Recent Obituaries

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...

May 27, 2024

Mr. William Steve “Bilver” Willingham, age 70 of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his residence.

Steve was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 1, 1954, son of the late Wilburn Owen Willingham and Faye Copeland Willingham.  He was a member of the Central Avenue Baptist Church and Trion Lodge #160 F&AM; and was...

May 17, 2024

Miss Lora Mae Hill, age 75 of the Pennville Community, Summerville, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Miss Hill was born in Trion, Georgia on January 2, 1949, daughter of the late Olin Roscoe Hill and Julie Mae Barnett Townsend.  She attended the Living Waters Ministries and was retired from...

May 11, 2024

Mrs. Glenda Joy Noles, age 78 of the Dry Creek Community, Summerville, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Mrs. Noles was born in Summerville, Georgia on June 2, 1945, daughter of the late Bernell Atchley and Azzie Lee Loveless Atchley.  She was a member of the West Berryton Faith Temple and was retired...

May 5, 2024

Mr. Bobby Don Shaver, age 77, of Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 in a Rome Hospital.

Mr. Shaver was born in Trion, Georgia on February 12, 1947, son of the late Paul Shaver and Violet Deering Shaver. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from the Food Lion where...

Apr 20, 2024

Mr. Ralph Timm Southerland, age 76 of Trion, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his residence.

Ralph was born in Resaca, Georgia on November 7, 1947, son of the late R.L. and Ruby Lee Cagle Southerland.  Ralph was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from...

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Charleston Dewayne “Charlie” Eaton, age 38 of Summerville, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at his residence.

Charlie was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on July 30, 1985, son of Samuel Anthony Eaton and Rita Faye Beason Owens.  He was employed with the JP Smith Lumber Company and had been attending the Harrell Street Church of...

Apr 11, 2024

Mr. Robert Lee Hines, age 42 of Summerville, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his residence.

Robert was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on April 9, 1982, son of the late Robert H. Hines and Christine Barrett Hines.  He was employed with Shaw Industries and was of the Baptist Faith.  Robert was a competitive weightlifter, a...

Apr 5, 2024

Mrs. Marlene B. Garner, age 89 of Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Garner was born in Summerville, Georgia on August 22, 1934, daughter of the late Gordon Bartlett and Izetta Mason Bartlett.  She was the owner of Marlene’s Fabrics in Summerville and had been the manager...