Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Summerville, Georgia & Surrounding Areas
Betty Jean Jenkins
Nov 2, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jean Smith Jenkins, age 85 of Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at a Rome healthcare center.
Mrs. Jenkins was born in Dalton, Georgia on August 29, 1940, daughter of the late Oscar Smith and Irene McClure Pratt. She was a member of the Harvest Worship Center in Trion and had baked for many family owned restaurants...
Joel Sidney Brumlow
Nov 1, 2025
Mr. Joel Sidney Brumlow, age 71 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 in a Rome hospital.
Mr. Brumlow was born in Canton, Georgia on August 22, 1954, son of the late Albert Sidney Brumlow and Clory Elizabeth Howell Brumlow. He was a member of the East Trion Church of God and was a retired antiques dealer and auctioneer....
Wanda Nell Hutchins
Oct 31, 2025
Mrs. Wanda Nell Lawson Hutchins, age 87 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 in Rossville, Georgia.
Mrs. Hutchins was born in Trion, Georgia on April 16, 1938, daughter of the late Albert Lawson and Ruby Jewel Coots Lawson. She was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ and was retired from the accounting office of Bigelow-Sanford. In...
Maxine Baker
Oct 30, 2025
Mrs. Maxine Baker, age 93 of the Pennville Community in Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at a Ft. Oglethorpe Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Baker was born in Kensington, Georgia on March 24, 1932, daughter of the late Charles Earl Franklin and Rebecca Rose Arnold Franklin. She was a member of the Mt. View Baptist Church and was a retired...
Robert Leon Siffles, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
Mr. Robert Leon Siffles, Jr. age 56 of Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in a Rome hospital.
Robert was born in Rome, Georgia on July 7, 1969, son of the late Robert Leon Siffles, Sr. and Betty Edgeworth Siffles. He was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Church and was the owner and operator of Siffles Trucking....
William Harold Ramey
Oct 24, 2025
Mr. William Harold Ramey, age 76 of Summerville, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at his residence.
Mr. Ramey was born in Lafayette, Georgia on January 6, 1949, son of the late William F. “Red” Ramey and Bertie Louise Nichols Ramey. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills and following his retirement, had worked at Trade Day.
In addition to his parents,...
Doug Mahan
Oct 22, 2025
Mr. Douglas Lee “Doug” Mahan, age 80 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his residence.
Mr. Mahan was born in Trion, Georgia on September 22, 1945, son of the late Glover Cooper Mahan and Dorothy Mae Adams Mahan. He was a member of the Trion United Methodist Church and was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills where he...
Georgia Anne Brown Sweet
Oct 20, 2025
Georgia Anne Brown (Sweet), age 87, embarked on her long-awaited journey to join family and friends on that jubilant Heavenly shore.
She was a beautiful light in this world, always pointing others to Christ. We will miss her sweet smile, her warm embrace and her kind encouragements. She was a rare treasure, a rose among thorns, always compassionate, always caring. She...
Anthony Grant "Pizza" Stricklin
Oct 19, 2025
Anthony Grant “Pizza” Stricklin, age 63, of a Summerville, Georgia address, passed away on October 19, 2025 at his residence.
He was retired from Roper Corporation for 14 years. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the North Summerville Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman in his spare time.
Mr. Stricklin was preceded in death by his...
Charlotte Nicholson Persons
Oct 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charlotte Nicholson Persons, who left us peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Charlotte was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Charlotte was born on 07/10/1937 and grew up in Sylacauga,...
Kimberly Rebecca Lindsey
Oct 17, 2025
Miss Kimberly Rebecca Lindsey, age 44 of Summerville, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 17, 2025.
Ms. Lindsey was born in Columbus, Georgia on December 10, 1980, daughter of the Nelda Rebecca Colbert Lindsey and the late Jerry Lee Lindsey. She enjoyed making crafts and spending time with her family. In addition to her father, Ms. Lindsey was preceded in death...
Kimberly Morris McRae
Oct 7, 2025
Ms. Kimberly Michelle (Morris) McRae, age 54 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at her residence in Summerville, Georgia following an extended illness.
Kimberly was born in Rome, Georgia on August 16, 1971, daughter of the late Joey Morris and Sheila Dianne Barksdale. She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Joe Morris, Sr. and Alice...
Brenda Joyce SIms
Oct 1, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Sims, age 77 of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Sims was born in Trion, Georgia on July 25, 1948, daughter of the late Robert Blackmon and Fannie Davis Blackmon. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and was retired from Wire Tech Industries. She loved fishing and spending time with...
Deborah Jean Warnock
Sep 24, 2025
Mrs. Deborah Jean Light Warnock, age 73 of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Warnock was born in Rome, Georgia on March 17, 1952, daughter of the late Jeddy S. Light and Mildred Frances Ashworth Light. She was a member of the Sonrise Community Church and was retired from the Lab...
Helen Nichols Bedingfield
Sep 23, 2025
Mrs. Helen Nichols Bedingfield, age 63 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in a Rome hospital.
Helen was born in Portland, Oregon on November 29, 1961, daughter of the late Floyd Worley and Jerry Phillis Pharr Worley. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nina. She was a homemaker, of the Christian Faith, and loved reading, especially her...
Jerry Dale DeBerry
Sep 19, 2025
Mr. Jerry Dale DeBerry, age 71 of Menlo, Georgia passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 in a Rome hospital.
Mr. DeBerry was born in Lafayette, Georgia on December 29, 1953, son of the late Ennis Harold DeBerry and Cecil Nelson DeBerry. He was retired from the finishing department at Mt. Vernon Mills and was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his...
Rodney Lee Dillard
Sep 14, 2025
Mr. Rodney Lee Dillard, age 67 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the local emergency department.
Rodney was born in Summerville, Georgia on March 23, 1958, son of Geneva Scoggins Dillard and the late J.D. Dillard. He was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church and had retired from the Dye House at Mt. Vernon Mills....
Christopher Allen Witt
Sep 13, 2025
Mr. Christopher Allen Witt Sr., age 69, of Trion, GA, died September 13, 2025, following a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and children when he left his earthly home to step into the presence of Jesus.
Mr. Witt was born September 22, 1955, in Trion, GA, the son of the late Raymond Earl and Barbara...
Reita Thomas Lanier
Sep 12, 2025
Mrs. Reita Thomas Lanier, age 102 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 near her daughter in Columbia, South Carolina.
Mrs. Lanier was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on June 25, 1923, daughter of the late John H. Thomas and Leona Holland Thomas. She was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church, had been a member of the...
Donnie Hunt
Sep 11, 2025
Mr. Donald Edward “Donnie” Hunt, age 73 of Trion, Georgia formerly of Chickamauga, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at a Rome Hospital.
Mr. Hunt was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on March 12, 1952, son of the late Homer Carl Hunt and Virginia Powell Hunt. He was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church, where he was active with the...
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