Mr. Preston “Pete” Hampton, age 72, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hampton was born April 21, 1946, in Hollywood, AL, son of the late William Chaplain Hampton and Julia Jane Adams Hampton.  He was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship of Dalton.  Mr. Hampton founded and was the owner and operator of Hampton Refrigeration.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Leon...

Mrs. Edna O’Neil Lively Mills age 87 passed away Saturday- November 10, 2018 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Mills was born August 16, 1931 in Trion, GA to the late George and Minnie Day Lively. She was retired from the Chattooga Hospital Authority and Lowery’s Department Store, and she was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Mills is preceded in death by her husband; Travis Mills, and brothers; Paul, Leo, Clifford, Charles, Grady,...

Mr. Horace Roland “Whittie” Hughes, Jr. age, 90 of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Friday- November 9, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Hughes was born June 3, 1928, Jamestown, AL, the son of the late Horace Reed Hughes, Sr. and Virgie Lou Bannister Hughes. He retired from Mt. Vernon Mills after 60 years of service and was a member of Mt. Zion Independent Church. Mr. Hughes is preceded in death by his wife; Mildred Mitchell Hughes, son; Michael Hughes, brothers; Wilburn, Johnny,...

Mr. John Harvey Sharp, age 79, of LaFayette, GA, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, at Parkridge Medical Center. Mr. Sharp was born May 3, 1939, in Teloga, GA, son of the late William Edmond and Rosie Lively Sharp.  He was a member of the LaFayette Church of Christ, and prior to his retirement, was employed with the Georgia Department of Transportation. Mr. Sharp is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Edna Moore Sharp; sons, John B. Sharp and Jeff Sharp; 5 grandchildren; and 6...

Mr. Darius Trae Hines, age 24, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at the V.A. Medical Center in Tampa, FL. Mr. Hines was born January 4, 1994, in Fort Oglethorpe, GA.  He was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church and served in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Ft Bliss, TX, flag football, softball, and swim teams.  He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.  Mr. Hines was preceded in death by his grandfather, Melvin Foster, Sr. Mr....

Mrs. Ressie Mae Howell age 85 of Summerville, GA passed away Thursday- November 8, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Howell was born April 8, 1933 in Trion, GA to the late Jerry Elbert Thomas and Bessie Stowe Thomas.  She was a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church.  Survivors include her husband, Wallace Howell; daughters, Tammie Cooper, Pam Murphy, and Angie Koonces, as well as four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services for Mrs....

Mrs. Ruby Alice “Sally” Angus, age 63, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, November 4, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Angus was born May 8, 1955, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Rexford Treadaway and Annie Mae Burns Acrey.  She was a member of the Summerville First Presbyterian Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Treadaway. Mrs. Angus is survived by...

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stamper, age 76, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stamper was born June 4, 1942, in Holland, GA, daughter of the late John Q. and Gurtrude Mosteller Adams.  She attended school in the Chattooga County School System.  Prior to her retirement, she had been employed as a housekeeper for many years at numerous hotels.  Mrs. Stamper is survived by her sons, Roosevelt J. Adams, Jimmy R. Adams, John...

Mrs. Sheila Yvonne Chastain, age 59, of Trion, GA, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Chastain was born January 16, 1959, in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, daughter of Curtis Levern Ramey and the late Betty Sue Trammell Ramey.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Waterville Baptist Church.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Malcome Ramey. Mrs. Chastain is survived by her husband, Garry Lee Chastain; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony...

Ms. Velma R. (Chitwood) Allen age 75 of Summerville, GA passed away Friday- October 26, 2018 at Rome Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ms. Allen was born August 6, 1943 in Wellington, Alabama to the late John and Omer Connell Chitwood.  She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Ms. Allen is preceded in death by her son; Tony Allen, brother; John Chitwood, sister; Joann Chitwood, and brother in laws; Bernard Shaw, Bob Dooley, and Sam Gossett....