Mr. Lynn Earl Crider, age 79 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Crider was born in Trion, Georgia on January 17, 1944, son of the late John Earl Crider and Mary Frances Ruby Lee Croy Crider.  He owned and operated the Goody Wagon, and was a member of the Alpine Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Yaarab Shrine Temple.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Crider was preceded in death by a son, John Leonard...

Mr. Lamar Charles Love, age 64 of Menlo, Georgia passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Love was born in Trion, Georgia on March 17, 1959, son of the late L.C. “Bunky” Love and Mary Elizabeth “Peggy” Reese Love.  He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills where he worked in the supply room and was also a member of the Quarter Century Club.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, enjoyed NASCAR and was a member of the American Legion.  In...

Mrs. Kathryn Annette Roper, age 75 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at a Rome hospital.Mrs. Roper was born in Trion, Georgia on December 6, 1947, daughter of the late Ralph David Burton and Lenora Day Burton.  She was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church, where she was active in many of the church’s activities.  She was retired from the Floyd County Superior Court System, was a former member of the Red Hat Society and loved to arrange flowers.  In...

Mrs. Elaine Coker, age 86 of the Jamestown Community, Gaylesville, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Coker was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on March 29, 1936, daughter of the late William Henry Hartline and Edith Elaine Powell Hartline.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. Mrs. Coker was loved by many, and had a great sense of humor.  She was a born again Christian, being a member of the South Commerce Church of Christ since her...

Mr. William Scott “Scottie” Jones, age 67 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at a Ft. Oglethorpe hospital. Mr. Jones was born in Trion, Georgia on February 3, 1956, son of the late William Jones and Thelma McKenzie Jones.  He attended the Chelsea Baptist Church and loved Christmas Lights and reading magazines. Mr. Jones is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Mitzi and Steve Payton; brother, Jay Jones; caregivers and their families, Jennifer and...

Mrs. Barbara Wooten Gifford, age 86 of Summerville, formerly of Menlo, Georgia passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Gifford was born in Collinsville, Alabama on March 13, 1937, daughter of the late William Arthur Wooten and Ella Faye Henderson Wooten.  She enjoyed the simpler things in life, was a homemaker and was a longtime caregiver to many children in the Menlo area.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gifford was preceded in death by her husband, Willard...

Mr. Robert Lee Eaton, age 35 of Summerville, GA passed away unexpectedly April 28, 2023. Robert was born in Rome, Georgia on April 7, 1988, son of Rita Faye Beason Owens and Charles Timothy Fowler.  He was attended the Lighthouse United Church of God and was employed with the JP Smith Lumber Company.  Robert was preceded in death by two grandfathers; Robert Beason and Perry Fowler. Robert is survived by his wife, Ashley Eaton; children, Landon Eaton Kharsen Eaton and Lincoln...

Mrs. Ellen Jennifer Fowler, age 65 of Lyerly, GA passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at a Rome hospital. Mrs. Fowler was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 2, 1957, daughter of the late Bill Cox and Berlene Barber Cox.  She enjoyed cleaning, drawing and looking collectables.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Reba Cox. Mrs. Fowler is survived by her husband, Randle Fowler; sons and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Stacy Fowler and...

Mr. Leonard Lamar Rakestraw, age 68 of Summerville, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his residence. Lamar was born in Marietta, Georgia on October 3, 1954, son of the late Howard Lamar Rakestraw and Luella Jane Keown Williams.  He was self employed as a painter, was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed riding motorcycles.  In addition to his parents, Lamar was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Ray. Lamar is survived by three daughters and son-in-law, Melissa and Travis...

Mr. John Michael Womack, age 68 of Trion, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 in a Savannah, Georgia hospital. Mr. Womack was born in Austell, Georgia on May 26, 1954, son of the late John Willie Womack and Stella Odell Long Womack.  He was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver with Sysco Food Services.  Mr. Womack is survived by his wife, JoAda Womack; daughters, Amanda Fay Womack and Kyleigh Michelle Womack; sons, John Michael Womack, Jr. and...