Rev. Marvin Grady Perkins, Jr., age 87, of Lyerly, GA, died Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Rev. Perkins was born December 14, 1931, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Marvin Grady Perkins, Sr. and Daisy Dean Wofford Perkins.  He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed for over 30 years with the United States Department of Agriculture.  Rev. Perkins was also a veteran of the United States Air Force, having...

Mr. Steven Thomas Youngblood, age 51, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, September 13, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Youngblood was born October 16, 1967, in Trion, GA, son of the late Thomas Joel Youngblood and Lana Carol Elrod McDonald.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the tree industry. Mr. Youngblood is survived by his sons, Brandon Parris and Josh Nixon; brother, Tony Youngblood; sister, Tammie Youngblood; 1 grandchild; best friend, Mario Jones; and several nieces and...

Mr. Gary Wayne Carroll, age 60 of Summerville, GA died Monday, September 16, 2019, at Floyd Medical Center. Mr. Carroll was born January 9, 1959, in Summerville, GA, son of Mary Frances Owens Carroll and the late Jerry Frederick Bennett Carroll.  He attended Berryton Church of God, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.  In addition to his father, Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Carroll. Mr. Carroll is survived by his mother,...

Mr. Albert Richard Bertram, age 83, of Cedar Bluff, AL, died Sunday, September 8, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Bertram was born September 14, 1935, in Milan, IN, son of the late Albert F. and Rose Bertram.  He had worked parking control manager at Cincinnati Time and attended Chapel By the Sea.  He had also served in the National Guard.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Bertram was preceded in death by a daughter, Dianne Hamrick; and a son, James “Dale” Flynn. Mr....

Mr. Cecil Robert Hughes, age 62 of Summerville, GA passed away Saturday- September 14, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Hughes was born August 16, 1957 in Tampa, FL, the son of the late Cecil Alvin Hughes and Betty Jo Hughes.  He was a truck driver with Brown Cartage Trucking, and formerly worked with the Floyd County School System. Along with his parents Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Hughes. Survivors include his wife, Debra Steed Hughes, daughters &...

Mrs. Lois Hammond Anderson, age 89, of Summerville, GA, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at her home, surrounded by loving family and friends. Mrs. Anderson was born July 2, 1930, in Roanoke, AL, daughter of the late Milton and Etta Hammond.  In the past, she was employed with Riegel Textile, the Glove Mill, and was a personal caregiver.  She was a faithful member of Summerville Pentecostal Worship Center and had previously attended Trion Church of God and Summerville...

Little Daniel Isaiah Bales, infant son of Keria O’sha Bales and D’Anthony Vanterious Parks, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, at his residence. Little Daniel was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Bales. He is survived by his parents, Keria Bales and D’Anthony Parks; brothers, Denario Bales, Quay Bales, and Kayson Bales; grandparents, Jana Rivera, Shan Brown, and Betty Torres; uncles, Robert Ward, Charles Bales, Juan Gearin, and Quandez Brown; and an...

Mrs. Elizabeth Dodd, age 85, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Dodd was born June 17, 1934, in Cherokee County, AL, daughter of the late Paul and Minnie Baker Tucker.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Lyerly Pentecostal Tabernacle.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dodd was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Dodd; a brother, Thomas Tucker; and a grandson, Bradley Jones. Mrs....

Mr. Terriel “Toby” Calvin Schrader age 71 of Menlo, GA passed away Sunday- September 8, 2019 at CHI Memorial Hospital. Mr. Schrader was born May 14, 1948 in Flat Rock, AL to the late George W. and Minnie Creasman Schrader. He was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers; Larry Schrader and David Schrader, and sister-in-law; Teresa Broome Schrader. Survivors include his son;...

Mr. Anthony Leland “Bulldog” Wood, age 58, of Trion, GA, died Sunday, September 8, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Wood was born June 29, 1961, in Trion, GA, son of the late Robert Clark Wood and Linda Jeanette Dollar Wood.  Prior to his retirement, he was a self-employed plumber.  Mr. Wood is survived by his wife, Vickie Wood; son, Clark Wood; daughters, Chelsea Wood, Paige (Brad) Kluttz; step-sons, Roger Pierce, Russell Pierce; brother, Roger (Kerry) Wood; sister,...