Nelson Ray Neighbors age 85 of Sylvania, AL died Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Tutt Fan Nursing Home.  Funeral services are Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.  Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery.  Visitation is for 12 Noon until service time on Sunday. Ray was born August 16,… Read more: Ray Neighbors

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: RYAN DERRICK WOODEN AGE: 39 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: FYFFE, AL DATE OF ARREST: 01/14/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 01:00:00 CHARGE: Probation Violation Misdemeanor; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 **CREDIT FOR ARREST DOCUMENTATION AND THE DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OFFICIAL SEAL: Dade County Sheriff’s Office, Trenton, GA.**

Christy Lee Wooten, of Trenton, Georgia, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday January 11, 2026, at the age of 55. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and faithful follower of Christ. Diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 33, Christy placed her trust… Read more: Christy Lee Wooten

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: RICHARD VAUGHN DETRE, AGE: 19 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: IDER, AL DATE OF ARREST: 01/09/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 09:18:00 CHARGE: SENTENCED; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: CALEB GAGE DYKES AGE: 20 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE OF ARREST: 01/09/2026 TIME OF… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JANUARY 09, 2026, & JANUARY 10, 2026.

Sherman Eugene Smith, age 93, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on January 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Sherman was born on February 29, 1932, to the late Marshall Eli and Anna Grant Smith. He was the last surviving member of nine siblings. A man who never shied away from… Read more: Sherman Smith

Olan Opal Smith, age 98, passed away peacefully at his home in Flat Rock, Alabama, on January 7, 2026. Olan was born on February 13, 1927, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to the late Robert Dewey and Josie Ruby Reeves Smith. He was a man of deep faith and enjoyed attending church throughout his life. He… Read more: Olan Smith

Reta Marie Massey, age 69, of Rising Fawn, Georgia on Lookout Mountain, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Reta was born on August 20, 1956, to the late Ralph and Ruth Lusk Mathews. One of ten siblings, she grew up surrounded by family, a blessing that shaped her… Read more: Reta Marie Massey

Barry Scott Young, age 44 of Section, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Highland’s Medical Center. Funeral services are Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Billy Black and Bro. Chris Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the New Home Cemetery at Henagar.  Family will… Read more: Barry Scott Young

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: JEREMIAH LEE DALTON AGE: 45 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE: 01/08/2026 TIME: 05:48:00  CHARGES: Giving False Name, Address, or Birthdate to Law Enforcement Officer; Giving False Name, Address, or Birthdate to Law Enforcement Officer; Probation Violation; Theft by Taking-Felony;… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JANUARY 08, 2026.

James (Jim, Indian) Fricks Reeves, 74, of Trenton, GA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Linda; children Kari (Wayne) Pace and Paul Peterson; grandchildren Erik Pae and Matthew (Gavin) Smith; 4 great-grandchildren Evie, Ross, Danny and John. He is also survived by his… Read more: James Fricks Reeves

Linda Gibson Dillard age 68 of Ider, Alabama died Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Dekalb Regional Medical Center.  No services are planned at this time. Linda was born July 31, 1957 in Wisconsin to parents, John M. and Miriam Betty Seawright Gibson.  She grew up in Illinois where she finished high school.  She began work… Read more: Linda Gibson Dillard

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: URIEL CASAS MESA AGE: 22 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: HIXON, TN DATE: 01/07/2026 TIME: 21:28:00 CHARGES: Brake Light Requirements For All Vehicles Manufactured After Jan 1, 1954; Driving Without a Valid License; TOTAL CHARGES: 2 NAME: JEREMIAH LEE DALTON AGE: 45 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE: 01/08/2026 TIME: 05:48:00 CHARGES: Giving False Name,… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JANUARY 07, 2026, & JANUARY 08, 2026.

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: DANNY HIXSON HALL AGE: 63 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: WILDWOOD, GA DATE: 01/06/2026 TIME: 13:42:00 CHARGE: Cruelty to Animals; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 **CREDIT FOR ARREST DOCUMENTATION AND THE DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OFFICIAL SEAL: Dade County Sheriff’s Office, Trenton, GA.**

David Lynn Shavers, age 65, of Trenton, GA passed away on January 1, 2026. He was a graduate of Northwest Georgia High School Class of 1978. He was employed at Wheland Foundry serving 10 years before finding his passion in the transportation industry as truck driver. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded… Read more: David Lynn Shavers

Cody Brandon Walker a.k.a.”Uncle”, 39, of Trenton, Georgia left his earthly home on December 30, 2025. To know Cody was to love him. That contagious smile and the bounce in his step was recognized all around Dade County. Cody was a member of Trenton First Baptist. He enjoyed a good conversation, Georgia Bulldogs Football, going… Read more: Cody Brandon Walker

Rebecca Faye Bryant Nelson age 63 of Ider, Alabama died Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Parkside Nursing Home.  Funeral services are Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Smith and Bro. Carson Scarbrough officiating.  Burial will follow in Smith cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 4… Read more: Rebecca Faye Nelson

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: CHRISTINA ANN SOLITRO AGE: 44 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: RINGGOLD, GA DATE: 01/05/2026 TIME: 09:17:00 CHARGE: Probation Violation; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: CHAD TIMOTHY SANDERS AGE: 48 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: CHATTANOOGA, TN DATE: 01/05/2026 TIME: 19:44:00 CHARGES: Driving while License Suspended… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JANUARY 05, 2026.

Shirley Ann Dagnan Williams age 66 of Flat Rock, AL died Friday, January 2, 2026.  Funeral service are Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1 PM ET at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Dagnan officiating.  Burial will follow in Hooker cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 PM ET on Monday and… Read more: Shirley Ann Williams

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: RICHARD VAUGHN DETRE AGE: 19 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: IDER, AL DATE: N/A TIME: 09:33:00 CHARGE: SENTENCED; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: COLLIN EVERETTE WOODS AGE: 22 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: SUMMERVILLE, GA DATE: 01/02/2026 TIME: 18:00:00 CHARGE: SENTENCED; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME:… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JANUARY 02, 2026, THROUGH JANUARY 04, 2026.

David Lyons, age 61, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1964, in West Palm Beach, Florida He was of the Baptist faith and was employed as a shuttle driver with CARTA for sixteen years. David lived life with passion and heart. He found great joy… Read more: David Lyons