Threads of Life: A proud mechanic who loved to hunt and spend time with his grandkids
In Remembrance Of: James A. Harness, Wanda Brown and Janice Chambers
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Wanda Brown, 86
April 8, 1939 – August 7, 2025
Wanda Jean Moffette Brown departed this life at home on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, with her loved ones by her side. She was 86.
LIFE
Born April 8, 1939, Wanda was the daughter of Hugh Moffette and Edna Hatmaker Moffette. She enjoyed her morning coffee, shopping, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Seventh Day Christian Assembly. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very devout in her faith. She will hold a special place in the hearts of all, and will forever be missed.
PRECEDED
In addition to her parents:
Husband: John Oliver Brown.
Sister: Hazel Waggoner.
SURVIVORS
Son: John Michael Brown and wife Janie.
Grandchild: Sarah Vanhook and husband Colby.
Great-grandchildren: Jazlyn, Jakoby, Ezekiel, Tegan and Cannon Vanhook.
Brother: Jim Moffette.
Sisters: Ella Hutchison, Francis Wood, and Jewell Roberts.
Brother-in-law: Dan Waggoner.
SERVICES
Visitation: Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville.
Funeral: to follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ken Swiger, Elder Wade Johnson and Elder David Truan officiating.
Burial: To follow at Black Creek Crossroads Cemetery.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
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Janice Chambers, 82
January 29, 1943 – August 7, 2025
Janice Faye Chambers departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. She was 82.
LIFE
Born Jan. 29, 1943 in Morristown, Tenn., Janice was the daughter of Jessie and Ellen Smith.
PRECEDED
In addition to her parents:
Husband: Donnell Morgan Chambers.
Daughter: Donna Sue Chambers.
SURVIVORS
Sons: Jeffrey Lynn Chambers and wife Pam, Paul David Chambers and wife Linda, Arthur Curtis Chambers and wife Becky, and James Leroy Chambers and wife Amy.
Grandkids: Tabitha, Lacey, Shane, Jeffery, Holly, David, Donnell, Derrick, Deven and Cassie Chelssie.
17 great-grandkids, and 3 great-great-grandkids.
SERVICES
Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville.
Funeral: To follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. Ronnie Terry officiating.
Burial: To follow at Strunk Cemetery in Huntsville.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
James Harness, 64
Winona
May 10, 1961 – August 9, 2025
James Albert Harness, of the Winona community, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64.
LIFE
Born May 10, 1961, James was the son of Albert and Cardella Harness. He was a member of High Point United Baptist Church. He enjoyed being a mechanic. He loved to deer hunt and coon hunt and spend time with his grandkids.
PRECEDED
In addition to his parents: Sisters, Joann Preeman and Karen Baird.
SURVIVORS
Daughters: Tracy Hutson and husband Josh, Jama Hickman and husband Brian, and Macy Helton and husband Shane.
Grandkids: Malachi, Joslyn, Camren, Cheven, Jenna, Bodie, Harian, Ausion and Lyndi.
Sisters: Joyce Carson, Lois Byrd, and Angie Chitwood and husband Shannon.
Brothers: Rick Harness and Jerry Lee Harness.
Loving girlfriend: Stacy Bowling.
SERVICES
Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida.
Funeral: To follow at 3 p.m. with Bro. Dudley Harness officiating. Music will be provided by Jessie Harness.
Committal Service: To follow at Bull Creek Cemetery in Huntsville.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
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