Mrs. Carolyn Eubanks Holmes, age 87, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Holmes was born November 19, 1934, in Rome, GA, daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Eubanks and Thelma Marr Eubanks.  She was a member of Alpine Community Church where she taught Sunday School.  Prior to her retirement, she worked as a teacher with the Floyd County Board of Education and the Gordon County Board of Education.  Mrs. Holmes was also...

Mr. William Frankie Hughes, age 64, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Hughes was born June 5, 1957, in Tampa, FL, son of the late Frank and Mary Ellen Morris Hughes.  He was employed with Mohawk Industries. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn “Tiny” Ward; and a nephew, Cody Hughes. Survivors include daughters, Joanie Hughes, Beth (Todd) White; brother, Michael Hughes; grandchildren, Autumn...

Ms. Donna Flood Jackson, age 74, of Fort Payne, AL, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ms. Jackson was born January 28, 1948, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Allen A. and Annie Virginia Penland Flood.  She was a member of West Summerville Baptist Church and prior to her retirement, was employed with Best Manufacturing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Francis Virginia Flood. Survivors include her sons, David...

Mr. Milton Lewis Pearsey, age 86, of Gaylesville, AL, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at Cherokee Medical Center. Mr. Pearsey was born February 11, 1936, in Centre, AL, son of the late Milton Thomas and Nora Lee Lewis Pearsey.  He was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church # 1 and had been employed in the farming industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Garmon Pearsey; a son, Michael Shane Pearsey; a daughter, Jan Pearsey; brothers, John Roy...

Ms. Donna Jean Stallings, age 67, of Summerville, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at her residence. Ms. Stallings was born December 30, 1954, in Sulphur, OK, daughter of the late James Byron and Dolly Imogene Summers Byron.  She was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith and was retired from the Chattooga County Board of Education.  She had been employed in the restaurant service and custodial service industries. Ms. Stallings obtained certifications as a bookkeeper and...

Ms. Anita Pearl Vance, age 60, of Tracy City, TN, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at NHC Chattanooga. Ms. Vance was born January 7, 1962, in Douglas, GA, daughter of the late John Richard Vance and Mildred Ester Stokes Vance.  Survivors include her sons, John Woodruff (Charlotte Carroll), Timothy Woodruff, and Tommy Woodruff; and 7 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Freedom Fellowship.

Mr. Dustin Davenport Gilreath, age 21, of Tarzana, CA, formerly of Summerville, GA, passed away April 24, 2022, in Providence Holy Cross Hospital.  Mr. Gilreath was born January 26, 2001, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Kenneth P. and Jennifer Rodrigues Gilreath.  He loved cooking and being creative with making his own recipes. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Willa Gilreath, Manny and Janis Rodrigues. Survivors include his Parents, Kenneth and Jennifer...

Mrs. Edna “Sue” Bearden, age 82, of Trion, GA, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at Advent Health Redmond. Mrs. Bearden was born January 10, 1940, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Harlin Lee Evans and Eva Ethel Braddy Evans.  She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bearden was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Keith Bearden; brother, Bobby Evans; sisters, Mary Ruth Henley, Glenis Miller, and Frances VanHorn. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Clifford...

Mr. James “Bo” Anderson, age 71, of Lyerly, GA, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Anderson was born November 25, 1950, in LaFayette, GA, son of the late Charles Richard and Julia Pauline Huff Anderson.  He was a member of Lyerly First Baptist Church and prior to his retirement, was employed with Colonial Bread.  Mr. Anderson was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served in Vietnam.  He loved to garden and enjoyed spending time...