- Wynell Flemingby EditorWillie Wynell Fleming age 81 of Athens, Alabama passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. Funeral services are Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 5 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jim Hixon officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends from 3 PM until service time. Wynell… Read more: Wynell Fleming
- Tony Oliverby EditorTony Dale Oliver, age 64, passed away at his home in Wildwood, GA on Monday, July 14, 2025. Born on April 5, 1961 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, Tony was the son of the late Mitchell and Lola Guinn Oliver. A true jack of all trades, Tony had a natural ability to fix just about anything.… Read more: Tony Oliver
- Norma Jean Black Nixby EditorNorma Jean Black Nix, age 91, of Ider, AL passed away, Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her residence surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Floyd Williams and Bro. Bradley Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in Old Sardis Cemetery.… Read more: Norma Jean Black Nix
- Gerry Boydstonby EditorGeraldine “Gerry” Boydston Beaty age 70 of Ider, AL. died Wednesday, July 16, 2025 as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services are Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 3 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rex Beaty officiating. Burial will follow in Fuller Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11 AM… Read more: Gerry Boydston
- John Dale Penningtonby EditorJohn Dale Pennington age 25 of Ider died Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Anniston, AL. Funeral services are Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel. Family will receive friends from 3 to 8 PM CT on Friday and 10 AM until service time on Saturday. John was born September… Read more: John Dale Pennington
- Tressie Hollingsworthby EditorTressie O’Brient Hollingsworth, age 77, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Tressie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A proud Vietnam Veteran, he served with honor in the 82nd Airborne and alongside the 101st. Known for his incredible ability to fix just about anything, Tressie was a skilled… Read more: Tressie Hollingsworth
- DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 16, 2025by Editor**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: BRITTANY NICOLE PEARDON AGE: 34 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: FLATROCK, AL TIME: 07/16/2025 DATE: 16:17:00 CHARGES: ENDANGERING A CHILD BY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS; IMPROPER LANE CHANGE/FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE; OPEN CONTAINER VIOLATION BEER/ALE/PORTER/STOUT/OTHER SIMILAR BEVERAGES; SEAT… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 16, 2025
- Joe Ferrariby EditorPlease welcome us in celebrating the life of Tony “Joe” Ferrari who passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. The world was lucky to have his physical presence for 94 years. Tony was born in Nitro, WV, to Victor and Sylvia Ferrari. Throughout his life, he served as the patriarch of a blended and extended… Read more: Joe Ferrari
- DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 15, 2025.by Editor**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: KATHRYN MCKINNEY SANSOM AGE: 41 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE: 07/15/2025 TIME: 09:26:00 CHARGES: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; AGGRAVATED BATTERY; TOTAL CHARGES: 2 NAME: CHELSEA DANIELLE HAILEY AGE: 33 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: OOLTEWAH, TN DATE: 07/15/2025 TIME: 10:00:00 CHARGES: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT;… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 15, 2025.
- Norma Jean Greenby EditorNorma Jean Green, age 40, of Trenton, GA, passed away on July 10, 2025. Born on December 9, 1984, in Tennessee, she spent her childhood between the Chattanooga area and Indiana. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Lori Renee Plummer and Robert J. Green, as well as her brother, Jason Plummer, and maternal… Read more: Norma Jean Green
- Ervin Henry Smithby EditorErvin Henry Smith age 88 of Rossville, GA died Monday, July 14, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services are Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kazar Temple officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 12 Noon until service time. Ervin… Read more: Ervin Henry Smith
- DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 14, 2025.by Editor**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: WINSTON TERRELL PHILLIPS AGE: 48 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: RISING FAWN, GA DATE: 07/14/2025 TIME: 14:56:00 CHARGES: SIMPLE ASSAULT; TERRORISTIC THREATS AND ACTS; TOTAL CHARGES: 2 NAME: MARK LADALE SCOTT AGE: 50 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE: 07/14/2025 TIME: 22:20:00… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 14, 2025.
- Glenda Sue Smithby EditorGlenda Sue Smith, 84, of Chickamauga, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Sue was born on April 11, 1941 to the late Pete & Hazel Hooks in Leesburg, AL. She was a member of the Ringgold Church of God and was preceded in death by her… Read more: Glenda Sue Smith
- Sherwell Roy Higdonby EditorRoy Sherwell Higdon, 81, a native of Higdon, AL, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at his home in Pensacola, FL. He was surrounded by his loved ones. A complete obituary will be posted later. Arrangements will be announced by Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.
- DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 11 through JULY 13, 2025.by Editor**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: BRIAN LEONARD CLAYTON AGE: 53 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: ROSSVILLE, GA DATE: 07/11/2025 TIME: 07:55:00 CHARGES: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; BATTERY-FAMILY VIOLENCE (1ST OFFENSE) MISD; POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN FELONIES; METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 11 through JULY 13, 2025.
- Shirley K. Stephensby EditorShirley K. Stephens passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care of Columbia, Tennessee, at the age of eighty-five. She was born on August 18, 1939 in Jackson County, Alabama. Her parents were the late A.M. & Valeria (Thrasher) Keel, who preceded her in death. Shirley worked in… Read more: Shirley K. Stephens
- DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 10 through JULY 11, 2025.by Editor**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: CODY ROSS AYERS AGE: 27 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: GA DATE OF ARREST: 07/10/2025 TIME OF ARREST: 16:25:00 CHARGE: PROBATION VIOLATION TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: WILLIAM TRAY KENEMORE AGE: 39 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: WILDWOOD, GA DATE OF ARREST: 07/11/2025 TIME OF… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: JULY 10 through JULY 11, 2025.
- Polly Dunn Beardenby EditorPolly Elizabeth Dunn Bearden age 67 of Winchester, Tennessee died, Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Winchester, TN. Graveside services are Sunday at 6 PM CT at Maxwell Cemetery in Flat Rock, AL. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 12 from 5 to 8 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral… Read more: Polly Dunn Bearden
- Windell Riceby EditorJoe Windell Rice age 93 of Pisgah, Alabama died, Friday, July 11, 2025 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be on Sunday, July 13, at 2:00 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Morris Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery in Rosalie. The family will receive friends at Corner… Read more: Windell Rice
- Trudy Smithby EditorGertrude “Trudy” Smith, of Trenton, GA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on April 9, 1942, to Elmer and Mattie Lou Smith, Trudy was a strong, independent woman who lived a full life grounded in faith, family, and hard work.… Read more: Trudy Smith