Mr. Wayne Jackson Blaylock, age 72, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Blaylock was born July 3, 1948, in Cedartown, GA, son of the late Andrew Jackson and Claudia Ima Rolader Blaylock.  He was a member of United By Faith Baptist Church and was a self-employed small engine repairman.  He also enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his parents, Mr. Blaylock was preceded in death by brothers, Wesley Blaylock, Kenneth Blaylock, and...

Mr. Johnny Lamar Cundiff, age 67, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, June 18, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Cundiff was born March 30, 1954, in Trion, GA, son of the late John A. and Mable Lee Padgett Cundiff.  He was Baptist by faith and was a self-employed roofer.  Mr. Cundiff enjoyed fishing and panning for gold as well as doing mechanic work on cars.  He also loved helping his neighbors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-sister, Kay...

Mr. Donnie C. Dupree, age 72, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Dupree was born December 12, 1948, in Trion, GA, son of the late William and Gladys Lula Barksdale Dupree.  He was retired from Mount Vernon Mills where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Davett Rena Dupree Boman; brothers, Dewey Dupree and Eddie Steve Dupree; and a sister, Edna...

Mr. Miles Haynes, Jr. age 80 of Summerville, GA passed away Monday – June 14, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Haynes was born October 18, 1940 in Eagle, West Virginia, the son of the late Miles Haynes Sr. and Lethia  Swaggardy Haynes. Mr. Haynes was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills, a member of Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church, loved hanging out with friends, and blues music.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Willie Katie Oldin, Annie Bell...

Mrs. Kathryn Leslie “Momma Kat” Clark, age 68, of Trion, GA, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at her residence with her loved ones by her side. Kathy was born July 9, 1952, in LaFayette, GA, daughter of the late William Leslie and Kathryn Eloise Sumner Parker.  She was a former employee of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William Joseph “Joe” Clark; and a sister, Barbara Gail Simmons. Survivors include her...

Mr. Charles Wayne Burke, age 84, of Sylvania, AL, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Burke was born August 15, 1936, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Roy and Ethel Roberts Burke.  He was a member of Teloga Baptist Church.  Mr. Burke was a retired Sergeant with the United States Air Force where he served in Vietnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Christine Woods Burke; son, Ron Burke; step-daughter, Susan Parish;...

Mrs. Joyce Annette Robbins, age 81, of Summerville, GA, passed away Monday June 14, 2021, at CHI Memorial Hospital, Chattannooga, TN. Mrs. Robbins was born October 23, 1939, in Pearl River, MS, the daughter of the late Johnnie and Audie Seals Odam. She was a Process Server working with Mississippi Process Servers, and she loved gardening, fishing, and hunting. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Robbins, and a brother, Pete Odam. Survivors include her...

Mrs. Ruth Reece Griffith, age 88, of Menlo, GA, died Thursday, June 10, 2021, at her daughter’s residence in Trion, GA. Mrs. Griffith was born August 30, 1932, in Menlo, GA, daughter of the late Robert M. and Mattie Lawson Reece.  She attended Menlo First Baptist Church and was previously a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Best Manufacturing where she was also a member of the Best Silver Club. In addition to her...

Rev. Jerry Donald Rutledge, Sr., age 78, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence. Rev. Rutledge was born December 9, 1942, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Alonzo Jackson Rutledge, Sr. and Dicie Elizabeth Hopkins.  He had served as pastor at Berryton Bible Mission for 50 years.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed with the Summerville City Street Department.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Greg Rutledge;...

Ms. Linda Gail Woods age 67 of Summerville, GA passed away Thursday – June  3, 2021 at Floyd Medical Center. Ms. Woods was born May 16, 1954 in Centre, AL to Willene Leek Thompson and the late Ernest Harold Woods, Sr. She was an excellent cook and shared her talents at the Willow Tree Restaurant. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed flower gardening. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ernest Harold Woods, Jr., and Ronald...