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Bonnie Booker, 66
January 5, 1960 – October 2, 2026
Bonnie Lou Booker, age 66, departed this life on Oct. 2, 2026.
LIFE
Born Jan. 5, 1960, Bonnie was the daughter of Walter and Betty Nichols. She loved fishing, wildlife, music, and dancing. Bonnie will be greatly missed by her family and especially her grandchildren, whom she adored with all her heart.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Parents, Walter and Betty Nichols
• Daughter, Michelle
• Sister, Jenny
SURVIVORS
• Sons, Justin Booker and Dillon Booker
• Significant other, Shawn Boswell
• Grandchildren, Colton, Isaac, Dominic, Briella, Layla, Julian, Xzavian, Stella, and soon-to-be-born Aviyana
SERVICES
Bonnie’s wish was cremation.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
Freida Bowling, 70
March 10, 1956 – October 5, 2026
Freida Marie Goodman Bowling, age 70, departed this life on Oct. 5, 2026.
LIFE
Born March 10, 1956, Freida was the daughter of Hoyle and Ella Jean Goodman.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Parents, Hoyle and Ella Jean Goodman
• Brothers and sisters, Junior, J.V., Donna, and Lee Lee
• Special niece and bingo player, Katherine Bauswell
SURVIVORS
• Husband, Gordon Bowling
• Special daughter, Tiffany Harness
• Grandchildren, Malena West, Bree Haynes, and Malachi Haynes
• Sisters and brothers, Annie Thompson, Linda Smith, Essie Bauswell and husband Wayne, Ella Strunk and husband Carl, Rick Goodman and wife Jennifer, Lisa Robbins, Vaughn and Tommy Goodman, Curtis Goodman, Luster and Vicky, Duke and Jenny, and Jeff and Charlette
• Special nieces and nephews, April and Tom Lay, Danny and Louise Bowling, and Elsie and Hoyletta
SERVICES
• Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville.
• Funeral: To follow at 7 p.m. with Bro. Melvin Stephens officiating.
• Burial: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Lay Family Cemetery in the Rockhouse community.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
Jennings Campbell, 88
Winfield
October 29, 1937 – September 29, 2026
Jennings Campbell, age 88, departed this life on Sept. 29, 2026.
LIFE
Born Oct. 29, 1937, in Williamsburg, Ky., Jennings was the son of Johnny Berry and Abbey Canada Campbell.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Parents, Johnny Berry and Abbey Canada Campbell
• Brother, Lewis Campbell
• Sisters, Geneva Tindell, Juanita Lanham, and Opal Jones
• Son-in-law, Craig Creech
SURVIVORS
• Wife of 69 years, Flora Wright Campbell
• Daughters, Debbie Creech, and Darlene DeHart and husband Corey
• Son, Gary Campbell and wife Kim
• Grandchildren, Brandon Creech, Brittany Martin and husband Joel, Megan Cowan and husband Keith, Garrett Campbell and wife Ashleigh, Connor Campbell, Angel DeHart Campbell, and Jacob DeHart
• Great-grandchildren, Hadley Martin and Maddox Martin
• Sisters, Betty Green and husband Lonzo, and Norma Campbell
• Sister-in-law, Doris Trammell
• Special friends, Gary Crabtree, Bob Stewart, Greg Stephens, and Zack Lambert
SERVICES
His wish was cremation.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Janet Chambers, 55
Oneida
May 13, 1971 – October 2, 2026
Janet Chambers, age 55, departed this life on Oct. 2, 2026.
LIFE
Born May 13, 1971, Janet was the daughter of James Doris Collins and Kathryn Alene Collins Strunk. She departed following a long battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. Zion United Baptist Church.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Parents, James Doris Collins and Kathryn Alene Collins Strunk
• Sisters, Barbra Collins and an infant sister
• Grandparents, Andrew and Lola Slaven, James and Kathleen Collins, and Goldie Johnson
• Aunts and uncles, Robert Watson and wife Veda, Lonnie Slaven and wife Thelma, Clelus Slaven and wife Glenna, James Ward and wife Jo, James Neal and wife Helen, and Eddie Whitehead
• Cousins, Jeffery Watson and Michael Watson
• Mother-in-law, Gearldine Chambers
• Father-in-law, Milford Chambers
• Sisters-in-law, Mildred Crabtree and Wilma Spradlin
• Brother-in-law, Dean Chambers
• Great-nephew, Hunter Newport
SURVIVORS
• Husband of 32 years, Dillis Chambers
• Daughter, Karissa Chambers
• Sisters, Kathryn Elizabeth Dople and Anna Sue Collins
• Brother, James Doris Collins Jr.
