All Obituaries

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Ms. Juanita “Lyn” Smith Kocincki, 63, of Chattanooga, TN went home to her Lord and Savior on September 27, 2023.  Lyn was born May 18, 1960 and grew up in Summerville and Trion, Georgia. Lyn graduated from Chattooga High School and then received her Bachelor of Science degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and was an English teacher in the Chattanooga/North Georgia region.  She was an exceptional singer and accomplished pianist and musician. Lyn touched...

Mr. Charles Dempsey Carden, age 72, of Cloudland, GA, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his residence.Mr. Carden was born June 26, 1951, in Valley Head, AL, son of the late Ewel Lavance and Buena Lea Hope Carden.  He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, was the owner and operator of Collinsville Feed Mill.Charles was an avid fan of all sports, especially football.  He was an incredible athlete in his younger years and was the Quarterback for the Valley Head...

Mrs. Amy Jewell Dooley, age 88, of Lyerly, GA, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her daughter’s residence. Mrs. Dooley was born May 29, 1935, in Felton, GA, daughter of the late John Wesley “J.W.” and Omer Connell Chitwood.  She attended Trinity Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Lucky’s Supermarket. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Dooley; brothers, John Arlin Chitwood, Royce...

Mrs. Sue Mason Phillips, age 85, of Summerville, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Sue was born November 17, 1937, in Blanche, AL, daughter of the late William “Bill” and Bessie Crane Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children’s fathers, Bill Ezell, Jess Tucker, and her husband, Boney Phillips; sisters, Nora Lee Mason, Ann Tucker, and Cledia Woods. Sue was an avid Elvis Fan and...

Mr. Gaston Cannon, Jr., age 86, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, September 18, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Cannon was born September 1, 1937, in Jakin, GA, son of the late Gaston Cannon, Sr. and Mary Ethel McKeller Cannon.  He was a member of the First Church of God and was retired from the United States Air Force where he served for 28 years.  He was also a veteran of Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, Jewel Deane Cannon; son, Gaston (Teresa) Cannon, III; daughters, Jacqueline...

Ms. Sandra Dover Edgeworth, age 63 of Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at a Rome, GA hospital. Ms. Edgeworth was born November 11, 1959 in Trion, GA to Roy and Clara Adams Dover. She is retired from IH services. She is preceded in death by her father, Roy L. Dover. Survivors include her mother, Clara Dover; son, Eric (Erin) Dover; brother, Richard L. Dover; and grandchildren, Katie & Aubree Edgeworth, and Sophia & Graceynn Burrage. In accordance to Ms....

Mrs. Laura "Frances" Bean Hamby age 76 of Trion, GA passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Hamby was born August 29, 1947 in Trion, GA to the late, J.B. and Laura Mae Jones Bean. She loved her family and enjoyed reading, cooking, photography, yard sales, and going on bus tours. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Alva Hamby; and her brother, James Bean. Survivors include her children, Robert (Angela) Hamby and Melanie (Allen)...

Mr. Thomas Melvin “Tommy” Schrader, age 78, of Cloudland, GA, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Schrader was born March 15, 1945, in Sylva, NC, son of the late George William and Minnie Frances Creasman Schrader.  He was a member of Chelsea Baptist Church and prior to his retirement, was employed with Bigelow-Sanford Rug Mill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Larry Schrader, Terrell Schrader, and David...