Mr. Grady E. Winters, age 93 of Lyerly, GA, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at this residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Winters was born July 28, 1924, in Gore, GA, son of the late E. E. Winters and Jessie Mae Fincher Winters.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Baggett to whom he was married on October 3, 1945, and preceded him in death on June 8, 2003; a brother, W. A. Winters; sisters, Evie Lee Holt, Mamie Carroll, and Mary...

Mr. Phillip Anthony “Tony” Carroll, age 51, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Carroll was born October 26, 1966, in Rome, GA, son of Luther David and Dorothy Pauline Smith Carroll.  He was a member of the North Summerville Baptist Church.  He was a 1984 graduate of Chattooga High School and graduated from Kennedy Western University in 2004 with a degree in Engineering. Mr. Carroll was employed with the City of...

Miss Karen Lynn Hurley, age 46, of Menlo, GA, died Monday, July 9, 2018, at Erlanger Medical Center. Miss Hurley was born October 23, 1971, in Brunswick, ME, daughter of Iris Leona Bilbrey Christian and the late Frederick Joseph Hurley, Sr.  She was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ and was employed with Wal-Mart. Miss Hurley is survived by her mother and step-father, Iris and Rick Christian; brother, Frederick Joseph Hurley, Jr.; an aunt, Phyllis Jeanne Hurley Lipscomb; and...

Ms. Sheila Ashwood, age 64 of Summerville, GA passed away Wednesday- July 4, 2018 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Ms. Ashwood was born February 9, 1954 in Point Pleasant, NJ to the late Melvin and Betty Solway Jones. She was a retired restaurant manager. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services.  

Mr. John Clinton Crane, age 87, of Trion, GA, formerly of Blanche, AL, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Crane was born February 1, 1931, in Gaylesville, AL, son of the late John Clarence and Pearl Louise Sharp Crane.  He was a member of the New Prospect Baptist Church # 1.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Riegel Textile and had worked as a custodian with Trion City Schools for 10 years.  Mr. Crane is survived by his wife, Azie Todd Crane;...

Mr. James Stewart “Jimmy” Duke, age 53, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Duke was born November 8, 1964, in Summerville, GA, son of Sarah Elsberry Duke and the late James Harold Duke.  He was a member of Subligna Baptist Church and was employed with J & J Industries.  He was also a member of the Subligna Bass Club.  Mr. Duke is survived by his wife, Lisa Cavin Duke; daughters, Audria Duke and Autumn Duke;...

Mrs. Mildred Inez Hughes age 89 of Gaylesville, AL passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hughes was born February 17, 1929, in Menlo, GA, daughter of the the late Thomas Roy and Evelyn F. Bryant Mitchell.  She was a member of the Mount Zion Independent Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Best Manufacturing.  She was also a member of the Best Silver Club.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Mrs. Martha Jo Drake, age 77, of Cedar Bluff, AL, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Drake was born March 1, 1941, in Centre, AL, daughter of the late James Hamilton and Grace Beatrice Warren McDonald.  She was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed in the textiles industry.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene “Bud” Drake. Mrs. Drake is survived by her...

Mr. Billy Allen Crabtree, age 47, of Rome, GA, died Monday, June 18, 2018, at his sister’s residence. Mr. Crabtree was born April 4, 1971, in San Jose, CA, son of the late Robert Gordon, Sr. and Alice Faye Pearson Crabtree.  He was Southern Baptist by faith and was employed with Vulcan Materials.  Mr. Crabtree was a 1990 graduate of Model High School and was a member of the Shannon Lodge # 100, F&AM.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Miss Emily Cheyenne Johnson, age 17 of Cedar Bluff, AL, passed away Sunday- June 17, 2018 at her residence. Emily was born January 24, 2001, in Ft. Payne, AL, the daughter of Scott Eugene Johnson and Shae Lynn Smith.  She was a senior at Gaylesville High School, and is preceded in death by her grandfather; Billy Johnson, step-grandfather; Danny Slayton, and uncle; Brian Smith. Survivors include her father; Scott Johnson, mother & step-father; Shae Smith & Chad Slayton,...