, Ala., Helen Willmon, Scottsboro, Ala. Funeral services were held May 27 in Brown's Chapel Holiness Church with the Rev. J.B. Pritchett, the Rev. Larry Walker, the Rev. Oron Whitley and the Rev. Guindal Knight officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Arrangements were by Corner Stone Funeral Home in Ider, Ala.
DANIEL WILLIAMS
Daniel Lee "Danny" Williams, 43, of Cartersville, died May 28. He graduated from Lookout Valley High School. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include parents Lee and Shelia Williams, Wildwood; brothers Mike Blackburn, Manchester, Tenn., Bryan Williams, Wildwood; sisters Teresa Williams, Manchester, Tenn., Mylinda Daniels and Debra Phillips, both of Jasper, Tenn.; grandmother, Julia Powers, Manchester, Tenn.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held May 30 in Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Chambers officiating. Interment was in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Ryan Funeral Home in Trenton.
JAMES HELMS
James Howard Helms, 76, of Trenton died Aug. 6. He was a retired store manager for Otasco in Chattanooga, a home builder and real estate developer. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. Survivors include wife Melba Helms; daughters Brenda Carlisle, LaGrange, Theresa Glick, Carrolton; son Paul Helms, Chattanooga; sisters Winnie Brown, Ruby Richardson, both of Austell, Mary Black, Senora; brother Jay Helms, Austell; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Aug. 8 in Moore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chris Eudy and the Rev. Ronnie Smith officiating. Interment was in Sarah's Chapel Cemtery. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Trenton.
JAMES SCHRUDDER
James "Jim" Schurdder, 91, of Bryant, Ala., died Aug. 8. He was a retired carpenter, homebuilder and cabinetmaker; a retired school bus driver of 34 years for Jackson County Schools and was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Schrudder was preceded in death by wife Juanita Schrudder. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Mickey and Marie Schrudder, Bryant, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law Betty Jo and Bill Sims, Bryant, Ala.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Aug. 10 in Moore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Townson and Edd McKinney officiating. Interment was in Ebenezer Cemetery. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Bryant, Ala.
REED SMITH
Reed Smith, 62, of Henagar, Ala., died Aug. 7 at his residence. Smith was preceded in death by father Reed Smith and sister Melba Osborne. Survivors include wife Linda Smith, Henagar, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law Karen and Dennis Dunn, Grant, Ala.; son and daughter-in-law Randell and Christy Smith, Trenton; grandchildren Jacob, Kayla, Logan and Christopher Smith; mother Willie Abney, Rainsville, Ala.; brothers Coy McKenzie and Clyde Osborne, Henagar, Ala., Melvin Osborne, Rosalie, Ala., Kelly Smith, Kimball, Tenn.; sister Beverly Decker, Jasper, Tenn.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 10 in Corner Stone Chapel with the Rev. Bruce "Sonny" Smith officiating. Interment was in Concord Cemetery. Arrangements were by Corner Stone Funeral Chapel in Ider, Ala.
ROLANDO GORENA
Rolando "Ron" Gorena, 66, of Wilmington, N.C., died Aug. 17 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 29, 1938 in Edinburg, Texas. Gorena was preceded in death by parents Santos Gorena Jr., and Eutimia Gorena. Survivors include wife Sharon Gorena, daughters Cristina Kelley and Alexis Renee, brother Roel Gorena, and sisters Vilma Guinn and Dahlia Tripp. A memorial service was held on Aug. 31 at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Braswell and the Rev. David Glassmire officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, N.C. 28403, American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, N.C. 27834 or the Humane Society, 2405 N. 23rd Street, Wilmington, N.C. 28401. Arrangements were by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Services Oleander Chapel in Wilmington, N.C.
EUNICE JOHNSON
Eunice Jewell Koger Johnson, 90, of Rossville died Sept. 2 at her daughter's residence in Woodstock. She was the youngest of 10 children, was born on July 26, 1914 on Lookout Mountain to William and Jennie Koger. She graduated from Dade County High School in 1934 as valedictorian of her class. She continued her education at Berry College where she graduated in 1939. She retired from the Walker County School System. She was a member of the South Rossville Baptist Church. Johnson was preceded in death by husband Roy Johnson and daughter Mary Douglas. Survivors include son James Johnson, Conyers; daughters Martha Ashburn, Woodstock, Betty Hudson, Acworth, Nelda Mahlin, Ashville, NC.; sister Edith Slaughter, Hixson, Tenn.; brother Robert Koger, Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sept. 5 in South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Daniels and the Rev. Eddie Rushing officiating. Interment was in Lakewood Memory Gardens South Memorial Park. Arrangements were by Lane Funeral Home in Rossville.
LEONARD MCKAIG
Leonard Lester McKaig, 84, of New Salem died Sept. 5. He was retired from Combustion Engineering. He was a charter member of the New Salem Community Club, fire department and neighborhood watch. He was also a charter member of New Salem Baptist Church where he served as a trustee, Sunday school teacher, and on the missions board. McKaig was preceded in death by parents Drew and Virginia McKaig, sisters Blanch Jones and Etta Autry, and brother Monroe McKaig. Survivors include wife Helen McKaig; daughters Janice McKaig and Judy Allen, Frankford, Ky., Sandra McKaig, New Salem; sons Lester McKaig, Rainsville, Ala., John McKaig, Frankford, Ky., Tim McKaig, Biloxi, Miss., Jerry McKaig, New Salem, Joseph McKaig, Cartersville; sisters Inez Smith and Edna Moore, New Salem; brothers Calvin McKaig, East Ridge, Tenn., Howard McKaig, Trenton; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sept. 7 in New Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Lee Moore and Joseph JmcKaig officiating. Interment was in Hawkins Cemetery. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Trenton.
