Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Summerville, Georgia & Surrounding Areas

George  Charles Smith

George Charles Smith

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...

Vera  Anne Goodman

Vera Anne Goodman

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...

Joe Hood

Joe Hood

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...

Georgia  Beatrice Peace

Georgia Beatrice Peace

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,...

Cindy  Lou Harris

Cindy Lou Harris

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 &...

Frances  Strange Cochran

Frances Strange Cochran

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;...

Nellie  Louise Mcwhorter

Nellie Louise Mcwhorter

Jun 26, 2012

Mrs. Nellie Louise McWhorter, age 90 of McWhorter Drive, Trion, GA passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at her residence.  Mrs. McWhorter was born November 24, 1921 in Whitfield County, GA.  She was retired from Mount Vernon Mills and was a member of the Berryton Church of God.   Mrs. McWhorter was preceded in death by her father and mother,...

Sylvia Frances Bobbitt Byars

Sylvia Frances Bobbitt Byars

May 20, 2012

Mrs. Sylvia Frances Bobbitt Byars, age 88 of Ramsey Road, Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at her residence.  Mrs. Byars was born October 11, 1923.   Mrs. Byars was a homemaker and a member of the New Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Byars was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Byars, Sr.; son, Robert Lee Byars,...

Ruby  Doris Dyer

Ruby Doris Dyer

May 14, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Doris Dyer, age 84 of Evans, GA formerly of Trion, GA passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Lake Crossings Health Center.  Mrs. Dyer was born  May 16, 1927 in Tallapoosa, GA.  She was an Administrative Assistant at WWG Industries and was a member of The Church of God Northside. Mrs. Dyer was preceded in death by...

Nell  Josephine Stephens

Nell Josephine Stephens

May 12, 2012

Nell Josephine Stephens age 89, of Atlanta, Ga. formerly of Chattooga County ,passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Atlanta, Ga. She was retired from Mt. Vernon Textile & was a member of Central Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Donald Wallace Reynolds & her 2nd husband, Jule Stephens; daughter, Wanda Jeannette...

Edwin "Ed" Dobbs Elsberry

Edwin "Ed" Dobbs Elsberry

May 3, 2012

Mr. Edwin Dobbs "Ed" Elsberry, age 82 of Berry Ridge, Summerville, GA passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 at his residence.  He was born November 15, 1929, son of the late Glen and Annie Kellett Elsberry.  He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War from 1954-1956.  He was a member of the...

Theresa  Diane Lee

Theresa Diane Lee

Apr 29, 2012

Mrs. Theresa Diane Lee, age 54 of Rossville, GA passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 at her residence.  Mrs. Lee was born November 10, 1957 in Summerville, GA.  She was employed with Harbin Clinic  and was a member of the Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church in Silver Creek, GA. Mrs. Lee was preceded in death by her father and...

Mary  Jane Haney

Mary Jane Haney

Apr 19, 2012

Mary Jane Haney, age 77 of Summerville, GA passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Rome, GA.  Ms. Haney was born April 29, 1934 in Chattooga County, GA. She was a Housewife. Ms. Haney was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jessulee and Bessie Hamby Haney. Ms. Haney is survived by sons, Winston Dupree...

Charles Crawford

Charles Crawford

Apr 18, 2012

Mr. Charles Crawford, age 81 of Mahan Raod, Summerville, GA passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Rome, GA.  Mr. Crawford was born June 21, 1930 in Chattooga County, GA.  Mr. Crawford was retired from the Catlett Water Company and was a member of the New Antioch Baptist Church. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by...

Lura  Bell Precise

Lura Bell Precise

Apr 7, 2012

Mrs. Lura Bell (Lou) Precise, age 77 of Summerville, GA died April 7, 2012 after a long battle with emphysema and other health issues.  She was born May 5, 1934 in Hamilton, AL  She was the daughter of the late James (Jim) and Nicie Howell and her Poppa and Momma, Ira and Minnie Nelson.  Mrs. Precise was preceded in...

Ronald Barr

Ronald Barr

Apr 4, 2012

Mr. Ronald Barr, age 61 of Summerville, GA passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at his residence.  Mr. Barr was born May 23, 1950 in Trion, GA.  He had been employed with Riegel Textile Corporation and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Barr was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert Wright Barr, Sr. and Thelma Morgan Barr;...

Roxie  Dane'L Jones

Roxie Dane'L Jones

Mar 22, 2012

Roxie Dane'l Grimes Jones, age 66 passed away March 22, 2012 in HHC of Fort Oglethorpe. She was born in Summerville, GA on September 19, 1945. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her father and mother, Daniel J. and Katie F. Grimes; brothers, Billie L. Grimes and Randall Grimes; sisters, Janet Shull and Brenda...

Earlene  Spann Howell

Earlene Spann Howell

Mar 19, 2012

Earlene S. (Mrs. Ralph) Howell went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2012.  She was 96. She was a woman of devout Christian faith, who served humbly and gave thanks to Jesus Christ.  She was a devoted wife, mother and friend who loved Christ, and served Him by teaching the Word, witnessing, and praying for others. ...

Donnie  Clyde Burrage

Donnie Clyde Burrage

Mar 16, 2012

Mr. Donnie Clyde Burrage age 62 of Lafayette passed away Saturday. He was born August 8, 1949 to the late Thomas Lester & Fannie Lorine Greene Burrage. He was an employee of the City of Lafayette and Church of God by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Donna Burrage; son, Donnie Dewayne Burrage & a...

Herbert  Kay Tucker

Herbert Kay Tucker

Mar 5, 2012

After a short illness, Herbert Kay "H. K." Tucker age 87 went home to be with the Lord on the morning of March 5, 2012. H. K. was born to share croppers Herbert and Annie Tucker.  He was of youngest of 10 children.  When he was 12 years old the family moved to Georgia where he would meet and...