Two Arrested For Stealing From Factory Connection
Two local women were caught stealing garments from a local clothing store Sunday afternoon, according to Summerville Police reports. Police were called to Factory Connections and talked with worker Amy Rigsby who told officers about two women shoplifting. “She was familiar with both women because they have shoplifted at this store before,” Officer Matt Pritchard…
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Storey McKnight
LaFayette Resident Dies November 29, 2019 Ronald Storey McKnight, 63, LaFayette, died Friday. Storey was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His father, Neal McKnight and brother, Mark McKnight died earlier. Surviving are his mother, Jackie McKnight; brothers, Tom (Sally) McKnight, Alan (Tammy) McKnight and…
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Leesburg, Ala. Resident Dies November 30, 2019 Nathan Pittman, 16, Leesburg, Ala., died Saturday at Cherokee Floyd Medical Center. Mr. Pittman was a native of Fort Payne, Ala. and member of Believers Fellowship. He was a 10th grade student at Cherokee County High School. Surviving are his parents, Jerry and Brittney Tucker, Leesburg, Marie Tucker,…
Read More(Updated) Ricky Dale Stinson
Mr. Ricky Dale Stinson, age 68 of Summerville, GA passed away Tuesday- December 3, 2019 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Stinson was born November 10, 1951 inTrion, GA, the son of Ruth Stallings Stinson Kinsey and the late Allard Thomas Stinson. He was formerly employed with Mohawk Ind, a member of the Horizon…
Read MoreLinda Jean Smith
Miss. Linda Jean Smith, age 57, of Menlo, GA, passed away Monday- December 2, 2019, in Redmond Regional Medical Center. Miss. Smith was born November 24, 1962, in Newport News, VA, the daughter of the late Cyril and Blanche Alice Smith. She was a RN with the Floyd Medical Center in the neonatal intensive care…
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Shannon Simmons
Mr. Shannon Simmons age 55 of Summerville, GA passed away Saturday- November 30, 2019 at his residence. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Simmons will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday- December 7 at Mason Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from Saturday from 11:00 until the service hour.
Read MoreJeffery Lynn (Jeff) Teague
JEFFERY LYNN (JEFF) TEAGUE, age 51, of Orchard Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpected, Tuesday morning, December 3, 2019, at his residence. Jeff was born in Rome, Georgia on February 3, 1968, was a son of the late Geneva Espy Teague and Eddie Teague who survives. He attended the Freedom Tabernacle. Surviving are father, Eddie Teague; brother, Ray…
Read MoreLyerly Christmas In The Park Planned On Dec. 13
Lyerly’s annual Christmas in the Park has been scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit Santa, be a part of our town’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, and enjoy free hayrides, bonfire, s’mores, popcorn, hot chocolate, hot cider, and sprocket pics. The Chattooga High School Jazz Band (Ensemble) will be playing holiday…
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