Mrs. Bonnie Sue Key Harris, age 73, of Cloudland, GA, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at her daughter’s residence. Mrs. Harris was born January 30, 1946, in Cloudland, GA, daughter of the late Gordon Phillip and Helen Jewell Rebecca Holbrook Key.  She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, she was employed with Menlo Elementary School where she had worked in the school cafeteria and had previously worked as a janitor.  In addition to...

Mr. Frank Eugene “Gene” Thomas, age 82, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Thomas was born November 24, 1937, in LaFayette, GA, son of the late Harve and Stella Bayne Thomas.  He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mohawk Industries where he was a member of the Elite Club.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by brothers, John...

Little Colton Michael Earl Green, infant daughter of Danny Wade Green and Samantha Rose Witten passed away Monday- January 20, 2020 at Floyd Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Michael Witten. Along with his parents survivors include his brothers, Brayden, Tanner, and Riley Green; and grandparents, Darla Green, Robert Green, and JoAnn Brown. There are no formal services planned at this...

Mrs. Delores Ann Gilreath Gilley, age 82, of Summerville, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gilley was born August 10, 1937, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Lee Burke and Ortha Powell Gilreath.  She was a member of New Hope North Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Wal-Mart.  Mrs. Gilley had also formerly owned and operated Gilley’s Grocery.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Mr. Dillard Wayne Busby, age 61, of Gaylesville, AL, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Busby was born January 26, 1958, in Fort Payne, AL, son of the late Billy Joe and Edna Smith Busby.  He was employed with Conagra Feed Mill.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Busby was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Helms; grandchildren, Kevin Spurlock, Jr. and Britney Spurlock. Mr. Busby is survived by his wife, Evelyn Spurlock Busby; son, Kevin (Alisha) Spurlock;...

Mrs. Linda Sue Hegwood, age 77, of Menlo, GA, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hegwood was born September 6, 1942, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late James and Tennie Copeland Anderson.  She was a homemaker and a member of Berea Church of Christ.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sayre Monroe Hegwood; a daughter, Penny Bandy; and a sister, Mary Wade. Survivors include her sons, Johnnie (Michelle) Hegwood,...

Mrs. Emma Sue Marshall, age 89, of Summerville, GA, died January 8, 2020, at the Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Marshall was born in Round Mountain, AL, daughter of the late David Thomas and Della Dora Cash Tucker.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Marshall; brothers, Autis Tucker, Carol Tucker, Watt Tucker, Hoyt Tucker, Billy Tucker;...

Mr. Jerry Alan “Homebrew” Dearing, age 71, of Summerville, GA, passed away Sunday January 5, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Dearing was born July 11, 1948, in Lafayette, GA, the son of the late Bill and Lumus Baggett Dearing.  He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills after 38 years of service.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Dearing was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy Ray Dearing, Bobby Joe...

Emma Louise Burse, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend passed away January 3, 2020. She was born in Summerville, GA on February 20, 1939 to the late James Vaughn Thompson and Annie Lou Thompson.  Emma had a heart of gold and hardly met any strangers.  Her soft-spoken wisdom, grace, love for Christ, and endless love for her family and friends was unmatched.  She was baptized at Pleasant Hill AME in Summerville, GA and devoted...

Mrs. Effie Cleveland Gardner, age 85, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Saturday January 4, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Gardner was born August 15, 1934, in Menlo, GA, the daughter of the late John William and Nannie Searles Cleveland. Mrs. Gardner was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church and was owner and operator of G&G Trucking.  She enjoyed her hobbies which included crocheting, sewing, gardening, and baking.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...