Obituaries 11-29-19 | North Jackson Press (2024)

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Category: Obituaries

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Mr. James E. Hoffmeister

James E. Hoffmeister, age 83 of Cambridge,New York, passed away Tuesday, November 19,2019, while at his winter home in Bryant, Alabama. A memorial servicewill be held at a later date in Cambridge.

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Mrs. Doris Patricia Townson

Doris Patricia Townson, age 70 of Section, passed awayTuesday, November 19, 2019. Funeralservices were held on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at noon from the W.T. WilsonFuneral Home Chapel with Brother Wes McBride, Brother Craig Samples, andBrother Eddie Owens officiating. Burialfollowed in Caperton’s Cemetery at Flat Rock.

Mr. Mark Steven Wilson

Mark Steven Wilson, age 53 of Gaylesville, passed awayFriday, November 22, 2019. Funeralservices were held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 1:00 PM from the W.T.Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cates Noles officiating. Burial followed in Moseley Cemeteryat Broomtown.

Ms. Geneva Eakins

GenevaEakins, age 76 of Scottsboro, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. A graveside service was held on Monday,November 25, 2019, at 1:00 PM from New Canaan.

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Mr. Tony R. Williamson

Tony R. Williamson, age 61 of Tennessee(formerly of Section), passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Jefferson MemorialHospital in Tennessee.Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 2:00 PMfrom the Section Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Bluff Cemetery.

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Mr. Harlan Roy Reed

HarlanRoy Reed, age 99 of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, passedaway Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Agraveside service was held on Monday, November 25, 2019, at 2:30 PM from Deepdale MemorialGardens in Lansing, Michigan.

Mrs.Patricia “Pat” Elaine Whited, age 77 of Trenton, Georgia, passedaway Friday, November 22, 2019. Agraveside service was held on Monday, November 25, 2019, at 1:00 PM from Hawkins Cemetery.

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Mrs. Anna Ruth Smith

Anna Ruth Smith, age 76 of Crossville, Tennessee,passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. Funeral services were held on Tuesday,November 19, 2019, at 2:00 PM from the Valley Funeral Home – Stevenson Chapelwith Dr. David Smith officiating. Burialfollowed in Rocky Springs Cemetery.

Mrs. Edna Pearl Stewart

Edna Pearl Stewart, age 83 of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, November 19,2019. Funeral services were held on Friday,November 22, 2019, at 2:00 PM. Burial followedin Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Mr. Gary Gothard

GaryGothard, age 68, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. Funeral services were held on Tuesday,November 26, 2019, at 2:00 PM from the Valley Funeral Home – Stevenson Chapel.Burial followed in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens. Mr. Gothard wasa veteran of the United States Army.

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Mr. Billy Ray Evett

BillyRay Evett, age 52 of Scottsboro, passed away Monday,November 11, 2019. Funeral services wereheld on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 11:00 AM from the Scottsboro FuneralHome Chapel with Brother Michael Carpenter officiating. Burial followed in Sisk Cemetery.

Mrs. Lois Ann Evans Cutbirth

Lois Ann Evans Cutbirth, age 76 of Section, passed awayTuesday, November 19, 2019, at Crestwood Hospital. Funeral services were held on Saturday,November 23, 2019, at 1:00 PM from the Scottsboro Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Pinehaven Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Jimmie Goolesby

JimmieGoolesby, age 85 of Scottsboro, passed away Thursday,November 21, 2019. Funeral services wereheld on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 3:00 PM from Scottsboro Funeral HomeChapel with Reverend Dustin Henshaw officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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What is the largest obituary website? ›

The Web site hosts obituaries and memorials for more than 70 percent of all U.S. deaths. Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation.

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Who died reading his own obituary? ›

Marcus Garvey died after reading his own obituary.

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Who is survived by in an obituary? ›

When you list the survivors, make sure that you list them in order of closest relation to the deceased: spouse, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, parents, and siblings.

How do you list survivors obituary? ›

It is customary to list family members who have survived the deceased, possibly including their current residence (city, state), including: Parents • Spouse/partner • Children (with their spouses'/partners' names also noted in brackets) • Grandchildren, great-grandchildren (often listed just as a number, ex.

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How do I find local obituaries? ›

Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites. These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.

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Are ex husbands mentioned in obituaries? ›

It can include, or exclude, anything the family wishes. Dear Abby: Here in the South, an ex-spouse is often listed this way: "Jane Doe of Memphis, Tenn., is the mother of his children." The primary reason is so the children feel their surviving parent, and the years their parents spent together, are acknowledged.

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Does someone read the obituary at a funeral? ›

An obituary is written to tell the story of your loved one. These will often be in the funeral program. There will even be a part of the funeral where the obituary will be silently read by everyone in attendance at the funeral. It is something you and your family should be patient with when you are writing it.

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Who changed his life after reading his obituary? ›

Dynamite inventor Alfred Nobel never explained why he created the Nobel Prizes in his 1895 will, but he may have been inspired by reading an unflattering obituary—his own. On November 27, 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament at Paris' Swedish-Norwegian Club.

What not to put in an obituary? ›

When writing an obituary, leave out details that could be used for identity theft, such as the deceased's date and place of birth, middle name, maiden name and mother's maiden name. And don't include the deceased's home address.

What do you call unmarried couples in an obituary? ›

How do you refer to an unmarried partner in an obituary? Typically, an unmarried partner is referred to as a spouse or simply as a partner. You can also list them as a surviving relative if you feel it's appropriate. The goal is to list them in a way that best reflects the relationship they had with the deceased.

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What does it mean when a name is in parentheses in an obituary? ›

If you like to be technical, names should be listed as follows: first name, spouse's first name in parenthesis, then surname (ex: Tom (Sarah) Johnson). If the spouse or partner's surname is different, include their surname in the parenthesis along with their first name (ex: Tom (Sarah Williams) Johnson).

What is the order of siblings in an obituary? ›

Spouse. Children (in order of date of birth) Grandchildren. Siblings (in order of date of birth)

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What should I exclude from an obituary? ›

Obituaries should not be written in the first person. This means you should not use "I" language. Remember that an obituary is not a personal tribute, like a sympathy card or condolence letter. You should also exclude personal addresses and phone numbers.

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