Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Summerville, Georgia & Surrounding Areas
John Wayne Jennings, Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
Mr. John Wayne Jennings, Jr., age 56 of Gaylesville, Alabama passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in a Huntsville hospital.
Mr. Jennings was born in Trion, Georgia on April 12, 1970, son of John Wayne Jennings, Sr. and the late Patricia Ann Long Jennings. He was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church and was formerly employed in the Steel Construction...
Mary Ellen Dover
Jul 22, 2026
Mrs. Mary Ellen Dover, age 61 of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Dover was born in Punta Gorda, Florida on March 11, 1965, daughter of the late Stanley Zane and Ann Zane. She had worked for several years as a home care giver. Mrs. Dover loved music and loved to dance. She enjoyed art,...
David Lavaughn Wooten
Jul 19, 2026
Mr. David Lavaughn “Jerk” Wooten, age 63 of Summerville passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his residence.
David was born in Rome, Georgia on March 29, 1963, son of the late Jimmy Shropshire and Lucille Vineyard Shropshire. He was a retired plumber and had attended the Pennville Church of Christ. David was an avid music lover, enjoyed playing the acoustic...
Ben Dunaway
Jul 18, 2026
Mr. Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Dunaway, Sr., age 81 of Armuchee, Georgia joined his beloved wife and his Savior on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
A native of Armuchee, Mr. Dunaway was born on February 25, 1945, son of the late Richard Willis “Bill” Dunaway, Sr. and Eddie Mae Rosson Dunaway. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was...
David Carroll
Jul 16, 2026
Mr. Luther David Carroll, known to many as David Carroll, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 85 in Lafayette Healthcare Center. Born in Summerville, Georgia, on January 20, 1941, David was the cherished son of the late Elzie Carroll and Reva Lingerfelt Hunter.
David’s life was marked by a strong dedication to his community and...
Hugh Jack Carr
Jul 11, 2026
Mr. Hugh Jack Carr, age 85 of Menlo, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Carr was born in Rome, Georgia on August 24, 1940, son of the late Joe Carr and Daisy Smith Carr. He was retired from the Spears Mattress Factory in Rome. Mr. Carr enjoyed fishing, working on lawnmowers and visiting Trade Day, where...
Cathy Colbert Brown
Jul 10, 2026
Mrs. Cathy Colbert Brown, age 64 of the Harrisburg Community in Trion, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Brown was born in Trion, Georgia on August 11, 1961, daughter of the late D.F. Colbert and Ruth Mae Brimer Crider. She was on the board of Tax Assessors in Chattooga County and had been employed with Baker Realty....
George Millard Smith
Jul 9, 2026
George Millard Smith, 85, of Teloga, Georgia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 9th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, humble service, and steadfast love for his family and community.
George was born on May 31, 1941, to the late Albert and Maggie Smith. He was preceded in death by his beloved...
Stacey Ray McGuire
Jul 7, 2026
Mr. Stacey Ray McGuire, age 53 of Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at his residence.
Stacey was born in Summerville, Georgia on May 26, 1973, son of the late Mickey McGuire and Debbie Purcell. Prior to becoming disabled, he was employed as a carpenter, and was of the Christian Faith. Stacey enjoyed hunting and fishing; loved his dog,...
Tammy Doreene Hightower
Jul 4, 2026
Ms. Tammy Doreene Hightower, age 61, a resident of a Summerville, Georgia address passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Ms. Hightower was born the daughter of the late Joseph H. Lee and the late Joyce Wilson Lee born May 25, 1965 in Summerville, Georgia.
Tammy had been a lifelong resident of the area and was described by...
Rebecca Eugenia Dunaway
Jul 1, 2026
IMrs. Rebecca Eugenia “Becky” Holcomb Dunaway, age 76 of Armuchee, passed from this life to her heavenly reward on July 1, 2026.
Mrs. Dunaway was born in Summerville, Georgia on July 22, 1949, daughter of the late William Eugene Holcomb and Jewell Inez Arthur Holcomb. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and had served her family as...
Vickie Lynn Smith
Jul 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Vickie Lynn Smith, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Mrs. Smith was age 73, of a Trion address and passed away at her home on July 1, 2026 surrounded by family after a period of illness.
Vickie was born the daughter of the late John...
Martha A. Latta
Jul 1, 2026
Mrs. Martha A. Latta, age 90 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in a Rome hospital.
Mrs. Latta was born in Trion, Georgia on December 5, 1935, daughter of the late Arthur Dewey Anderson and Bessie Mae Guice Anderson. She was a member of the Central Avenue Baptist Church, where she was active in many church activities; and...
Teresa Deborah Craig
Jun 29, 2026
Mrs. Teresa Deborah Craig, age 70 of Trion, Georgia passed away on June 29, 2026 at her Spring Creek residence in Trion, Georgia.
Teresa was born on February 26, 1956 in Summerville, Georgia to the late Boyd C. Williams and Mary Lois Nation Williams. She was a retired textile worker from Mount Vernon Mills. According to her husband, she most enjoyed...
Emma Leah Crawford
Jun 23, 2026
Mrs. Emma Leah Crawford, age 88 of Summerville, Georgia, passed away on June 23, 2026 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehab facility in Summerville, Georgia.
Emma was born on May 27, 1938, daughter of the late John W. Arnold and Emma Wynn Arnold in a small town near Stevenson, Alabama formerly known as Rash, Alabama. Although being born in Alabama, she...
Joyce Ruth Cordell
Jun 23, 2026
Mrs. Joyce Ruth Cordell, age 90, a resident of the Dry Valley Community in Trion, Georgia passed away on Tuesday morning, June 23, 2026 in a Rome hospital surrounded by family.
Joyce was born on August 10, 1935 to the late Oscar Grady Woods and Dixie Leah Stowe Woods. Mrs. Cordell was a lifelong resident of Chattooga County where she was...
Jerry Leon Brown
Jun 22, 2026
Mr. Jerry Leon Brown, age 41 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 22, 2026 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Jerry was born in Rome, Georgia on April 18, 1985, son of Alvin Eugene Brown, Sr. and Vickie D. Carroll Brown. He was a member of the Teloga Baptist Church and was employed with the Roper Corporation. Jerry...
Pamela Lynn Warren
Jun 17, 2026
Mrs. Pamela Lynn Warren, age 71 of a Trion address passed away on June 17, 2026 at a local healthcare facility following some continuing health related issues.
Pamela was born on June 11. 1955, daughter of the late John Rosser and Betty Wood Rosser. The small town of Vernon, Michigan was where she called home. Some time later, she found herself...
Jeff Lee
Jun 13, 2026
Mr. Jeffery “Jeff” James Lee age 65 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly at a local healthcare facility on June 13, 2026.
Mr. Lee was born in Lafayette, Georgia on March 28, 1961 to Billie Alexander Lee and the late James Lee. Jeff was retired from Mohawk Industries where he drove a hyster for 30+ years until retiring at the age...
Jimmy Edgar Hall
Jun 12, 2026
Jimmy Edgar Hall, age 89 of Dalton, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Hall was born in Trion, Georgia on August 15, 1936, son of the late Joseph Meyerhardt Hall, Sr. and the late Hattie Foye Holland. He was a lifelong resident of Georgia where he resided in Chattooga county for some 85 years...
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