Recent Obituaries

Nov 7, 2012

Mrs. Bertha Mae Jackson, age 97, a long time resident of Trion, GA died at the home of her daughter in Summerville.  Mrs. Jackson was born on September 8, 1915, in Haralson County, GA, to the late Rev. L. D. Wilson and the late Omie Frances Robinson Wilson.  She was married for 52 years to the late Paul Edward...

Nov 2, 2012

Miss Margaret Faye Bailey, age 69 of Oak Street, Trion, GA passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 at Floyd Medical Center.  Miss Bailey was born in Trion, GA on February 22, 1943.  She was retired from Crawford-Long Hospital in Atlanta and was a member of the Trion Heights Baptist Church. Miss Bailey was preceded in death by her father,...

Oct 30, 2012

Samuel Jerry Stout, of Sneads, Florida, passed away on October 30, 2012 after a long battle with congestive heart disease. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Anne Lyons Stout, his parents Mrs. Bonnie Ellis Stout and Mr. Samuel Berry Stout, his brother, Max Stout and his sister, Nancy Paula Stout.

He is survived by...

Oct 29, 2012

Mildred Pettett departed this life on October 29, 2012 at the age of 94 years.  She was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her.  Her warm countenance, upbeat personality, generous and loving nature were extended to everyone she knew.  Though small of stature, she was large in all the qualities that exhibited love and meaning to life. ...

Oct 21, 2012

Mr. David Eric "Gypsy" Eley, age 40 passed away October 21, 2012.  Mr. Eley was born March 30, 1972 in LaFayette, GA.  He was owner of Gypsy's Iron Horse Trading.  He was Baptist by faith. Mr. Eley was preceded in death by grandfather, J. W. "Pete" Dooley. Mr. Eley is survived by wife, Joyce Ann Eley of Summerville, GA;...

Oct 4, 2012

Mrs. Frances Kellett Cochran, age 92 of Rome, GA formerly of Summerville, GA passed away Thursday October 4, 2012 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Cochran was born September 16, 1920 in Holland, GA.  She was a L.P.N. with Harbin Clinic, a member of the Central Homemakers Club, and was a quilter.  Mrs. Cochran was Baptist by faith. Mrs....

Sep 30, 2012

Ms. Janice Naida Ann Mitchell, age 78 of 51 Williams Street, Lyerly passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Rome. She was born June 7, 1934 in Cherokee County, Ala., daughter of the late Wallace Grady & Mildred Pearl Stowe Edge. She was a housewife and was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church. She was...

Sep 19, 2012

Dorothy Nell Wilson, age 79 of Trion,GA passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Wilson was born July 8, 1933 in Gaylesville, AL.  She was retired from Mohawk Industries and was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Herman D. Wilson; father and mother, Neely and Willie Mae Floyd...

Sep 10, 2012

Mrs. Bobbie Lee Hughes, age 96 of Orlando, FL formerly of Summerville, GA passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at the residence in Orlando, FL.  Mrs. Hughes was born in Collinsville, AL on June 23, 1916.  Mrs. Hughes was a housewife and a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. Mrs. Hughes was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 8, 2012

William Calvin Davenport, age 86, of 415 Thomas Road, Trion, Ga. passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Oakview Nursing Home. He was born June 11, 1926 son of the late William Jervis & Sara Elizabeth Davenport. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Reigel Textile with 46 years of service, member of the Quarter Century Club and was a...

Sep 4, 2012

Mrs. Debra Louise Cordle Taylor, age 52 of Melba Drive, Trion, GA passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Floyd Medical Center.  Mrs. Taylor was born in Annapolis, Maryland on January 29, 1960.    She was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her father and mother, Roy Lee Cordle and Ella Rose Easterday...

Sep 4, 2012

Mr. William Brown Dobson, age 88, of Smyrna, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012.  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012 in the Summerville City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home in Summerville, GA.  Carmichael Funeral Home Smyrna is...

Sep 1, 2012

Mr. Dallas A. Lacy age 89, of Trion, GA passed away September 1, 2012 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lacy was born July 29, 1923 in Dekalb County, AL. He was a retired cabinet builder. He was a Veteran of the United State Army and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Tabernacle. Mr. Lacy was preced in death...

Aug 21, 2012

Pauline J. (Grannie) Adams, 85, Ridge Street, Trion, died August 21, 2012 at her residence on Tuesday.

Mrs. Adams was born October 20, 1926, the daughter of the late Edwin E. and Virgie Lee Jackson and was preceded in death by her husband Nipp S. Adams, one son-in-law, Melvin L. Adams, and one great-grandchild, Ashley Nicole Wright....

Jul 15, 2012

Mr. George Charles Merle Smith age 72 of 2595 County Road 133, Gaylesville, Ala. passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 in Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, Ala. He was born January 28, 1940 in Fort Payne, Ala. son of the late George & Josephine Higgins Smith. He was retired from Best Mfg. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by...

Jul 14, 2012

Vera Anne Goodman age 70  passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. She was born August 7, 1941 daughter of Buell Pickle Hawkins and the late Ralph Hawkins. She was Methodist by faith and was employed with New Methods Cleaners. She was preceded in death by her father: Ralph Hawkins and daughter: Anita Crane. Survivers...

Jul 11, 2012

Joe Franklin Hood, 79, was born February 12, 1933, in a cabin in Chickamauga State Park which is in Walker County, GA where his father, Paul T. Hood was the park superintendent and guard. Joe was called home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2012 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents: Effie Jo and...

Jul 7, 2012

Mrs. Georgia Beatrice Brown Peace passed away July 7, 2012 in Redmond Regional Medical Center. She was born November 1, 1917 to the late Thomas C. & Dovie Austin Brown. She was a homemaker and was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John C. Peace, 3 sons, Mickey,...

Jul 6, 2012

Cindy Lou Harris, age 35 of 957 Welcome Hill Road, Trion, Ga. passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 3, 1976 in Floyd County, Ga. daughter of Marie Watson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elmo & Sarah Smith. Survivors include her mother Marie Watson, Trion; sister & brother-in-law April &...

Jul 3, 2012

Frances Strange Cochran, lifelong resident of Summerville, Georgia, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles H. Cochran; her parents, Allen E. and Mamie Worsham Strange; one sister, Mae Earle Strange; and one brother, Carlton W. Strange. Mrs. Cochran is survived by her daughter, Martha Cochran Parker and husband Kenneth;...