Jackson County Sentinel

Joe Jennings Campbell, age 87, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully January 31, 2023. He was born in Rogersville, Tennessee, to George Rogers Campbell and Dana Jennings Campbell. Joe graduated from Friendsville High School then the University of Tennessee and remained a loyal Volunteer fan. He married Evelyn Kaye Blackburn and raised five children. His executive career in the aluminum industry warranted relocation to eight different states with multiple international travels. Retiring in Maryville, Tennessee, Joe and Evelyn made lifelong friends along their journey. Joe was an avid golfer who started the family tradition of the Greater Campbell Open. He was a gifted pianist who...

Reverend Kenneth Walter "Ken" Sisk, age 71, of Section, Alabama, and formally of Dalton, Georgia, was promoted to Glory, Sunday May 22, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born June 30, 1950, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, son of the late Walter Fate and Willie Belle Flippo Sisk. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alec Fate Sisk, sisters, Fannie Hand, Mary Belle Hill, and Mammie Sisk and a brother-in-law, Ben Carter. Ken was a professional painter by trade and was the owner of Ken's Quality Painting. Ken was ordained as a minister of The Church of God of The Union Assembly on July 2, 1967. He served as assistant pastor, pastor, assistant state...

Elmo Lindsay Giddens 91 years of age departed from his life at his home of Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Being fourth born of seven to Hebert Bryan and Peral Lindsay Giddens was no deterrent when it came to strength and tenacity. Scottsboro, Alabama boys did not know the meaning of the word "slacker" when it came to work. Class of 1948 graduate from Jackson County High, Elmo Lindsay Giddens, joined the United States Army in 1951 at the rank of private first class. Serving less than a year, his family requiring his services at home when Hebert Bryan suffered debilitating injuries in an automobile accident. Elmo, a dutiful son, would spend the next 44 years providing for his beloved parents. ...

Sharon LeQuire, age 81, passed on February 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. A long-time resident of Scottsboro, she recently moved back home to East Tennessee, where she shared a love of the Smokies and Cades Cove with her husband Don. Sharon is preceded in death by husband Dr. Donald LeQuire, parents Ted and Stella Pritchett, and brother Clay Pritchett. She is survived by children Stan (Coleen) LeQuire, Mark (Gage) LeQuire, Karen (Troy) Crow, and Shelly (Skip) Adams, grandchildren Josh (Kristin) LeQuire, Daniel (Heather) Cone, Anna (Clint) LeQuire, Michael Silva, Matthew (MC) Lawson, Anthony Silva, Rachel LeQuire, Caitlin LeQuire, dozens of great grandchildren, siblings Judy...

Joyce Irving Bryant, age 85, of Boone, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home. She was born February 9, 1936 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Laddie Joe Irving and Susan Ada Roach Irving. She worked in furniture sales and interior design and was a member of the Boone Church of Christ. Joyce found the love of her life, Bill, in high school and they were happily married for 49 years. She loved time with her family and was amazed she got to be a great-grandmother for the last year of her life. She appreciated close friendships with many, including church friends. She remained joyful and determined despite eye challenges in her later years. She enjoyed...

James O. Dupree, Sr., 85, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg. Rev. David Mitchell and Dr. David Anderson will be officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Pallbearers will be Chandler Gray, Mark Hinds, Jacob Dupree, Jr., Spencer Dupree, James Dupree, III and Dwayne Bryant. Mr. Dupree was born on September 26, 1935 in Madison, Alabama. He was the son of the late William Howard Dupree and the late Mary Gladys Thomas Dupree. He served in the United States Army during the Korean...

Mrs. Martha Maxine Gingrich Shook, age 93, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Shook was born in Morgan County, AL on November 24, 1927, daughter of the late William Lacey Gingrich and the late Blanche Estelle Rogers Gingrich. She was a homemaker and prior to her retirement, she was a switch operator with Southern Bell Telephone Company. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed riding the Gold Wing Honda motorcycle with Mr. Shook. Mrs. Shook was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Allen Shook, and by her siblings, John Lacey Gingrich, Dorothy Ruth Gingrich and...

Waynesboro, GA - James Earl Gilliam, 74, entered into rest Thursday, September 10, 2020, at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Gilliam, son of Dorothy Ledbetter and and the late, Marion Gilliam, was self employed as a welder and was born in Scottsboro, Alabama. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kathy Gilliam; his son, Tommy Gilliam (Amanda); his granddaughter, Caitlyn Gilliam; his brothers, Michael Gilliam, Leonard Gilliam, and Tommy Gilliam; his sisters, Barbara Gilliam, and Shelia Gilliam; his brother in law, Lynn Garris (Kim); his niece, Amanda Garris; and many other family members. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502...

Betty Jean Wood, (91) From Titus, Alabama Passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Gadsden, Alabama. She was born December 13, 1928 to William McKinley & Clara Brandon Ferguson in Scottsboro, Alabama. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and housewife, taking care of her family was her main focus. Preceded in death by her parents, William & Clara Ferguson, husband, William Harold Wood, Sr., grandson, Erik Wood. Brothers, Bub Ferguson, C.E. Ferguson. Sister, Wanda Fay Ferguson. Survived by her children; William Harold Wood, Jr. (Betty Jewell), Linda Wood Prewitt (William David), Jeanna Wood Bowman (Michael), James Ricky Wood (Susan), James Colley Stowell (Linda)....

Carol F. Lansford, age 63, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Monday, January 13, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Macland Baptist Church in Powder Springs with Rev. Johnny Foster and Rev. Michael Boatfield officiating. Interment will follow at in Scottsboro, Alabama on Monday, January 20th. She will lie in state at the church from 12pm to 1pm prior to the ceremony. A native of Scottsboro, AL, Mrs. Lansford has lived in Marietta and Dallas, GA for the past 36 years. She retired from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a Front Office Coordinator after 22 years of employment. She was an active member of Macland Baptist Church where she taught...