Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Summerville, Georgia & Surrounding Areas

Anthony Grant "Pizza" Stricklin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Tina Ann Jennings

Tina Ann Jennings

Sep 6, 2025

Mrs. Tina Ann Jennings, age 52 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her residence.

Tina was born in Summerville, Georgia on September 16, 1972, daughter of Betty Ruth Williamson Jennings and James Lamar Jennings. She had been employed as a creeler with Mt. Vernon Mills and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed fishing and spending time...

Donald RIchard "Don" Wright

Donald RIchard "Don" Wright

Sep 6, 2025

Mr. Donald Richard “Don” Wright, age 78 of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Wright was born in Trion, Georgia on April 14, 1947, son of the late Toby Rufus Wright and Geraldine Savannah Waters Hall. He was a member of the Pennville Baptist Church and was a retired carpenter with the Carpenter’s Local #225...

Rita Kay Treadaway

Rita Kay Treadaway

Sep 1, 2025

Mrs. Rita Kay Treadaway, age 63 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at the residence of her son in Lafayette.

Mrs. Treadaway was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 24, 1962, daughter of the late Eddie Lee “Humpy” Tapp and Nina Mae Timmons Tapp. She was a member of the Solid Rock Baptist Church and was a homemaker....

Jerry Kelise Hurst

Jerry Kelise Hurst

Aug 28, 2025

Mr. Jerry Kelise Hurst, age 80 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at a healthcare center in Lafayette, Georgia.

Mr. Hurst was born in Ider, Alabama on August 27, 1945, son of the late Andrew Hurst and Mary Lee Holland Hurst. He was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the maintenance department...

Evelyn Jackson Greene

Evelyn Jackson Greene

Aug 25, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn S. Jackson Greene, age 87 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Greene was born in Trion, Georgia on July 24, 1938, daughter of the late Paul Edward Jackson and Bertha Mae Wilson Jackson. She was a faithful member of the South Summerville Baptist Church and had been formerly employed in the Real...

Bruce Lee Hale

Bruce Lee Hale

Aug 25, 2025

Mr. Bruce Lee Hale, age 77 of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Hale was born in Welch, West Virginia on July 28, 1948, son of the late Eldridge Lee Hale and Mary Jane McBrayer Hale. He was a member of the Trion Presbyterian Church, EPC. Mr. Hale was a retired veteran of the United...

Randall Wayne Burnette

Randall Wayne Burnette

Aug 22, 2025

Mr. Randal Wayne Burnette, age 79 of Chickamauga, Georgia passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Burnette was born in Valley Head, Alabama on October 17, 1945, son of the late Ruben Wilburn “Sock” Burnette and Helen Anis Smith Burnette. Randal was a draftsman and land surveyor for 40 years, and enjoyed gardening, wood carving, and spending time...

Danny Lee Fowler

Danny Lee Fowler

Aug 21, 2025

Mr. Danny Lee Fowler, age 59 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 in a Rome Hospital.

Danny was born in Lafayette, Georgia on May 12, 1966, son of Mary Catherine Manis Collins and the late Perry Fowler. He had been employed with H&R Sanitation. Danny loved playing video games, watching horror movies and dancing. In addition to his...