• Special uncle and aunt, Ken and Kenzela Slaven
• Special friends, Mike Walden, Donnie Brewster, Betty Brewster, and Elaine Payne
SERVICES
• Visitation: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. Jeff Boyatt and Bro. Melvin Stephens officiating. Music will be provided by Mark Muse.
• Burial: To follow at Foster Crossroads Cemetery in Oneida.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
Tom Hargett, 76
Helenwood
July 26, 1950 – October 5, 2026
Gerold Thomas Hargett, age 76, departed this life on Oct. 5, 2026.
LIFE
Born July 26, 1950, in Russellville, Ala., Tom was the son of Archie and Opal Lairmore Hargett. He was a member of Oneida Methodist Church but attended White Rock Baptist Church in Huntsville.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Parents, Archie and Opal Lairmore Hargett
• First wife, Joyce Slaven Hargett
• Son, Brock Hargett
• Brother, Ronnie Hargett
• Niece, Chantel Wiedemann
SURVIVORS
• Wife, Sandra Storey Hargett
• Mother-in-law, Opal Slaven Phillips
• Brother, Ricky Hargett and wife Marlyn
• Sisters, Polly Wiedemann and husband John, and Elaine Desalvo
• Brothers-in-law, Lynn Phillips and wife Pam, Reid Phillips and wife Velva, and Butch Chambers and wife Dorla
• Sister-in-law, Chris Bridges and husband Leslie
• Daughters, Samantha Beals and husband Eric, and Sabrina Terry
• Grandchildren, Ayla Hargett, Rylan Hargett, Aubrey Hargett, Savannah Terry, Sydney Lawson and husband Andrew, Samuel Terry, and Erica Beals
• Great-grandson, Wesson Bo Shultz
SERVICES
• Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 3 p.m. with Bro. Jim West and Bro. David Gass officiating.
• Burial: To follow at Hazel Valley Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Darrell King, 69
Robbins
October 18, 1956 – October 3, 2026
Darrell Glen King, age 69, departed this life on Oct. 3, 2026.
LIFE
Born Oct. 18, 1956, in Amherst, Ohio, Darrell was the son of Charles W. King and Shirley Ann Thayer Huffman. He was a United States Army veteran. Besides being a devoted husband, Darrell was a proud father, a dearly loved brother, and a great friend to many. He was never too busy to help when anyone asked. This ranged from helping build houses, porches, wheelchair ramps, and playhouses for those he loved. He was also a longtime welder, fabricator, and diesel and engine mechanic. More than anything, though, he was proud of the family and friends he had. He now resides in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and will be greatly missed.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Parents, Charles W. King and Shirley Ann Thayer Huffman
• Mother-in-law, Donna F. Shoemaker
SURVIVORS
• Wife of 49 years, Derita Stonecipher King
• Son, Darren G. King
• Daughter, Kacey A. King
• Sisters, Cheryl King, Terri Vaughn, and April King
• Brother, George King
• Brothers-in-law, Norris Vaughn and Benny Newport
• Sister-in-law, Brandy King
SERVICES
• Visitation: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 4 p.m. with Bro. Moe Crabtree and Bro. Jeff Watson officiating.
• Burial: To follow in the Black Creek Crossroads Cemetery in Robbins.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Flonnie Smith, 93
Oneida
May 31, 1933 – September 30, 2026
Flonnie L. Douglas Smith, age 93, departed this life on Sept. 30, 2026.
LIFE
Born May 31, 1933, Flonnie was the daughter of Charlie and Hattie Lee Davis Douglas.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Parents, Charlie and Hattie Lee Davis Douglas
• Husband, the Rev. Dale Smith
• Brothers, Claude Douglas and James Douglas
• Sister, Juanita Ooten
SURVIVORS
• Children, Shanda Bruner and husband David, James Smith and wife Kathy, and Timothy Smith and wife Venessa
• Grandchildren, Heather Fowler and husband Sam, Molly Proudfit and husband Matt, Dylan Smith, Calvin Smith and wife Megan, and Daniel Smith and wife Kayla
• Great-grandchildren, Mason Fowler, Sara Fowler, Graham Proudfit, and Claire Proudfit
• Brother, David Douglas
SERVICES
• Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Oneida.
• Funeral: To follow at 2 p.m. with Dr. Sean Lee officiating. Music will be provided by Allen Martin.
• Burial: To follow at Carson Memorial Park in Oneida.
• In Lieu of Flowers: The family requests that donations in Flonnie’s honor be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, an annual Christian fundraising campaign collected by Southern Baptists to support international missionaries worldwide. Donations may be sent in care of First Baptist Church of Oneida, 201 S. Main St., Oneida, TN 37841.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.
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