Area Obituaries

Mr. Frederick Joseph Hurley, Jr. age 44 of Menlo, GA passed away Monday- April 29, 2019 at Floyd Medical Center. Mr. Hurley was born November 1, 1974 in Fort Smith, Virginia to Iris Leona Bilbrey Christian and the late Frederick Joseph Hurley, Sr.  He was a member of  Pennville Church of Christ and was previously…

Jerry Lee Wooten, 75, of Chattanooga, died April 9. His parents, John Henry Wooten and mother, Bessie Koonce Wooten died earlier. Surviving are his step-son, Austin Brooks and Stephen Brooks; sister, Judith Ann Wooten-Colgate; sister-in-law, Elke S. Wooten; nieces, Elke Wooten-Roy, Connie Wooten, Jennifer Wooten-Beasley, Audrey Wooten-Lamar and Angela Hill-Clark and nephews, William John Wooten, Andy…

Mrs. Brenda Sue Pierce, age 70, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pierce was born March 13, 1949, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Thomas Lee Timmons and Aquilla Aileen Rash Timmons.  She was a homemaker and a member of New Beginnings Church.  In addition to…

DR. W. MARLIN PAYNE, age 95, well known Summerville retired optometrist, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2019.  He was born March 10, 1924, in Rome, Georgia to the late David Walter and Jennie White Payne.  He is survived by his wife if 71 years, Montyne Brock Payne; a daughter and son-in-law, Marla and Darrell Wise…

Mr. Ed Thompson, age 88, of Menlo, GA, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, at his residence. A memorial service for Mrs. Thompson will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Menlo Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jan Warren officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11:00 A.M. until…

Timothy “Timbo” David Jackson, 60, of Trion passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Jackson; sister, Glenna Jo Jackson; step-father, Bob Dukes; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Hegwood and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jackson. He is survived by his daughter, Brandy Jackson of LaFayette; sons, Chase…

MRS. LUCILLE M. SPAIN GREEN, age 101, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at her residence.  A Summerville, Georgia native, She was born to the late Joe and Maude Ash Spain on August 9, 1917.  Mrs. Green was the oldest current member of Summerville First Baptist Church, a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class, was retired…

Ms. Melissa Jean Christol, age 49, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Ms. Christol was born April 26, 1969, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Carolyn Mae Hensley Fowler and William J. D. Fowler.  She was a homemaker and attended Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her…