Darvin Kim York, age 61, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away on February 19, 2026. Darvin was a loving husband, dad, Papa, and friend whose life was centered around his family. Nothing brought him more joy than being with the people he loved most — especially his grandchildren, Reagan, Ezrah, Hudson, Maddox, Macie, and Logan. They… Read more: Darvin York

William “Butch” Michaels age 63 of Fackler, AL(formerly of Higdon) died Saturday, February 21, 2026 at CHI Memorial.  Funeral services are Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12 Noon CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. James Furgerson officiating and Perry Michaels speaking.  Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.  Family will receive friends… Read more: Butch Michaels

James Conrad Rice, IV, 53, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. James was born on July 31, 1972. He was a devoted father and grandfather and a cherished member of the community. He had a passion for hunting and fishing who thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors. James Conrad Rice, IV is survived… Read more: James Conrad Rice, IV

Kenneth Charles Wilhelm age 79 of Ider died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services are Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Holcomb officiating.  Burial will follow in Fuller Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 11 AM CT until time of… Read more: Kenneth Charles Wilhelm

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: JASON LEE POE AGE: 41 JASPER, TN CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: JASPER, TN DATE OF ARREST: 02/19/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 10:30:00 CHARGES: BONDSMAN/SURETY OFF BOND; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: SARAH JANE CLARK AGE: 49 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: N/A DATE OF ARREST:… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: FEBRUARY 19, 2026.

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: ALVIN LESTER BROWN Jr AGE: 40 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE OF ARREST: 02/18/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 14:11:00 CHARGE: Probation Violation; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: YORWIN ARNULF GONZALEZ MENDEZ AGE: 22 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: CHATTANOOGA, TN DATE OF ARREST:… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: FEBRUARY 18, 2026, & FEBRUARY 19, 2026.

Helen Goza Lewis age 89 of Ider, AL died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at CHI Memorial.  Funeral services are Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Johnny Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 11 AM CT until service time… Read more: Helen Goza Lewis

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: RHETT BRINTON POPPELL AGE: 36 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TALAHASSIE, FL DATE OF ARREST: 02/17/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 14:27:00 CHARGE: HOUSED FOR OTHER AGENCY; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: EDDIE LOUISE DUNCAN AGE: 25 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE OF ARREST:… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: FEBRUARY 17, 2026.

Betty Ruth Townson Cloud, lovingly known as “Momsie”, of Higdon, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was 79 years old. A funeral service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held on Thursday, February 19th, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 Central) at the Bryant Chapel of Moore… Read more: Betty Cloud

James Junior Blevins age 85 of Flat Rock, AL died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Cumberland Health and Rehab.  Graveside services are Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1 PM CT at Payne Gap cemetery with Bro. Dewayne Moon officiating.  Burial to follow.  No visitation will be held prior to the service. Junior was born in… Read more: Junior Blevins

Donald Ray Young age 74 of Rossville, GA(formerly of Henagar, AL) died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his residence.  Funeral services are Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Fuller cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 12 to 7 PM CT on Tuesday and 11… Read more: Donald Ray Young

Joyce Christine Smith Walton age 91 of Rosalie, AL died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Cumberland Health & Rehab.  Funeral services are Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.  Burial will follow in New Hope cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 PM CT on Monday and… Read more: Joyce Smith Walton

Grover Ellis Geddie, age 83, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. Grover was born April 16, 1942, to the late Jim and Clara Frazier Geddie. He was a devoted family man whose loved ones were always at the heart of his life. Grover cherished time spent together, especially sharing meals and… Read more: Grover Geddie

Robert Larry “Doc” Williams age 75 of Ider died Friday, February 13, 2026 at DRMC.  Funeral services are Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Holcomb officiating.  Burial will follow in Smith Chapel cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 2 to 6 PM CT on Sunday… Read more: Larry “Doc” Williams

Gary W. Barclay, 81, of Rossville, GA, left this world on a train bound for glory on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his residence. Gary was born on Scottsboro, AL to the late Wilson & Juanita Jarnagin Barclay and lived several years in Indiana but has lived in North Georgia for the past 40 years.… Read more: Gary Wilson Barclay

Mary Sue Blevins Barkley age 80 of Ider, AL passed away after a lengthy battle with dementia at her daughter’s residence on February 11, 2026.  Funeral services are Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mike Benefield, Pastor Frankie Carroll, officiating; Kim Lacy and Chadwick Saxon speaking. … Read more: Mary Blevins Barkley

Ira “Bear” York, 80, of Trenton, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home. Mr. York was a graduate of Kirkman Technical High School in Chattanooga and was employed as an electrician for Combustion Engineering for 33 years. For ten years, in a Co-Op with Seaboard Farms,… Read more: Ira “Bear” York

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: TEDDY ALAN CAMBELL Jr AGE: 39 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: CHATTANOOGA, TN DATE OF ARREST: 02/10/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 16:23:00 CHARGES: Driving while License Suspended or Revoked; No Insurance; TOTAL CHARGES: 2 NAME: JOSHUA LEE HOLTZCLAW AGE: 33 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY:… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: FEBRUARY 10, 2026, & FEBRUARY 11, 2026.

Ellen Pearl Filyaw, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Bryant, Alabama, on Monday, February 9, 2026, with her devoted son by her side. Born July 11, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruth Swafford. Ellen was known for her quiet strength, kind heart, and deep love for her… Read more: Ellen Filyaw

Doris Elaine Steele Smith age 79 of Ider, AL died Friday, January 16, 2026 at Accentcare in Cumming, GA.  Private services will be held by her family. Doris was born December 12, 1946 in Fort Payne, AL to parents, Hubert Violen “Jeff” and Mandy Pauline Beaty Steele.  She was a 1965 graduate of Ider High… Read more: Doris Steele Smith