LOVIE WATKINS
Lovie Jean Watkins, 57, of Bryant, Ala., died Sept. 4. Watkins was preceded in death by husband Leroy Watkins and father Willis Bowers. Survivors include mother Vergie Porter, Bryant, Ala.; sisters Willie Higgins and Grace Stewart, both of Lewis Chapel, Tenn., Eddie Fox, Higdon, Ala.; brother George Bowers, Bryant, Ala.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Sept. 6 in Porter Cemetery. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Bryant, Ala.
DEANNA JENKINS
Deanna Marie Jenkins, 64, of Flat Rock, Ala., died Sept. 30. She was a member of the Rising Fawn Church of Christ. Survivors include husband George Jenkins, Flat Rock, Ala.; daughters Patricia Palmer, Laura Cooper, and Melissa Daniels, all of Flat Rock, Ala.; sister Sandra Padgett, Defuniak Springs, Fla.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Oct. 2 in Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Minister Don Walker officiating. Interment was in Deerhead Cove Cemetery. Arrangements were by Ryan Funeral Home in Trenton.
EDNA MATHEWS
Edna Mae Mathews, 82, of New Salem died Sept. 27. She was a lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain, a housewife and a member of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Mathews was preceded in death by son Philip Mathews, parents Sam and Louvenia Forester, brother Cecil Forester, and sister Ruby Mathews. Survivors include husband Philip Mathews, several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. in the Moore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Bradford officiating. Interment will follow in Hawkins Cemetery. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Trenton.
MATTIE PEEK
Mattie Lou Peek, 83, of the Pisgah Community in Henagar, Ala., died Sept. 30 at her residence. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church in Pisgah and was a retired schoolteacher with the Jackson County Board of Education. Peek was preceded in death by parents Arnold and Mary Horton Wilson Sr.; husband William Peek Sr.; son William Peek Jr.; sister Ruth Griffin. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Brent and Dean Peek, Scottsboro, Ala.; son Bremon Peek, Pisgah, Ala.; daughter Anne Hamilton, Fort Payne, Ala.; brother Arnold Wilson, Albertville, Ala.; sisters Grave Hodgens, Cornelia, Elizabeth Diorio, Auburn, Ala.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Oct. 2 in Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with the pastor Harry Smith and the pastor David Smith officiating. Interment was in New Home Cemetery. Arrangements were by Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar, Ala.
MARSELL SHARPTON
Marsell Sharpton, 71, of Trenton died Sept. 28. He was a lifelong resident of Sand Mountain. He was formerly employed at Chattanooga Log and Tool, and W.H. Pullen Lumber Company and the Dade County School System. He was a U.S. Army corporal and a Korean War veteran. He was known throughout the tri-state area as the Peanut Man for his peanuts. He was a regular vendor at many arts and craft festivals. Sharpton was preceded in death by parents A.J. and Cora Sharpton, daughter Lisa Sharpton Lowery and brother J.P. Sharpton. Survivors include wife Vonnie Sharpton; sons and daughter-in-law Rick and Aleeshia Sharpton, Lilburn, Stephen and Elizabeth Bennett, Madison, Ala., Jess and Trish Bennett, Watertown, Tenn., Grady and Kristen Hood, Charleston, S.C.; sons Tim and Scott Sharpton, Chattanooga, Bill Bennett, Scottsboro, Ala.; daughters and sons-in-law Patricia and Paul Wilson, Trenton, Evelyn and Rodger Price, Cleveland, S.C., Betty and David Gamble, Helena, Ala.; sister Emmaline Johnson, Chattanooga; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Dot Sharpton, Trenton, Wendell and Carol Sharpton, Higdon, Ala.; 38 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Oct. 1 in Moore Funeral Home Chapel with Dan Kirkpatrick officiating. Interment was in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens with military honors. Arrangements were by Moore Funeral Home in Trenton.
CLAUDE BAILEY
Claude Arthur Bailey, 78, of Rossville died Nov. 23 at his residence. He was a native of Fort Payne, Ala., and had lived most of his life in the Rossville area and was of the Baptist faith. He worked for many years at Peerless Woolen Mills and was the owner/operator of Bailey Furniture Exchange in Tiftonia for 32 years. He was a member of the Mountain View Lions Club for several year. Bailey was preceded in death by son Claude Bailey, parents Gus and Bertha Bailey, four brothers and five sisters. Survivors include wife Nadine Bailey, Rossville; daughter-in-law Donna Reed, Chickamauga; sons and daughters-in-law Allen and Karen Bailey, Lookout Mountain, Steven and Amanda Bailey, Chattanooga; grandchildren Shannon and Angie Derryberry, Brian and Eric Bailey, Dustin Reed; great-grandchildren Dalton, Caleb, Savannah, and Tyler; brother M.G. Bailey, Trenton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Nov. 27 in South crest Chapel with the Rev. Ted Verville officiating. Interment was in Lakewood Memory Gardens South. Memorial contributions can be made to Mission Ridge Baptist Church, 337 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville, Ga., 30741. Arrangements were by South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home in Rossville.
