Recent Obituaries

Sep 14, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Gail Newton, age 75 of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Newton was born in Summerville, Georgia on June 30, 1949, daughter of the late Charles Wheeler Crabtree and Clara Maude Self Crabtree.  She was retired from the textile industry, having worked with Riegel/Mt. Vernon Mills and Mohawk Industries. ...

Sep 7, 2024

Mr. James Allen Elrod, age 66 of Ringgold, Georgia formerly of Summerville, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his residence.

Allen was born in Rome, Georgia on September 6, 1958, son of the late Johnny Elrod and Elsie Geneva Reynolds Elrod.  He was retired from Smith and Waters Transport.  He was a veteran of the United...

Sep 2, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Alton Jerry Jordan, 82, who tragically left this world on September 2, 2024, while doing what he loved. Jerry was a man of quiet strength, boundless kindness, and a gentle spirit who touched the lives of many.

Born on January 11, 1942, in Dade City, Florida,...

Aug 24, 2024

Mr. Richard Leon “Bear” Blackmon, age 78 of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Bear was born in Trion, Georgia on January 15, 1946, son of the late Grady Blackmon and Helen Dot Pierce Blackmon.  He had worked in the construction industry with JR Pope and following retirement, had worked with...

Aug 15, 2024

Mrs. Eloise E. Norton, age 90 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her residence.

Eloise was born in DeKalb County, Alabama on February 28, 1934, daughter of the late James “Jim” Washington Thrasher and Elmer Julia Roden Thrasher.  She was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church and was retired from the...

Aug 11, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Randall Lindsey, age 77 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Mr. Lindsey was born in Rome, Georgia on December 10, 1946, son of the late Elbert James Lindsey and Ruth Anna Abrams Lindsey.  He was retired from the Weaving Room at Mt. Vernon Mills.  In addition to his...

Aug 9, 2024

Mrs. Linda “Lynn” Cecilia Fuson Puttere, age 77 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at her residence.

Lynn was born in the suburbs of Munich, Germany on July 1, 1947, daughter of the late Pauvali Traikovic and Anita Alfridea Polnuer Traikovic.  She was a member of the New Generations Church of God and was...

Aug 9, 2024

Mrs. Christel Lynn Surber, age 50 of Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at a Rome hospital.

Christel was born in Winder, Georgia on August 22, 1973, daughter of the late Allen Lewis and Sue Lord Lewis.  She was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church and recently had attended the Ridgeway Baptist Church.  She...

Jul 22, 2024

Mrs. Frances Love Tucker, age 75 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Tucker was born in Summerville, Georgia on August 10, 1948, daughter of the late John Taylor Kirby and Mable Thompson Kirby.  She loved spending time with her family and was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs....

Jul 19, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Ray Murdock, known to some as the “Snake Man”, age 45 of Chatsworth, Georgia formerly of Summerville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 19, 2024 at his residence.

Jimmy was born in Ft. Payne, Alabama on November 2, 1978, son of Eddie Laverne Murdock and the late Rose Evelyn Willie Murdock.  He had been employed with...

Jul 18, 2024

Mrs. June W. McCauley, age 90 of Lafayette, Georgia formerly of the Dickeyville Community, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. McCauley was born in Chesterfield, Alabama on June15, 1934, daughter of the late John Wofford and Minne Ward Wofford.  She was a member of the New Beginnings Baptist Church and was active in...

Jul 15, 2024

Mrs. Linda Jeanette Wilson, age 81 of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at a Rome hospital.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Trion, Georgia on December 15, 1942, daughter of the late Jessie Eugene Wilkerson and Lillie Mae Simpson Wilkerson.  She was a member of the Trion Heights Baptist Church, and was retired from Wometco/Restaurant...

Jul 14, 2024

Mr. Emory Lee "Bo" Gilmer, age 87 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 in a Rome memory care center.

Mr. Gilmer was born in Summerville, Georgia on March 27, 1937, son of the late O.L. “Joe” Gilmer and Clara Mae Mills Gilmer.  He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, where he served...

Jul 6, 2024

Mr. William Clayton “James” Milam, age 58, of Summerville, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Milam was born in Rome, GA on May 27, 1966, son of the late Arthur Loyd Milam and Vera Mae Atkins Riendeau.  Prior to becoming disabled, he worked with Mt. Vernon Mills and Harriet & Henderson. Mr. Milam...

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Robert Wayne “Robby” Dalton, age 56 of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

Robby was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 17, 1967, son of Kenneth Wayne Dalton and the late Ella Susie Stiles Dalton.  He had been employed with Mt. Vernon Mills and was an avid...

Jul 1, 2024

Mr. Daniel Lee Calhoun, age 42 of Summerville, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 1, 2024 at his residence.

Daniel was born in Rome, Georgia on October 5, 1981, son of Lisa Thomas Hughes and the late Randy Lee Calhoun.  He owned and operated Calhoun’s Outdoors and Landscaping, and was of the Baptist Faith.  Daniel will be...

Jul 1, 2024

Mrs. Rhonda Marie Kirk Wilson, age 60 of the Pennville Community, Summerville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 1, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 5, 1964, daughter of Cora Jane Byron Kirk and the late Herbert Lee Kirk.  She was retired from the Dye Department of VT Industries.  Mrs. Wilson...

Jun 30, 2024

Mrs. Frances Alaine Dennis Wilson, age 60 of the Pennville Community passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at a Rome hospital.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Tampa, Florida on June 27, 1964, daughter of the late Ernest Lee Dennis and Esther Lee Apple.  She was a loving mother, wife and sister, and was a natural caregiver.  She...

Jun 20, 2024

Mr. Harold Eugene Callan, Sr. age 76 of Subligna Area of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Harold was born in Trion, Georgia on January 13, 1948, son of the late Will Callan and Ila Mae Comer Callan.  He was a member and Sunday School Teacher at the Bethlehem Baptist Church,...

Jun 11, 2024

Katheryn Lee Borman passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday,  June 11th 2024 surrounded by her family. Kathy was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, loving mother,  grandmother, and great grandmother.  Kathy was born April 4, 1955 in Trion, Georgia, daughter of the late David Lively and Rosie Cagle. She was the eldest of three siblings and known for...