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RED BANK, TN: Letha Mae Burns, 81, passed away April 25, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her sons, Steven Ray Burns, Jimmy Dale Burns, and Samuel Allen Burns; five brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include her daughters Shirley Jean Ferguson (Fred) and Janet Renee Knight; sons John Albert Burns (Sue), Jackie DeWayne Burns, and Ricky Joe Burns; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Letha spent her life doing all she could for others. She knew better than anyone the virtue of hard work. She also understood the joy of spending time with the people she loved, looking at the pretty things in life, and listening to the birds sing.

Funeral services will be held in accordance to the CDC guidelines on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT in the Trenton Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Tim Renshaw officiating. Please join us for the livestreamed service by visiting

www.discoverdade.com/moorestream. Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 11:00 AM EDT.

Funeral arrangements made by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Georgia


Howard Ray Sharp, 76, of Wildwood, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his residence.

He was of the Baptist faith and was the owner/operator of Sharp’s Heavy Equipment and Repair for over 35 years.

Survivors include his wife , Teresa Cook Sharp; daughter, Kim (Tod) Hernandez, Rossville, GA; sons, Steve Sharp, Jonesboro, GA; step-sons, Dusty Gass, Justin Gass, & David Clark; grandchildren, Chad (Caitlin) Owens, Justin (Hannah) Owens, Karissa (Jeremy) Duncan, Garett Sharp, Riley, Ethan, & Jaylynn Gass; great-grandchildren, Braylee, Chesney, & Kynlee Owens, Paislee & Blakeley Duncan; sisters, Dorothy McClain, Guntersville, AL, & Carolyn (Bonny) Paradise, Skyline, AL; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 28th at 1:00 in the chapel of Ryan Funeral Home with Billy Joe Conner officiating. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. EST at Skyline Cemetery, Skyline, AL.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.

The family will receive friends Monday, April 27th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.



TRENTON, GA: Jinnie Lynn McBryar, 54, passed away April 25, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend that will be greatly missed. Lynn was a member of Berean Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Oneal and Faye Cole.

Survivors include her loving husband of thirty-two years, Scottie McBryar; son Jonathan (Jennifer) McBryar, Apison; sisters Sharon (Gary) Davis and Kimberly (Anthony) Ballard; and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held in accordance to the CDC guidelines on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT in the Trenton Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Shane Cloud officiating. Please join us for the livestreamed service by visiting www.discoverdade.com/moorestream. Burial will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 11:00 AM EDT.

Funeral arrangements made by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Georgia

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