Dorthia Marie “Dot” Smith, age 79, of Higdon, AL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dorthia was born on November 1, 1945, to the late Oval and Gracie Cagle Higdon. In 1963, she married Harold… Read more: Dorthia Smith

**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: AMANDA DANIELLE SHARP AGE: 45 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: GA DATE: 09/02/2025 TIME: 04:25:00 CHARGE: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: COREY TIJUANA FOMBY AGE: 47 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: PELL CITY DATE: 09/02/2025 TIME: 16:40:00 CHARGE: PROBATION VIOLATION; TOTAL CHARGES:… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2025.

George Stephen Bowen age 71 of Flat Rock died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Cumberland Health and Rehab. Funeral services are Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10 AM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with family members conducting the service. Burial will follow in Smith cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 PM… Read more: Stephen Bowen

Franklin Delano “Frank” Winans, 85, of Rising Fawn, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his home. Frank was born on May 25, 1940 to the late Litha & Jason Winans of Philippi, West Virginia and was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School. A veteran of the… Read more: Franklin Delano Winans

Thomas Henry “Tom” Abbott, 41, of Lookout Mountain, GA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Tom was a freelance contractor who lived a life of quiet devotion and selflessness. He lovingly sat with and cared for his grandparents from the moment they became ill until their last breath was taken. He… Read more: Thomas Henry “Tom” Abbott

**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: EMILY NICOLE AVERY AGE: 44 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: IDER, AL DATE: 08/29/2025 TIME: 00:05:00 CHARGES: DUI-DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MULTIPLE SUBSTANCES; IMPROPER LANE CHANGE/FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE; TOTAL CHARGES: 2 NAME: JERMERE TYRREK BOOKER AGE: 33 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY:… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: AUGUST 29, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025.

John Arthur “Pawpaw” Gray Jr., 79, of Dunlap, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga while courageously battling cancer. John proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Vietnam Veteran. Following his service, he dedicated more than 30 years to his career as a yardmaster… Read more: John A. Gray Jr

**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: DAVID DANIEL MANTOOTH AGE: 44 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: ROSSVILLE, GA DATE: 08/27/2025 TIME: 12:01:00 CHARGES: PROBATION VIOLATION MISDEMEANOR; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: MICHAEL VERNON BROOM AGE: 45 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: RISING FAWN, GA DATE: 08/27/2025 TIME: 12:50:00 CHARGES: NA TOTAL… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: AUGUST 27, 2025.

Donald Brandon Franks, 49, of Lookout Mountain, GA, passed away in a tragic automobile accident on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Calhoun, GA. His beloved wife and son, Chesley and Griffin, are currently recovering in a local hospital. Brandon was much loved by all who knew him. He never met a stranger and will be… Read more: Brandon Franks

**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: WALTER ANTONIO FUENTES AGE: 37 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: SILVER SPRING, MD DATE: 08/26/2025 TIME: 13:17:00 CHARGES: DRIVING WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE; KNOWINGLY DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE ON SUSPENDED, CANCELLED, REVOKED REGISTRATION; SPEEDING; STANDARDS FOR Brake LIGHTS; TOTAL CHARGES: 4 NAME:… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: AUGUST 26, 2025.

Newman Elwood Slatton age 78 of Henagar, Alabama died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services are Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12 Noon CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Holcomb and Bro. Billy Payne officiating. Burial will follow in Henagar Community Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10 am… Read more: Newman Elwood Slatton

William Henry “Bill” Claffey, age 81, of Valley Head, AL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on October 27, 1943, in Pleasantville, OH, to the late James and Edna McNulty Claffey. He proudly served in the Army National Guard and later enjoyed a… Read more: Bill Claffey

Wanda Gail Avans Buttram age 81, of Ider, Alabama died peacefully at home on August 23, 2025. Funeral services are Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Renshaw officiating. Burial will follow in Beulah Chapel cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11 AM CT until service… Read more: Wanda Gail Avans Buttram

Jimmy Lamar Croy age 74 of Sylvania, Alabama, passed away at his residence on August 21, 2025. No services are planned at this time. Survivors include wife, Janice Bruce Croy, son, Stacey, daughter, Freida, along with extended family and a host of friends. Mr. Croy was a loving husband and a life long farmer who… Read more: Jimmy Lamar Croy

Donnie Sue Nichols, age 69, of Trenton, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Donnie was born on June 15, 1956, along with her twin sister, Connie, to the late A.G. “Jack” and Edna McKaig Moore. She grew up in the New Salem community on Lookout Mountain and later made her home in… Read more: Donnie Nichols

Janila Deloris Turner Tinker age 85 of Higdon, Alabama died Friday, August 22, 2025 at Crowne Health Care.  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11 AM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Pastor Randy Tinker officiating.  Family will receive freinds from 10 am until service time.… Read more: Janila Deloris Tinker

**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: CHRISTOPHER LYLE HOWELL AGE: 63 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE: 08/21/2025 TIME: 13:46:00  CHARGES: DUI-DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL; IMPROPER LANE CHANGE/FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE; TOTAL CHARGES: 2 NAME: CHRISTOPHER DANIEL SARTAIN AGE: 42 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON,… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: AUGUST 21, 2025.

Regina Gail Matthews, age 57, of Riverdale, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born into a large and loving family, Regina was one of ten siblings who cherished her deeply. She shared a special bond with each of them, and her presence brought warmth and laughter wherever she went. Above all, her… Read more: Regina Matthews

Rudy Burnette Mays age 78 of Ider, Alabama died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11 AM at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with President Vince Ramsey officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 am until service time. Rudy was born May 17,… Read more: Rudy Burnette Mays

One Dade County citizen has taken matters into his own hands and begun a recall against the county’s current County Executive, Don Townsend. Coy Williams, Jr., the owner of McBride’s Bookstore, and known throughout by his stage name, Bubba Que has filed a petition to recall our county executive because, according to Mr. Williams Jr.,… Read more: Dade County Citizen Seeking 100 Signatures To Recall Townsend.