BECKY SISK

Becky McKaig Sisk, 51, of Lookout Valley, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Becky was a 1986 graduate of Lookout Valley High School, attended Metro Tabernacle of Chattanooga, and was employed at Patrick’s for more than 10 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Workman and Bessie McNeese, and three brothers, Dwight, Michael, & David Workman.

Survivors include her son, Cory (Lindsey) McKaig, Dayton, TN; daughter, Kristin Workman, Trenton, GA; granddaughter, Cloe Cox, Lookout Valley, TN; step-children, Mary & Charles Sisk; brother, Randy (Maranda) McNeese; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery, New Hope, TN.

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Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.

RICHARD HAMILTON

On June the 5th of 2019, Dade County lost a long-time friend. Richard Hamilton, known to most as “Deadeye”, succumbed to illness and went to Glory in the company of his best friend, Ed King. For those that knew Deadeye, he was a man of few words but of incredible generosity of spirit. He was humble, never wanting to take credit for the many contributions he made to the New Salem Community over the years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth, and father, Sanford, who are now welcoming him Home to the Lord’s Kingdom. He served proudly in the United States Air Force and was a graduate of the University of Southern Florida. For a quarter of a century, Richard worked for Coca-Cola.

Per his wishes, friends and family will carry his ashes to Elkhorn Rapids, on the Salmon River, at a time to be later announced. In lieu of flowers, please remember him fondly through donations to the New Salem Fire Department that he cared for so deeply.

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Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.

Rev. A. C. Durham

On Saturday, June 1st of 2019, Heaven rejoiced at the homecoming of Rev. Arnold Conley (A. C.) Durham. A faithful and unchanging Man of God, he was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, faithful minister, prayer warrior and true friend.

He was employed at Combustion Engineering for 18 years as a welder. He submitted into full time ministry in 1964 and pastored Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for 42 years from 1964-2006. He led revivals in states across the U.S. forming life-long friendships. A.C. served for many years on the Board of Rock of Ages Prison Ministry and he received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Faith Baptist Institute and Bible College in May 2004. He was a member of a Tri-State Preachers Fellowship.

Rev. Durham was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Denson Durham and Odessa Tinker Durham of Trenton, GA; sisters, Bertha Durham Kelly and Lorina Durham Fowler; brothers, William, Farris (Cotton), Millard, Ralph and Clarence Durham.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Smith Durham; three daughters, Marsha (Bruce) Case of Chattanooga, TN, Denise (Newt) Palmer of Rising Fawn, GA, Sharon (Tommy) Castleberry of Trenton, GA. One granddaughter Rachel Palmer Lynch. Six grandsons’, Shane (Mandy) Cloud, Heath (Patricia) Cloud, Wesley (Jessica) Palmer, Seth (Tiffany) Castleberry, Adam Castleberry, Cru (Amanda) Palmer, ten great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

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We invite all who have been touched by the testimony of his love for the Lord to join us as we celebrate him home. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home and Wednesday, June 5, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Trenton, GA. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Brother Shane Cloud (grandson), Brother Ronnie Jones and Brother Larry Sexton officiating. Interment will be held at Payne Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, Georgia.