Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Summerville, Georgia & Surrounding Areas

Robert  Dale Dilbeck

Robert Dale Dilbeck

Nov 18, 2013

Mr. Robert Dale Dilbeck, age 58 of S Third Street, Summerville, GA passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Dilbeck was born in Fort Oglethorpe, GA on June 9, 1955 to Nina Dilbeck Ledford and the late Rusty Dilbeck.  He was also preceded in death by brother, Gary Dilbeck; and nephew, Chance Kapinos.  Mr....

Mr.  Glenn Boggs

Mr. Glenn Boggs

Nov 15, 2013

Coffman Funeral Home-Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Glenn George Boggs.

Mrs.  Billie  Florence Buchanon

Mrs. Billie Florence Buchanon

Nov 14, 2013

Mrs. Billie Florence Buchanon, age 72, of Summerville, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Mrs. Buchanon was born in Rome, Georgia on April 16, 1941, daughter of the late Lee Hughes and Argie Spraggins Wiseman. Prior to retirement, she was with Best Manufacturing as an inspector. In addition to her parents, Mrs....

Donald  Jackson Dickson

Donald Jackson Dickson

Oct 28, 2013

Mr. Donald Jackson Dickson, age 81 of Taylor Street, Summerville, GA passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Dickson was born November 6, 1931in Trion, GA.  He was retired from Bigelow-Sanford/Mohawk and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.  Mr. Dickson was a very loving husband and father. Mr. Dickson was preceded in...

Ronald  "Cowboy" Yoder

Ronald "Cowboy" Yoder

Oct 20, 2013

Mr. Ronald Lynn "Cowboy" Yoder, age 60, of Lafayette, Georgia passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at his residence.

Mr. Yoder was born in Ducktown, Tennessee on September 12, 1953, son of the late Robert Eugene Yoder and Juanita Mozelle Passmore. He was employed with the Mount Vernon Mills in the Bleaching Department, and was of the...

Michael  Eugene Haygood

Michael Eugene Haygood

Oct 18, 2013

Coffman Funeral Home-Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Michael E. Haygood.

Mr.  Bobby  Eugene Ramey

Mr. Bobby Eugene Ramey

Oct 11, 2013

Mr. Bobby Eugene Ramey, age 72, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ramey was born in Lafayette, Georgia on April 29, 1941, son of the late Marvin Earle Ramey and Pauline Nations Ramey. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and prior to retirement, was employed...

Bettie  Jo Williamson

Bettie Jo Williamson

Sep 22, 2013

Mrs. Bettie Jo Williamson, age 83 of Highway 27, Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 at her residence.  Mrs. Williamson was born February 22, 1930 in Dekalb County, AL.  She was employed for 20 years with Georgia Glove and was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by husband, W....

Phyllis  Teresa Styles

Phyllis Teresa Styles

Sep 19, 2013

Phyllis Teresa Styles, age 64 of Crandall, GA formerly of Trion, GA passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at her residence.  Phyllis was born in Trion, GA on March 6, 1949.  She had worked as Parts Manager with International Trucking.  She was a member of the Trion United Methodist Church. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, James...

Julia  Ann (Judy)  Hurley

Julia Ann (Judy) Hurley

Sep 18, 2013

Mrs. Julia (Judy) Hurley, age 75 of 20 Trixie Lane, Summerville, GA passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Floyd Medical Center.  Mrs. Hurley was born October 17, 1937 in Fort Payne, AL.  She had previously worked as Secretary for Hurley's Supermarket and was a housewife.  Mrs. Hurley was a faithful member of the Perennial Springs Baptist Church where...

Victor  Ray Himes

Victor Ray Himes

Sep 18, 2013

Mr. Victor Ray Himes, age 55 of Centre, AL passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at his sister's home after a battle with cancer..  Mr. Himes was born September 26, 1957 in Connersville, Indiana.  He was employed with John Davis Machinery Erectors and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Himes was preceded in  death by grandfather and grandmother, Carl and...

Robert  Paul Vanco,  Sr.

Robert Paul Vanco, Sr.

Sep 16, 2013

Mr. Robert Paul Vanco, Sr. age 79 of Trion, GA passed away Monday, September16, 2013 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Vanco was born on March 11, 1934 in Cleveland, OH.  He was retired from Mount Vernon Mills and was Catholic by faith.  Mr. Vanco was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Vanco was preceded in...

Shirley  Lee Pena

Shirley Lee Pena

Sep 16, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Lee Pena, age 67 of Summerville, GA passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at her residence.  Mrs. Pena was born February 7, 1946 in Russellville, AL.  She had been employed with Wal-Mart and was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Pena was preceded in death by father and mother, Zollie Bolton and Maudie Austelle Miller Bolton; and grandson, Ryan...

Elizabeth  "Lib" Young

Elizabeth "Lib" Young

Sep 8, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth B. Young, age 95 of Shinbone Valley Road, Menlo, GA passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 at her residence.  Mrs. Young was retired after 30 years with the Department of Family and Children Services.  She was member and elder of the Menlo Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School for 54 years. Mrs. Young was preceded...

Junior  Lee Cantrell

Junior Lee Cantrell

Aug 31, 2013

There is no formal visitation planned at this time.

Lula  Mae Gentry

Lula Mae Gentry

Aug 27, 2013

Mrs. Lula Mae Gentry, age 82 of Trion-Teloga Road, Summerville, GA passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at her residence.  Mrs. Gentry was born May 19, 1931 in Chattooga County, GA. She was a housewife and a member of the Chelsea Baptist Church. Mrs. Gentry is preceded in death by husband, Edward T. Gentry; son, Richard T. Gentry; father...

Mary  Ellen Broome

Mary Ellen Broome

Aug 20, 2013

Mrs. Mary Ellen Broome, age 86 of Thomas Road, Trion, GA passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at her residence.  Mrs. Broome was born February 7, 1927 in Atlanta, GA.  She was retired as a Teacher of the Trion Elementary School and a member of the Trion First Baptist Church. Mrs. Broome was preceded in death by her husband,...

Alma  Ruth Abernathy

Alma Ruth Abernathy

Aug 17, 2013

Mrs. Alma Ruth Abernathy, age 80 of Summerville, GA passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Oakview Nursing and Rehab Center.  Mrs. Abernathy was born December 27, 1932 in Durant, Oklahoma.  She was the first nurse employed at the Summerville Hospital where she was an L.P.N. for 42 years.  Mrs. Abernathy was a member of the Summerville Church of...

Nicklos  Jethro Pettyjohn,  Jr.

Nicklos Jethro Pettyjohn, Jr.

Aug 16, 2013

Mr. Nicklos Jethro Pettyjohn, Jr. age 91 of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, August 16, 2013 at his residence.  Mr. Pettyjohn was born on March 10, 1922 in Walker County, GA. He was retired from Riegel Textile Corporation and was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ.  Mr. Pettyjohn was a Veteran of the United States Army. Mr....

Claude  "Bobo" Gentry

Claude "Bobo" Gentry

Aug 14, 2013

Mr. Claude "Bobo" Gentry, age 74 of Trion, GA passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Gentry was born June 3, 1939 in Subligna, GA. He had been employed with Dixie Oil Company. Mr. Gentry was preceded in death by wife, Delores Maxine Haynes Gentry; father and mother, Virgil and Daisy Walker Gentry; sister, Patty Rhinehart;...